Autism Counselling in County Armagh
I am a registered HCPC Art Psychotherapist and a member of BAAT, (British Association of Art Therapy). With my knowledge of art media and art-based approaches, I combine my skills with psychotherapy techniques to hold a safe space that enhances client's abilities and allows them to communicate through creative expression. Art Therapy helps children, young people and adults, from ages 5 - 95 years old. Clients may have a wide range of abilities or diagnosis and life experiences. I offer clients space to visually express and record experiences, perceptions, feelings and imagination.
I am a registered HCPC Art Psychotherapist and a member of BAAT, (British Association of Art Therapy). With my knowledge of art media and art-based approaches, I combine my skills with psychotherapy techniques to hold a safe space that enhances client's abilities and allows them to communicate through creative expression. Art Therapy helps children, young people and adults, from ages 5 - 95 years old. Clients may have a wide range of abilities or diagnosis and life experiences. I offer clients space to visually express and record experiences, perceptions, feelings and imagination.
I work with adults and young people aged 11+, helping to build confidence, self-esteem, and a stronger sense of self-worth. Ultimately, feeling better about yourself is at the heart of meaningful change.
I work with adults and young people aged 11+, helping to build confidence, self-esteem, and a stronger sense of self-worth. Ultimately, feeling better about yourself is at the heart of meaningful change.
My name is Lou and I am the Neurodivergent Therapist.
I am an integrative therapist who blends coaching, consultancy and counselling in my sessions. I have a Ph.D. in Nature and Mental Health and am passionate about using nature in therapy. I currently do all of my sessions via zoom or by telephone.
My name is Lou and I am the Neurodivergent Therapist.
I am an integrative therapist who blends coaching, consultancy and counselling in my sessions. I have a Ph.D. in Nature and Mental Health and am passionate about using nature in therapy. I currently do all of my sessions via zoom or by telephone.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, low, anxious, or emotionally stuck, even if on the outside you appear to be coping. You might be struggling with motivation, feeling disconnected from yourself, or unsure why things feel so heavy. Perhaps past experiences or trauma are affecting how you feel now, or you’re navigating relationship difficulties or the emotional impact of health-related challenges. You may be looking for understanding, clarity, and a way forward that feels manageable and meaningful.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, low, anxious, or emotionally stuck, even if on the outside you appear to be coping. You might be struggling with motivation, feeling disconnected from yourself, or unsure why things feel so heavy. Perhaps past experiences or trauma are affecting how you feel now, or you’re navigating relationship difficulties or the emotional impact of health-related challenges. You may be looking for understanding, clarity, and a way forward that feels manageable and meaningful.
My clients often feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected—from themselves or others. They may be navigating anxiety, low self-esteem, identity questions, or life transitions, and are looking for a space where they can feel understood and accepted. I offer a warm, collaborative, and flexible approach, tailoring therapy to each person. Together, we work to help you reconnect with who you are, build self-acceptance, and move forward in a way that feels right for you.
My clients often feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected—from themselves or others. They may be navigating anxiety, low self-esteem, identity questions, or life transitions, and are looking for a space where they can feel understood and accepted. I offer a warm, collaborative, and flexible approach, tailoring therapy to each person. Together, we work to help you reconnect with who you are, build self-acceptance, and move forward in a way that feels right for you.
As a dedicated Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT), I am passionate about empowering individuals to overcome their challenges and lead fulfilling lives. My approach is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based practices, focusing on helping clients identify and reframe negative thought patterns and behaviors that hinder their well-being. With a background in clinical psychology and extensive experience working with diverse populations, I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, supported, and motivated to achieve their personal goals. I specialize
As a dedicated Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT), I am passionate about empowering individuals to overcome their challenges and lead fulfilling lives. My approach is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based practices, focusing on helping clients identify and reframe negative thought patterns and behaviors that hinder their well-being. With a background in clinical psychology and extensive experience working with diverse populations, I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, supported, and motivated to achieve their personal goals. I specialize
We offer client focused non-judgemental confidential counselling with caring, experienced, CBT/ EMDR fully qualified therapists. We work with both adults and children. If you struggle with anxiety, depression, phobia, worry, OCD, addiction or trauma then we can help. Maria J is an accredited psychotherapist and registered nurse with 35 years NHS/private counselling experience with adults and young people experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties. Mind Journey also provides corporate counselling, occupational stress control/training for businesses and court reports for solicitors. We offer face to face and online.
We offer client focused non-judgemental confidential counselling with caring, experienced, CBT/ EMDR fully qualified therapists. We work with both adults and children. If you struggle with anxiety, depression, phobia, worry, OCD, addiction or trauma then we can help. Maria J is an accredited psychotherapist and registered nurse with 35 years NHS/private counselling experience with adults and young people experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties. Mind Journey also provides corporate counselling, occupational stress control/training for businesses and court reports for solicitors. We offer face to face and online.
Hi, I’m Stephanie, a clinical supervisor and an accredited integrative therapist with 13 years experience. I offer a safe space to explore what’s on your mind in a client-led way. My approach is integrative and creative, drawing on different psychological models to suit your needs and goals. I work with adults and young people on issues like addiction, anxiety, trauma, childhood and family difficulties, domestic abuse, stress, and general life struggles.
Hi, I’m Stephanie, a clinical supervisor and an accredited integrative therapist with 13 years experience. I offer a safe space to explore what’s on your mind in a client-led way. My approach is integrative and creative, drawing on different psychological models to suit your needs and goals. I work with adults and young people on issues like addiction, anxiety, trauma, childhood and family difficulties, domestic abuse, stress, and general life struggles.
Are you looking for someone who truly listens and understands? I am a Consultant Chartered Psychologist and I offer a friendly, empathetic, and sensitive counselling service designed to support you through life’s challenges. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, social difficulties, past trauma, or navigating the unique experiences of autism or ADHD, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, valued, and supported. My aim is to help you build confidence, develop coping strategies, and move forward at your own pace, with compassion and care at the heart of every session.
Are you looking for someone who truly listens and understands? I am a Consultant Chartered Psychologist and I offer a friendly, empathetic, and sensitive counselling service designed to support you through life’s challenges. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, social difficulties, past trauma, or navigating the unique experiences of autism or ADHD, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, valued, and supported. My aim is to help you build confidence, develop coping strategies, and move forward at your own pace, with compassion and care at the heart of every session.
Navigating the world as a neurodivergent individual or a caregiver of someone who is neurodiverse.
I've a background working with children/young adults and those who are neurodiverse, I've a specific interest supporting new Mum's who experienced traumatic births, and pregnancy loss. I use an integrated approach to counselling because no two journeys are the same. You have full autonomy over your narrative. I listen with compassion and empathy.
Navigating the world as a neurodivergent individual or a caregiver of someone who is neurodiverse.
I've a background working with children/young adults and those who are neurodiverse, I've a specific interest supporting new Mum's who experienced traumatic births, and pregnancy loss. I use an integrated approach to counselling because no two journeys are the same. You have full autonomy over your narrative. I listen with compassion and empathy.
Hi, I'm Karen, an integrative counsellor and BACP accredited therapist. I offer a warm, calm, and supportive space where you can talk freely and feely truly heard. Life can feel overwhelming at times - whether you're facing anxiety, low mood, trauma, addiction, or loss - and you don't have to face it alone.
Together, we'll explore what's been happening for you and work at your pace to help you find clarity, strength, and hope. I believe therapy can be a space for understanding yourself more deeply and finding the tools to move forward in a way that feels right for you.
Hi, I'm Karen, an integrative counsellor and BACP accredited therapist. I offer a warm, calm, and supportive space where you can talk freely and feely truly heard. Life can feel overwhelming at times - whether you're facing anxiety, low mood, trauma, addiction, or loss - and you don't have to face it alone.
Together, we'll explore what's been happening for you and work at your pace to help you find clarity, strength, and hope. I believe therapy can be a space for understanding yourself more deeply and finding the tools to move forward in a way that feels right for you.
Hello and welcome I work with individuals who may be struggling emotionally and finding things difficult to cope with on their own. They might feel overwhelmed, anxious, low, or unsure of themselves, and need a safe space to talk openly without judgement. They want to feel heard, understood, and supported. Their goal is to make sense of how they are feeling, feel more at ease within themselves, and begin to move forward in a way that feels right for them.
Hello and welcome I work with individuals who may be struggling emotionally and finding things difficult to cope with on their own. They might feel overwhelmed, anxious, low, or unsure of themselves, and need a safe space to talk openly without judgement. They want to feel heard, understood, and supported. Their goal is to make sense of how they are feeling, feel more at ease within themselves, and begin to move forward in a way that feels right for them.
Whether you're seeking support for yourself, your child, or your family, I'm here to discuss how art therapy might help. I offer a welcoming, non-judgmental space where we can explore your needs and work together towards positive change.
Experiences of trauma, bereavement, responses such as anxiety, depression, or concerns with family relationships and emotional wellbeing, among others, can all be explored together at your, or your child's pace.
My work is grounded in strengths-based and practical approaches, recognising each person's inherent capacity for healing and growth.
Whether you're seeking support for yourself, your child, or your family, I'm here to discuss how art therapy might help. I offer a welcoming, non-judgmental space where we can explore your needs and work together towards positive change.
Experiences of trauma, bereavement, responses such as anxiety, depression, or concerns with family relationships and emotional wellbeing, among others, can all be explored together at your, or your child's pace.
My work is grounded in strengths-based and practical approaches, recognising each person's inherent capacity for healing and growth.
I’m Caoimhe, a neurodivergent counsellor with AuDHD from Derry.
I take a holistic approach, tailoring sessions to your unique needs. No two neurodivergent experiences are the same, so I integrate tools from CBT + IFS to help you work with your brain, not against it. My focus is on self-compassion, understanding your ND needs + rebuilding self-trust.
I’m Caoimhe, a neurodivergent counsellor with AuDHD from Derry.
I take a holistic approach, tailoring sessions to your unique needs. No two neurodivergent experiences are the same, so I integrate tools from CBT + IFS to help you work with your brain, not against it. My focus is on self-compassion, understanding your ND needs + rebuilding self-trust.
I have extensive training and qualifications: BACP Register 2011, Drawing & Talking Therapy, EA Trauma Informed Practice,Deputy Safeguarding and Child Protection Teacher,Theraplay, Understanding Traumatic Grief, Certificate in Childhood Trauma and Childhood Abuse, EA Autism & Epilepsy Training,
Hi there, thanks for taking the time to find out more about what I can offer you as a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor with extensive experience of working with adults and children with many issues. In a safe, non-judgemental space, together we can sensitively explore your difficulties, to help you overcome and manage these in a more healthy way. I draw from different modalities including Person-centred, CBT and Psychodynamic approaches. With comprehensive training in attachment issues and trauma, I can offer you the best fit, needs-led therapy, tailored to meet your individual needs.
I have extensive training and qualifications: BACP Register 2011, Drawing & Talking Therapy, EA Trauma Informed Practice,Deputy Safeguarding and Child Protection Teacher,Theraplay, Understanding Traumatic Grief, Certificate in Childhood Trauma and Childhood Abuse, EA Autism & Epilepsy Training,
Hi there, thanks for taking the time to find out more about what I can offer you as a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor with extensive experience of working with adults and children with many issues. In a safe, non-judgemental space, together we can sensitively explore your difficulties, to help you overcome and manage these in a more healthy way. I draw from different modalities including Person-centred, CBT and Psychodynamic approaches. With comprehensive training in attachment issues and trauma, I can offer you the best fit, needs-led therapy, tailored to meet your individual needs.
Online Therapists
I am relaxed and easy going, but I will work hard with you to help you understand and handle your problems. We will work together to progress towards your goals and I will be patient and will try to be sensitive to your needs. I am a CBT Therapist and Integrative Counsellor with experience in the private, voluntary and statutory sectors.
I am relaxed and easy going, but I will work hard with you to help you understand and handle your problems. We will work together to progress towards your goals and I will be patient and will try to be sensitive to your needs. I am a CBT Therapist and Integrative Counsellor with experience in the private, voluntary and statutory sectors.
Life can feel overwhelming. Whether from past or present difficulties, I provide a safe space to explore what is troubling you.
People come to counselling for many different reasons. By using an integrative approach with a grounding in CBT, I offer a therapy that is tailored to your needs. Together, we can help you to process how you are feeling, increase your own self-awareness, and learn to move forward with a more balanced approach to life's challenges.
Life can feel overwhelming. Whether from past or present difficulties, I provide a safe space to explore what is troubling you.
People come to counselling for many different reasons. By using an integrative approach with a grounding in CBT, I offer a therapy that is tailored to your needs. Together, we can help you to process how you are feeling, increase your own self-awareness, and learn to move forward with a more balanced approach to life's challenges.
I am a fully qualified and accredited Counsellor working in the Mid Ulster area. I also have a Bsc (Hons) Applied Psychology and have spent many years working in the field of Behavioural Neuroscience and research, a GP medical practice and schools. My approach is warm, direct, and engaging with an emphasis on building trust and using the therapeutic relationship as a medium for change. I strive to create a space to explore patterns in relationships, emotional expression, and practising new ways of thinking, feeling and being. My private counselling service is founded on clinical excellence informed by up to date research.
I am a fully qualified and accredited Counsellor working in the Mid Ulster area. I also have a Bsc (Hons) Applied Psychology and have spent many years working in the field of Behavioural Neuroscience and research, a GP medical practice and schools. My approach is warm, direct, and engaging with an emphasis on building trust and using the therapeutic relationship as a medium for change. I strive to create a space to explore patterns in relationships, emotional expression, and practising new ways of thinking, feeling and being. My private counselling service is founded on clinical excellence informed by up to date research.
In addition to my MSc, I have two diplomas in Transactional Analysis counselling and psychotherapy, certification in working with Autistic adults and membership of the International Association of Relational Transactional Analysis.
In my experience, people seek psychotherapy for a variety of reasons ranging from crisis to personal development. The psychotherapeutic relationship is unique, separate from the rest of life, and offers a confidential space to explore and understand your relationship with yourself and others. My practice is anchored by the belief that we are all fundamentally ok and we all have the capacity for change and growth.
In addition to my MSc, I have two diplomas in Transactional Analysis counselling and psychotherapy, certification in working with Autistic adults and membership of the International Association of Relational Transactional Analysis.
In my experience, people seek psychotherapy for a variety of reasons ranging from crisis to personal development. The psychotherapeutic relationship is unique, separate from the rest of life, and offers a confidential space to explore and understand your relationship with yourself and others. My practice is anchored by the belief that we are all fundamentally ok and we all have the capacity for change and growth.
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.
Autism Counsellors
What is the most effective treatment for autism?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has come to be considered the standard treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder, and research has confirmed its effectiveness for many children. Therapists trained in ABA techniques work with children (and their parents) on developing social skills, communication and learning abilities, and everyday habits of hygiene and grooming. The clinician will tailor their program to the child’s particular need but the overarching goal will be to help them advance as far as possible toward independence based on their level of symptoms and decrease the need for additional special services. Families should seek a mental health professional specifically trained in ABA, and holding special certification in the technique, who has extensive experience not only with the approach but in using it with children with the same level of symptoms as the child who needs care.
How does ABA work?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sessions, which typically focus on positive reinforcement, can be intensive, lasting two or more hours several times a week, and continuing for two years or more. Therapists can also be expected to ask parents to take an active role in reinforcing lessons. Research has found that the technique can lead to major improvements that decrease the need for additional special services.
How does treatment for autism work?
Therapy sessions based on Applied Behavior Analysis will likely be frequent, intensive, and highly structured. After a thorough assessment, a therapist will help a child understand and develop skills in a range of areas, including communication, motor skills, social skills, self-care, play, and academic skills, as well as routines of daily living like hygiene. Typically, the therapist will help a child break down the components of a behavior—often referred to as the antecedent (what prompts an action), the behavior, and the consequence(what immediately follows)—and then reward the child at every step, while also asking parents to reinforce the lessons, and the rewards, throughout the day. This core therapy may be supplemented by occupational or speech therapy, and antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants may be prescribed to address specific severe symptoms.
How long does therapy for autism take?
Some people with autism spectrum disorder may be engaged in some level of therapy for many years, but research shows that treatment will be most effective if it is begun early and delivered intensively. When therapy begins by age 3, children tend to be better able to grasp and adopt the skills needed to manage everyday life, including attending school and establishing social relationships. This type of early-intervention treatment regimen is highly structured, typically involving 20 to 40 hours of one-on-one therapy per week, along with additional hours of engagement managed by parents, for a period of two years or more, although the duration of treatment is dependent on the child’s level of symptoms and pace of progress.