Psychoanalytic Counselling in Belfast
I offer a therapeutic space that is warm and neuroaffirmative, where clients can explore the origins of their emotional distress, develop compassionate coping skills and reduce patterns of suffering. My work is grounded in a deep respect for each individual's lived experience.
I am a Chartered Psychologist who supports children, young people and adults. I hold a Doctorate in Educational, Child and Adolescent Psychology and have undertaken specialist training in Compassion-Focused Therapy for Trauma and EMDR. Over the past ten years, I have worked across healthcare, educational and organisational contexts.
I offer a therapeutic space that is warm and neuroaffirmative, where clients can explore the origins of their emotional distress, develop compassionate coping skills and reduce patterns of suffering. My work is grounded in a deep respect for each individual's lived experience.
I am a Chartered Psychologist who supports children, young people and adults. I hold a Doctorate in Educational, Child and Adolescent Psychology and have undertaken specialist training in Compassion-Focused Therapy for Trauma and EMDR. Over the past ten years, I have worked across healthcare, educational and organisational contexts.
In times of distress, thoughts and feelings can often be confusing and overwhelming. It may seem as though you have lost your way or sense of perspective. You may feel you need to speak to someone simply to get some emotional relief or you may wish to discuss a specific issue which is having an impact on your life. Sometimes it can be difficult to find your voice or even know what the issue is.
In times of distress, thoughts and feelings can often be confusing and overwhelming. It may seem as though you have lost your way or sense of perspective. You may feel you need to speak to someone simply to get some emotional relief or you may wish to discuss a specific issue which is having an impact on your life. Sometimes it can be difficult to find your voice or even know what the issue is.
Hi - my name is Joe Cleary and I'm a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist.
Psychotherapy improves your mental health through speaking freely about whatever is concerning you, and figuring out how you can change your life for the better. Having somewhere to go to on a regular basis where you don't have to pretend you're ok can be a huge benefit, and it can free up your energy to get on with life.
Hi - my name is Joe Cleary and I'm a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist.
Psychotherapy improves your mental health through speaking freely about whatever is concerning you, and figuring out how you can change your life for the better. Having somewhere to go to on a regular basis where you don't have to pretend you're ok can be a huge benefit, and it can free up your energy to get on with life.
Mental health and wellbeing will ebb and flow throughout our lifespan from childhood to adulthood. My work includes adults, children (4+) and teenagers, helping to navigate through life’s challenges. I provide a safe, non judgemental, confidential space for you to explore and express your experiences, to understand what you are feeling, to be heard and discover new ways to cope. As well as working across the life span with mood, anxiety, self esteem, relationship issues, life transitions and trauma based difficulties I specialise in perinatal mental health, parenting, children and young people and bereavement and grief.
Mental health and wellbeing will ebb and flow throughout our lifespan from childhood to adulthood. My work includes adults, children (4+) and teenagers, helping to navigate through life’s challenges. I provide a safe, non judgemental, confidential space for you to explore and express your experiences, to understand what you are feeling, to be heard and discover new ways to cope. As well as working across the life span with mood, anxiety, self esteem, relationship issues, life transitions and trauma based difficulties I specialise in perinatal mental health, parenting, children and young people and bereavement and grief.
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I am a neurodiverse, HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist, LEGO Based Therapist & EMDR therapist. I am also currently training in muscle testing, kinesiology.
EMDR is useful for removing the charge around negative memories/events.
My practice is informed by CPD training and Certs in Somatic Therapy, Single Session Therapy, Bilateral Drawing, DBT, ACT, Walking/Eco Therapy, Neurodiversity, Sound & Energy Healing and Eriksonion Hypnosis.
As well as ongoing therapy, I offer one off, therapeutic interventions using projective techniques to encourage curiosity, exploration, insight, reflection and growth to help with stuckness.
Hello,
I am a neurodiverse, HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist, LEGO Based Therapist & EMDR therapist. I am also currently training in muscle testing, kinesiology.
EMDR is useful for removing the charge around negative memories/events.
My practice is informed by CPD training and Certs in Somatic Therapy, Single Session Therapy, Bilateral Drawing, DBT, ACT, Walking/Eco Therapy, Neurodiversity, Sound & Energy Healing and Eriksonion Hypnosis.
As well as ongoing therapy, I offer one off, therapeutic interventions using projective techniques to encourage curiosity, exploration, insight, reflection and growth to help with stuckness.
Hello and welcome, I see you made the first, very important step. You came to realisation you have a problem and that you need professional support. I can help you to specify, name, give a meaning and assist you in your way to recovery of your mental balance while keeping you on the course you chose.I strongly believe that Clients know themselves the best, therefore are the experts of the “knowledge of themselves”; however sometimes they need support to uncover or unblock the inner resources. I encourage taking responsibility for yourself, “can do” attitude to stimulate your mental healing and growth process.
Hello and welcome, I see you made the first, very important step. You came to realisation you have a problem and that you need professional support. I can help you to specify, name, give a meaning and assist you in your way to recovery of your mental balance while keeping you on the course you chose.I strongly believe that Clients know themselves the best, therefore are the experts of the “knowledge of themselves”; however sometimes they need support to uncover or unblock the inner resources. I encourage taking responsibility for yourself, “can do” attitude to stimulate your mental healing and growth process.
I offer clients a safe environment to explore your feelings and challenges, building a pathway to resolve presenting issues. Therapy won't take away all of life's stresses, but it will give you ways to respond differently. I have vast experience working with GSRD, and love supporting those facing challenges around gender, identity and relationship diversity. I am also passionate in helping survivors of domestic abuse. Helping others grow and to be a part of your healing journey, is my greatest privilege. My passion for this continues to grow and flourish. I work with you, helping you to get the best out of your therapy.
I offer clients a safe environment to explore your feelings and challenges, building a pathway to resolve presenting issues. Therapy won't take away all of life's stresses, but it will give you ways to respond differently. I have vast experience working with GSRD, and love supporting those facing challenges around gender, identity and relationship diversity. I am also passionate in helping survivors of domestic abuse. Helping others grow and to be a part of your healing journey, is my greatest privilege. My passion for this continues to grow and flourish. I work with you, helping you to get the best out of your therapy.
If you are in the process of considering counselling/psychotherapy then finding the right therapist is the most important decision to make. Research shows positive therapeutic outcomes are based on the relationship between therapist and client. A good way of assessing if we can work well together is attending a free of charge session; no commitment beyond this, to see if I can help you to identify further what your needs are.
If you are in the process of considering counselling/psychotherapy then finding the right therapist is the most important decision to make. Research shows positive therapeutic outcomes are based on the relationship between therapist and client. A good way of assessing if we can work well together is attending a free of charge session; no commitment beyond this, to see if I can help you to identify further what your needs are.
Hi, I’m Aisling, a registered Creative Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor, with postgraduate training in Systemic Practice and Family Therapy.
I use creative materials and play to support clients in expressing feelings, emotions, and experiences that can sometimes be difficult to put into words. You do not need to be “good” at art, the focus is on the creative process rather than the finished product.
I offer a safe, confidential, supportive space where you can explore challenges at your own pace. My approach is grounded in care, understanding, and an awareness of the connections that shape our lives.
Hi, I’m Aisling, a registered Creative Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor, with postgraduate training in Systemic Practice and Family Therapy.
I use creative materials and play to support clients in expressing feelings, emotions, and experiences that can sometimes be difficult to put into words. You do not need to be “good” at art, the focus is on the creative process rather than the finished product.
I offer a safe, confidential, supportive space where you can explore challenges at your own pace. My approach is grounded in care, understanding, and an awareness of the connections that shape our lives.
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.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, stress, crippling mindsets, loss and bereavement, relationship difficulties, porn addiction or just feeling overwhelmed, I work collaboratively with you to uncover patterns, build coping strategies, and foster long-term well-being. My approach to counselling is grounded in a deep respect for your unique experience and a commitment to understanding your individual needs. I aim to help clients grow in their self-awareness, self-acceptance and self-worth.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, stress, crippling mindsets, loss and bereavement, relationship difficulties, porn addiction or just feeling overwhelmed, I work collaboratively with you to uncover patterns, build coping strategies, and foster long-term well-being. My approach to counselling is grounded in a deep respect for your unique experience and a commitment to understanding your individual needs. I aim to help clients grow in their self-awareness, self-acceptance and self-worth.
I am a registered CBT practitioner with an MSc in psychoanalytic approaches who offers a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where we can explore your experiences together.
I’m a psychological therapist in the NHS with 14 years experience working with adults who have mental health difficulties due to trauma in child/ adulthood, as well as anxiety, bipolar, OCD, depression, ADHD, autism, intrusive thoughts, and phobias. Seeking therapy can be daunting, especially when you have been carrying pain for a long time. You may be living with the effects of bullying, childhood sexual abuse, difficulties with parents, or patterns in your adult relationships that leave you feeling hurt, confused, or stuck. My approach focuses on helping you develop deeper self-understanding, emotional awareness, and resilience.
I am a registered CBT practitioner with an MSc in psychoanalytic approaches who offers a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where we can explore your experiences together.
I’m a psychological therapist in the NHS with 14 years experience working with adults who have mental health difficulties due to trauma in child/ adulthood, as well as anxiety, bipolar, OCD, depression, ADHD, autism, intrusive thoughts, and phobias. Seeking therapy can be daunting, especially when you have been carrying pain for a long time. You may be living with the effects of bullying, childhood sexual abuse, difficulties with parents, or patterns in your adult relationships that leave you feeling hurt, confused, or stuck. My approach focuses on helping you develop deeper self-understanding, emotional awareness, and resilience.
You want real change — genuine movement in what matters most right now, not just insight for its own sake. My clients are people willing to go into difficult material and come out the other side with something actually different. Together we look at the patterns that keep recurring and what's driving things beneath the surface, while staying focused on where you're going: what you want your life to look like, and the strengths already in you to build from. This is purposeful, active work, and you'll feel it moving.
You want real change — genuine movement in what matters most right now, not just insight for its own sake. My clients are people willing to go into difficult material and come out the other side with something actually different. Together we look at the patterns that keep recurring and what's driving things beneath the surface, while staying focused on where you're going: what you want your life to look like, and the strengths already in you to build from. This is purposeful, active work, and you'll feel it moving.
I’m an integrative counsellor (MBACP) with over 10 years of clinical experience helping people find clarity, healing, and balance in their lives.
I offer a safe, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where you can explore what’s troubling you — whether that’s anxiety, depression, grief, or difficulties in your relationships. In our work together, you’ll be supported not only to understand your thoughts and feelings, but also to find practical strategies to cope and grow.
I’m an integrative counsellor (MBACP) with over 10 years of clinical experience helping people find clarity, healing, and balance in their lives.
I offer a safe, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where you can explore what’s troubling you — whether that’s anxiety, depression, grief, or difficulties in your relationships. In our work together, you’ll be supported not only to understand your thoughts and feelings, but also to find practical strategies to cope and grow.
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.
I work with adults experiencing grief and loss, identity and life transitions, relationship difficulties, low mood, anxiety, complex trauma and the long shadow of early experiences. My research focuses on understanding what self-care looks like for adults whose early family life was marked by difficulty, emotional distance or growing up before their time. Before retraining, I spent 17 years in education, the last 4 of which were in specialist and clinical settings working at the intersection of education and mental health. This has given me a deep understanding of how adversity, identity and relationships shape our inner lives.
I work with adults experiencing grief and loss, identity and life transitions, relationship difficulties, low mood, anxiety, complex trauma and the long shadow of early experiences. My research focuses on understanding what self-care looks like for adults whose early family life was marked by difficulty, emotional distance or growing up before their time. Before retraining, I spent 17 years in education, the last 4 of which were in specialist and clinical settings working at the intersection of education and mental health. This has given me a deep understanding of how adversity, identity and relationships shape our inner lives.
Hi, I’m Diane, a qualified integrative therapist and a member of BACP. I am a firm believer that therapy is most effective when the client and counsellor are able to develop a trusting and open therapeutic relationship that challenges current thinking and enhances my clients’ self awareness. I work integrating modalities of therapy during sessions while staying person centred to ensure my clients feel heard and understood. 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.
Hi, I’m Diane, a qualified integrative therapist and a member of BACP. I am a firm believer that therapy is most effective when the client and counsellor are able to develop a trusting and open therapeutic relationship that challenges current thinking and enhances my clients’ self awareness. I work integrating modalities of therapy during sessions while staying person centred to ensure my clients feel heard and understood. 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.
Experienced Psychotherapist, Brief Solution Focused Psychotherapy. Adult ADHD Coaching, ADHD diagnosed, Complex Trauma, Bipolar, PTS, BPD, Anxiety/Panic, CSA, Functional & Nutritional Psychiatry, Disordered Eating & Bariatric Psychology. My areas of interest are neurodivergence, adult ADHD, Complex Trauma, PTS, and Disordered Eating/ARFID. Our team at ADHDni is passionate about connecting you with the most suitable mental health expert for your specific needs. Your therapy time is greatly reduced when we introduce brief solution focused therapies and your experience can be powerful and transformative. Please contact by email.
Experienced Psychotherapist, Brief Solution Focused Psychotherapy. Adult ADHD Coaching, ADHD diagnosed, Complex Trauma, Bipolar, PTS, BPD, Anxiety/Panic, CSA, Functional & Nutritional Psychiatry, Disordered Eating & Bariatric Psychology. My areas of interest are neurodivergence, adult ADHD, Complex Trauma, PTS, and Disordered Eating/ARFID. Our team at ADHDni is passionate about connecting you with the most suitable mental health expert for your specific needs. Your therapy time is greatly reduced when we introduce brief solution focused therapies and your experience can be powerful and transformative. Please contact by email.
Are you struggling to cope with your grief and loss of a loved one? Has the death of someone near and dear to you left you feeling like you cannot go on? Has life become so difficult that your daily routines have stopped ? Do you feel like this? Do you awaken in the morning or throughout the night with thoughts racing, images flashing of what was, or what could have been? Does it feel like you have hit a brick wall, or want to curl up and hide away ? If so, I understand how you feel. I too have experienced clear loss. Or maybe it is another type of loss, like the loss of a relationship? A job? Your direction in life, Your identity ?
Are you struggling to cope with your grief and loss of a loved one? Has the death of someone near and dear to you left you feeling like you cannot go on? Has life become so difficult that your daily routines have stopped ? Do you feel like this? Do you awaken in the morning or throughout the night with thoughts racing, images flashing of what was, or what could have been? Does it feel like you have hit a brick wall, or want to curl up and hide away ? If so, I understand how you feel. I too have experienced clear loss. Or maybe it is another type of loss, like the loss of a relationship? A job? Your direction in life, Your identity ?
Hi, I'm Dr. Melania. I do my best work when life gets messy. If you've tried therapy before and still feel misunderstood, you're probably in the right place.
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I am a Senior Integrative Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor and founder of Biopsychoanalysis, an internationally accredited therapeutic modality that considers the biological, psychological, social, spiritual and ecological aspects of the human experience. Rather than applying the same model to everyone, I believe therapy should be tailored to the individual, because no two people are the same.
Hi, I'm Dr. Melania. I do my best work when life gets messy. If you've tried therapy before and still feel misunderstood, you're probably in the right place.
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I am a Senior Integrative Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor and founder of Biopsychoanalysis, an internationally accredited therapeutic modality that considers the biological, psychological, social, spiritual and ecological aspects of the human experience. Rather than applying the same model to everyone, I believe therapy should be tailored to the individual, because no two people are the same.
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Psychoanalytic Counsellors
Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviours. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.
How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behaviour is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.
Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.