Online Counselling for Belfast

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Anne Kee
Counsellor, MBACP
Belfast BT9
As an integrative counsellor, I offer a flexible approach, tailoring my techniques and modalities to suit your unique needs. My experience spans both private and public sectors, with a recent focus in healthcare settings where I’ve supported individuals during some of their most vulnerable moments. I have worked extensively in areas such as bereavement support, anxiety, depression, and the everyday challenges of life. I understand how it feels to be stuck and the impact of downward spirals in mood and addictive tendencies. Additionally, my background as a midwife and nurse enriches my practice, bringing added understanding.
As an integrative counsellor, I offer a flexible approach, tailoring my techniques and modalities to suit your unique needs. My experience spans both private and public sectors, with a recent focus in healthcare settings where I’ve supported individuals during some of their most vulnerable moments. I have worked extensively in areas such as bereavement support, anxiety, depression, and the everyday challenges of life. I understand how it feels to be stuck and the impact of downward spirals in mood and addictive tendencies. Additionally, my background as a midwife and nurse enriches my practice, bringing added understanding.
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Veronica Keenan
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
I have extensive experience working with adolescents, adults and older adults in both the public and private sector of mental health and well-being across Northern Ireland, Ireland and England. I work with clients with a range of mild to severe mental health and well-being problems from Depression, Anxiety to PTSD, whilst specialising in Health Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
I have extensive experience working with adolescents, adults and older adults in both the public and private sector of mental health and well-being across Northern Ireland, Ireland and England. I work with clients with a range of mild to severe mental health and well-being problems from Depression, Anxiety to PTSD, whilst specialising in Health Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
028 9124 4115 View 028 9124 4115
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Couples & Family Therapy NI
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Belfast BT9
As a Systemic and Family Psychotherapist, I work with families experiencing tension, conflict, or at the point of breakdown in family relationships; couples experiencing varying levels of difficulty in their relationship; and individuals facing challenges in how they might relate with others in their different contexts. Often, but not always, there is a mental health difficulty contributing to relational distress, and/or a significant life event such as loss, illness, divorce, and/or trauma which has possibly influenced the current problems which we are trained to navigate effectively with you.
As a Systemic and Family Psychotherapist, I work with families experiencing tension, conflict, or at the point of breakdown in family relationships; couples experiencing varying levels of difficulty in their relationship; and individuals facing challenges in how they might relate with others in their different contexts. Often, but not always, there is a mental health difficulty contributing to relational distress, and/or a significant life event such as loss, illness, divorce, and/or trauma which has possibly influenced the current problems which we are trained to navigate effectively with you.
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Mandy Lee
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Belfast BT16
I am an accredited counsellor. I have worked as a therapist for over 15 years.I work with depression and anxiety. I want to help you get good quality therapy at an affordable price.
I am an accredited counsellor. I have worked as a therapist for over 15 years.I work with depression and anxiety. I want to help you get good quality therapy at an affordable price.
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Vanessa Higgins
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Belfast BT9
Waitlist for new clients
I have dedicated my career as a psychotherapist to supporting individuals through the challenges that life brings and I am deeply committed to helping people navigate life’s toughest moments. I use an integrative counselling model, drawing on a variety of therapeutic techniques including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Person-Centred Therapy, and Psychodynamic Theory. This allows me to adopt a flexible approach that is tailored to each client's unique needs, helping find growth, resilience, and a sense of psychological safety and long term emotional well-being.
I have dedicated my career as a psychotherapist to supporting individuals through the challenges that life brings and I am deeply committed to helping people navigate life’s toughest moments. I use an integrative counselling model, drawing on a variety of therapeutic techniques including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Person-Centred Therapy, and Psychodynamic Theory. This allows me to adopt a flexible approach that is tailored to each client's unique needs, helping find growth, resilience, and a sense of psychological safety and long term emotional well-being.
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Marie-Claire Desgranges-Rodgers
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Online Only
I hold a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and an FdSc in Integrative Therapy, with professional training in Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioural (CBT), and Psychodynamic approaches. My passion lies in the healing potential of the therapeutic relationship, and I deeply value the collaborative nature of this process. I believe that each person is the expert in their own life, and my role is to support and empower you as you explore your experiences and move toward meaningful change. I bring flexibility and creativity to each session, always honouring your values, autonomy, and personal goals.
I hold a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and an FdSc in Integrative Therapy, with professional training in Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioural (CBT), and Psychodynamic approaches. My passion lies in the healing potential of the therapeutic relationship, and I deeply value the collaborative nature of this process. I believe that each person is the expert in their own life, and my role is to support and empower you as you explore your experiences and move toward meaningful change. I bring flexibility and creativity to each session, always honouring your values, autonomy, and personal goals.
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Rachel Blythe
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Online Only
I am a counsellor working online or over the phone, working with a diverse range of clients and adapting the counselling to your specific needs.
My areas of speciality include personality disorders, bereavement, anxiety, panic, OCD, LGBTQ+ issues, self-esteem, self-harm and suicidal thoughts. I work primarily via Zoom and other appropriate video platforms. I am flexible with times throughout the week, including multiple evening slots.
I am a counsellor working online or over the phone, working with a diverse range of clients and adapting the counselling to your specific needs.
My areas of speciality include personality disorders, bereavement, anxiety, panic, OCD, LGBTQ+ issues, self-esteem, self-harm and suicidal thoughts. I work primarily via Zoom and other appropriate video platforms. I am flexible with times throughout the week, including multiple evening slots.
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Claudia Trainor
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Belfast BT7
I offer face to face weekend appointments and am available online most evenings.
Please note; At present I only have availability on Saturday mornings/afternoons and set evenings. I am an integrative therapist fully qualified to work with individuals, meaning I use different theories to suit each clients needs and focus on what you would like to achieve. I work with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), chronic pain/chronic fatigue, grief and loss, and low self-esteem. I have experience working both long and short term.
I offer face to face weekend appointments and am available online most evenings.
Please note; At present I only have availability on Saturday mornings/afternoons and set evenings. I am an integrative therapist fully qualified to work with individuals, meaning I use different theories to suit each clients needs and focus on what you would like to achieve. I work with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), chronic pain/chronic fatigue, grief and loss, and low self-esteem. I have experience working both long and short term.
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Catherine Sanderson
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Belfast BT2
Hello, I’m Catherine, a BACP-registered psychotherapist with an MSc, & also awarded Psychotherapist of the Year 2025, by Prestige Awards. I work with adults experiencing the effects of trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, and patterns that no longer serve them. I integrate clinical training with lived experience to offer compassionate, relational therapy. My work supports people to process trauma, rebuild self-worth, develop healthier coping strategies, and move toward greater emotional stability, self-understanding, and lasting change. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to explore whatever has brought you to therapy.
Hello, I’m Catherine, a BACP-registered psychotherapist with an MSc, & also awarded Psychotherapist of the Year 2025, by Prestige Awards. I work with adults experiencing the effects of trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, and patterns that no longer serve them. I integrate clinical training with lived experience to offer compassionate, relational therapy. My work supports people to process trauma, rebuild self-worth, develop healthier coping strategies, and move toward greater emotional stability, self-understanding, and lasting change. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to explore whatever has brought you to therapy.
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Art therapy with Tori
Psychotherapist, MSc, HCPC-Art Therap.
Belfast BT7
As an accredited Art psychotherapist I have extensive experience working with adults and children on the spectrum. My aim is to successfully support clients facing various challenges, including behavioural difficulties, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), suicidal ideation, self-harm, bereavement, and relationship difficulties, social anxiety, identity and self-esteem issues, among others things. By creating a trusting and empathetic therapeutic relationship, I help clients navigate these difficulties and find healing through the creative process.
As an accredited Art psychotherapist I have extensive experience working with adults and children on the spectrum. My aim is to successfully support clients facing various challenges, including behavioural difficulties, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), suicidal ideation, self-harm, bereavement, and relationship difficulties, social anxiety, identity and self-esteem issues, among others things. By creating a trusting and empathetic therapeutic relationship, I help clients navigate these difficulties and find healing through the creative process.
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Rita Hashemipour
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Belfast BT9
Telephone/zoom calls to those who prefer to work online.
Do you feel like you are stuck at a cross roads and not sure which way to turn? Are you feeling overwhelmed with life’s challenges, feeling anxious, depressed or trapped in an impossible situation? Maybe you are struggling with an addiction or need to talk about something that is bothering you to someone who doesn’t have an agenda. We all experience struggles at times and these can be distressing or get in the way of our everyday lives. No matter what the issue is, counselling can help shed new light on problems and help you understand your feelings with a view to gaining new insights and developing better ways of coping.
Telephone/zoom calls to those who prefer to work online.
Do you feel like you are stuck at a cross roads and not sure which way to turn? Are you feeling overwhelmed with life’s challenges, feeling anxious, depressed or trapped in an impossible situation? Maybe you are struggling with an addiction or need to talk about something that is bothering you to someone who doesn’t have an agenda. We all experience struggles at times and these can be distressing or get in the way of our everyday lives. No matter what the issue is, counselling can help shed new light on problems and help you understand your feelings with a view to gaining new insights and developing better ways of coping.
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Siobhan Magill
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I will be able to provide counselling/support online
I welcome the opportunity to assist you in any way I can
I will be able to provide counselling/support online
I welcome the opportunity to assist you in any way I can
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Hannah Hasson
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Belfast BT5
I can offer support through video, phone call or face-to-face counselling appointments.
My name is Hannah and I’m an accredited counsellor working in East Belfast. I am passionate about creating a safe space for people to share and process whatever they may be feeling or struggling with. My aim is to help people take care of their mental health by supporting clients to work through issues that may be affecting their mood and well-being.
I can offer support through video, phone call or face-to-face counselling appointments.
My name is Hannah and I’m an accredited counsellor working in East Belfast. I am passionate about creating a safe space for people to share and process whatever they may be feeling or struggling with. My aim is to help people take care of their mental health by supporting clients to work through issues that may be affecting their mood and well-being.
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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. You may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, trauma, or simply finding it hard to make sense of what’s going on. Whether your goal is to get through the day, regain clarity, or feel more regulated and grounded, I work collaboratively to help you find tools and understanding that suit you. Therapy is paced gently, with no expectation to have everything figured out.
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. You may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, trauma, or simply finding it hard to make sense of what’s going on. Whether your goal is to get through the day, regain clarity, or feel more regulated and grounded, I work collaboratively to help you find tools and understanding that suit you. Therapy is paced gently, with no expectation to have everything figured out.
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James Kernan
Counsellor, MBACP
Belfast BT9
I am a fully qualified and accredited psychotherapist and lecturer in Counselling & Psychotherapy. I am a PhD researcher with full registration with BACP. Through my work with clients I have developed an increasing passion in assisting and empowering people to help a vast range of issues including addiction, relationship issues, mental health concerns, sexuality and gender issues. 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.
I am a fully qualified and accredited psychotherapist and lecturer in Counselling & Psychotherapy. I am a PhD researcher with full registration with BACP. Through my work with clients I have developed an increasing passion in assisting and empowering people to help a vast range of issues including addiction, relationship issues, mental health concerns, sexuality and gender issues. 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.
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Kerry Jamison
Counsellor, BACP
Belfast BT7
I am able to provide 1:1 sessions and also online if preferred.
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.
I am able to provide 1:1 sessions and also online if preferred.
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.
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Lea Braithwaite
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Belfast BT7
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.
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.
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Michael Paul Reilly
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Belfast BT7
I offer face to face and online therapy.
How do you feel right now? Can you put a word to that feeling? Feelings can often go unchecked and we don't notice until we feel overwhelmed. In modern life we are constantly bombarded with information and feel pressure to make decisions. We anxiously think about the future and regretfully think of the past. Unable to find peace in the now. A therapist can act as a companion who can help you explore your feelings in a safe environment. Help you learn more about yourself. We all have aspects of our personality that we keep hidden from others and even ourselves. Together we can explore these aspects.
I offer face to face and online therapy.
How do you feel right now? Can you put a word to that feeling? Feelings can often go unchecked and we don't notice until we feel overwhelmed. In modern life we are constantly bombarded with information and feel pressure to make decisions. We anxiously think about the future and regretfully think of the past. Unable to find peace in the now. A therapist can act as a companion who can help you explore your feelings in a safe environment. Help you learn more about yourself. We all have aspects of our personality that we keep hidden from others and even ourselves. Together we can explore these aspects.
028 9694 3184 View 028 9694 3184
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Laura Heatley
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Belfast BT9
I’ve supported people from all walks of life, both in-person and virtually.
I’m a BACP Accredited Integrative counsellor with a genuine passion for helping people navigate life’s challenges and facilitate change. I offer a supportive space where you can talk openly about what’s on your mind. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low, struggling with relationships, just not yourself, or anything else that you may be facing. With a calm and down-to-earth approach, I work alongside each person to understand what they need and to support them in finding their own way forward. I believe in the power of listening, empathy, honesty and tailor my support to suit each individual.
I’ve supported people from all walks of life, both in-person and virtually.
I’m a BACP Accredited Integrative counsellor with a genuine passion for helping people navigate life’s challenges and facilitate change. I offer a supportive space where you can talk openly about what’s on your mind. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low, struggling with relationships, just not yourself, or anything else that you may be facing. With a calm and down-to-earth approach, I work alongside each person to understand what they need and to support them in finding their own way forward. I believe in the power of listening, empathy, honesty and tailor my support to suit each individual.
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Louise Philomena McKeever
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Belfast BT9
I am an integrated counsellor working from a person centred/ humanistic base. At the core of my practice is my belief that within us there is an inherent desire to be the best version of ourselves that we can be. I believe that you the client are the expert on yourself and I will work with you to empower you to become your own therapist. I use a range of resources including mindfulness and psycho education and I will provide you with a safe warm non judgmental space, to help you work through the issues you bring to therapy. Meaningful change and growth starts with awareness. I look forward to working with you.
I am an integrated counsellor working from a person centred/ humanistic base. At the core of my practice is my belief that within us there is an inherent desire to be the best version of ourselves that we can be. I believe that you the client are the expert on yourself and I will work with you to empower you to become your own therapist. I use a range of resources including mindfulness and psycho education and I will provide you with a safe warm non judgmental space, to help you work through the issues you bring to therapy. Meaningful change and growth starts with awareness. I look forward to working with you.
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FAQ - About Teletherapy
Is online therapy as effective as in-person?
Numerous studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to determine if online therapy provides the same benefits across all client populations. Individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or those who may benefit from in-person check-ins, like those with eating disorders, may not experience the same level of benefit from online therapy. Nonetheless, the success of online therapy, much like in-person therapy, often hinges on the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client rather than the specific modality of therapy used.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of therapy conducted online?
One of the main advantages of online therapy is its convenience for both clients and therapists. It also allows clients who require specialised therapy to access a wider range of professionals than they could with only in-person sessions. Additionally, online therapy may be a more affordable option in some cases and often offers the same insurance benefits as in-person therapy. However, online therapy may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who value face-to-face interaction with a therapist. Therapists may find it more challenging to assess clients accurately in an online setting due to reduced nonverbal cues on camera. There is also the increased risk that disruptions caused by external factors, such as technology malfunctions, can hinder the therapy session. For these reasons, many therapists offer a "hybrid" therapeutic approach, alternating between seeing clients in-person and online.

Is online therapy suitable for children and adolescents?
Just like with adults, the accessibility and convenience of online therapy can greatly benefit children and adolescents. In fact, children and adolescents may be more accustomed to navigating online platforms than older adults, making online sessions feel more natural for them. Teens might also be interested in using additional online tools, such as therapist-recommended apps, as an adjunct to online therapy sessions. Apps for developing CBT skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, or tracking thoughts and moods can be helpful for teens receiving therapy. However, it's important to note that not all therapeutic modalities are well-suited to online therapy, especially those used with younger children. For example, play therapy, which helps younger children express their emotions, often requires in-person sessions to be fully effective.

Can I receive prescriptions and medication management with online therapy?
The ability for psychiatrists to prescribe medications through online therapy varies based on the medication and the states where the medical professional and client are located. While many prescribing regulations were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states still enforce rules, especially concerning controlled substances, which may mandate an in-person visit before prescribing. Generally, however, medical professionals can prescribe non-controlled substances through online therapy sessions just as they do during in-person sessions.