Available Counselling in Belfast
My aim is to help develop shared understanding of the client's difficulties and collaboratively work together to process and then deliver more helpful ways of coping in everyday life.
I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with BABCP since 2012 and BACP since 2009.
My therapeutic approach is largely though not exclusively CBT. I have a particular interest in Schema Therapy, which is an integrative therapy targeting deeply rooted chronic emotional patterns we develop in childhood.
I have 20 years experience working in a Health and Social Care Trust, Psychological Therapies Service and also in primary care in GP surgeries.
My aim is to help develop shared understanding of the client's difficulties and collaboratively work together to process and then deliver more helpful ways of coping in everyday life.
I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with BABCP since 2012 and BACP since 2009.
My therapeutic approach is largely though not exclusively CBT. I have a particular interest in Schema Therapy, which is an integrative therapy targeting deeply rooted chronic emotional patterns we develop in childhood.
I have 20 years experience working in a Health and Social Care Trust, Psychological Therapies Service and also in primary care in GP surgeries.
I am a Highly Specialist Chartered Psychologist with over 20 years experience in the area of adult mental health, teaching and research. I currently work in NHS and Private Practice. I am registered with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). That means you can be assured that I am trained to the highest standards. I specialise in adult mental health, with specialist interest in complex trauma. I offer individual therapy to address any type of mental health issue such as depression, interpersonal problems, trauma, anxiety, stress, abuse, and self-esteem issues.
I am a Highly Specialist Chartered Psychologist with over 20 years experience in the area of adult mental health, teaching and research. I currently work in NHS and Private Practice. I am registered with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). That means you can be assured that I am trained to the highest standards. I specialise in adult mental health, with specialist interest in complex trauma. I offer individual therapy to address any type of mental health issue such as depression, interpersonal problems, trauma, anxiety, stress, abuse, and self-esteem issues.
You want real change — genuine movement in what matters most right now, not just insight for its own sake. My clients are people willing to go into difficult material and come out the other side with something actually different. Together we look at the patterns that keep recurring and what's driving things beneath the surface, while staying focused on where you're going: what you want your life to look like, and the strengths already in you to build from. This is purposeful, active work, and you'll feel it moving.
You want real change — genuine movement in what matters most right now, not just insight for its own sake. My clients are people willing to go into difficult material and come out the other side with something actually different. Together we look at the patterns that keep recurring and what's driving things beneath the surface, while staying focused on where you're going: what you want your life to look like, and the strengths already in you to build from. This is purposeful, active work, and you'll feel it moving.
My name is Colette. At Soul Psychotherapy I offer on-line integrative therapy combining CBT and EMDR. As a Senior Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist working in the NHS I have extensive experience treating mental health conditions. I can adapt my treatment approach for the neuro-divergent population. I believe therapy requires more than symptom management. It often calls for an honest and compassionate exploration of the root cause of suffering. We can work together to identify vulnerability to mental health problems and uncover negative core beliefs and life experiences that are limiting your ability to live life to the full.
My name is Colette. At Soul Psychotherapy I offer on-line integrative therapy combining CBT and EMDR. As a Senior Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist working in the NHS I have extensive experience treating mental health conditions. I can adapt my treatment approach for the neuro-divergent population. I believe therapy requires more than symptom management. It often calls for an honest and compassionate exploration of the root cause of suffering. We can work together to identify vulnerability to mental health problems and uncover negative core beliefs and life experiences that are limiting your ability to live life to the full.
The safe environment I offer clients, allows you to explore your feelings and challenges, building a pathway to resolve presenting issues, empowered with the knowledge that you deserve to live your life, your way. I have vast experience working with GSRD, gaining wonderful knowledge to support those facing challenges around gender, identity and relationship diversity. I am also passionate in helping survivors of domestic abuse. Helping others grow and to be a part of your healing journey, is my greatest privilege. My passion for this continues to grow and flourish. I work with you, helping you to get the best out of our therapy.
The safe environment I offer clients, allows you to explore your feelings and challenges, building a pathway to resolve presenting issues, empowered with the knowledge that you deserve to live your life, your way. I have vast experience working with GSRD, gaining wonderful knowledge to support those facing challenges around gender, identity and relationship diversity. I am also passionate in helping survivors of domestic abuse. Helping others grow and to be a part of your healing journey, is my greatest privilege. My passion for this continues to grow and flourish. I work with you, helping you to get the best out of our therapy.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, bereavement and loss? Or are you struggling with marital issues, midlife crisis, health, relationships, communication problems etc.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, bereavement and loss? Or are you struggling with marital issues, midlife crisis, health, relationships, communication problems etc.
Heart Therapy NI provides a safe, compassionate therapy space for individuals of all ages and abilities. We specialise in creative and specialist psychotherapy, moving beyond "one-size-fits-all" therapy to meet our clients exactly where they are. Our team of highly skilled psychotherapists are dedicated to helping you navigate life’s challenges and issues including trauma recovery, relationships, anxiety/overwhelm and parent/carer stress. We are an inclusive and neuro-affirming service provider that commits to our professional and ethical standards.
Heart Therapy NI provides a safe, compassionate therapy space for individuals of all ages and abilities. We specialise in creative and specialist psychotherapy, moving beyond "one-size-fits-all" therapy to meet our clients exactly where they are. Our team of highly skilled psychotherapists are dedicated to helping you navigate life’s challenges and issues including trauma recovery, relationships, anxiety/overwhelm and parent/carer stress. We are an inclusive and neuro-affirming service provider that commits to our professional and ethical standards.
I provide a safe, supportive, empathic and therapeutic space and service for those who wish to explore and address any issues and concerns.
I provide a safe, supportive, empathic and therapeutic space and service for those who wish to explore and address any issues and concerns.
My role as your counsellor is to help you explore what is going on in your life, while supporting you to make improvements and find better ways to cope. This might involve examining the messages that have shaped you from childhood, looking at the nature and quality of your relationships and exploring your communication patterns, moods, feelings and life choices. I’m a strong believer that our lives have to have meaning if we are to thrive. Counselling gives you the space to consider how you might begin to make transformative change.
My role as your counsellor is to help you explore what is going on in your life, while supporting you to make improvements and find better ways to cope. This might involve examining the messages that have shaped you from childhood, looking at the nature and quality of your relationships and exploring your communication patterns, moods, feelings and life choices. I’m a strong believer that our lives have to have meaning if we are to thrive. Counselling gives you the space to consider how you might begin to make transformative change.
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.
The relationship we build is really important to me. I care about creating a space where you can feel comfortable enough to be yourself and talk honestly, even if things feel messy, confusing, or hard to put into words. You don’t need to come in knowing exactly what you want to say — we can take our time and figure things out together. Whatever has brought you here, you’re welcome to bring it into the space.
The relationship we build is really important to me. I care about creating a space where you can feel comfortable enough to be yourself and talk honestly, even if things feel messy, confusing, or hard to put into words. You don’t need to come in knowing exactly what you want to say — we can take our time and figure things out together. Whatever has brought you here, you’re welcome to bring it into the space.
I believe that we all are doing the best we can within the environment and resources available to us.
I set up Nat Creighton Counselling with a focus on providing safe, inclusive, accepting and LGBTQ+ knowledgeable counselling. Many of my clients also experience neurodivergence & neurodiversity and I am on an ongoing journey of training and self-education to make sure my practice is safe, flexible and inclusive.
I believe that we all are doing the best we can within the environment and resources available to us.
I set up Nat Creighton Counselling with a focus on providing safe, inclusive, accepting and LGBTQ+ knowledgeable counselling. Many of my clients also experience neurodivergence & neurodiversity and I am on an ongoing journey of training and self-education to make sure my practice is safe, flexible and inclusive.
Hi My name is Karen, and I am a fully qualified MBACP integrative psychotherapist. I work in Belfast and Dungannon doing face to face as well as online. As an integrative therapist, I have studied a variety of counselling modalities, including CBT, Person Centred, Psychodynamic, I like to know that I am working for you in the best way possible, treating you as an individual. Not all approaches are effective for everyone, so having the background and knowledge allows me to tailor your experience so that you get the most out of our time together.
Hi My name is Karen, and I am a fully qualified MBACP integrative psychotherapist. I work in Belfast and Dungannon doing face to face as well as online. As an integrative therapist, I have studied a variety of counselling modalities, including CBT, Person Centred, Psychodynamic, I like to know that I am working for you in the best way possible, treating you as an individual. Not all approaches are effective for everyone, so having the background and knowledge allows me to tailor your experience so that you get the most out of our time together.
I have worked for over 30 years in Occupational Health offering counselling and CBT Therapy to emergency responders and public service providers. I work mainly with depression, anxiety, work related issues and trauma to enable clients recovery , maintain their role in the workplace or support when medical retirement or when exiting the workplace is appropriate to enable healing and recovery.
I have worked for over 30 years in Occupational Health offering counselling and CBT Therapy to emergency responders and public service providers. I work mainly with depression, anxiety, work related issues and trauma to enable clients recovery , maintain their role in the workplace or support when medical retirement or when exiting the workplace is appropriate to enable healing and recovery.
Experienced Psychotherapist, Brief Solution Focused Psychotherapy. Adult ADHD Coaching, ADHD diagnosed, Complex Trauma, Bipolar, PTS, BPD, Anxiety/Panic, CSA, Functional & Nutritional Psychiatry, Disordered Eating & Bariatric Psychology. My areas of interest are neurodivergence, adult ADHD, Complex Trauma, PTS, and Disordered Eating/ARFID. Our team at ADHDni is passionate about connecting you with the most suitable mental health expert for your specific needs. Your therapy time is greatly reduced when we introduce brief solution focused therapies and your experience can be powerful and transformative. Please contact by email.
Experienced Psychotherapist, Brief Solution Focused Psychotherapy. Adult ADHD Coaching, ADHD diagnosed, Complex Trauma, Bipolar, PTS, BPD, Anxiety/Panic, CSA, Functional & Nutritional Psychiatry, Disordered Eating & Bariatric Psychology. My areas of interest are neurodivergence, adult ADHD, Complex Trauma, PTS, and Disordered Eating/ARFID. Our team at ADHDni is passionate about connecting you with the most suitable mental health expert for your specific needs. Your therapy time is greatly reduced when we introduce brief solution focused therapies and your experience can be powerful and transformative. Please contact by email.
I am a BACP accredited counsellor and am passionate about mental health, emotional regulation and empowering people to bring about change in order to live a more fulfilling life. It is a natural part of life to find yourself struggling, however there is no need to feel alone. Seeking out a professional who can offer a safe, supportive space to help you find a way to move forward is already a tangible step towards change. I have therapeutic experience in working with a wide variety of issues and can offer a warm atmosphere where I will invite you to explore what’s going on for you and look at how you could bring about change.
I am a BACP accredited counsellor and am passionate about mental health, emotional regulation and empowering people to bring about change in order to live a more fulfilling life. It is a natural part of life to find yourself struggling, however there is no need to feel alone. Seeking out a professional who can offer a safe, supportive space to help you find a way to move forward is already a tangible step towards change. I have therapeutic experience in working with a wide variety of issues and can offer a warm atmosphere where I will invite you to explore what’s going on for you and look at how you could bring about change.
I am available weekdays and Wednesday evenings.
I am a qualified CBT therapist (PgDip), ready to work with you to help you towards your goals. I understand how difficult it can be to take the initial step of making contact, especially if you feel stuck. Whatever you would like to change, I am here to help.
I have significant experience working with health anxiety, OCD, and with individuals who have been in road traffic accidents.
I am available weekdays and Wednesday evenings.
I am a qualified CBT therapist (PgDip), ready to work with you to help you towards your goals. I understand how difficult it can be to take the initial step of making contact, especially if you feel stuck. Whatever you would like to change, I am here to help.
I have significant experience working with health anxiety, OCD, and with individuals who have been in road traffic accidents.
I have been working in private practice for 18 years and I am dedicated to helping people heal from painful experiences and create lasting and meaningful change in their lives. Either on-line or face to face my work is grounded in compassion, safety and the belief that healing is possible
I have been working in private practice for 18 years and I am dedicated to helping people heal from painful experiences and create lasting and meaningful change in their lives. Either on-line or face to face my work is grounded in compassion, safety and the belief that healing is possible
You might come to therapy feeling anxious, stuck, disconnected, or exhausted—perhaps from difficult relationships, addictions, low mood, anxiety, or years of holding yourself together. Many people I work with worry there’s something wrong with them. I don’t see it that way. Struggling doesn’t mean you’re broken; it means you’re human, shaped by complex and often painful life experiences.
I work without diagnosis or assessment, meeting you as a whole person rather than a set of symptoms or problems to solve. Our work is collaborative and relational, focused on understanding your experience deeply, rather than fixing.
You might come to therapy feeling anxious, stuck, disconnected, or exhausted—perhaps from difficult relationships, addictions, low mood, anxiety, or years of holding yourself together. Many people I work with worry there’s something wrong with them. I don’t see it that way. Struggling doesn’t mean you’re broken; it means you’re human, shaped by complex and often painful life experiences.
I work without diagnosis or assessment, meeting you as a whole person rather than a set of symptoms or problems to solve. Our work is collaborative and relational, focused on understanding your experience deeply, rather than fixing.
Are you seeking help to make sense of chaos or emotional pain you presently feel in life and relationships? If so, I desire to join you where you are with compassion, acceptance, listening, and learning, in hopes of leading you towards peace and healing. I have received specific training in treating trauma so I can support clients in finding integration with their memories, thoughts, emotions, and bodies. My hope is that no matter what you have experienced or are going through, you will not only be seen, but will find peace in your life and relationships.
Are you seeking help to make sense of chaos or emotional pain you presently feel in life and relationships? If so, I desire to join you where you are with compassion, acceptance, listening, and learning, in hopes of leading you towards peace and healing. I have received specific training in treating trauma so I can support clients in finding integration with their memories, thoughts, emotions, and bodies. My hope is that no matter what you have experienced or are going through, you will not only be seen, but will find peace in your life and relationships.
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- Holywood
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- Lower Ballinderry
- Newtownabbey
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How long does it typically take to get an appointment with a therapist?
Wait times for therapists in the UK vary widely depending on whether you go through the NHS or seek private care. Through the NHS, wait times typically range from a few weeks to several months depending on your area and the urgency of your referral. Private therapists are generally available much faster, often within a few days to a couple of weeks. Wait times also differ by therapist type. Counsellors tend to be more widely available than clinical psychologists, who hold a doctoral degree and are fewer in number. In addition, therapists who specialise in trauma, eating disorders, or child and adolescent therapy also tend to have longer wait times due to the limited number of professionals relative to demand.
What are my options if no therapists near me are accepting new patients right now?
If you are having difficulty finding a local therapist with availability, there are a few steps you can take. First, consider expanding your search to include online therapy, not just providers in your immediate geographic location. Online therapy has made it possible to see a licensed therapist in your area without needing to travel, and in many cases online providers have shorter wait times than local in-person practices. Second, your GP can serve as a helpful bridge while you wait. They can conduct an initial evaluation and, in some cases, connect you with local mental health services more quickly than a self-referral would. Third, if your symptoms feel urgent, community mental health services may be available regardless of your ability to pay for private care. They can offer psychiatric assessment, crisis intervention, and medication management to help stabilise your situation in the interim while you wait for a longer-term therapist.