Life Coaching Counselling in Ballymena
After experiencing difficult personal circumstances, I learned that it takes courage to engage with counselling; I was empowered to heal and to live life to the full again through counselling and I am committed to helping others do the same.
As we are all unique, I offer an integrative counselling approach to meet individual client needs and can offer flexible sessions. I have gained a wealth of experience working with diverse clients across the UK and Ireland and have a special interest in bereavement, ADHD and in trauma and promoting post-traumatic growth.
I believe a strong, therapeutic relationship with my clients is key, as is providing a safe, supportive and nurturing environment to facilitate change and growth.
After experiencing difficult personal circumstances, I learned that it takes courage to engage with counselling; I was empowered to heal and to live life to the full again through counselling and I am committed to helping others do the same.
As we are all unique, I offer an integrative counselling approach to meet individual client needs and can offer flexible sessions. I have gained a wealth of experience working with diverse clients across the UK and Ireland and have a special interest in bereavement, ADHD and in trauma and promoting post-traumatic growth.
I believe a strong, therapeutic relationship with my clients is key, as is providing a safe, supportive and nurturing environment to facilitate change and growth.
I will help you find your own solutions to many issues ranging from anxiety and overwhelm to depression and low mood, whether that’s making effective changes in your life or finding ways of coping with problems or issues that are coming up for you.
I provide individual counselling face to face or from the comfort and safety of your own home via phone or video appointments. I work with you, for you and at your pace so that in time and in a safe space, you can begin to feel better, stronger and having taken that one step forward towards hope and your future.
I will help you find your own solutions to many issues ranging from anxiety and overwhelm to depression and low mood, whether that’s making effective changes in your life or finding ways of coping with problems or issues that are coming up for you.
I provide individual counselling face to face or from the comfort and safety of your own home via phone or video appointments. I work with you, for you and at your pace so that in time and in a safe space, you can begin to feel better, stronger and having taken that one step forward towards hope and your future.
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Many of my clients are high-performing professionals, leaders, and women in business who carry significant responsibility while privately managing stress, anxiety, neurodiversity, or the emotional impact of major life experiences and transitions.
My work is grounded in evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR and Schema Therapy. Alongside therapy, I integrate executive coaching principles to help clients think clearly, manage pressure effectively, and maintain high performance without compromising their wellbeing.
Many of my clients are high-performing professionals, leaders, and women in business who carry significant responsibility while privately managing stress, anxiety, neurodiversity, or the emotional impact of major life experiences and transitions.
My work is grounded in evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR and Schema Therapy. Alongside therapy, I integrate executive coaching principles to help clients think clearly, manage pressure effectively, and maintain high performance without compromising their wellbeing.
This involves talking about life experiences in a safe space, providing you with support and helping you make future plans.
I can help you understand how you are feeling, work through difficulties, discover what options you have, help you find the right path forward, cope with change and/or make changes, learn new ways of coping by creating a deeper understanding of yourself, feel better about yourself and your life, seeing a way forward, working on your goal.
This involves talking about life experiences in a safe space, providing you with support and helping you make future plans.
I can help you understand how you are feeling, work through difficulties, discover what options you have, help you find the right path forward, cope with change and/or make changes, learn new ways of coping by creating a deeper understanding of yourself, feel better about yourself and your life, seeing a way forward, working on your goal.
Initially we would deeply examine your issues, and together make a plan to address them in various ways that help you get your life back on track.
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. We would initially explore what brought you to therapy and decide what would help most to make a sustained improvement in your feelings, your thinking, and all aspects of your physical and mental health and wellbeing.
Initially we would deeply examine your issues, and together make a plan to address them in various ways that help you get your life back on track.
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. We would initially explore what brought you to therapy and decide what would help most to make a sustained improvement in your feelings, your thinking, and all aspects of your physical and mental health and wellbeing.
I offer a professional support for psychological discomfort due to identity crisis and to any unsettling life events .
An Emotionally Focused Couple Counselling will help you and your partner to: -Identify the distressing, repeating interactions that make a couple feel stuck in an unhappy cycle. -Understand the feelings that underlie such negative interaction. - Create new patterns of interaction that brings you closer and strengthens your precious bond. -Build a more positive, constructive relationship that is the basis for a happy relationship. Emotionally Focused Couple Counselling is for couples who want to break away from the cycle of arguing, blaming, silence, and frustration.
I offer a professional support for psychological discomfort due to identity crisis and to any unsettling life events .
An Emotionally Focused Couple Counselling will help you and your partner to: -Identify the distressing, repeating interactions that make a couple feel stuck in an unhappy cycle. -Understand the feelings that underlie such negative interaction. - Create new patterns of interaction that brings you closer and strengthens your precious bond. -Build a more positive, constructive relationship that is the basis for a happy relationship. Emotionally Focused Couple Counselling is for couples who want to break away from the cycle of arguing, blaming, silence, and frustration.
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.
I hold a Foundation Degree in Counselling, a Certificate in Couples Counselling, and a Diploma in CBT. I’m an accredited Menopause Coach with additional training in Clinical Supervision, Mindfulness, Meditation, and Child Protection. I have experience supporting clients with self-harm, domestic violence (Women’s Aid), Autism Spectrum Disorders, and ADHD.
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.
I hold a Foundation Degree in Counselling, a Certificate in Couples Counselling, and a Diploma in CBT. I’m an accredited Menopause Coach with additional training in Clinical Supervision, Mindfulness, Meditation, and Child Protection. I have experience supporting clients with self-harm, domestic violence (Women’s Aid), Autism Spectrum Disorders, and ADHD.
I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety, depression or trauma related to their life experiences..
I am an Accredited counsellor with BACP, offering both long-term and short-term, solution-focused therapy. I have experience working with a diverse range of client concerns and backgrounds.
I support clients in managing their anxiety, depression, self-esteem, unhelpful thinking, adverse childhood experiences, abuse and risk of abusing; relationships - breakdowns, improving them & changing unhelpful patterns.
I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety, depression or trauma related to their life experiences..
I am an Accredited counsellor with BACP, offering both long-term and short-term, solution-focused therapy. I have experience working with a diverse range of client concerns and backgrounds.
I support clients in managing their anxiety, depression, self-esteem, unhelpful thinking, adverse childhood experiences, abuse and risk of abusing; relationships - breakdowns, improving them & changing unhelpful patterns.
I know from my life experience, how beneficial Counselling is, my life took me on this journey so I understand how intimidating it is, therefore I am committed to supporting you on your first step.
Hello and welcome to my profile. At Flourish Well-Being NI your individual needs come first and are as unique as you are. Your confidentialty is paramount to me. Counselling can help you to manage your feelings and improve your well-being. Working in a way that best suits you as an individual ensures the best possible outcome. In my practice I use a number therapeutic approaches, including Humanistic, CBT, Person Centred, Brief Therapy, Psychodynamic, EFT (tapping) and Creative therapies. Ensuring there is always a safe, warm, compassionate and supportive space for you to explore your feelings and work towards healing and growth.
I know from my life experience, how beneficial Counselling is, my life took me on this journey so I understand how intimidating it is, therefore I am committed to supporting you on your first step.
Hello and welcome to my profile. At Flourish Well-Being NI your individual needs come first and are as unique as you are. Your confidentialty is paramount to me. Counselling can help you to manage your feelings and improve your well-being. Working in a way that best suits you as an individual ensures the best possible outcome. In my practice I use a number therapeutic approaches, including Humanistic, CBT, Person Centred, Brief Therapy, Psychodynamic, EFT (tapping) and Creative therapies. Ensuring there is always a safe, warm, compassionate and supportive space for you to explore your feelings and work towards healing and growth.
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We offer Mental Health Wellbeing Coaching, CBT Life Coaching in 1 to 1 sessions delivering positive changes in your life. Getting you moving forward to where you want to be.
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We offer Mental Health Wellbeing Coaching, CBT Life Coaching in 1 to 1 sessions delivering positive changes in your life. Getting you moving forward to where you want to be.
Work- life harmony is the equilibrium between professional obligations and personal well-being, ensuring enough time and energy for both work and personal activities, such as leisure, family and self care to prevent burn out and enhance overall health and satisfaction.
Hello, NEW for 2026: Reflective practice for leaders and start up CEO's. Experiencing isolation/ loneliness within your professional role, feeling indecisive/ overwhelmed, stuck or burnt out? Reflective practice allows for pause, a confidential check in, raising self-awareness, critical thinking, analysis and evaluation in order to recalibrate and refocus the self.
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Work- life harmony is the equilibrium between professional obligations and personal well-being, ensuring enough time and energy for both work and personal activities, such as leisure, family and self care to prevent burn out and enhance overall health and satisfaction.
Hello, NEW for 2026: Reflective practice for leaders and start up CEO's. Experiencing isolation/ loneliness within your professional role, feeling indecisive/ overwhelmed, stuck or burnt out? Reflective practice allows for pause, a confidential check in, raising self-awareness, critical thinking, analysis and evaluation in order to recalibrate and refocus the self.
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I now offer coaching and workshops that create space to reflect, gain clarity and navigate work transitions with confidence.
My work focuses on supporting people who invest a lot in their roles and want space to think, reset and move forward with clarity. Many are navigating change, increased demands or questions about direction and balance. I provide a reflective, psychologically informed space to explore challenges and develop practical ways forward.
I now offer coaching and workshops that create space to reflect, gain clarity and navigate work transitions with confidence.
My work focuses on supporting people who invest a lot in their roles and want space to think, reset and move forward with clarity. Many are navigating change, increased demands or questions about direction and balance. I provide a reflective, psychologically informed space to explore challenges and develop practical ways forward.
Are you struggling to cope with a significant event or change in your life?
In my private practice I help support young people and adults with issues including anxiety, depression, friendships, family problems, confusion with identity, and support after ADHD diagnosis. I specialise in helping people move through traumatic events, loss, and unhelpful patterns, towards growth and recovery.
Are you struggling to cope with a significant event or change in your life?
In my private practice I help support young people and adults with issues including anxiety, depression, friendships, family problems, confusion with identity, and support after ADHD diagnosis. I specialise in helping people move through traumatic events, loss, and unhelpful patterns, towards growth and recovery.
My name is Soraya McMurray I am a professional counsellor and life coach with 15 years of working with people from all cultures and backgrounds.
I am easy to talk with and aim to create a safe and non-judging environment for you. My counselling approach ranges from Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered, Psycho dynamic, CBT therapy and Gestalt. Working with me means overcoming and powering through challenges in life by discovering healthier coping mechanism and thought process
My name is Soraya McMurray I am a professional counsellor and life coach with 15 years of working with people from all cultures and backgrounds.
I am easy to talk with and aim to create a safe and non-judging environment for you. My counselling approach ranges from Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered, Psycho dynamic, CBT therapy and Gestalt. Working with me means overcoming and powering through challenges in life by discovering healthier coping mechanism and thought process
I faced infidelity, bereavement, and depression, but through therapy, I reignited my passion for life.
Whether you’re a caregiver, a high achiever, or someone who simply feels emotionally exhausted, you’re not alone. I work with people who are ready to move beyond coping and begin healing in a way that feels grounded, sustainable, and real. Feel free to contact me for a 15 minute call.
My approach integrates evidence-based CBT with a deep respect for your lived experience. I also draw from Compassion-Focused Therapy, Polyvagal-informed techniques, and Interpersonal Process to support you in reconnecting with your values, boundaries, and self-worth.
I faced infidelity, bereavement, and depression, but through therapy, I reignited my passion for life.
Whether you’re a caregiver, a high achiever, or someone who simply feels emotionally exhausted, you’re not alone. I work with people who are ready to move beyond coping and begin healing in a way that feels grounded, sustainable, and real. Feel free to contact me for a 15 minute call.
My approach integrates evidence-based CBT with a deep respect for your lived experience. I also draw from Compassion-Focused Therapy, Polyvagal-informed techniques, and Interpersonal Process to support you in reconnecting with your values, boundaries, and self-worth.
Has life become so difficult that your daily routines have stopped ?
My speciality is working with clients with grief and loss, clear loss and/or ambiguous loss(es). I offer a safe place, a space for you to talk about your feelings and emotions and help you wherever you are right now. I will support you and invite you to navigate your way through by introducing a range of therapies tailored to your specific needs.
Has life become so difficult that your daily routines have stopped ?
My speciality is working with clients with grief and loss, clear loss and/or ambiguous loss(es). I offer a safe place, a space for you to talk about your feelings and emotions and help you wherever you are right now. I will support you and invite you to navigate your way through by introducing a range of therapies tailored to your specific needs.
You may be searching here because you want something in your life to change, or because you need a safe place to explore the past and how it may be affecting you now.
I work with adults and children with a wide range of issues such as anxiety, low self esteem, grief, trauma, family/relationship dynamic and the general struggles we can all face from time to time
You may be searching here because you want something in your life to change, or because you need a safe place to explore the past and how it may be affecting you now.
I work with adults and children with a wide range of issues such as anxiety, low self esteem, grief, trauma, family/relationship dynamic and the general struggles we can all face from time to time
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.
I established MANN uP in 2017. MANN uP is a male-affirmative counselling, mentoring and life coaching practice that promotes personal, joint and collective advancement. MANN uP's online and face-to-face services are designed to support you to improve the state of your psychological wellbeing (your levels of mental and emotional health).
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.
I established MANN uP in 2017. MANN uP is a male-affirmative counselling, mentoring and life coaching practice that promotes personal, joint and collective advancement. MANN uP's online and face-to-face services are designed to support you to improve the state of your psychological wellbeing (your levels of mental and emotional health).
Life’s journey is not always a smooth one.
My approach to counselling is tailored to you depending on your needs . The core of our work together is based on a safe, trusting, non judgemental space where we can get an understanding of how it is for you in your world and from there help you find a way to progess. I have been taught at Post Graduate level by expert tutors in their counselling approach, Person Centred, Psychodynamic and CBT. This has equipped me with my unique integrative style of working with my clients. As an integrative therapist working in private practice I am an accredited member of the National Counselling Society.
Life’s journey is not always a smooth one.
My approach to counselling is tailored to you depending on your needs . The core of our work together is based on a safe, trusting, non judgemental space where we can get an understanding of how it is for you in your world and from there help you find a way to progess. I have been taught at Post Graduate level by expert tutors in their counselling approach, Person Centred, Psychodynamic and CBT. This has equipped me with my unique integrative style of working with my clients. As an integrative therapist working in private practice I am an accredited member of the National Counselling Society.
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What can I expect from life coaching?
Clients and coaches will typically start by identifying the problem area(s) that the client hopes to address—then, the coach will help the client brainstorm potential solutions and explore concrete techniques to help the client attain their goals. Coaching is typically short-term and focused on finding solutions in the here and now, rather than exploring a client’s past. In addition to strategies aimed at the client’s specific concerns, coaches may encourage general stress management techniques such as meditation.
Can a life coach help treat anxiety?
Because the majority of life coaches are not licensed clinicians, they are not qualified to diagnose or treat anxiety. Anyone struggling with anxiety or another mental health condition should seek help from a licensed mental health practitioner. However, some coaching clients who struggle with subclinical anxiety report that working with their coach on other problems—such as career dissatisfaction or unhealthy habits—has a positive effect on their anxiety.
Can life coaching be done online?
Yes. While life coaching often happens in person, many coaches conduct sessions over the phone or via online platforms such as Zoom or Skype. Because life coaches are not subject to local licensing regulations in the same way that therapists are, they are able to see clients who live in other locations.
How long does life coaching last?
Life coaching tends to be a shorter-term process than therapy, though it does not always unfold over a specific period of time and is instead based on the coach’s or the client’s preferences. Coaching often takes place over three to 12 months but may be shorter or longer if necessary.