Marriage Counselling in Ballyclare
I welcome the opportunity to assist you in any way I can
I welcome the opportunity to assist you in any way I can
Whether you are struggling with anxiety/panic, stress, depression, trauma, often related to relationships or family, or physical illness, I offer a safe space, using a wide range of treatment types, working out with each client what would be most helpful, in both Western therapies such as CBT and DBT, couples therapy and Eastern energy/body work which can work together holistically towards healing both body and mind.
I am a practising integrated counsellor with further certification in addictions/substance misuse, and a specialist interest in relieving stress, healing trauma, enhancing self-esteem and mending disturbed relationships. I have worked in a GP surgery, privately, with Agencies like Mindwise, Lifeline, RCN, and Childline, with both young people and adults.
Whether you are struggling with anxiety/panic, stress, depression, trauma, often related to relationships or family, or physical illness, I offer a safe space, using a wide range of treatment types, working out with each client what would be most helpful, in both Western therapies such as CBT and DBT, couples therapy and Eastern energy/body work which can work together holistically towards healing both body and mind.
I am a practising integrated counsellor with further certification in addictions/substance misuse, and a specialist interest in relieving stress, healing trauma, enhancing self-esteem and mending disturbed relationships. I have worked in a GP surgery, privately, with Agencies like Mindwise, Lifeline, RCN, and Childline, with both young people and adults.
My counselling and supervision speciality lies in providing supportive, reflective, and growth-oriented spaces for both clients and fellow practitioners. In my counselling work, I use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), person-centred therapy, and mindfulness techniques.
As a supervisor, I am passionate about fostering professional development and ethical practice. I offer supervision that is collaborative and tailored to each supervisee’s needs, whether you are newly qualified or an experienced therapist.
My counselling and supervision speciality lies in providing supportive, reflective, and growth-oriented spaces for both clients and fellow practitioners. In my counselling work, I use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), person-centred therapy, and mindfulness techniques.
As a supervisor, I am passionate about fostering professional development and ethical practice. I offer supervision that is collaborative and tailored to each supervisee’s needs, whether you are newly qualified or an experienced therapist.
I’m a trauma-trained therapist & supervisor, offering relational, body-based therapy for adults, children & young people. I integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy to support healing from trauma, addictions, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, burn-out and the quieter struggles that often go unseen.
I’m also neurodivergent and work with many clients who feel “different” or exhausted by systems not built for them.
Therapy with me is mindful, respectful, and led by your pace. Every part of you is welcome here.
I’m a trauma-trained therapist & supervisor, offering relational, body-based therapy for adults, children & young people. I integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy to support healing from trauma, addictions, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, burn-out and the quieter struggles that often go unseen.
I’m also neurodivergent and work with many clients who feel “different” or exhausted by systems not built for them.
Therapy with me is mindful, respectful, and led by your pace. Every part of you is welcome here.
Hello, you have reached my profile and are perhaps considering reaching out for help... I am a fully qualified counsellor with a calm and relaxing practice in a private location between Antrim and Ballymena. You may be struggling with issues such as low self esteem, low self worth, anxiety, relationship concerns, depression or trauma. I am experienced in these and other areas and can help. I believe everyone can feel better when we work together.
Hello, you have reached my profile and are perhaps considering reaching out for help... I am a fully qualified counsellor with a calm and relaxing practice in a private location between Antrim and Ballymena. You may be struggling with issues such as low self esteem, low self worth, anxiety, relationship concerns, depression or trauma. I am experienced in these and other areas and can help. I believe everyone can feel better when we work together.
I hold a Foundation Degree in Counselling, a Certificate in Couples Counselling, and a Diploma in CBT.
I’m a qualified Integrative Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor, and accredited Menopause Coach. As a registered member of the BACP and an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, I offer a safe, confidential, and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and life challenges without fear of judgment. Life can be difficult, and seeking help is a sign of strength. My integrative approach is tailored to your individual needs, helping you increase self-awareness, develop coping strategies, and move forward with greater clarity, resilience, and confidence.
I hold a Foundation Degree in Counselling, a Certificate in Couples Counselling, and a Diploma in CBT.
I’m a qualified Integrative Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor, and accredited Menopause Coach. As a registered member of the BACP and an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, I offer a safe, confidential, and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and life challenges without fear of judgment. Life can be difficult, and seeking help is a sign of strength. My integrative approach is tailored to your individual needs, helping you increase self-awareness, develop coping strategies, and move forward with greater clarity, resilience, and confidence.
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Are you struggling to cope with a significant event or change in your life? Sometimes trying to navigate through life alone can be confusing, and speaking to friends and family can often be too difficult. Talking to a neutral counsellor can provide you with the support you need. I have worked as a counsellor with Cruse Bereavement, helped navigate suicidal ideation in Pips, and completed Relate training to help with relationship difficulties and better understanding of emotions and old relational patterns. I am an integrative therapist and a member of BACP.
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I am passionate about helping people see past their problems to a future free from crippling toxic anxiety and depression. I travel with my clients on their journey of self-discovery, helping them find their own inner strength to deal with their own issues.
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I am a registered Social Worker with 15 years experience in a role as a Family Therapy and Systemic Practitioner. Traumatic circumstances (eg.bereavement, addiction, illness) can disrupt the family functioning. This can result in distance being created between family members; it is my role to help families function better at home and improve communication.
There is no lonelier place than being in a parent, child, sibling or spouse role and feeling completely disconnected and isolated from those around you.
I am a registered Social Worker with 15 years experience in a role as a Family Therapy and Systemic Practitioner. Traumatic circumstances (eg.bereavement, addiction, illness) can disrupt the family functioning. This can result in distance being created between family members; it is my role to help families function better at home and improve communication.
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I am trained in EMDR
It can be a huge step to decide to talk to a counsellor/psychotherapist about personal issues so it is important to find someone you are comfortable with, who will not judge you but accept you for who you are. I offer office based and/or telephone therapy. The relationship between therapist and patient is fundamentally important. I liken psychotherapy to being in a clothing shop changing room where we get a unique view of ourselves from all angles. Likewise therapy is about helping someone to glimpse and explore hidden parts of themselves or just helping them make sense of their distress.
I am trained in EMDR
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Thank you for visiting my page please check out my website- www.firststepcounselling.uk. I am an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. Integrative therapy is combined approaches that blends elements of different theories. Tailoring my approach to you, there are many ways in which we can explore your individual experience together. My goal is to help you deal with issues or problems you might be having. working together in a safe and confidential place, we can make positive change in your life. In counselling, I can help you see things in different way, will guide you and facilitate your needs to help you feel better.
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I enjoy helping people who have reached a point in their life when they're feeling stuck and unable to change the way they feel, behave or react to other people. I'm good at helping people to understand themselves better and to change the way they relate to themselves and other people. I work with a very broad range of problems from persistent anxiety and depression to severe trauma and personality disturbance. I offer appointments to clients living locally to me in West Yorkshire, across the U.K., and in a range of countries across the world.
I enjoy helping people who have reached a point in their life when they're feeling stuck and unable to change the way they feel, behave or react to other people. I'm good at helping people to understand themselves better and to change the way they relate to themselves and other people. I work with a very broad range of problems from persistent anxiety and depression to severe trauma and personality disturbance. I offer appointments to clients living locally to me in West Yorkshire, across the U.K., and in a range of countries across the world.
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I have a diplomas in Therapeutic Counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a degree in Psychology and Health Science and professional certificate in Couples Counselling.
Hello, I’m Tim. I’m an integrative counsellor combining Psychodynamic, Person-centered and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) models. This means I adapt my approach for every client, tailored to their individual needs. I’m passionate about mental wellbeing. We all have mental health and need to look after it, just as we do our physical health. Counselling is one such way of doing so, putting some time aside to concentrate on you and your needs. This kind of therapy provides a confidential, safe and non-judgmental space for you to reflect and explore your thoughts and feelings, address life challenges and improve your wellbeing.
There are times in everyone’s life when you can feel or begin to recognise that you may not be living your life to your own personal potential. It might be something that happened in your past is still unresolved. You may feel like your life is out of balance, and is not functioning as you would like it to in the 'now'. You may be unsure about how to move forward into your future. You may be navigating a life landmark such as ending a relationship or processing a bereavement. You may lack belief in your own brilliance leading to low self-esteem. You may be struggling to handle intense emotions and/or unhelpful behaviour patterns.
There are times in everyone’s life when you can feel or begin to recognise that you may not be living your life to your own personal potential. It might be something that happened in your past is still unresolved. You may feel like your life is out of balance, and is not functioning as you would like it to in the 'now'. You may be unsure about how to move forward into your future. You may be navigating a life landmark such as ending a relationship or processing a bereavement. You may lack belief in your own brilliance leading to low self-esteem. You may be struggling to handle intense emotions and/or unhelpful behaviour patterns.
I work with children, young people, adults and couples.
Are you worried for you and your family as a result of a breakdown in relationships. Are you fearful for the mental and emotional well being of all the family members especially children. Would you want to explore thoughts, feelings and behaviours in order to reach an understanding of how to cope with family change and transition? I am an experienced and skilled therapist. I provide a safe healing space for you to address your concerns and fears with a view to reaching a resolution and plan for the future.
I work with children, young people, adults and couples.
Are you worried for you and your family as a result of a breakdown in relationships. Are you fearful for the mental and emotional well being of all the family members especially children. Would you want to explore thoughts, feelings and behaviours in order to reach an understanding of how to cope with family change and transition? I am an experienced and skilled therapist. I provide a safe healing space for you to address your concerns and fears with a view to reaching a resolution and plan for the future.
I am very interested to hear your story, to know what has happened to you and to focus on your recovery and well-being. Nothing is ever inconsequential, even the slightest concern is important, as are you. I am confident that in working together therapeutically with you, you can make the necessary changes in your life so that intimacy, trust, creativity and contentment come alive. I am always fascinated in learning how our family histories, migration and trans-generational traumas influence our life choices both personally and professionally. I have extensive experience in the NHS in a Tertiary Specialist Psychotherapy service.
I am very interested to hear your story, to know what has happened to you and to focus on your recovery and well-being. Nothing is ever inconsequential, even the slightest concern is important, as are you. I am confident that in working together therapeutically with you, you can make the necessary changes in your life so that intimacy, trust, creativity and contentment come alive. I am always fascinated in learning how our family histories, migration and trans-generational traumas influence our life choices both personally and professionally. I have extensive experience in the NHS in a Tertiary Specialist Psychotherapy service.
I am an integrative counsellor offering one to one and couples therapy in the Ballymena and Lisburn area.
I work in a safe space supporting couples experiencing difficulties such as, hurt, poor communication traits , trust issues, and conflict. In this space we are able to work through unhelpful patterns, unhealthy behaviours, stuck in bad cycles, exploring feelings and finding a deeper understanding of each other and each partners needs.
I am an integrative counsellor offering one to one and couples therapy in the Ballymena and Lisburn area.
I work in a safe space supporting couples experiencing difficulties such as, hurt, poor communication traits , trust issues, and conflict. In this space we are able to work through unhelpful patterns, unhealthy behaviours, stuck in bad cycles, exploring feelings and finding a deeper understanding of each other and each partners needs.
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Marriage Counselling Counsellors
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.