Depression Counselling in Belfast
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 trained across a broad range of therapeutic models which means I can tailor therapeutic intervention to your individual needs. This is achieved by undergoing an initial assessment, which enables both of us to get an understanding of the difficulties and most importantly, a plan for going forward.
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 trained across a broad range of therapeutic models which means I can tailor therapeutic intervention to your individual needs. This is achieved by undergoing an initial assessment, which enables both of us to get an understanding of the difficulties and most importantly, a plan for going forward.
You might be feeling anxious, stuck, or exhausted and unsure how to get back to feeling like yourself again. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply personalised. Together, we’ll explore what’s been holding you back, find practical ways forward, and help you reconnect with the parts of yourself that feel hidden or forgotten. It’s not just about talking, we’ll work in ways that feel supportive, safe, and genuinely useful to you.
You might be feeling anxious, stuck, or exhausted and unsure how to get back to feeling like yourself again. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply personalised. Together, we’ll explore what’s been holding you back, find practical ways forward, and help you reconnect with the parts of yourself that feel hidden or forgotten. It’s not just about talking, we’ll work in ways that feel supportive, safe, and genuinely useful to you.
You might come to therapy feeling anxious, stuck, disconnected, or exhausted—perhaps from difficult relationships, eating distress, 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, managing,
You might come to therapy feeling anxious, stuck, disconnected, or exhausted—perhaps from difficult relationships, eating distress, 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, managing,
I have extensive experience in a number of areas such as depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, bereavement and chronic health issues.
Please contact me if you wish to make an appointment or find out more about the service.
I have extensive experience in a number of areas such as depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, bereavement and chronic health issues.
Please contact me if you wish to make an appointment or find out more about the service.
I work with people exploring identity, belonging, and recurring emotional and relationship patterns —particularly those navigating life between cultures or questioning where they feel at home.
My counselling focus is psychodynamic. This approach may suit people who are curious about understanding themselves a little better over focus on strategies / solutions.
I offer therapy in English and Lithuanian languages.
I work with people exploring identity, belonging, and recurring emotional and relationship patterns —particularly those navigating life between cultures or questioning where they feel at home.
My counselling focus is psychodynamic. This approach may suit people who are curious about understanding themselves a little better over focus on strategies / solutions.
I offer therapy in English and Lithuanian languages.
I work with adults experiencing the effects of trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, and patterns that no longer serve them.
Therapy can be a freeing process - a space to better understand yourself and gently redirect energy toward caring for yourself in ways that feel authentic. Together, we explore your thoughts and experiences at your pace, while developing practical strategies that support self-respect, self-compassion, and lasting change.
I work with adults experiencing the effects of trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, and patterns that no longer serve them.
Therapy can be a freeing process - a space to better understand yourself and gently redirect energy toward caring for yourself in ways that feel authentic. Together, we explore your thoughts and experiences at your pace, while developing practical strategies that support self-respect, self-compassion, and lasting change.
Other clients will bring an openness to discover why and how their issues, grief, fear, loneliness, low self worth or anxiety/ depression have formed and engage in the journey to wholeness.
I offer a safe space for individuals or couples to talk through confidentially their issues. I aim to be a catalyst enabling them to see more clearly what, how and why these issues have affected their lives or relationship. I will both empathise with and, if needed, challenge their thinking to assist them to move forward. Always I will remain impartial.
Other clients will bring an openness to discover why and how their issues, grief, fear, loneliness, low self worth or anxiety/ depression have formed and engage in the journey to wholeness.
I offer a safe space for individuals or couples to talk through confidentially their issues. I aim to be a catalyst enabling them to see more clearly what, how and why these issues have affected their lives or relationship. I will both empathise with and, if needed, challenge their thinking to assist them to move forward. Always I will remain impartial.
I offer an open, friendly, supportive and confidential service and have specialist training in anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, family issues and coping strategies.
Within the collaborative relationship of therapy, I offer respect, non-judgement & a focus on your potential allowing you the choice to move forward in the direction you feel most comfortable. My tailored therapy places emphasis on your immediate needs, but can incorporate exploration & identification of strengths, ways of coping and issues causing effect.
I offer an open, friendly, supportive and confidential service and have specialist training in anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, family issues and coping strategies.
Within the collaborative relationship of therapy, I offer respect, non-judgement & a focus on your potential allowing you the choice to move forward in the direction you feel most comfortable. My tailored therapy places emphasis on your immediate needs, but can incorporate exploration & identification of strengths, ways of coping and issues causing effect.
Are you struggling in your work or personal life? Are you trying to create new habits but continually fall back into old patterns? Are you feeling overwhelmed with the stresses of daily life? If so, let me help you. I am EMDR trained and specialise in working with Trauma related issues, fears, phobias, anxiety, and stress. I also work with relationship difficulties and have experience working with issues related to menopause. It is a safe space to address your concerns and where you can create positive change, which allows you to live a more meaningful and enjoyable life - the life you were meant to live!
Are you struggling in your work or personal life? Are you trying to create new habits but continually fall back into old patterns? Are you feeling overwhelmed with the stresses of daily life? If so, let me help you. I am EMDR trained and specialise in working with Trauma related issues, fears, phobias, anxiety, and stress. I also work with relationship difficulties and have experience working with issues related to menopause. It is a safe space to address your concerns and where you can create positive change, which allows you to live a more meaningful and enjoyable life - the life you were meant to live!
Do you feel overwhelmed, weighed down by feelings of low mood and anxiety? Come talk to me, and together we will work on strategies and tools that will allow you to address the root causes of the difficulties you are experiencing. My favorite thing about counselling is having the privilege to go along with a client on their journey and see them grow and develop as the weeks go on, witness them making the changes they need in order to improve what initially brought them to counselling.
Do you feel overwhelmed, weighed down by feelings of low mood and anxiety? Come talk to me, and together we will work on strategies and tools that will allow you to address the root causes of the difficulties you are experiencing. My favorite thing about counselling is having the privilege to go along with a client on their journey and see them grow and develop as the weeks go on, witness them making the changes they need in order to improve what initially brought them to counselling.
Do you struggle with anxiety or depression?
I work with clients to enable them to break the vicious cycle of negative thinking, feeling & behaving through CBT. Also a qualified Yoga Teacher, I integrate evidence-based Yoga Psychology practices to support with emotional regulation & strengthening the mind-body connection. Offering an enhanced more embodied approach to CBT to support mental health.
Do you struggle with anxiety or depression?
I work with clients to enable them to break the vicious cycle of negative thinking, feeling & behaving through CBT. Also a qualified Yoga Teacher, I integrate evidence-based Yoga Psychology practices to support with emotional regulation & strengthening the mind-body connection. Offering an enhanced more embodied approach to CBT to support mental health.
I can help you with any Anxiety Disorder such as Panic attacks, PTSD, Depression, Eating disorders, Sleep problems and general health conditions.
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.
I can help you with any Anxiety Disorder such as Panic attacks, PTSD, Depression, Eating disorders, Sleep problems and general health conditions.
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.
Have you been feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed?
I am an integrative therapist which means that I am trained in a number of counselling models and will tailor my approach to each client depending on their needs. I have worked with a wide range of clients with a variety of issues. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space within which I strive to provide empathy, understanding and support.
Have you been feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed?
I am an integrative therapist which means that I am trained in a number of counselling models and will tailor my approach to each client depending on their needs. I have worked with a wide range of clients with a variety of issues. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space within which I strive to provide empathy, understanding and support.
I am a compassionate, person-centred counsellor based in Belfast, offering support for grief, anxiety, addiction, and emotional distress. With experience in Cruse Bereavement, Samaritans, and community mental health services, I create a safe, non-judgmental space for healing and growth. My approach integrates CBT, humanistic, and psychodynamic techniques, tailored to each client’s needs. I’m here to help you build resilience, improve self-understanding, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
I am a compassionate, person-centred counsellor based in Belfast, offering support for grief, anxiety, addiction, and emotional distress. With experience in Cruse Bereavement, Samaritans, and community mental health services, I create a safe, non-judgmental space for healing and growth. My approach integrates CBT, humanistic, and psychodynamic techniques, tailored to each client’s needs. I’m here to help you build resilience, improve self-understanding, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Are you currently experiencing symptoms of low mood and/or anxiety. Come and talk to me and together we will explore these issues and work on ways of managing these current difficulties in a positive way. Having worked in the mental health sector for 13+ years I have experienced how talking therapy can allow clients to explore their issues that they face on a daily basis and enable them to develop coping strategies which provide positive changes moving forward.
Are you currently experiencing symptoms of low mood and/or anxiety. Come and talk to me and together we will explore these issues and work on ways of managing these current difficulties in a positive way. Having worked in the mental health sector for 13+ years I have experienced how talking therapy can allow clients to explore their issues that they face on a daily basis and enable them to develop coping strategies which provide positive changes moving forward.
Hello and welcome, I see you made the first, very important step. You came to realisation you have a problem and that you need professional support. I can help you to specify, name, give a meaning and assist you in your way to recovery of your mental balance while keeping you on the course you chose.I strongly believe that Clients know themselves the best, therefore are the experts of the “knowledge of themselves”; however sometimes they need support to uncover or unblock the inner resources. I encourage taking responsibility for yourself, “can do” attitude to stimulate your mental healing and growth process.
Hello and welcome, I see you made the first, very important step. You came to realisation you have a problem and that you need professional support. I can help you to specify, name, give a meaning and assist you in your way to recovery of your mental balance while keeping you on the course you chose.I strongly believe that Clients know themselves the best, therefore are the experts of the “knowledge of themselves”; however sometimes they need support to uncover or unblock the inner resources. I encourage taking responsibility for yourself, “can do” attitude to stimulate your mental healing and growth process.
I support clients dealing with depression or trauma stemming from relationships or family dynamics.
As an integrative counsellor with extensive experience, I provide compassionate, tailored support for children, young people, and adults. My approach focuses on understanding your unique circumstances and addressing emotional difficulties, life transitions, or self-confidence struggles. Together, we create a safe environment to explore challenges and work toward meaningful solutions. My goal is to help you build resilience, develop practical coping strategies, and achieve personal growth. I’m here to support you in moving forward with greater clarity, confidence, and well-being, always keeping your needs at the heart of our work.
I support clients dealing with depression or trauma stemming from relationships or family dynamics.
As an integrative counsellor with extensive experience, I provide compassionate, tailored support for children, young people, and adults. My approach focuses on understanding your unique circumstances and addressing emotional difficulties, life transitions, or self-confidence struggles. Together, we create a safe environment to explore challenges and work toward meaningful solutions. My goal is to help you build resilience, develop practical coping strategies, and achieve personal growth. I’m here to support you in moving forward with greater clarity, confidence, and well-being, always keeping your needs at the heart of our work.
Living in a chaotic world and facing constant life changes can easily lead to anxiety, depression and feeling “lost”.
I am a fully qualified and integrative therapist, which means that I use a person-centred approach and blend some CBT tools and some deeper psychodynamic work to help you to understand yourself and your needs better - to find out what works best for YOU.
Living in a chaotic world and facing constant life changes can easily lead to anxiety, depression and feeling “lost”.
I am a fully qualified and integrative therapist, which means that I use a person-centred approach and blend some CBT tools and some deeper psychodynamic work to help you to understand yourself and your needs better - to find out what works best for YOU.
My name is Seán, and I an integrative counsellor accredited with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. As I currently work in the charity sector, I have extensive experience working with a very broad spectrum of clients, of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, sexualities, and gender expressions. As a result of this, I have sought additional training on many topics, such as domestic violence, trauma, and the LGBTQ+ experience in Northern Ireland. Additionally, in my recent education at Ulster University, I undertook some research into social anxiety, giving me a more specialist knowledge of that topic.
My name is Seán, and I an integrative counsellor accredited with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. As I currently work in the charity sector, I have extensive experience working with a very broad spectrum of clients, of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, sexualities, and gender expressions. As a result of this, I have sought additional training on many topics, such as domestic violence, trauma, and the LGBTQ+ experience in Northern Ireland. Additionally, in my recent education at Ulster University, I undertook some research into social anxiety, giving me a more specialist knowledge of that topic.
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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Depression Counsellors
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognise and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioural activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.