Child Counselling in Carrickfergus

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Frances Lindsay
Counsellor, MBACP
I am also a qualified child counsellor, working with children 3/4 and up.
Adult, Children and Young People's counselling.
I am also a qualified child counsellor, working with children 3/4 and up.
Adult, Children and Young People's counselling.
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Nicola McGhee
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
As an Integrative Counsellor I use three main approaches namely, Person Centred, Psychodynamic and CBT for all age groups including children, teenagers and adults.
Hello, my name is Nicola. I am a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor, registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I offer counselling in a private, comfortable, relaxed space in a peaceful countryside setting where I extend genuine, non-judgemental, confidential counselling, working with you on a one to one basis. Through listening and supporting you, we will work together to explore and understand your difficult circumstances, worries and concerns to move towards a fresh perspective.
As an Integrative Counsellor I use three main approaches namely, Person Centred, Psychodynamic and CBT for all age groups including children, teenagers and adults.
Hello, my name is Nicola. I am a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor, registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I offer counselling in a private, comfortable, relaxed space in a peaceful countryside setting where I extend genuine, non-judgemental, confidential counselling, working with you on a one to one basis. Through listening and supporting you, we will work together to explore and understand your difficult circumstances, worries and concerns to move towards a fresh perspective.
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Sinead Corey Play Therapy
Counsellor, MA, PTUK Accred
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I am experienced in supporting children with Attachment Type Difficulties, Selective Mutism, and children diagnosed with with ASD and ADHD.
I offer individual Play Therapy to children aged between 4-16 yrs and SandStory Therapy to children aged 8-16yrs. I also offer Lego Based Therapy to small groups of children aged 5-11yrs. I am trained in delivering ‘Group Theraplay Informed Practice. I am qualified as an EFT L2 Intermediate Practitioner and can incorporate this into sessions.
I am experienced in supporting children with Attachment Type Difficulties, Selective Mutism, and children diagnosed with with ASD and ADHD.
I offer individual Play Therapy to children aged between 4-16 yrs and SandStory Therapy to children aged 8-16yrs. I also offer Lego Based Therapy to small groups of children aged 5-11yrs. I am trained in delivering ‘Group Theraplay Informed Practice. I am qualified as an EFT L2 Intermediate Practitioner and can incorporate this into sessions.
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Gary Duncan Taylor
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
If you are experiencing any type of life difficulty, it is my privilege to you support to discover how to live in the solution and how not to live in the problem. Change is inevitable and can be frightening and upsetting. Counselling helps you to implement and navigate change, manage emotion and learn ways to cope with whatever difficulty life has given you.
If you are experiencing any type of life difficulty, it is my privilege to you support to discover how to live in the solution and how not to live in the problem. Change is inevitable and can be frightening and upsetting. Counselling helps you to implement and navigate change, manage emotion and learn ways to cope with whatever difficulty life has given you.
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Laura Stewart
Counsellor, MBACP
I am a trauma informed counsellor, who works with children and young people as well as adults.
Hello there, my name is Laura of Through the Woods Therapy NI. Sometimes we can't see the wood for the trees and we may need someone to talk to, to gain a new perspective. Here at Through the Woods Therapy, I offer a confidential, non judgemental and a genuine service, whilst you find your way through these difficult times. I am a fully qualified integrative counsellor who provides a safe therapeutic space for reflection and self discovery and when you are ready I can offer solution focused techniques to move forward. Each person has their own perspective and I offer bespoke therapy unique to each individual and their needs.
I am a trauma informed counsellor, who works with children and young people as well as adults.
Hello there, my name is Laura of Through the Woods Therapy NI. Sometimes we can't see the wood for the trees and we may need someone to talk to, to gain a new perspective. Here at Through the Woods Therapy, I offer a confidential, non judgemental and a genuine service, whilst you find your way through these difficult times. I am a fully qualified integrative counsellor who provides a safe therapeutic space for reflection and self discovery and when you are ready I can offer solution focused techniques to move forward. Each person has their own perspective and I offer bespoke therapy unique to each individual and their needs.
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Breakthrough NI - Counselling & Supervision
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I’m a trauma-trained therapist offering relational, body-based therapy for adults, children & young people.
I help people explore trauma, anxiety, overwhelm and disconnection using Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. My work supports nervous system regulation, self-understanding, and healing. I also specialise in neurodivergent-affirming therapy for adults, children, and families.
I’m a trauma-trained therapist offering relational, body-based therapy for adults, children & young people.
I help people explore trauma, anxiety, overwhelm and disconnection using Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. My work supports nervous system regulation, self-understanding, and healing. I also specialise in neurodivergent-affirming therapy for adults, children, and families.
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Joanne Welsh Counselling Services
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I offer warm, non-judgmental therapy, helping you understand yourself, face difficulties, make decisions or begin to make changes. This involves talking about life experiences in a safe space, providing you with support and helping you make future plans. I offer therapy for individuals, couples and young people (12+). I can help with a range of difficulties including anxiety, work related stress, depression, relationship difficulties including sex therapy (low desire, vaginismus, DE, ED & PE), self esteem, bereavement, trauma & addictions including sex addiction. I'll focus on what you want to achieve.
I offer warm, non-judgmental therapy, helping you understand yourself, face difficulties, make decisions or begin to make changes. This involves talking about life experiences in a safe space, providing you with support and helping you make future plans. I offer therapy for individuals, couples and young people (12+). I can help with a range of difficulties including anxiety, work related stress, depression, relationship difficulties including sex therapy (low desire, vaginismus, DE, ED & PE), self esteem, bereavement, trauma & addictions including sex addiction. I'll focus on what you want to achieve.
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Cheryl Clokey
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Garden Room Counselling. Life can be tough and sometimes we could do with a little support to understand, help make clear and in turn work towards healing with our trauma, issues and troubling thoughts or behaviours. These may be affecting your mood or wellbeing. My aim is for you to feel safe, valued and seen and to be heard in a non judgemental way. You are unique and we will journey together to build resilience and growth aiming for long term emotional wellbeing.
Garden Room Counselling. Life can be tough and sometimes we could do with a little support to understand, help make clear and in turn work towards healing with our trauma, issues and troubling thoughts or behaviours. These may be affecting your mood or wellbeing. My aim is for you to feel safe, valued and seen and to be heard in a non judgemental way. You are unique and we will journey together to build resilience and growth aiming for long term emotional wellbeing.
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Carole Mason
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Hello and welcome to my profile. You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, you may have hit a difficult phase in your life because of a past trauma, or maybe you would just like someone to talk to. At some point in our lives, we all struggle with our feelings, which can be especially difficult to cope with or even to understand. I offer a private, comfortable and relaxed environment where you can have a regular time and safe place to talk through your challenges and learn new ways of coping, which can enable you to work through the feelings that are troubling you.
Hello and welcome to my profile. You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, you may have hit a difficult phase in your life because of a past trauma, or maybe you would just like someone to talk to. At some point in our lives, we all struggle with our feelings, which can be especially difficult to cope with or even to understand. I offer a private, comfortable and relaxed environment where you can have a regular time and safe place to talk through your challenges and learn new ways of coping, which can enable you to work through the feelings that are troubling you.
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John McRandal
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have been working in support of mental health for the past five years, having experience in addressing issues such as trauma, stress, burnout, addictive processes, intrusive thoughts, anxiety, depression, relational issues, grief, carer fatigue, health-related anxiety and sexual abuse. I know it can be extremely difficult in taking the first step on your journey of healing and I am committed to working with you respectfully. I work effectively with both both adults and young people.
I have been working in support of mental health for the past five years, having experience in addressing issues such as trauma, stress, burnout, addictive processes, intrusive thoughts, anxiety, depression, relational issues, grief, carer fatigue, health-related anxiety and sexual abuse. I know it can be extremely difficult in taking the first step on your journey of healing and I am committed to working with you respectfully. I work effectively with both both adults and young people.
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More Therapists Nearby

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Apex Counselling Antrim
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Antrim BT41
I have been counselling children and adults since 2006, tailoring sessions to individual's requirements.
My tailored counselling sessions can help individuals manage and overcome challenges. Such as: Bereavement, Depression, Phobia's, Social Anxiety, OCD, Self-esteem, Trauma,Separation Anxiety including attachment difficulties. I understand and celebrate neuro-diversity, offering specialized support to individuals with diverse neurological conditions.
I have been counselling children and adults since 2006, tailoring sessions to individual's requirements.
My tailored counselling sessions can help individuals manage and overcome challenges. Such as: Bereavement, Depression, Phobia's, Social Anxiety, OCD, Self-esteem, Trauma,Separation Anxiety including attachment difficulties. I understand and celebrate neuro-diversity, offering specialized support to individuals with diverse neurological conditions.
028 9057 1757 View 028 9057 1757
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James Martin
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Serves Area
I am comfortable working with children, young people and adults.
I’m BABCP accredited and have a background in psychiatric nursing (BSc Honours). My approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), but always tailored to the individual—whether that’s helping a child understand their worries, or supporting an adult to feel more confident and in control.
I am comfortable working with children, young people and adults.
I’m BABCP accredited and have a background in psychiatric nursing (BSc Honours). My approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), but always tailored to the individual—whether that’s helping a child understand their worries, or supporting an adult to feel more confident and in control.
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Phil Fairley
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Lisburn BT28
I work in private practice and offer brief solution-focused therapy interventions and long-term integrative psychotherapy. My approach is fully integrative working with clients on a case-by-case basis, because each person brings a unique set of complexities that require an individual and distinctive approach that is tailored to their needs. I am an accredited member of BACP and NCPS. My professional experience has been built up over several years working in a community-based counselling organisation and an Employee Assistance Program, giving me a wide variety of experiences.
I work in private practice and offer brief solution-focused therapy interventions and long-term integrative psychotherapy. My approach is fully integrative working with clients on a case-by-case basis, because each person brings a unique set of complexities that require an individual and distinctive approach that is tailored to their needs. I am an accredited member of BACP and NCPS. My professional experience has been built up over several years working in a community-based counselling organisation and an Employee Assistance Program, giving me a wide variety of experiences.
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Suzanne Sloan
Counsellor, MBACP
Lisburn BT28
With over twenty years’ experience working with children and young people and those who are neurodiverse I implement a trauma informed practice.
I offer a safe and relaxed space in which you can explore your inner world with no judgement. Meeting you where you are, I provide an individualised level of care through a blended approach where you can talk freely, be deeply heard and feel understood. Engaging in counselling can be a powerful way to explore issues with the aim of bringing a sense of relief, peace and clarity. Through listening my aim is to collaboratively explore and gain a better understanding of your unique world, in doing so we ensure that we create solutions that fit with your life.
With over twenty years’ experience working with children and young people and those who are neurodiverse I implement a trauma informed practice.
I offer a safe and relaxed space in which you can explore your inner world with no judgement. Meeting you where you are, I provide an individualised level of care through a blended approach where you can talk freely, be deeply heard and feel understood. Engaging in counselling can be a powerful way to explore issues with the aim of bringing a sense of relief, peace and clarity. Through listening my aim is to collaboratively explore and gain a better understanding of your unique world, in doing so we ensure that we create solutions that fit with your life.
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LD Counselling Services
Counsellor, MBACP
Belfast BT7
Mental health and wellbeing will ebb and flow throughout our lifespan from childhood to adulthood.
With over 30 years working with children and families in the community & 13 years as an integrative counsellor. In addition, I am qualified in Trauma informed counselling with Children and Young people, MA in Infant Mental Health, accredited 3 step process (Rewind) practitioner for birth trauma and an accredited Video Interactive Guidance (VIG) practitioner.
Mental health and wellbeing will ebb and flow throughout our lifespan from childhood to adulthood.
With over 30 years working with children and families in the community & 13 years as an integrative counsellor. In addition, I am qualified in Trauma informed counselling with Children and Young people, MA in Infant Mental Health, accredited 3 step process (Rewind) practitioner for birth trauma and an accredited Video Interactive Guidance (VIG) practitioner.
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Elaine McIntyre
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Banbridge BT32
Waitlist for new clients
About Me I’m a fully accredited integrative therapist with BACP, experienced in working with adults, young people, and children aged 8+.
Common issues I deal with:- Anxiety (including separation anxiety, anxiety based school avoidance). Relationship & family issues, school and university stress, work stress, burnout. Trauma: childhood sexual abuse and PTSD, loss and bereavement, low mood and depression, low self esteem and feelings of shame. Specialism working with age 8+ to teenagers.
About Me I’m a fully accredited integrative therapist with BACP, experienced in working with adults, young people, and children aged 8+.
Common issues I deal with:- Anxiety (including separation anxiety, anxiety based school avoidance). Relationship & family issues, school and university stress, work stress, burnout. Trauma: childhood sexual abuse and PTSD, loss and bereavement, low mood and depression, low self esteem and feelings of shame. Specialism working with age 8+ to teenagers.
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Anne O’Kelly
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Are you fearful for the mental and emotional well being of all the family members especially children.
I am an integrative therapist which means I use a number of approaches to develop an individual treatment plan. I specialise in family focussed therapeutic mediation practices and have extensive experience in working with the destructive nature of parental hostility.
Are you fearful for the mental and emotional well being of all the family members especially children.
I am an integrative therapist which means I use a number of approaches to develop an individual treatment plan. I specialise in family focussed therapeutic mediation practices and have extensive experience in working with the destructive nature of parental hostility.
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Jim Devine
Counsellor, MSc, BACP
Belfast BT9
I am an Integrative Counsellor and have worked in the area of health and social care for over 20 years, with the majority of that experience working with children, young people and adults that have experienced some form of trauma.
As an Integrative Therapist I will work with you at whatever level you require, whether that is to work with you on aspects of your past and how that influences the present. Or perhaps you just want to work on specific issues that are impacting you in the here and now.
I am an Integrative Counsellor and have worked in the area of health and social care for over 20 years, with the majority of that experience working with children, young people and adults that have experienced some form of trauma.
As an Integrative Therapist I will work with you at whatever level you require, whether that is to work with you on aspects of your past and how that influences the present. Or perhaps you just want to work on specific issues that are impacting you in the here and now.
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SPACE
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Belfast BT14
I have substantial experience working with both children and adults.
I work with a wide range of issues including abuse, addiction, adolescence, anxiety, self confidence, bereavement, bullying, depression, divorce, ptsd, self harm, sexual identity to name just a few. I also work with children from age 4 upwards and work creatively with this age group.
I have substantial experience working with both children and adults.
I work with a wide range of issues including abuse, addiction, adolescence, anxiety, self confidence, bereavement, bullying, depression, divorce, ptsd, self harm, sexual identity to name just a few. I also work with children from age 4 upwards and work creatively with this age group.
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Ruth Moxen
Psychotherapist, MSc, HCPC-Art Therap.
I work with children, young people and adults.
Art therapy can be a helpful way of expressing what can’t always be verbalised and you don’t need to be good at art. I will support you to make sense of what your art making means to you. Art Therapy can offer an alternative way to communicate your feelings and you may also find using the art materials relaxing and it can increase self-awareness.
I work with children, young people and adults.
Art therapy can be a helpful way of expressing what can’t always be verbalised and you don’t need to be good at art. I will support you to make sense of what your art making means to you. Art Therapy can offer an alternative way to communicate your feelings and you may also find using the art materials relaxing and it can increase self-awareness.
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Child Counsellors

Do I need to attend therapy with my child?

Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.

How long are sessions with child therapists?

Children’s therapy sessions can last 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes. The length of the session may depend on your child’s age and the type of therapy practiced. You can discuss this with therapists you consult and the one you ultimately move forward with.

How do I get a child to agree to seek therapy?

The best approach is to have an open-ended conversation with your child about how they’re doing and what they might be struggling with. When you raise therapy, discuss the concept in an age-appropriate way, for example explaining that a therapist’s job is to help kids handle their hard or uncomfortable feelings. Frame therapy positively, as an opportunity to explore and build emotional skills—it’s an important tool in the toolbox to help kids feel their best.

How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?

A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.