Suicidal Ideation Counselling in EastSide, Belfast

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Nelson Davis
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
EastSide, Belfast BT6
I also have specialism, dealing with suicidal ideation, and helping families deal with suicide's aftermath.
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 also have specialism, dealing with suicidal ideation, and helping families deal with suicide's aftermath.
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.
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Mervyn Reid
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
EastSide, Belfast BT4
As an Adult, Child, Young Person, Couple and Family/Systemic Counsellor, I bring a lot of experience and a vast range of skills to support a wide range of people and presentations, from suicide and self-harm, depression and anxiety to trauma and self-identity work.
Hello, and well done on making it this far. I am a light-hearted Counsellor & Supervisor who is easy to talk with. I have 20+ years of experience working with couples, young people, children, individuals, and families. I will support you via face-to-face, telephone or online sessions using an integrative approach that helps us apply the best support at the best time. As a client-directed Counsellor, I take my lead from you, tailoring our sessions to suit your needs. I can travel, with additional fees applicable. Give me a call or a text to arrange your free 15-minute consultation. Clinical Supervision & Consultation offered.
As an Adult, Child, Young Person, Couple and Family/Systemic Counsellor, I bring a lot of experience and a vast range of skills to support a wide range of people and presentations, from suicide and self-harm, depression and anxiety to trauma and self-identity work.
Hello, and well done on making it this far. I am a light-hearted Counsellor & Supervisor who is easy to talk with. I have 20+ years of experience working with couples, young people, children, individuals, and families. I will support you via face-to-face, telephone or online sessions using an integrative approach that helps us apply the best support at the best time. As a client-directed Counsellor, I take my lead from you, tailoring our sessions to suit your needs. I can travel, with additional fees applicable. Give me a call or a text to arrange your free 15-minute consultation. Clinical Supervision & Consultation offered.
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Michael Walton
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
EastSide, Belfast BT4
I have experience of working with depression, relationship issues, anxiety and bereavement, as well as working with suicidal thoughts and self harm.
If you are in the process of considering counselling/psychotherapy then finding the right therapist is the most important decision to make. Research shows positive therapeutic outcomes are based on the relationship between therapist and client. A good way of assessing if we can work well together is attending a free of charge session; no commitment beyond this, to see if I can help you to identify further what your needs are.
I have experience of working with depression, relationship issues, anxiety and bereavement, as well as working with suicidal thoughts and self harm.
If you are in the process of considering counselling/psychotherapy then finding the right therapist is the most important decision to make. Research shows positive therapeutic outcomes are based on the relationship between therapist and client. A good way of assessing if we can work well together is attending a free of charge session; no commitment beyond this, to see if I can help you to identify further what your needs are.
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Kiri Wilson
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
EastSide, Belfast BT6
My experience in psycho-education and counselling has focused on supporting individuals living with stress, mental illness & suicidal thoughts. I've supported people who aren't sure what to do next with situations & relationships, or are struggling with feelings of overwhelm or depression. Most people who I've worked with just don't want to be in pain anymore, but everyone's needs & wants are different & it's important to get to know you & meet you where you are on your journey.
My experience in psycho-education and counselling has focused on supporting individuals living with stress, mental illness & suicidal thoughts. I've supported people who aren't sure what to do next with situations & relationships, or are struggling with feelings of overwhelm or depression. Most people who I've worked with just don't want to be in pain anymore, but everyone's needs & wants are different & it's important to get to know you & meet you where you are on your journey.
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Roisen Keaveney
Psychologist, MSc
Verified Verified
EastSide, Belfast BT7
Over the last 25 years I have helped clients with anxiety, OCD, depression, suicidal ideation, relationship difficulties, sex addiction, work stress, low self-esteem, anger management, bereavement & eating issues.
If you are interested in counselling feel free to contact me for a free 20 min consultation. I am a Chartered Psychologist with The Psychological Society of Ireland. I am also accredited with the BACP. I have 25 years experience of working in a wide range of settings including the statutory, voluntary & private sector. My experience includes: 5 years specialising within the mental health field including acute psychiatry and community mental health, 6 years specialising in counselling survivors of abuse including clerical abuse, 5 years specialising in University counselling and 3 years specialising in post primary counselling.
Over the last 25 years I have helped clients with anxiety, OCD, depression, suicidal ideation, relationship difficulties, sex addiction, work stress, low self-esteem, anger management, bereavement & eating issues.
If you are interested in counselling feel free to contact me for a free 20 min consultation. I am a Chartered Psychologist with The Psychological Society of Ireland. I am also accredited with the BACP. I have 25 years experience of working in a wide range of settings including the statutory, voluntary & private sector. My experience includes: 5 years specialising within the mental health field including acute psychiatry and community mental health, 6 years specialising in counselling survivors of abuse including clerical abuse, 5 years specialising in University counselling and 3 years specialising in post primary counselling.
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Julie Carleton
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
EastSide, Belfast BT5
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you feel like you are riding an emotional rollercoaster? Life has its ups and downs and sometimes we just need a little helping hand to guide us through. I can offer an environment where you can safely explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours around your life issues past and present.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you feel like you are riding an emotional rollercoaster? Life has its ups and downs and sometimes we just need a little helping hand to guide us through. I can offer an environment where you can safely explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours around your life issues past and present.
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Steadfast Therapy
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
EastSide, Belfast BT4
It has become increasingly apparent in recent years that talking to somebody outside of your family or friendship circle can bring a refreshing perspective to difficult life issues. By providing a therapy space where you can feel heard and accepted without bias, you are encouraged to share and explore those detrimental issues that have prevented you from totally embracing life.
It has become increasingly apparent in recent years that talking to somebody outside of your family or friendship circle can bring a refreshing perspective to difficult life issues. By providing a therapy space where you can feel heard and accepted without bias, you are encouraged to share and explore those detrimental issues that have prevented you from totally embracing life.
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Tim Webber
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
EastSide, Belfast BT4
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.
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.
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Clare Acheson Counselling
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
EastSide, Belfast BT4  (Online Only)
Making the decision to come to counselling can be difficult but doing so can be the first step in making the changes you want. I am a fully qualified counsellor and accredited member of BACP, I use an Integrative approach which means that I incorporate different elements of specific counselling theories depending on whatever issues my clients are dealing with, this means that our counselling sessions are specific to your needs as an individual. I have been a therapist for the past 20 years. I have extensive experience in working with both adults and young people.
Making the decision to come to counselling can be difficult but doing so can be the first step in making the changes you want. I am a fully qualified counsellor and accredited member of BACP, I use an Integrative approach which means that I incorporate different elements of specific counselling theories depending on whatever issues my clients are dealing with, this means that our counselling sessions are specific to your needs as an individual. I have been a therapist for the past 20 years. I have extensive experience in working with both adults and young people.
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Talking Perinatal
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
EastSide, Belfast BT5  (Online Only)
Hello, thank you for visiting my profile. My name is Elizabeth Johnston. Becoming a parent is a significant life changing event, my aim is to help parents cope with mental health and wellbeing changes during the antenatal and postnatal period. I am an Integrative Therapist and offer ONLINE counselling which allows increased flexibility for parents to access services. Perinatal mental health themes: Antenatal anxiety, postnatal anxiety and depression Unhelpful thinking and/or intrusive thoughts. Perinatal OCD. Worry management. Other themes: communication, self confidence/ esteem, goal setting and life transitions.
Hello, thank you for visiting my profile. My name is Elizabeth Johnston. Becoming a parent is a significant life changing event, my aim is to help parents cope with mental health and wellbeing changes during the antenatal and postnatal period. I am an Integrative Therapist and offer ONLINE counselling which allows increased flexibility for parents to access services. Perinatal mental health themes: Antenatal anxiety, postnatal anxiety and depression Unhelpful thinking and/or intrusive thoughts. Perinatal OCD. Worry management. Other themes: communication, self confidence/ esteem, goal setting and life transitions.
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Janette (Jinny) Coalter
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
EastSide, Belfast BT5
An Integrative Therapist, trained in Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioural and Psychodynamic approaches to therapy. I am also undertaking an MA in Anthropology because my therapeutic approach centres on the idea that effective therapeutic collaboration considers the impact of evolutionary psychology, cultural, socioeconomical and linguistic influences. My aim is to facilitate a space for individual clients to talk and explore their problems and pain, but also heighten awareness and understanding about the blocks that are maintaining their difficulties. By making what is unconscious conscious we begin to create an effective way forward.
An Integrative Therapist, trained in Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioural and Psychodynamic approaches to therapy. I am also undertaking an MA in Anthropology because my therapeutic approach centres on the idea that effective therapeutic collaboration considers the impact of evolutionary psychology, cultural, socioeconomical and linguistic influences. My aim is to facilitate a space for individual clients to talk and explore their problems and pain, but also heighten awareness and understanding about the blocks that are maintaining their difficulties. By making what is unconscious conscious we begin to create an effective way forward.
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Daniel Hutchinson
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
EastSide, Belfast BT4
Hello! First of all thank you for taking the time to read my profile for private practise. My name is Daniel & I am a fully qualified integrative counsellor & registered member of the BACP. If you think that we would be a good match for counselling or if you have a question or query please don’t hesitate to get in touch. I believe in talking therapy & the capacity for counselling to empower any individual to create positive change. Contemplating change can be daunting for anyone but together we will explore the negative feelings to enable you to regain deeper control & understanding of your self.
Hello! First of all thank you for taking the time to read my profile for private practise. My name is Daniel & I am a fully qualified integrative counsellor & registered member of the BACP. If you think that we would be a good match for counselling or if you have a question or query please don’t hesitate to get in touch. I believe in talking therapy & the capacity for counselling to empower any individual to create positive change. Contemplating change can be daunting for anyone but together we will explore the negative feelings to enable you to regain deeper control & understanding of your self.
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Carol Guinan
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
EastSide, Belfast BT6
Waitlist for new clients
I work with individuals (18+) who are seeking to increase their self awareness and to better understand how they think, feel and act. My therapeutic approach can help you take notice of unhelpful relational patterns that feel automatic and cause distress, worry and self doubt. As you progress in therapy, you will feel more able to respond to stressors with greater flexibility and confidence. This frees you up to think and act in a manner that serves your needs better and helps you achieve the sustainable balance you seek.
I work with individuals (18+) who are seeking to increase their self awareness and to better understand how they think, feel and act. My therapeutic approach can help you take notice of unhelpful relational patterns that feel automatic and cause distress, worry and self doubt. As you progress in therapy, you will feel more able to respond to stressors with greater flexibility and confidence. This frees you up to think and act in a manner that serves your needs better and helps you achieve the sustainable balance you seek.
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Jacqui Charles
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
EastSide, Belfast BT4
Hi. Welcome to my profile. I am fully qualified counsellor and Sensorimotor Psychotherapist. I work in an integrative way within a humanistic framework. Which simply means drawing upon a range of therapeutic approaches in my work. My therapy is tailored to each persons needs as a unique individual. Always delivered in a caring, non-judgmental empathetic way.
Hi. Welcome to my profile. I am fully qualified counsellor and Sensorimotor Psychotherapist. I work in an integrative way within a humanistic framework. Which simply means drawing upon a range of therapeutic approaches in my work. My therapy is tailored to each persons needs as a unique individual. Always delivered in a caring, non-judgmental empathetic way.
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Lesley Delaney
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
EastSide, Belfast BT5
I offer a safe relaxed space where you will be really listened to without judgement. My aim is to help you to understand yourself better, change destructive behavioural patterns, improve your emotional wellbeing and take more control of your life. Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed or depressed? Perhaps you are stuck or dissatisfied with your life or your relationship? Maybe work is taking over your life? Do you need help to make a change? Together we can explore your feelings, to make sense of what is happening or happened in your life. Together we can explore new perspectives. I am here to help you to achieve your goals.
I offer a safe relaxed space where you will be really listened to without judgement. My aim is to help you to understand yourself better, change destructive behavioural patterns, improve your emotional wellbeing and take more control of your life. Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed or depressed? Perhaps you are stuck or dissatisfied with your life or your relationship? Maybe work is taking over your life? Do you need help to make a change? Together we can explore your feelings, to make sense of what is happening or happened in your life. Together we can explore new perspectives. I am here to help you to achieve your goals.
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Anne Marie McKinley
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
EastSide, Belfast BT4
In my years of experience working as a Trauma Therapist. I worked within the NHS and treated trauma alongside PTSD responses to birth as a midwife and trauma therapist. Private practice includes working with life concerns such as depression, PTSD, dissociative conditions, and relationship stresses in any of life's circumstances. I am happy to work with almost any general life issue. Examples include GRI, sexual or other abuse, rape, and lifelong bullying are frequent concerns in therapy, and couple therapy is of particular interest. I use EMDR, Rewind, and Trauma-focused CBT in a person-centred approach and work with clients online
In my years of experience working as a Trauma Therapist. I worked within the NHS and treated trauma alongside PTSD responses to birth as a midwife and trauma therapist. Private practice includes working with life concerns such as depression, PTSD, dissociative conditions, and relationship stresses in any of life's circumstances. I am happy to work with almost any general life issue. Examples include GRI, sexual or other abuse, rape, and lifelong bullying are frequent concerns in therapy, and couple therapy is of particular interest. I use EMDR, Rewind, and Trauma-focused CBT in a person-centred approach and work with clients online
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RBCounselling
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
EastSide, Belfast BT6
I work with couples and relationships; sexual health presentations such as erection and ejaculation concerns; pain and penetration issues; vaginismus; porn and sex compulsivity; sexuality and concerns re low sexual desire. I am an accredited (NCPS) integrative counsellor, registered with BACP and EMDR UK and Ireland and a COSRT student member (Sex and Relationships) meaning that I hope to have tools that will support any presentation that is brought into the room. Read more at www.rb-counselling.com
I work with couples and relationships; sexual health presentations such as erection and ejaculation concerns; pain and penetration issues; vaginismus; porn and sex compulsivity; sexuality and concerns re low sexual desire. I am an accredited (NCPS) integrative counsellor, registered with BACP and EMDR UK and Ireland and a COSRT student member (Sex and Relationships) meaning that I hope to have tools that will support any presentation that is brought into the room. Read more at www.rb-counselling.com
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Caroline Smyth
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
EastSide, Belfast BT6
I am an Integrative Therapist who has been practicing in both private and community sectors since 2015. I am originally from South Australia and Belfast has been my home for 12 years now. I believe that self-awareness and happiness are not a destination and toxic positivity takes us further from who we are. We can become stuck in what has happened to us (depression) or fear what may happen to us (anxiety). Tabula Rasa means clean slate "Where there is nothing, there is the possibility of everything". That slate exists in the present moment and by exploring what your life means to you, you can create a meaningful life.
I am an Integrative Therapist who has been practicing in both private and community sectors since 2015. I am originally from South Australia and Belfast has been my home for 12 years now. I believe that self-awareness and happiness are not a destination and toxic positivity takes us further from who we are. We can become stuck in what has happened to us (depression) or fear what may happen to us (anxiety). Tabula Rasa means clean slate "Where there is nothing, there is the possibility of everything". That slate exists in the present moment and by exploring what your life means to you, you can create a meaningful life.
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Victor Henriquez
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
EastSide, Belfast BT6
I am a therapist working with individuals both face-to-face and online, with a psychodynamic focus.
I am a therapist working with individuals both face-to-face and online, with a psychodynamic focus.
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Photo of Dr James Hobson, Psychologist in EastSide, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Dr James Hobson
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
EastSide, Belfast BT5
Certified Specialist Counselling Psychologist with over 15 years experience in mental health services. I offer a range of evidence-based psychological approaches, including: humanistic psychotherapies, cognitive behavioural therapy, accredited schema therapy, EMDR, compassion-focussed therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. These technical approaches are applied to you as an individual to develop a therapy plan that works for you.
Certified Specialist Counselling Psychologist with over 15 years experience in mental health services. I offer a range of evidence-based psychological approaches, including: humanistic psychotherapies, cognitive behavioural therapy, accredited schema therapy, EMDR, compassion-focussed therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. These technical approaches are applied to you as an individual to develop a therapy plan that works for you.
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Suicidal Ideation Counsellors

How does therapy for suicidal ideation work?

Stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances can give rise to suicidal thinking. Therapy can address the events at the core of an individual’s suffering. Understanding why a person may be suicidal can help the therapist and the patient discover alternative methods of coping. A person with suicidal ideation may be mired in catastrophic thinking, and treatment like cognitive behavioural therapy is a good choice for breaking such patterns. In addition, treatment such as acceptance and commitment therapy can help a person manage their distress through better emotion regulation.

Which therapies are best for suicidal ideation?

Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioural, dialectical behaviour, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual tolerate distress, regulate emotions, and not act on dangerous urges.

Are there specific medications to be combined with therapy?

The use of medication for suicidal thoughts must be aligned with the underlying cause; conditions such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis may be at the root of suicidal ideation. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for symptoms, which may include antipsychotics such as aripiprazole or antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

How often and how long are therapy sessions for suicidal ideation?

As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. Still other patients, especially those with co-occurring conditions like major depression and anxiety, may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months. In some cases, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm.