Divorce Counselling in Belfast

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Couples & Family Therapy NI
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Belfast BT9
Often, but not always, there is a mental health difficulty contributing to relational distress, or a significant event such as loss, illness, divorce, or trauma which has possibly influenced the current problems at some level which we are able to work with effectively.
In family therapy, we work with whoever wishes to attend. This can vary throughout the therapy process, from meeting with the whole family, to just the parents, or a parent and child. We hold the view that working with any part of the family system can bring about helpful change and positively influence the challenges the family is facing.
Often, but not always, there is a mental health difficulty contributing to relational distress, or a significant event such as loss, illness, divorce, or trauma which has possibly influenced the current problems at some level which we are able to work with effectively.
In family therapy, we work with whoever wishes to attend. This can vary throughout the therapy process, from meeting with the whole family, to just the parents, or a parent and child. We hold the view that working with any part of the family system can bring about helpful change and positively influence the challenges the family is facing.
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SPACE
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Belfast BT14
I work with a wide range of issues including abuse, addiction, adolescence, anxiety, self confidence, bereavement, bullying, depression, divorce, ptsd, self harm, sexual identity to name just a few.
I am an accredited member of BACP and NCS. I have substantial experience working with both children and adults. I work in primary schools and also in the local community to provide quality counselling to help people be the best they can be. I am also CEO of a mental health charity and offer consultancy work as well as supervision. My approach is integrative so that I can tailor the service specifically for individual clients and longer term work. I also offer personal therapy for students training to be counsellors.
I work with a wide range of issues including abuse, addiction, adolescence, anxiety, self confidence, bereavement, bullying, depression, divorce, ptsd, self harm, sexual identity to name just a few.
I am an accredited member of BACP and NCS. I have substantial experience working with both children and adults. I work in primary schools and also in the local community to provide quality counselling to help people be the best they can be. I am also CEO of a mental health charity and offer consultancy work as well as supervision. My approach is integrative so that I can tailor the service specifically for individual clients and longer term work. I also offer personal therapy for students training to be counsellors.
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Elaine Close
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Belfast BT4
Life can be tough sometimes. But I fully believe that each and every one of us is equipped to overcome adversity and challenges, and I am passionate about helping my clients discover and develop their innate tools to bring about healing and growth.
Life can be tough sometimes. But I fully believe that each and every one of us is equipped to overcome adversity and challenges, and I am passionate about helping my clients discover and develop their innate tools to bring about healing and growth.
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Mardi Kennedy
Psychotherapist, COSRT General
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Mardi is a qualified and Registered Psychosexual & Relationship Therapist specialising in individuals and couples+ experiencing low or no desire, 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.
Mardi is a qualified and Registered Psychosexual & Relationship Therapist specialising in individuals and couples+ experiencing low or no desire, 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.
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Belfast Psychology Services Ltd
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Belfast BT9
Welcome to Belfast Psychology Services. Please visit www.belfastpsychologyservices.com, go to the "book a consultation" page and schedule a date and time for your 15 minute call. Our therapists offer psychological support for a range of difficulties including stress, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, anger, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and trauma. Support is also offered for neurodevelopmental disorders including Tourette Syndrome (TS) and vocal and motor tics. ​ In addition, the service offers diagnostic assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule - 2 (ADOS-2).
Welcome to Belfast Psychology Services. Please visit www.belfastpsychologyservices.com, go to the "book a consultation" page and schedule a date and time for your 15 minute call. Our therapists offer psychological support for a range of difficulties including stress, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, anger, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and trauma. Support is also offered for neurodevelopmental disorders including Tourette Syndrome (TS) and vocal and motor tics. ​ In addition, the service offers diagnostic assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule - 2 (ADOS-2).
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Kathryn Purcell
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Belfast BT4
If you want to engage with a warm, relational therapist then I believe you might find that with me. You will experience a safe space to explore feelings and your inner world, and you will be with a trained professional who is invested and hopeful for your future.
If you want to engage with a warm, relational therapist then I believe you might find that with me. You will experience a safe space to explore feelings and your inner world, and you will be with a trained professional who is invested and hopeful for your future.
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Katie Mounstephen
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
4 Endorsed
Belfast BT4
Maybe you feel stuck, or life feels overwhelming. Perhaps there's something in your past you would like to make sense of, or a situation that is troubling you now. You long for someone to listen to your story and to "get" you. To journey with you as you make sense of what has happened, or is happening to you currently. Or you would just like to feel better! Most of all, you just want to move forward, to have peace. To hope again. I will hold that hope for you as we journey together. I offer a safe space to process, as well as a warm and empathetic presence. My goal is for you to feel seen, valued and find healing.
Maybe you feel stuck, or life feels overwhelming. Perhaps there's something in your past you would like to make sense of, or a situation that is troubling you now. You long for someone to listen to your story and to "get" you. To journey with you as you make sense of what has happened, or is happening to you currently. Or you would just like to feel better! Most of all, you just want to move forward, to have peace. To hope again. I will hold that hope for you as we journey together. I offer a safe space to process, as well as a warm and empathetic presence. My goal is for you to feel seen, valued and find healing.
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Psychology and Counselling Centre
Psychologist, MSc, FMBPsS
Belfast BT14
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.
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Isobel McGill
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Belfast BT7
I am a qualified registered counsellor working in the Belfast and Bangor areas. I provide a comfortable and supportive safe space for you to explore any unresolved issues past or present. Whilst we cannot change difficult events from the past, we can work together to better understand and work through the challenges that you are experiencing in your life. Together we can develop an awareness of patterns of negative behavior and perceptions that may be leaving you feeling anxious or depressed. The symptoms of your distress can show in a physical and psychological way.
I am a qualified registered counsellor working in the Belfast and Bangor areas. I provide a comfortable and supportive safe space for you to explore any unresolved issues past or present. Whilst we cannot change difficult events from the past, we can work together to better understand and work through the challenges that you are experiencing in your life. Together we can develop an awareness of patterns of negative behavior and perceptions that may be leaving you feeling anxious or depressed. The symptoms of your distress can show in a physical and psychological way.
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KGH Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Belfast BT4
KGH Counselling "Because talking is important" Life can be a journey and at times challenging when our feelings and thoughts can be overwhelming and confusing. Let me go on your journey with you.
KGH Counselling "Because talking is important" Life can be a journey and at times challenging when our feelings and thoughts can be overwhelming and confusing. Let me go on your journey with you.
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Carey Campbell
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Belfast BT15
I am one half of Different Therapy; distinct, individual, diverse - celebrating and embracing difference in our clients. My passion for counselling began many years ago, and continues to grow as I see my clients find ways to discover healing and growth . Unresolved issues have a way of coming back on us as we move through adult life. I will join you, and together we can explore whatever is bringing you to counselling. It is a privilege beyond measure to work therapeutically with others. I will help you reach your goals, feel better within yourself and learn to love all of your parts.
I am one half of Different Therapy; distinct, individual, diverse - celebrating and embracing difference in our clients. My passion for counselling began many years ago, and continues to grow as I see my clients find ways to discover healing and growth . Unresolved issues have a way of coming back on us as we move through adult life. I will join you, and together we can explore whatever is bringing you to counselling. It is a privilege beyond measure to work therapeutically with others. I will help you reach your goals, feel better within yourself and learn to love all of your parts.
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Chris Tennyson
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Belfast BT9
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.
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.
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Lesley Delaney
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
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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Rachael Morrison
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Belfast BT8
Working as both a counsellor and clinical supervisor, I recognise that 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.
Working as both a counsellor and clinical supervisor, I recognise that 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.
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RBCounselling
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Belfast BT9
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 and member of EMDR UK and Ireland and a COSRT member (Sex and Relationships) meaning that I hope to have tools that will support any presentation that is brought into the room.
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 and member of EMDR UK and Ireland and a COSRT member (Sex and Relationships) meaning that I hope to have tools that will support any presentation that is brought into the room.
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Flora Todaro Luck
Psychotherapist, PhD, MBACP
Belfast BT9
An Emotionally Focused Couple Counselling will help you and your partner to: -Identify the distressing, repeating interactions that make a couple feel stuck in an unhappy cycle. -Understand the feelings that underlie such negative interaction. - Create new patterns of interaction that brings you closer and strengthens your precious bond. -Build a more positive, constructive relationship that is the basis for a happy relationship. Emotionally Focused Couple Counselling is for couples who want to break away from the cycle of arguing, blaming, silence, and frustration.
An Emotionally Focused Couple Counselling will help you and your partner to: -Identify the distressing, repeating interactions that make a couple feel stuck in an unhappy cycle. -Understand the feelings that underlie such negative interaction. - Create new patterns of interaction that brings you closer and strengthens your precious bond. -Build a more positive, constructive relationship that is the basis for a happy relationship. Emotionally Focused Couple Counselling is for couples who want to break away from the cycle of arguing, blaming, silence, and frustration.
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MMC Counselling
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Belfast BT5
Thank you for visiting my profile. I am an Integrative therapist using all aspect of psychotherapy that are relevant and applicable to each individual client, this means I work always in your best interest, using my knowledge and skills to tailor the therapy to best suit you and your current situation.I have many years experience in the field of mental health and have close personal experience in a number of areas. I offer an open, friendly, supportive and confidential service and have specialist training in anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, family issues and coping strategies.
Thank you for visiting my profile. I am an Integrative therapist using all aspect of psychotherapy that are relevant and applicable to each individual client, this means I work always in your best interest, using my knowledge and skills to tailor the therapy to best suit you and your current situation.I have many years experience in the field of mental health and have close personal experience in a number of areas. I offer an open, friendly, supportive and confidential service and have specialist training in anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, family issues and coping strategies.
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Jacqui Charles
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
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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Elizabeth Johnston
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Online Only
Hello, thank you for visiting my profile. NEW for 2025 Workplace - Professional Support/ Therapeutic Coaching. Isolated within your professional role? Have become indecisive, experiencing resistance to change or burnt out? Feeling stuck. It is normal and healthy during our lifetime to evolve. It's important to pause, have self-awareness and foster reflective practice in order to recalibrate during your professional career. Ready to review sense of self, internal and external dialogue. achievements and next step goals? Ongoing: Supervision - One to one supervision for Therapists focusing on ethics, client and personal development
Hello, thank you for visiting my profile. NEW for 2025 Workplace - Professional Support/ Therapeutic Coaching. Isolated within your professional role? Have become indecisive, experiencing resistance to change or burnt out? Feeling stuck. It is normal and healthy during our lifetime to evolve. It's important to pause, have self-awareness and foster reflective practice in order to recalibrate during your professional career. Ready to review sense of self, internal and external dialogue. achievements and next step goals? Ongoing: Supervision - One to one supervision for Therapists focusing on ethics, client and personal development
028 9692 8966 View 028 9692 8966
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Paula Kane
Counsellor, MBACP
Belfast BT15
Have you been in abusive relationship after abusive relationship and wonder why you can't seem to find a partner who will treat you well and respect you? Do you worry that you won't be able to have a healthy relationship? Perhaps you find yourself prioritising others needs over your own and feel that you come last in all your relationships throughout your life. Do you wish you could set boundaries with others, and have the ability to ask for what you want without feeling guilty?
Have you been in abusive relationship after abusive relationship and wonder why you can't seem to find a partner who will treat you well and respect you? Do you worry that you won't be able to have a healthy relationship? Perhaps you find yourself prioritising others needs over your own and feel that you come last in all your relationships throughout your life. Do you wish you could set boundaries with others, and have the ability to ask for what you want without feeling guilty?
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Divorce Counsellors

How does therapy for people affected by a divorce work?

Individuals may feel a number of emotions following a divorce, such as shock, guilt, grief, anger, and fear. Therapists offer a non-judgmental space for individuals to talk about what they’ve experienced and process their emotions. Therapists will help clients develop coping strategies. They can also help a client rebuild their sense of self and self-worth and talk about what a happier future might look like.

What’s the most common type of therapy following a divorce?

There are several types of therapy that may be useful for divorce, including cognitive behavioural, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused brief, and mindfulness-based therapies. Many therapy types are talk-therapy based, which is typically the most popular option for individuals dealing with divorce. Cognitive behavioural therapy is a widely-used talk therapy, however, there’s no specific therapy type that’s designed to help people with divorce, and different types will work depending on the person.

When should an individual seek help due to a divorce?

When the feelings of a divorced individual, or an individual going through the process of divorce, begin to disrupt healthy daily functioning, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not performing at work due to problems with anxiety or motivation, if they’re no longer seeing friends due to feelings of shame, or if they’re not properly taking care of themselves as a result of depression, speaking to a professional could help.

How do you encourage someone to go to therapy due to a divorce?

It’s helpful to express concern and love for the individual while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Sharing how the individual appears to be suffering, and what effects it has on them or on their children, should be done with compassion and empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.