Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Counselling in Belfast
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Dr Rachel Reeves
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Having completed a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, I am trained in various evidence-based approaches including
Cognitive
Behaviour Therapy (
CBT
), EMDR & Systemic Therapy.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience of working in Clinical Psychology services within the health service and private practice. I work with adults who experience a range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, stress & burnout, OCD, emotional regulation difficulties and interpersonal difficulties. I have a specialist interest in supporting people who have experienced trauma either in their early life or more recent traumatic experiences. I aim to support people to develop a better understanding of themselves and how their life experiences may have contributed to current concerns.
Waitlist for new clients

Dr Casey McGivern
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
As a Clinical Psychologist, I am trained to use numerous evidence based interventions including
cognitive
behavioural, systemic and psychodynamic techniques.
I am a fully registered Clinical Psychologist working in East Belfast. My practice is situated conveniently by the M2 and M3 motorways and close to Belfast city centre. I have over 7 years' experience working in Clinical Psychology and the area of mental health with adults, children and families. I work with a range of issues such as trauma, OCD, anxiety, depression, grief and interpersonal relationship difficulties. I have a special interest in working with new parents and pregnant people in distress or encountering difficulty related to their parenting journey (birth trauma, postnatal depression etc.).
Not accepting new clients

Alanna Kierans
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I use a range of psychological therapy models depending on individual need, for example, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT),
Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy (
CBT
), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Solution Focused Therapy (SFT).
I am an experienced and compassionate Clinical Psychologist dedicated to supporting people through times of challenge and emotional distress. Through our work together, we will reflect on your experiences to create an understanding of your difficulties that is informed by psychological theory. This understanding, along with clarification of your goals for therapy, will then guide your psychological therapy plan. My aim is always to provide you with the knowledge and skills to reach a point where you no longer need me!

Northern Ireland Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
At NICBT we focus on both
CBT
and EMDR.
At NICBT we believe that every client is individual. We will work together with you in order to help you understand your current difficulties and make steps forward to help you achieve your goals. We operate in Belfast, but our services are available to everyone in Northern Ireland, offering one to one therapy in a confidential and calm setting. NICBT is a self referral service that offers both
Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy (
CBT
) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). These are two of the most effective treatment methods for depressive and anxiety related difficulties.
Not accepting new clients

Dr Elaine Ryan
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Verified
Verified
All my self-help courses are based on my work in private practice and include only reputable therapy models such as
Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy.
My career in Psychology spans two decades, and during this time, I have worked with anxiety, anger, panic, and OCD to name but a few. I worked in the NHS before setting up a private practice. For over ten years, I have focused on working with people with anxiety, panic and OCD. Having suffered from anxiety and panic disorder, I wanted to help as many people as possible and established MoodSmith to offer online
CBT
.
Belfast BT2
Not accepting new clients

Eamonn McVeigh
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Prof Accred
Verified
Verified
Effective, Empathetic, Empowering. Mental ill health treated with care. Providing a Professional Service for your Mental Health needs. I am a Mental Health Consultant. I provide treatment for Mental ill health conditions. I use
CBT
, Schema Therapy, Hypnotherapy, EMDR, EFT, Orthomolecular advice and Psychotherapy with Nutritional Guidance. In the first session I will do a full assessment and then offer the best treatment plan for your needs. We will work together on a weekly basis.

Kevin McFaul
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
I am a BABCP accredited
Cognitive
Behavioural Psychotherapist trained in providing psychological assessments and tailored interventions for children, adolescents and adults.
CBT
helps to provide clients with a deeper understanding of difficult emotions which can be overwhelming and impact on day to day life. This is achieved by collaboratively exploring life events, patterns of thinking and examining behaviours which may intensify unwanted feelings. By learning to challenge unhelpful thinking and behaving, clients can begin to achieve their therapeutic goals and develop an understanding of how to address future difficulties.
Belfast BT9
& Online

Mary Lavelle
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am qualified in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy with Post Graduate Training in
Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy, and hold a BSc in Psychology.
Summoning the courage to talk to a professional about what is distressing us can be the most difficult, but also the most powerful step towards improving our wellbeing and our lives to a standard that we are more satisfied with and that we deserve. I aim to create a space where the client feels safe, whilst also communicating trust, compassion and understanding so that I may understand what their current experience is truly like for them. I integrate various schools and models of therapy, which I have assessed, are the best intervention for a client in each session and closely monitor their reaction to these.

Rachael Morrison
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
From talking therapy including
CBT
, to therapeutic art and play for children, each client is an individual and therefore their counselling should be individually tailored for them.
Adults, children and adolescents all need a space to explore and express their experiences, and for some this tends to be more difficult as they struggle to understand what they're feeling, never mind find the words to describe them to someone. People often find that when they voice their experiences, feelings, and worries, and confide in a professional who can offer support and help them make sense of these, they feel heard, understood, and often a little lighter from sharing the weight of these. I aim to help my clients to feel that little bit lighter.

CBT Online
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
In addition to
CBT
I use EMDR for trauma and Schema Therapy for longer term more deeply rooted issues.
Hello and welcome, as a BABCP accredited
CBT
therapist, I work with my clients to offer a supportive and confidential online space. Online therapy is exactly the same as in-person therapy, but you do it from the convenience of your own space. My approach is tailored to your needs. I used tried and trusted evidenced based therapies to help you meet your needs.

Elizabeth Johnston
Counsellor, MNCPS Prof Accred
Verified
Verified
An Integrative Therapist, I am trained in
Cognitive
Behavioural Theory/Skills, Person Centred (Humanistic) and Psychodynamic.
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Steadfast Therapy
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
With a foundational background in humanistic therapy, experience of
Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy and specialist training in EMDR, my aim is to adapt my approach to work effectively with your unique life circumstances.
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.

Dr Amanda Gleeson
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I deliver a range of evidence-based interventions including
Cognitive
-Behavioural Therapy (
CBT
), EMDR, and Schema therapy.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist who has worked with adults and young people with a variety of different mental health difficulties. I am fully registered and offer a variety of evidence-based psychological therapies for a range of difficulties. These include anxiety, stress/overwhelm, OCD, panic and relationship difficulties. My specialist interest is supporting individuals who have experienced difficulties as a result of their experience of trauma and I have published research in this area. I currently offer online appointments only, with both evening and weekend availability.
Belfast BT8
& Online

James Kernan
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
As an integrative counsellor; the therapy is tailored to the individual, as what fits one doesn’t always fit another, (I am experienced in Person Centred/Humanistic, Psychodynamics and
CBT
).
I am a fully qualified Counsellor/ Psychological therapist. I have full registration with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. Through my work with clients I have developed a growing passion in helping people find comfort with issues around addiction, relationship, mental health, sexuality and gender concerns. My work has often been with clients who seek deeper psychotherapeutic reflections on their predicaments. I accompany clients in embracing their vulnerability, tackling their perfectionism, need for certainty, and black and white thinking.

Jack Sheehan
Psychotherapist
Verified
Verified
I’m an integrative therapist meaning I draw on different modalities including Person-centred, Psychodynamic, Existential, and
Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy (
CBT
), depending on the individual needs of the client.
I am an experienced and professional Counsellor and Psychotherapist with a first class honors degree from Dublin Business School and full accreditation with the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). I have worked as a Psychotherapist both home and abroad, and have had the pleasure of supporting clients from all over the world both in person and through online therapy. There are no rules as to what you can bring to a therapy session but some common issues include anxiety, stress, depression, bereavement, sexuality, family dynamics, health problems, relationship issues, addiction, abuse, and trauma.

Rachel Ferguson
MSc
My main therapeutic approach is
Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy based, however I draw heavily on techniques which are adapted from Compassion-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Brief Solution Focused Therapy.
I am a mental health nurse with just under 10 years experience working within mental health services. I have gained quality experience by working in various specialist mental health teams within the NHS. I provide psychological assessments, evidenced based interventions and I tailor support packages to children, adolescents and families. I have undertaken numerous professional training courses and attend regular clinical supervision in order to refine my skills.
Belfast BT9
& Online

Marie-Claire Desgranges-Rodgers
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
A BSc Hons in Psychology, FdSc Integrative Therapist and trained in Humanistic,
Cognitive
Behavioural and Psychodynamic approaches to counselling. My joy is in the collaborative and healing process of the therapeutic relationship. I believe in a holistic approach with the core value and understanding that you as a person are the expert in your own life. I believe that taking the decision to engage in therapy is a difficult and confusing one and my aim is to create a welcoming and encouraging environment for growth and change.

Chris Tennyson
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist working with young people and adults with a range of difficulties. I have held posts working with people with a range of mental health difficulties as well as those adjusting to physical ill health and disability. I am an integrative practitioner, incorporating person-centred, psychodynamic and attachment theories, as well as
cognitive
models such as
CBT
and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I have also completed training in Autism diagnostic assessment (ADOS-2 and DISCO) and have over four years experience in completing diagnostic assessments for ASD within multi-disciplinary teams.

John Whinnery - Psychotherapist
Counsellor, MSc
I offer 1-1 & online psychotherapeutic counselling using an integrated approach of Stress Management Training,
CBT
, Mindfulness & Person-Centred techniques to help get you through the difficult times in a friendly, accepting & non-judgemental way.
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, worried, just plain stuck or uncertain about the future? We've all been there, isn't it just part of life? Hi, I'm John and I want to help you get out of the dark hole you've been living in lately, I want to help you find your way back to being your best self again. See, I've been in that dark hole and I know the way out, whether you suffer from chronic stress either through work or life, anxiety and/or depression, if your living with a debilitating phobia that's stopping you living a full and active life, I want to help you. Give me a call, I can help you just like I've helped hundreds of others.

Tim Webber
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
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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Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Counsellors
How does cognitive behavioural therapy work?
Cognitive behavioural therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario catastrophising) or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.
When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioural therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioural therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.
How can I find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioural therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.
Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.