Female Counselling in Belfast
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Deirdre Coyne Eating Freely Practitioner
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Calling All Successful
Women
: Unlock Your Full Potential and Free Yourself from Binge Eating and Emotional Eating! Are you a successful
woman
who is tired of the constant battle with binge eating and emotional eating? Do you find yourself waiting for the weight to disappear before pursuing your life goals and embracing your full potential? It's time to break free from these limitations and take charge of your life! I'm thrilled to announce that I now have 3 spaces to work with me and excited to introduce the transformative Eating Freely program. This program is specifically designed to empower successful
women
like you.

Claire Feldman - Binge Eating Therapist
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you consumed by thoughts about food and weight? Maybe the more you control your eating, the more you binge? You know dieting doesn't work, but you don't know what to do? Maybe you overeat in secret or alone and feel guilty about it? Perhaps you feel like you've tried everything to no avail? Maybe you feel like you're continually sabotaging yourself? I understand how you feel. I struggled with disordered eating for years and at the time didn't know what to do or where to turn for help. I help
women
overcome their unhealthy relationships with food by addressing the root causes of emotional eating and binge eating.

Roberta Richmond
Counsellor, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified
Verified
Hello, my name is Roberta Richmond I am a BACP Senior Accredited Counsellor with years of experience as a therapist, and managing one of Belfast's largest counselling charities. I am committed to providing counselling and coaching 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,
Waitlist for new clients

Rachael Morrison
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
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.

Carey Campbell
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am one half of Different Therapy; distinct, individual, diverse - we celebrate the difference in our clients. My passion for counselling comes from a time when I benefited from the support of a wonderful counsellor as I struggled to make sense of situations in my personal life. Childhood family issues have a way of coming back on us as we move through adult life. I will offer you a safe space to explore whatever it is that brings you to counselling. I will meet you where you are now and go with you on your journey. I will help you reach your goals, feel better within yourself and learn to love all of your parts.

Gemma Lillington
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
Qualified integrated counsellor and member of the BACP. I am accustomed to working with all aspects of daily problems. Currently working as a counsellor in a suicide and self-harm charity.

Kirsty Damba
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified
Verified
I am a registered Art Psychotherapist with the HCPC. At Reubus Art Therapy I offer individual sessions for children, young people and adults who have experienced trauma. Working together to help you feel more whole, to be more yourself in relationships and your interactions with the world around you. Giving you a space to feel and heal using creative approaches.

Jean McMinn
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified
Verified
uk - I work with individuals and groups and I have a special interest in trauma, anxiety, identity, self esteem, depression, relationships and
women
's relationship to food and body image.
Please check out my website - www.jeanmcminntherapy.co.uk - I believe that it is important for the client to feel secure and able to talk about whatever issues are troubling them. I aim to provide a supportive and responsive environment in which we can make sense of your particular difficulties. Understanding the impact of past experience on the present helps to increase self esteem and allows you to make important positive changes in your life. Counselling can help you to free yourself from limiting self beliefs, so you are free to move on in life and have more fulfilling relationships and satisfaction, health and strength.
Not accepting new clients

Alanna Kierans
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
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!

Lea Braithwaite
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
People usually come to therapy because they are in distress, grieving or dissatisfied with certain aspects of their lives and want to address this. Facing change or loss and allowing yourself to be vulnerable can be daunting. I am committed to supporting you through your journey, providing safety, warmth, empathy and consistent reliable support.

CBT Online
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
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.
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Mairghréad Ryan
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Most people hit a point in their lives when they realise that the things they’ve always done to cope aren’t working for them any more. It’s a normal human reaction to a build up of pressure, and we’ve all had a lot of that over the last few years. It may feel like a crisis of sorts and you may or may not know what’s brought it on.

Lisa McKeown
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
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.

Sarah Ross
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am a fully qualified integrative counsellor with experience of delivering counselling within a GP setting and also within the voluntary and community sector (including NewLife Counselling). I have experience of working with a diverse range of areas including anxiety, stress, depression and low mood, bereavement (including suicide), caring responsibilities, confidence issues, relationship issues, unresolved trauma, bullying, abuse, obsessional compulsive behaviours and perfectionism. I also work in the field of addiction, including the provision of therapeutic support to Dunlewey Addiction Services clients.

Clare Lowther
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Have you wanted to change things in your life but don't know where to start? Do you have difficulty dealing with your thoughts? Do you feel shame or guilt often? Are you self- critical? I work with people to support and empower them to understand what's going on for them, identifying what may help them to enjoy life again. For some that may be gaining self-confidence, feeling less stressed/anxious/stuck or simply better sleep . Counselling can feel scary but can be the first important step in investing in yourself. I will move at your pace, offering a non-judgemental, calm, kind space for you to explore what's challenging you.

Helen Ross Mckelvey
Counsellor, MSc, MNCS Snr Accred
Verified
Verified
Clients I work most successfully with have a desire to sort out relationship(s), present or past. They will be open to discover their own needs, issues and aspirations and to own these and, if a present relationship, to enter into mutual understanding of what each can bring to and gain from that relationship. They will find the possibilities of change from attitudes and thought patterns created by or brought into the relationship. 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.

Mary Lavelle
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
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.

Emma Therese Bourquin
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Life can be challenging and at times we can all feel in need of support. Counselling gives you the space to explore feelings and reflect upon your life in a safe, confidential and non judgemental environment. I have 10 years experience working in mental health and wellbeing. I have experience of working with a range of presenting issues including anxiety, stress, depression, relationships, family, life transitions, bereavement, post natal depression, work/career stress, learning disability, young people, children (school age-primary and secondary). I have also worked with adults and young people with autism and their families.

Najat McGowan
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling sad, angry or overwhelmed by circumstances in your life or in your personal relationships? Everyone experiences difficult and painful times, but there is no need to go through these alone. If you are in a challenging situation or simply feel that life has lost its meaning, then counselling can support you make the changes needed for a happier, more purposeful and satisfying life. You can, with the right help, move past obstacles to create a better future.

MMC Counselling
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
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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Female Counsellors
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.