Counselling in Belfast

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Carey Campbell
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Belfast BT15
I am one half of Different Therapy; distinct, individual, diverse - celebrating and embracing difference in our clients. My passion for counselling began many years ago, and continues to grow as I see my clients find ways to discover healing and growth . Unresolved issues have a way of coming back on us as we move through adult life. I will join you, and together we can explore whatever is bringing you to counselling. It is a privilege beyond measure to work therapeutically with others. I will help you reach your goals, feel better within yourself and learn to love all of your parts.
I am one half of Different Therapy; distinct, individual, diverse - celebrating and embracing difference in our clients. My passion for counselling began many years ago, and continues to grow as I see my clients find ways to discover healing and growth . Unresolved issues have a way of coming back on us as we move through adult life. I will join you, and together we can explore whatever is bringing you to counselling. It is a privilege beyond measure to work therapeutically with others. I will help you reach your goals, feel better within yourself and learn to love all of your parts.
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Lea Braithwaite
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
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.
028 9694 3528 View 028 9694 3528
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Dr Gráinne Ward
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Online Only
Hello, I’m Gráinne, a Specialist Clinical Psychologist with over five years experience working with individuals facing a variety of clinical challenges. I take a compassionate approach to therapy, integrating both traditional psychological therapies and alternative body based techniques to address the mind-body connection. I think true healing happens when we consider the whole person—mentally, emotionally, and physically—and work to balance all aspects of the self. I attempt to guide my clients to develop deeper self-awareness, healthier ways of coping and connection to themselves.
Hello, I’m Gráinne, a Specialist Clinical Psychologist with over five years experience working with individuals facing a variety of clinical challenges. I take a compassionate approach to therapy, integrating both traditional psychological therapies and alternative body based techniques to address the mind-body connection. I think true healing happens when we consider the whole person—mentally, emotionally, and physically—and work to balance all aspects of the self. I attempt to guide my clients to develop deeper self-awareness, healthier ways of coping and connection to themselves.
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Diane Rathfield
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Belfast BT5
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.
028 9124 3073 View 028 9124 3073
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Anna Zmuda Trzebiatowska
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Belfast BT7
People often looks for therapy because they noticed they need to change something. Embracing change and allowing yourself to be vulnerable with a stranger can be a difficult and daunting experience. But this is the beginning of a journey that I am committed to supporting you on, every step of the way. My approach is warm, empathic, non-judgemental and respectful.
People often looks for therapy because they noticed they need to change something. Embracing change and allowing yourself to be vulnerable with a stranger can be a difficult and daunting experience. But this is the beginning of a journey that I am committed to supporting you on, every step of the way. My approach is warm, empathic, non-judgemental and respectful.
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Mary Lavelle
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
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.
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Lagan Counselling & Training
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Belfast BT8
Not accepting new clients
I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor and certified Community Resilience Model (TM) Teacher with many years' experience in working with all sections of our community, particularly with victims and survivors of the NI conflict. I understand the impact trauma of all kinds can have on us, and how it can affect our relationships, our physical health, and our ability to manage the stresses of life. Working with you in a person-centred way I will support you in becoming aware of what might be causing you difficulty, and in learning new ways of coping, always respecting that you are the expert in your own life.
I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor and certified Community Resilience Model (TM) Teacher with many years' experience in working with all sections of our community, particularly with victims and survivors of the NI conflict. I understand the impact trauma of all kinds can have on us, and how it can affect our relationships, our physical health, and our ability to manage the stresses of life. Working with you in a person-centred way I will support you in becoming aware of what might be causing you difficulty, and in learning new ways of coping, always respecting that you are the expert in your own life.
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Victoria Lynn Brown
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Belfast BT9
Hello! Thank you for taking a moment to visit my profile.  My name is Victoria, I am a qualified and registered Psychotherapist. My registration is with British association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists. As a psychotherapist, my primary focus is to provide support and guidance to individuals struggling with various mental health challenges such as depression, stress, family issues and trauma. I offer a safe and non judgemental space for clients to explore their thoughts, emotions and experiences.
Hello! Thank you for taking a moment to visit my profile.  My name is Victoria, I am a qualified and registered Psychotherapist. My registration is with British association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists. As a psychotherapist, my primary focus is to provide support and guidance to individuals struggling with various mental health challenges such as depression, stress, family issues and trauma. I offer a safe and non judgemental space for clients to explore their thoughts, emotions and experiences.
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LD Counselling Services
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Belfast BT7
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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Charlie McDonald
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Belfast BT9
My passion is my work, I love being a therapist. I want my clients to feel safe, heard, seen and validated. I work with clients from many different walks of life and with a variety of issues they want to work. Fundamentally you have to understand how your experiences in life have shaped you into the person you are. Genetics, your family system, the external culture and the systems that govern your life; all play a role in how you have learned to cope and function in this world. Anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts tend to make sense when we explore our own stories. You are not broken, you are human
My passion is my work, I love being a therapist. I want my clients to feel safe, heard, seen and validated. I work with clients from many different walks of life and with a variety of issues they want to work. Fundamentally you have to understand how your experiences in life have shaped you into the person you are. Genetics, your family system, the external culture and the systems that govern your life; all play a role in how you have learned to cope and function in this world. Anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts tend to make sense when we explore our own stories. You are not broken, you are human
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Vanessa Higgins
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Belfast BT9
I have dedicated my career 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 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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Lily McCavana
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Belfast BT5
Hello and welcome to my page. I am a person-centred psychotherapist who works mainly with pregnancy, birth and postpartum including postnatal depression and anxiety and birth trauma. I support women through this transitional period of their life, a transition that is often confronting and might not look how you expected it to. I can support fathers and non birthing parents experiencing birth trauma and postnatal depression. I also work with women and LGBTQ+ people with issues including anxiety, depression, self esteem and relationship difficulties.
Hello and welcome to my page. I am a person-centred psychotherapist who works mainly with pregnancy, birth and postpartum including postnatal depression and anxiety and birth trauma. I support women through this transitional period of their life, a transition that is often confronting and might not look how you expected it to. I can support fathers and non birthing parents experiencing birth trauma and postnatal depression. I also work with women and LGBTQ+ people with issues including anxiety, depression, self esteem and relationship difficulties.
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Marie-Claire Desgranges-Rodgers
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Online Only
A BSc Hons in Psychology, FdSc Integrative Therapist and trained in Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioural and Psychodynamic approaches to counselling. My joy is in the collaborative and healing process of the therapeutic relationship. I believe in a holistic approach with the core value and understanding that you as a person are the expert in your own life. I believe that taking the decision to engage in therapy is a difficult and confusing one and my aim is to create a welcoming and encouraging environment for growth and change.
A BSc Hons in Psychology, FdSc Integrative Therapist and trained in Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioural and Psychodynamic approaches to counselling. My joy is in the collaborative and healing process of the therapeutic relationship. I believe in a holistic approach with the core value and understanding that you as a person are the expert in your own life. I believe that taking the decision to engage in therapy is a difficult and confusing one and my aim is to create a welcoming and encouraging environment for growth and change.
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Elaine Close
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Belfast BT4
Life can be tough sometimes. But I fully believe that each and every one of us is equipped to overcome adversity and challenges, and I am passionate about helping my clients discover and develop their innate tools to bring about healing and growth.
Life can be tough sometimes. But I fully believe that each and every one of us is equipped to overcome adversity and challenges, and I am passionate about helping my clients discover and develop their innate tools to bring about healing and growth.
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Dr Declan Curtis
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Belfast BT9
I am a fully accredited Counselling Psychologist with over 10 years experience of working in mental health settings. I have extensive experience in a number of areas such as depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, bereavement and chronic health issues. As a result of seeing such a diverse range of individuals, I offer a range of various therapeutic interventions most suited to help each person reach their goals. Overall each individual can expect a professional and empathic approach to help them move forward with their lives.
I am a fully accredited Counselling Psychologist with over 10 years experience of working in mental health settings. I have extensive experience in a number of areas such as depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, bereavement and chronic health issues. As a result of seeing such a diverse range of individuals, I offer a range of various therapeutic interventions most suited to help each person reach their goals. Overall each individual can expect a professional and empathic approach to help them move forward with their lives.
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Kinections
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Belfast BT9
With over two decades helping clients overcome life's challenges, I have cultivated compassion and wisdom through time. My career within a transpersonal frame has focused on creating a safe space for those seeking support, using action methods and expressive therapies to facilitate insight, empowerment and healing. I specialize in psychodrama, and incorporate techniques including therapeutic sandtrays containing symbolic figurines and objects for nonverbal exploration; hypnotherapy accessing the subconscious mind's powerful resources; and regression accessing the subconscious; and art providing creative self-expression.
With over two decades helping clients overcome life's challenges, I have cultivated compassion and wisdom through time. My career within a transpersonal frame has focused on creating a safe space for those seeking support, using action methods and expressive therapies to facilitate insight, empowerment and healing. I specialize in psychodrama, and incorporate techniques including therapeutic sandtrays containing symbolic figurines and objects for nonverbal exploration; hypnotherapy accessing the subconscious mind's powerful resources; and regression accessing the subconscious; and art providing creative self-expression.
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Nicky Mccaffrey
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Counselling is a relationship that can provide you with the right environment to enable you to gain understanding and acceptance of who you are or how you relate to others. It's my practice to give those seeking my support a safe, non-judgemental space to do just this. Whether you have depression or anxiety; have experienced loss, isolation or feel a lack of meaning or even feel a sense of hopelessness. We will work together to help you to manage your difficulties and help build your resilience so that you may better face future challenges or difficulties.
Counselling is a relationship that can provide you with the right environment to enable you to gain understanding and acceptance of who you are or how you relate to others. It's my practice to give those seeking my support a safe, non-judgemental space to do just this. Whether you have depression or anxiety; have experienced loss, isolation or feel a lack of meaning or even feel a sense of hopelessness. We will work together to help you to manage your difficulties and help build your resilience so that you may better face future challenges or difficulties.
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Ben Johnston
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Belfast BT9
Hi, my name is Ben - thank you for viewing my profile. I am an integrative counsellor, which means I am trained in different approaches and can use these different ways of working (mainly Humanistic, Psychodynamic and CBT) in our work together to best meet your needs. We are all unique individuals and as such my approach will be tailored to your specific needs. Counselling can be useful for a wide range of issues; it can allow you time and space to focus on yourself. I aim to provide a confidential safe space to allow you the time you need to explore the issues you have faced or are currently facing.
Hi, my name is Ben - thank you for viewing my profile. I am an integrative counsellor, which means I am trained in different approaches and can use these different ways of working (mainly Humanistic, Psychodynamic and CBT) in our work together to best meet your needs. We are all unique individuals and as such my approach will be tailored to your specific needs. Counselling can be useful for a wide range of issues; it can allow you time and space to focus on yourself. I aim to provide a confidential safe space to allow you the time you need to explore the issues you have faced or are currently facing.
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Creative Healing
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Belfast BT14
My name is Michelle. I have over 10 years of experience working with young people & families impacted by sexual trauma. I have worked in schools and the community as a counsellor supporting children and adults with a wide range of issues. I have an MSc in Children & Adolescent Psychotherapy, Dip: integrative Therapy, BSc in SW, Certificate in sandplay, & EMDR. I am passionate about creating a safe and nurturing environment where individuals feel safe enough to explore their thoughts and feelings through a trusted therapeutic relationship. I utilise different creative approaches alongside play and talk therapy & EMDR.
My name is Michelle. I have over 10 years of experience working with young people & families impacted by sexual trauma. I have worked in schools and the community as a counsellor supporting children and adults with a wide range of issues. I have an MSc in Children & Adolescent Psychotherapy, Dip: integrative Therapy, BSc in SW, Certificate in sandplay, & EMDR. I am passionate about creating a safe and nurturing environment where individuals feel safe enough to explore their thoughts and feelings through a trusted therapeutic relationship. I utilise different creative approaches alongside play and talk therapy & EMDR.
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Maria Thompson
Counsellor
Verified Verified
Belfast BT5
Are you caught in a cycle of broken relationships, battling Self sabotage, shame, and low self-esteem? Does anger, addiction, or a yearning for change linger in your thoughts, yet you're uncertain where to begin? Perhaps your upbringing was marked by hostility, abuse or you felt unseen & unheard by emotionally distant parents? Whether your struggles stem from short-term or prolonged trauma, navigating its impact on your daily life leaves you feeling adrift, disconnected and unsure how to separate the past from the present.
Are you caught in a cycle of broken relationships, battling Self sabotage, shame, and low self-esteem? Does anger, addiction, or a yearning for change linger in your thoughts, yet you're uncertain where to begin? Perhaps your upbringing was marked by hostility, abuse or you felt unseen & unheard by emotionally distant parents? Whether your struggles stem from short-term or prolonged trauma, navigating its impact on your daily life leaves you feeling adrift, disconnected and unsure how to separate the past from the present.
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Number of Counsellors in Belfast

200+

Average cost per session

£50

Counsellors in Belfast who prioritize treating:

92% Anxiety
87% Depression
86% Self Esteem
81% Stress
74% Relationship Issues
69% Bereavement
68% Trauma and PTSD

Average years in practice

9 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

50% AXA PPP
46% Bupa
45% Aviva

How Counsellors in Belfast see their clients

78% In Person and Online
22% Online Only

Gender breakdown

75% Female
25% Male