Bisexual Counselling in Belfast
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, struggling with relationships, navigating grief, or trying to make sense of difficult experiences. Many of the people I work with are looking for a space where they can feel understood, explore their thoughts and feelings openly, and develop a deeper understanding of themselves.
I have experience working with adults and young people from a wide range of backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ clients and neurodivergent individuals. Whether you are facing a specific challenge or simply feeling that something isn’t quite right, therapy can offer a space for reflection, growth and change.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, struggling with relationships, navigating grief, or trying to make sense of difficult experiences. Many of the people I work with are looking for a space where they can feel understood, explore their thoughts and feelings openly, and develop a deeper understanding of themselves.
I have experience working with adults and young people from a wide range of backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ clients and neurodivergent individuals. Whether you are facing a specific challenge or simply feeling that something isn’t quite right, therapy can offer a space for reflection, growth and change.
I offer long and short term therapy with a specialism in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community. I have a strong belief that people should be able to define life on their own terms and find their own meaning. I am interested in helping clients examine what can get in the way of that, whether it is personal history, external pressures, feelings of shame, or expectations of what is and isn’t normal. I want to help you discover what is important to you. I believe that we all are doing the best we can within the environment and resources available to us.
I offer long and short term therapy with a specialism in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community. I have a strong belief that people should be able to define life on their own terms and find their own meaning. I am interested in helping clients examine what can get in the way of that, whether it is personal history, external pressures, feelings of shame, or expectations of what is and isn’t normal. I want to help you discover what is important to you. I believe that we all are doing the best we can within the environment and resources available to us.
After having taught for seven years at the Faculty of Psychology of an Italian private university, I moved to Northern Ireland where I founded Aletes Mental Health, which I now direct as the CEO. I am a Fellow of the National Council of Integrative Psychotherapists (UK) where I served as an Ethics Committee Member and currently offer Clinical Supervision. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I transitioned my business online, accessing the global market where I still work treating adults, couples, and families from any country in the world. I was trained to provide therapy in English to speakers of other languages.
After having taught for seven years at the Faculty of Psychology of an Italian private university, I moved to Northern Ireland where I founded Aletes Mental Health, which I now direct as the CEO. I am a Fellow of the National Council of Integrative Psychotherapists (UK) where I served as an Ethics Committee Member and currently offer Clinical Supervision. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I transitioned my business online, accessing the global market where I still work treating adults, couples, and families from any country in the world. I was trained to provide therapy in English to speakers of other languages.
Mardi is a qualified and Registered Psychosexual & Relationship Therapist specialising in individuals and couples+ experiencing low or no desire, fear of intimacy or sexually avoidant, sexual function issues, performance anxiety, menopause, relationship issues, mismatched desire, infidelity and much more. Mardi is LGBTQIA+ and Neurodivergent friendly and will work with you at your own pace. She also specialises in working with clients with Body Dysmorphic Disorder.
Mardi is a qualified and Registered Psychosexual & Relationship Therapist specialising in individuals and couples+ experiencing low or no desire, fear of intimacy or sexually avoidant, sexual function issues, performance anxiety, menopause, relationship issues, mismatched desire, infidelity and much more. Mardi is LGBTQIA+ and Neurodivergent friendly and will work with you at your own pace. She also specialises in working with clients with Body Dysmorphic Disorder.
Counselling with me offers a space of radical acceptance to explore your beliefs, your experiences of the world, and who you are. Together, we will co-create a space to experiment with new ways of being. Or a place to integrate or challenge yourself. Or simply some time and space to be heard, and get curious about the meaning of your life (past, present, future).
I work with a wide range of people and you are welcome to get in touch if my profile resonates with you. Often, I work with activists, the LGBTQIA+ community, kinky people, poly people, neurodiverse people, outsiders and edge-walkers (and more).
Counselling with me offers a space of radical acceptance to explore your beliefs, your experiences of the world, and who you are. Together, we will co-create a space to experiment with new ways of being. Or a place to integrate or challenge yourself. Or simply some time and space to be heard, and get curious about the meaning of your life (past, present, future).
I work with a wide range of people and you are welcome to get in touch if my profile resonates with you. Often, I work with activists, the LGBTQIA+ community, kinky people, poly people, neurodiverse people, outsiders and edge-walkers (and more).
Welcome. With a background in both Psychology & Psychotherapy I combine this training with lived experience to offer you empathy & validation, as well as support for you to change and grow. I integrate psychological, psychodynamic, DBT, CBT, sleep & somatic approaches to tailor therapy to your needs. When we get things stabilised together, felt-safety established in your brain-body system, and more constructive coping strategies brought in, people who work with me tend to have increased self-awareness, self-esteem and self-care tools, as well as less self-criticism and improved psychological, physical & social health & wellbeing.
Welcome. With a background in both Psychology & Psychotherapy I combine this training with lived experience to offer you empathy & validation, as well as support for you to change and grow. I integrate psychological, psychodynamic, DBT, CBT, sleep & somatic approaches to tailor therapy to your needs. When we get things stabilised together, felt-safety established in your brain-body system, and more constructive coping strategies brought in, people who work with me tend to have increased self-awareness, self-esteem and self-care tools, as well as less self-criticism and improved psychological, physical & social health & wellbeing.
I'm Lily, an integrative counsellor offering in person and online therapy for life changes, relationship challenges and self-exploration. I offer a supportive space to explore what’s beneath the surface so you can make sense of your past and move forward with clarity.
I'm Lily, an integrative counsellor offering in person and online therapy for life changes, relationship challenges and self-exploration. I offer a supportive space to explore what’s beneath the surface so you can make sense of your past and move forward with clarity.
Hi, I’m a psychotherapist (BscHons) with a Master’s degree in Social Work and over two decades of experience walking alongside people on their journey towards self-understanding and growth. But beyond the qualifications, I bring something just as important to the therapy room: real, lived experience. I know first that life isn’t always straightforward, and therapy isn’t a quick fix—but if you’re willing to stick with it, deep, lasting change is absolutely possible.
Hi, I’m a psychotherapist (BscHons) with a Master’s degree in Social Work and over two decades of experience walking alongside people on their journey towards self-understanding and growth. But beyond the qualifications, I bring something just as important to the therapy room: real, lived experience. I know first that life isn’t always straightforward, and therapy isn’t a quick fix—but if you’re willing to stick with it, deep, lasting change is absolutely possible.
Understanding your patterns isn’t the same as changing them. I offer therapy that helps bridge that gap, so you feel more in control of your choices and more at ease in your daily life. Many clients come to therapy as highly capable and adaptable, yet they still operate from roles shaped by family expectations. You’re not alone if those old roles still show up in your everyday life; recognising them is a powerful first step towards real change.
Understanding your patterns isn’t the same as changing them. I offer therapy that helps bridge that gap, so you feel more in control of your choices and more at ease in your daily life. Many clients come to therapy as highly capable and adaptable, yet they still operate from roles shaped by family expectations. You’re not alone if those old roles still show up in your everyday life; recognising them is a powerful first step towards real change.
I believe it is impossible to "have the ideal Client", as my experience has shown me we really don't know where the story is going until you build up the connection and confidence between you and your client. I always focus on making the clients feel that they are in a safe place and that this place is for them. It is also important that the client and I are open and honest with each other, in order to avoid any misunderstanding between you and the client with regards to their needs and the best course of therapy that is required. I have found that the more ownership and input the client has during the sessions the better outcome,
I believe it is impossible to "have the ideal Client", as my experience has shown me we really don't know where the story is going until you build up the connection and confidence between you and your client. I always focus on making the clients feel that they are in a safe place and that this place is for them. It is also important that the client and I are open and honest with each other, in order to avoid any misunderstanding between you and the client with regards to their needs and the best course of therapy that is required. I have found that the more ownership and input the client has during the sessions the better outcome,
I am a person-centred therapist who primarily works with people who are members of ENM, kink and LGBTQ+ communities. Each of these aspects of our identities are so multifaceted that it can feel overwhelming sometimes. I want to work with you to help you understand yourself, your needs and how to move towards that. Allowing ourselves to let go of who we were, embrace who we are and get out of old thinking patterns can be a lifelong mission, one that is much easier with support. I can work with you as you explore yourself. My practice is based on compassion and honesty, and collaboration is incredibly important to me.
I am a person-centred therapist who primarily works with people who are members of ENM, kink and LGBTQ+ communities. Each of these aspects of our identities are so multifaceted that it can feel overwhelming sometimes. I want to work with you to help you understand yourself, your needs and how to move towards that. Allowing ourselves to let go of who we were, embrace who we are and get out of old thinking patterns can be a lifelong mission, one that is much easier with support. I can work with you as you explore yourself. My practice is based on compassion and honesty, and collaboration is incredibly important to me.
Hi, I’m John and I am a BACP registered counsellor. I offer individual counselling for people aged 18+.
Like most counsellors I have trained integratively, meaning I studied a few different approaches to therapy and how to blend them to meet the needs of each client.
I would class myself as a ‘relational’ therapist, which simply means I’ll focus more on developing a strong working relationship with you, rather than on treating particular symptoms or worries, or giving lots of direction. If in working with me you feel like you have found a space free of judgement and shame I will consider my job well done.
Hi, I’m John and I am a BACP registered counsellor. I offer individual counselling for people aged 18+.
Like most counsellors I have trained integratively, meaning I studied a few different approaches to therapy and how to blend them to meet the needs of each client.
I would class myself as a ‘relational’ therapist, which simply means I’ll focus more on developing a strong working relationship with you, rather than on treating particular symptoms or worries, or giving lots of direction. If in working with me you feel like you have found a space free of judgement and shame I will consider my job well done.
Hi - my name is Joe Cleary and I'm a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist. I work one-to-one with adults in Belfast on the Lisburn Road. My approach is best suited to complex situations that require in-depth therapy over time, to effect permanent change.
I'm a member of the UKCP and NIIHR and I have over 15 years clinical experience with an extensive range of issues, from acute psychiatric ill health to difficult life changes and situations. My particular expertise is in treating OCD.
Hi - my name is Joe Cleary and I'm a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist. I work one-to-one with adults in Belfast on the Lisburn Road. My approach is best suited to complex situations that require in-depth therapy over time, to effect permanent change.
I'm a member of the UKCP and NIIHR and I have over 15 years clinical experience with an extensive range of issues, from acute psychiatric ill health to difficult life changes and situations. My particular expertise is in treating OCD.
Hello and thank you for taking the time to read a little about me. I’m an experienced therapist with over 13 years working with adults, teens and younger people, both in private practice and within school settings.
I provide online therapy that offers a safe, compassionate and creative space to explore what’s happening for you. Whether it’s anxiety, low mood, relationship conflict, self-esteem issues or identity struggles. My approach is person-centred, integrating therapeutic techniques to meet your needs in a bespoke and supportive way.
Hello and thank you for taking the time to read a little about me. I’m an experienced therapist with over 13 years working with adults, teens and younger people, both in private practice and within school settings.
I provide online therapy that offers a safe, compassionate and creative space to explore what’s happening for you. Whether it’s anxiety, low mood, relationship conflict, self-esteem issues or identity struggles. My approach is person-centred, integrating therapeutic techniques to meet your needs in a bespoke and supportive way.
Hello, my name is Roberta Richmond I am a BACP and COSRT Accredited Counsellor with almost 20 years of experience as a therapist. I am committed to providing therapy in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment. Many of us have times in our lives when things seem too much, and we feel overwhelmed, with difficulty coping. If you’re reading this, you may be at that point yourself, and thinking about having some counselling. You may have hit a difficult patch in your relationship and are looking for someone to help you and your partner sort things out,
Hello, my name is Roberta Richmond I am a BACP and COSRT Accredited Counsellor with almost 20 years of experience as a therapist. I am committed to providing therapy in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment. Many of us have times in our lives when things seem too much, and we feel overwhelmed, with difficulty coping. If you’re reading this, you may be at that point yourself, and thinking about having some counselling. You may have hit a difficult patch in your relationship and are looking for someone to help you and your partner sort things out,
Have you been feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed? Perhaps you have suffered a loss - a relationship, a bereavement, a job? Are you struggling with relationships - with family, friends or work colleagues? Maybe you feel stressed and can't focus, ending up exhausted and frustrated? Are events from the past still haunting you? Maybe you are not really sure why you are feeling so low? As an experienced counsellor, I can help you to explore your thoughts and feelings, manage your symptoms and decide what changes you want to make to your life to get you to where you want to be.
Have you been feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed? Perhaps you have suffered a loss - a relationship, a bereavement, a job? Are you struggling with relationships - with family, friends or work colleagues? Maybe you feel stressed and can't focus, ending up exhausted and frustrated? Are events from the past still haunting you? Maybe you are not really sure why you are feeling so low? As an experienced counsellor, I can help you to explore your thoughts and feelings, manage your symptoms and decide what changes you want to make to your life to get you to where you want to be.
I see therapy as an opportunity to help diminish pain and suffering, cope with the challenges of life and experience increased peace, meaning, acceptance and aliveness.
I see therapy as an opportunity to help diminish pain and suffering, cope with the challenges of life and experience increased peace, meaning, acceptance and aliveness.
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.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about the next step. Many of my clients are navigating issues around mental health, relationships, sexual wellbeing or substance use. You might be looking for a space to make sense of your experiences, explore your identity, or rebuild confidence. My aim is to offer a safe, affirming space where all parts of you are welcome.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about the next step. Many of my clients are navigating issues around mental health, relationships, sexual wellbeing or substance use. You might be looking for a space to make sense of your experiences, explore your identity, or rebuild confidence. My aim is to offer a safe, affirming space where all parts of you are welcome.
As an accredited Art psychotherapist I have extensive experience working with adults and children on the spectrum. My aim is to successfully support clients facing various challenges, including behavioural difficulties, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), suicidal ideation, self-harm, bereavement, and relationship difficulties, social anxiety, identity and self-esteem issues, among others things. By creating a trusting and empathetic therapeutic relationship, I help clients navigate these difficulties and find healing through the creative process.
As an accredited Art psychotherapist I have extensive experience working with adults and children on the spectrum. My aim is to successfully support clients facing various challenges, including behavioural difficulties, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), suicidal ideation, self-harm, bereavement, and relationship difficulties, social anxiety, identity and self-esteem issues, among others things. By creating a trusting and empathetic therapeutic relationship, I help clients navigate these difficulties and find healing through the creative process.
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Bisexual Counsellors
What is bisexual-affirming therapy?
Bisexual-affirming therapy is a type of mental health support that fully affirms and reflects a client’s bisexual identity. It is rooted in acceptance and does not attempt to change or question an individual’s orientation. In this type of therapy, clients work with a therapist who understands the unique experiences of bisexual people. This support is especially important, as research shows that bisexual individuals face higher rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation compared to other groups. Bisexual-affirming therapy acknowledges that bisexual individuals may encounter specific stressors—such as invalidation, relationship challenges, and minority stress—that require specialised understanding and intervention. Many therapists also provide couples therapy for bisexual partners, helping them navigate relationship dynamics, communication challenges, or external stressors that may impact their relationship. While not required, some clients prefer working with bisexual therapists who may bring personal insight to the therapeutic relationship. However, a non-bisexual therapist with strong training and a genuine commitment to affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who understands how identity impacts mental health and can create a space of trust and respect.
What can a bisexual therapist help with?
Bisexual-affirming therapists can provide support across a wide range of concerns relevant to bisexual individuals. Whether through personal or professional experience, they often have specialised knowledge in areas such as the coming out process, navigating stereotypes, and dealing with common stressors. Relationship support is another key area of focus, as bisexual clients may face unique challenge when dating or maintaining relationships across genders. Affirming therapists can also help clients build coping strategies for managing discrimination or stigma. Additionally, many bisexual-affirming therapists can connect clients to other providers or community-based resources—such as bisexual support groups or LGBTQ+ organisations—that offer additional affirming spaces for connection. It's important to note that therapists provide can talk therapy and counseling services but do not prescribe medication—if medication is needed for conditions like depression or anxiety, they will coordinate care with a psychiatrist or primary care physician who can provide psychiatric medication management alongside therapeutic support.
How do I find a bisexual therapist?
The Psychology Today online directory is a helpful tool for finding bisexual-affirming therapists. You can use search filters to identify therapists who specialise in LGBTQ+ care and work specifically with bisexual clients. You can also filter by clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, accepted insurance, session costs, and languages spoken to find the right fit. During initial consultations or early sessions, ask potential therapists about their specific training in bisexual-affirming care, their experience with LGBTQ+ clients, and their therapeutic approach to identity-related concerns. An effective bisexual-affirming therapist will demonstrate genuine understanding of bisexual experiences, including awareness of the unique challenges facing bisexual individuals. You can also look for credentials or continuing education in areas such as LGBTQ+ mental health, trauma-informed care, and intersectionality.