Life Coaching Counselling in Belfast

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Cavehill Psychology LTD
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Ed. Psych.
Belfast BT2
I now offer coaching and workshops that create space to reflect, gain clarity and navigate work transitions with confidence.
My work focuses on supporting people who invest a lot in their roles and want space to think, reset and move forward with clarity. Many are navigating change, increased demands or questions about direction and balance. I provide a reflective, psychologically informed space to explore challenges and develop practical ways forward.
I now offer coaching and workshops that create space to reflect, gain clarity and navigate work transitions with confidence.
My work focuses on supporting people who invest a lot in their roles and want space to think, reset and move forward with clarity. Many are navigating change, increased demands or questions about direction and balance. I provide a reflective, psychologically informed space to explore challenges and develop practical ways forward.
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Elizabeth Johnston
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Online Only
Work- life harmony is the equilibrium between professional obligations and personal well-being, ensuring enough time and energy for both work and personal activities, such as leisure, family and self care to prevent burn out and enhance overall health and satisfaction.
Hello, thank you for visiting my profile. NEW for 2025: I offer reflective practice for start up, entrepreneur, corporate or founder CEO's. Are you experiencing isolation/ loneliness within your professional role, feeling indecisive/ overwhelmed, stuck or burnt out? Reflective practice allows for pause, a confidential check in, raising self-awareness, critical thinking, analysis and evaluation in order to recalibrate and refocus the self. Ongoing: Clinical Supervision for qualified and student Therapists (limited spaces) focusing on client, ethics, self and personal development
Work- life harmony is the equilibrium between professional obligations and personal well-being, ensuring enough time and energy for both work and personal activities, such as leisure, family and self care to prevent burn out and enhance overall health and satisfaction.
Hello, thank you for visiting my profile. NEW for 2025: I offer reflective practice for start up, entrepreneur, corporate or founder CEO's. Are you experiencing isolation/ loneliness within your professional role, feeling indecisive/ overwhelmed, stuck or burnt out? Reflective practice allows for pause, a confidential check in, raising self-awareness, critical thinking, analysis and evaluation in order to recalibrate and refocus the self. Ongoing: Clinical Supervision for qualified and student Therapists (limited spaces) focusing on client, ethics, self and personal development
028 9692 8966 View 028 9692 8966
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Hope Mental Wellbeing
Verified Verified
Belfast BT9
I will help you to get your life back on track and get to where you want to be with our unique way of working - CBT Life Coaching, talking with you and giving you practical help by way of integrating challenges into your days to allow you to try different approaches doing things differently in your life.
We offer Mental Health Wellbeing Coaching, CBT Life Coaching in 1 to 1 sessions delivering positive changes in your life. Getting you moving forward to where you want to be.
I will help you to get your life back on track and get to where you want to be with our unique way of working - CBT Life Coaching, talking with you and giving you practical help by way of integrating challenges into your days to allow you to try different approaches doing things differently in your life.
We offer Mental Health Wellbeing Coaching, CBT Life Coaching in 1 to 1 sessions delivering positive changes in your life. Getting you moving forward to where you want to be.
07403 639002 View 07403 639002
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Denise McCann Counselling NI
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
Belfast BT4
Are you struggling to cope with a significant event or change in your life?
In my private practice I help support young people and adults with issues including anxiety, depression, friendships, family problems, confusion with identity, and support after ADHD diagnosis. I specialise in helping people move through traumatic events, loss, and unhelpful patterns, towards growth and recovery.
Are you struggling to cope with a significant event or change in your life?
In my private practice I help support young people and adults with issues including anxiety, depression, friendships, family problems, confusion with identity, and support after ADHD diagnosis. I specialise in helping people move through traumatic events, loss, and unhelpful patterns, towards growth and recovery.
028 9124 4236 View 028 9124 4236
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Strive2Thrive
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Belfast BT7
We help clients who feel stuck or weighed down by life's challenges.
At times, we can find it difficult to cope with challenges that we are facing. In contending with these challenges, we can lose sight of what matters to us, which only serves to intensify our problems. Strive2Thrive is a clinical psychology service that provides evidence-based approaches to help you cope with difficult thoughts and emotions and get you back on track by reconnecting with what matters to you. Whether it is feelings of anxiety, low mood, perfectionism, burnout or dealing with trauma, Strive2Thrive can help. In addition to one-to-one therapy, we also offer support to couples experiencing relationship difficulties.
We help clients who feel stuck or weighed down by life's challenges.
At times, we can find it difficult to cope with challenges that we are facing. In contending with these challenges, we can lose sight of what matters to us, which only serves to intensify our problems. Strive2Thrive is a clinical psychology service that provides evidence-based approaches to help you cope with difficult thoughts and emotions and get you back on track by reconnecting with what matters to you. Whether it is feelings of anxiety, low mood, perfectionism, burnout or dealing with trauma, Strive2Thrive can help. In addition to one-to-one therapy, we also offer support to couples experiencing relationship difficulties.
028 9694 3340 View 028 9694 3340
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Michael Paul Reilly
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Belfast BT7
In modern life we are constantly bombarded with information and feel pressure to make decisions.
I am an integrative counsellor with experience in working with a wide range of issues. I believe that the therapeutic process will help raise personal awareness which will help you make peace with your thought’s feelings and emotions.
In modern life we are constantly bombarded with information and feel pressure to make decisions.
I am an integrative counsellor with experience in working with a wide range of issues. I believe that the therapeutic process will help raise personal awareness which will help you make peace with your thought’s feelings and emotions.
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Shane Murphy
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Belfast BT12
I faced infidelity, bereavement, and depression, but through therapy, I reignited my passion for life.
Whether you’re a caregiver, a high achiever, or someone who simply feels emotionally exhausted, you’re not alone. I work with people who are ready to move beyond coping and begin healing in a way that feels grounded, sustainable, and real. Feel free to contact me for a 15 minute call. My approach integrates evidence-based CBT with a deep respect for your lived experience. I also draw from Compassion-Focused Therapy, Polyvagal-informed techniques, and Interpersonal Process to support you in reconnecting with your values, boundaries, and self-worth.
I faced infidelity, bereavement, and depression, but through therapy, I reignited my passion for life.
Whether you’re a caregiver, a high achiever, or someone who simply feels emotionally exhausted, you’re not alone. I work with people who are ready to move beyond coping and begin healing in a way that feels grounded, sustainable, and real. Feel free to contact me for a 15 minute call. My approach integrates evidence-based CBT with a deep respect for your lived experience. I also draw from Compassion-Focused Therapy, Polyvagal-informed techniques, and Interpersonal Process to support you in reconnecting with your values, boundaries, and self-worth.
028 9057 1297 View 028 9057 1297
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Nelson Davis
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Belfast BT6
It can be a huge step to decide to talk to a counsellor/psychotherapist about personal issues so it is important to find someone you are comfortable with, who will not judge you but accept you for who you are. I offer office based and/or telephone therapy. The relationship between therapist and patient is fundamentally important. I liken psychotherapy to being in a clothing shop changing room where we get a unique view of ourselves from all angles.  Likewise therapy is about helping someone to glimpse  and explore hidden parts of themselves or just helping them make sense of their distress. I am trained in EMDR
It can be a huge step to decide to talk to a counsellor/psychotherapist about personal issues so it is important to find someone you are comfortable with, who will not judge you but accept you for who you are. I offer office based and/or telephone therapy. The relationship between therapist and patient is fundamentally important. I liken psychotherapy to being in a clothing shop changing room where we get a unique view of ourselves from all angles.  Likewise therapy is about helping someone to glimpse  and explore hidden parts of themselves or just helping them make sense of their distress. I am trained in EMDR
028 9590 9787 View 028 9590 9787
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Dr Jane Simms
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Belfast BT7
I am a Highly Specialist Chartered Psychologist with over 20 years experience in the area of adult mental health, teaching and research. I currently work in NHS and Private Practice. I am registered with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). That means you can be assured that I am trained to the highest standards. I specialise in adult mental health, with specialist interest in complex trauma. 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 a Highly Specialist Chartered Psychologist with over 20 years experience in the area of adult mental health, teaching and research. I currently work in NHS and Private Practice. I am registered with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). That means you can be assured that I am trained to the highest standards. I specialise in adult mental health, with specialist interest in complex trauma. 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.
028 9507 2459 View 028 9507 2459
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Isobel McGill
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Belfast BT7
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.
I have a vast amount of experience working in different areas of mental health
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.
I have a vast amount of experience working in different areas of mental health
028 9692 8914 View 028 9692 8914
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Maeve Lappin
Verified Verified
Belfast BT9
Anxiety, stress, overwhelm and low mood are all areas supported through enhancing ways to promote vitality and meaning in your life.
I am uniquely placed to bring about both acceptance of who you are alongside behavioural change. The emphasis in this approach is on taking action in your life in a incremental, compassionate and mindful way. To date, my clients have noticed significant change in how they relate to their personal experiences and how they go about their daily lives.
Anxiety, stress, overwhelm and low mood are all areas supported through enhancing ways to promote vitality and meaning in your life.
I am uniquely placed to bring about both acceptance of who you are alongside behavioural change. The emphasis in this approach is on taking action in your life in a incremental, compassionate and mindful way. To date, my clients have noticed significant change in how they relate to their personal experiences and how they go about their daily lives.
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Lesley Delaney
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Belfast BT5
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.
As an integrative therapist, I use Psychodynamic, Person Centred and CBT Approaches according to your individual needs. I have more than twenty years’ experience of working with people within business, public and private sector environments. Stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship concerns are my specialisms. I offer short and long term therapy.
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.
As an integrative therapist, I use Psychodynamic, Person Centred and CBT Approaches according to your individual needs. I have more than twenty years’ experience of working with people within business, public and private sector environments. Stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship concerns are my specialisms. I offer short and long term therapy.
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Mary Lavelle
Counsellor, MBACP
Belfast BT9
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.
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.
01571 590056 View 01571 590056
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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.
028 2502 2242 View 028 2502 2242
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Joe Carter
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
So, we have many ways to make better sense of life situations: Internal Family Systems, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, 12-Step, The Work, The I Ching, Neuroplasticity, Mindfulness, Meditation, Dreamwork, The Tangle; Integrative Counselling.
Yes. This is therapy and counselling. And this is more. I’ve found that our wellbeing can thrive with ongoing supportive structures to guide and inspire us. So, included in the therapy, I’ve curated and simplified the proven life approaches we explore together and centred them on-line, so you can return to them at any time. It’s called ‘The Bulb Booth'.
So, we have many ways to make better sense of life situations: Internal Family Systems, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, 12-Step, The Work, The I Ching, Neuroplasticity, Mindfulness, Meditation, Dreamwork, The Tangle; Integrative Counselling.
Yes. This is therapy and counselling. And this is more. I’ve found that our wellbeing can thrive with ongoing supportive structures to guide and inspire us. So, included in the therapy, I’ve curated and simplified the proven life approaches we explore together and centred them on-line, so you can return to them at any time. It’s called ‘The Bulb Booth'.
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Justin Bradley
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Belfast BT9
By making the decision to come to counselling you have taken the first steps to regaining control of your life and making sense of your thoughts and feelings.
Hi. Thanks for taking a moment to look at my page. I am a qualified integrative counsellor and an accredited member of the BACP. I am an integrative therapist which caters for the individual needs of each client I work with. I am also an EMDR practitioner which is a highly effective treatment which enables the client to reconcile the maladaptive thoughts and feelings connected to Trauma. I firmly believe a strong therapeutic relationship between client and counsellor can pave the way to successful and rewarding therapeutic change. Call or SMS Directly 07961798674 (preferred)
By making the decision to come to counselling you have taken the first steps to regaining control of your life and making sense of your thoughts and feelings.
Hi. Thanks for taking a moment to look at my page. I am a qualified integrative counsellor and an accredited member of the BACP. I am an integrative therapist which caters for the individual needs of each client I work with. I am also an EMDR practitioner which is a highly effective treatment which enables the client to reconcile the maladaptive thoughts and feelings connected to Trauma. I firmly believe a strong therapeutic relationship between client and counsellor can pave the way to successful and rewarding therapeutic change. Call or SMS Directly 07961798674 (preferred)
028 9590 8935 View 028 9590 8935
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Diane Rathfield
Counsellor, MBACP
Belfast BT5
Together we will work to explore your issues and identify strategies and coping methods to increase contentment and ultimately, positively impact your quality of life.
I currently work using the popular online platforms and phone, My clients are from all backgrounds, and all ages, the aim is for me as a therapist is to help my clients cope with, and better understand issues including; trauma, depression, anxiety, low self esteem, loss of identity and self worth, relationship issues, career changes and life challenges.
Together we will work to explore your issues and identify strategies and coping methods to increase contentment and ultimately, positively impact your quality of life.
I currently work using the popular online platforms and phone, My clients are from all backgrounds, and all ages, the aim is for me as a therapist is to help my clients cope with, and better understand issues including; trauma, depression, anxiety, low self esteem, loss of identity and self worth, relationship issues, career changes and life challenges.
028 9124 3073 View 028 9124 3073
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Sinead Maire O'Haire
Counsellor, DCounsPsych
Online Only
I work with clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by life’s complexities and are looking for a safe, supportive space to talk.
I offer a safe, non-judgemental space grounded in empathy, honesty, and collaboration. I work integratively, adapting different therapeutic approaches to suit your needs and pace. Whether through talking, gentle psychoeducation, or regulation tools, we work together to understand what’s happening and what may help.
I work with clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by life’s complexities and are looking for a safe, supportive space to talk.
I offer a safe, non-judgemental space grounded in empathy, honesty, and collaboration. I work integratively, adapting different therapeutic approaches to suit your needs and pace. Whether through talking, gentle psychoeducation, or regulation tools, we work together to understand what’s happening and what may help.
028 9602 1165 View 028 9602 1165
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Flora Todaro Luck
Psychotherapist, PhD, MBACP
Belfast BT9
I offer a professional support for psychological discomfort due to identity crisis and to any unsettling life events .
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.
I offer a professional support for psychological discomfort due to identity crisis and to any unsettling life events .
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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Roberta Richmond
Counsellor, MBACP Snr. Accred
Belfast BT4
This means that throughout our counselling sessions, I’ll be listening carefully to what you tell me, and gradually helping you to make sense of what you’re feeling, so that you can move on with life.
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,
This means that throughout our counselling sessions, I’ll be listening carefully to what you tell me, and gradually helping you to make sense of what you’re feeling, so that you can move on with life.
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,
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Life Coaching Counsellors
What can I expect from life coaching?
Clients and coaches will typically start by identifying the problem area(s) that the client hopes to address—then, the coach will help the client brainstorm potential solutions and explore concrete techniques to help the client attain their goals. Coaching is typically short-term and focused on finding solutions in the here and now, rather than exploring a client’s past. In addition to strategies aimed at the client’s specific concerns, coaches may encourage general stress management techniques such as meditation.

Can a life coach help treat anxiety?
Because the majority of life coaches are not licensed clinicians, they are not qualified to diagnose or treat anxiety. Anyone struggling with anxiety or another mental health condition should seek help from a licensed mental health practitioner. However, some coaching clients who struggle with subclinical anxiety report that working with their coach on other problems—such as career dissatisfaction or unhealthy habits—has a positive effect on their anxiety.

Can life coaching be done online?
Yes. While life coaching often happens in person, many coaches conduct sessions over the phone or via online platforms such as Zoom or Skype. Because life coaches are not subject to local licensing regulations in the same way that therapists are, they are able to see clients who live in other locations.

How long does life coaching last?
Life coaching tends to be a shorter-term process than therapy, though it does not always unfold over a specific period of time and is instead based on the coach’s or the client’s preferences. Coaching often takes place over three to 12 months but may be shorter or longer if necessary.