Education and Learning Disabilities Counselling in County Armagh
Specialist Psychology Assessment includes: ADD/ADHD for child & adult, Dementia, Intellectual Disability, Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia & Dyscalculia), Mental Health Disorders, and Personality Disorder Testing
The Brain and Behaviour Clinic was established in Newry, Co. Down (2020) by Consultant Clinical Psychologist Dr Aidan Campbell - The Brain & Behaviour Clinic offers a range of specialist psychology assessments to benefit your health & wellbeing, education, career & ambitions, and supports you when you need a medico-legal or expert-witness report
Specialist Psychology Assessment includes: ADD/ADHD for child & adult, Dementia, Intellectual Disability, Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia & Dyscalculia), Mental Health Disorders, and Personality Disorder Testing
The Brain and Behaviour Clinic was established in Newry, Co. Down (2020) by Consultant Clinical Psychologist Dr Aidan Campbell - The Brain & Behaviour Clinic offers a range of specialist psychology assessments to benefit your health & wellbeing, education, career & ambitions, and supports you when you need a medico-legal or expert-witness report
Hello my name is Sinead, and I'm a fully (accredited) BACP integrative counsellor/Psychotherapist. I work using EMDR , psychodynamic, and CBT. These approaches in sessions will help you to get the best chance to address any problematic situations that have proven difficult for you to manage. I'm employed with the Belfast Trust as an addiction counsellor , something I am truly passionate about,and associate for SHIP Southern Trust supporting young kids and adults who struggle with self harm . My private practice offers hope in a warm, safe and non- judgmental space for you to be heard with empathy, respect ,and integrity.
Hello my name is Sinead, and I'm a fully (accredited) BACP integrative counsellor/Psychotherapist. I work using EMDR , psychodynamic, and CBT. These approaches in sessions will help you to get the best chance to address any problematic situations that have proven difficult for you to manage. I'm employed with the Belfast Trust as an addiction counsellor , something I am truly passionate about,and associate for SHIP Southern Trust supporting young kids and adults who struggle with self harm . My private practice offers hope in a warm, safe and non- judgmental space for you to be heard with empathy, respect ,and integrity.
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.
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.
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.
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.
My name is Lou and I am the Neurodivergent Therapist. My clients would describe me as honest, uplifting and empowering. In 2020 I received an ASD diagnosis and I now work with neurodivergent clients only. Much of my work involves supporting my clients to actualise and be free to live good lives as their authentic selves.
My name is Lou and I am the Neurodivergent Therapist. My clients would describe me as honest, uplifting and empowering. In 2020 I received an ASD diagnosis and I now work with neurodivergent clients only. Much of my work involves supporting my clients to actualise and be free to live good lives as their authentic selves.
Struggling with focus, motivation, or feeling like life’s on 'hard mode'? I’m Caoimhe, a neurodivergent counsellor with AuDHD from Derry. Diagnosed with ADHD at 28, I know what it’s like to feel misunderstood, to wrestle with self-doubt + to wonder why things feel harder than they should.
That’s why I create a space where you don’t have to mask or over explain. Just come as you are + together we’ll find what works for your brain.
Struggling with focus, motivation, or feeling like life’s on 'hard mode'? I’m Caoimhe, a neurodivergent counsellor with AuDHD from Derry. Diagnosed with ADHD at 28, I know what it’s like to feel misunderstood, to wrestle with self-doubt + to wonder why things feel harder than they should.
That’s why I create a space where you don’t have to mask or over explain. Just come as you are + together we’ll find what works for your brain.
After having taught for seven years at the Faculty of Psychology of an Italian private university, I moved to Northern Ireland where I founded Aletes Mental Health, which I now direct as the CEO. I am a Fellow of the National Council of Integrative Psychotherapists (UK) where I served as an Ethics Committee Member and currently offer Clinical Supervision. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I transitioned my business online, accessing the global market where I still work treating adults, couples, and families from any country in the world. I was trained to provide therapy in English to speakers of other languages.
After having taught for seven years at the Faculty of Psychology of an Italian private university, I moved to Northern Ireland where I founded Aletes Mental Health, which I now direct as the CEO. I am a Fellow of the National Council of Integrative Psychotherapists (UK) where I served as an Ethics Committee Member and currently offer Clinical Supervision. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I transitioned my business online, accessing the global market where I still work treating adults, couples, and families from any country in the world. I was trained to provide therapy in English to speakers of other languages.
My name is Hilary Phillips. I am a integrative Psychotherapist Reg. (MBACP) also Accredited (MNCPS) and (MFHT) member. I offer a professional one-to-one service in a safe space. either face-to-face, telephone or online counselling. Using an integrative approach means I am able to explore the needs of my client by combining different counselling techniques. I can then tailor my approach to each individual empowering them to find a healthy balance and a better understanding of themselves. I work ethically within the BACP framework. Finding a therapist you are truly comfortable with ensures a successful therapeutic relationship.
My name is Hilary Phillips. I am a integrative Psychotherapist Reg. (MBACP) also Accredited (MNCPS) and (MFHT) member. I offer a professional one-to-one service in a safe space. either face-to-face, telephone or online counselling. Using an integrative approach means I am able to explore the needs of my client by combining different counselling techniques. I can then tailor my approach to each individual empowering them to find a healthy balance and a better understanding of themselves. I work ethically within the BACP framework. Finding a therapist you are truly comfortable with ensures a successful therapeutic relationship.
The disabling experiences of ADHD are very real. Living with this distinctive brain can be a real challenge in a world that doesn't suit us very well. As real as the difficulties are, I don't think our brains are broken. We have a wide range of distinctive strengths beyond our diagnosis. I can help you understand your strengths, to become your own best guide in your own life. If you'd like to arrange a coaching session with me, contact me, and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
The disabling experiences of ADHD are very real. Living with this distinctive brain can be a real challenge in a world that doesn't suit us very well. As real as the difficulties are, I don't think our brains are broken. We have a wide range of distinctive strengths beyond our diagnosis. I can help you understand your strengths, to become your own best guide in your own life. If you'd like to arrange a coaching session with me, contact me, and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Online Therapists
As a professional play therapist I have a huge heart to help children and families hold hard things and to help parents understand the WHY behind their child's behaviour. I work with children from three - sixteen years old through the healing power of play going after root causes so children can be restored to the child they deserve to be. As founder of WayMaker Child Therapy CIC we are a not for profit organisation based in Ballymena and Ballymoney with a team of professional play therapists. I have worked with children and families since 2005 and love restoring hope and happiness into homes.
As a professional play therapist I have a huge heart to help children and families hold hard things and to help parents understand the WHY behind their child's behaviour. I work with children from three - sixteen years old through the healing power of play going after root causes so children can be restored to the child they deserve to be. As founder of WayMaker Child Therapy CIC we are a not for profit organisation based in Ballymena and Ballymoney with a team of professional play therapists. I have worked with children and families since 2005 and love restoring hope and happiness into homes.
Hi, I’m Naomi Garrett Fitzpatrick. I work with children, young people and families to provide a safe, supportive and reflective space to explore feelings and experiences.
As emotional challenges can often be difficult to talk about, I create an environment where children and young people feel heard, understood and supported in a non-judgemental manner. I also work closely with parents/carers to strengthen positive relationships at home and across children and young people's networks. Trained at the University of Cambridge, I utilise Theraplay, Developmental Dyadic Psychotherapy, trauma informed and play-based interventions.
Hi, I’m Naomi Garrett Fitzpatrick. I work with children, young people and families to provide a safe, supportive and reflective space to explore feelings and experiences.
As emotional challenges can often be difficult to talk about, I create an environment where children and young people feel heard, understood and supported in a non-judgemental manner. I also work closely with parents/carers to strengthen positive relationships at home and across children and young people's networks. Trained at the University of Cambridge, I utilise Theraplay, Developmental Dyadic Psychotherapy, trauma informed and play-based interventions.
With over 25 years’ experience in the NHS and private practice, I’m a highly specialist clinical psychologist supporting young people and their families with a wide range of emotional and mental health challenges.
I have expertise in neurodiversity (such as autism, ADHD, PDA), trauma, PTSD, and attachment difficulties. Trained in a range of NICE-recommended therapies, including EMDR and DDP, I provide tailored assessments and interventions that empower children their families, and the education systems.
I also provide clinical supervision.
With over 25 years’ experience in the NHS and private practice, I’m a highly specialist clinical psychologist supporting young people and their families with a wide range of emotional and mental health challenges.
I have expertise in neurodiversity (such as autism, ADHD, PDA), trauma, PTSD, and attachment difficulties. Trained in a range of NICE-recommended therapies, including EMDR and DDP, I provide tailored assessments and interventions that empower children their families, and the education systems.
I also provide clinical supervision.
By coming to terms with past events and learning to recognise how these influenced your physical and emotional wellbeing, behaviours and your relationship's in the present.
Whether your feeling stuck, at a low ebb, dislike the person you've become. Perhaps feel as if your at a crossroads in your life or just looking to challenge yourself. Even the strongest among us can feel lost, unsure, unhappy or even wonder what's the point. Life can be a struggle through many forms of loss in our lives we can feel hopeless and helpless. Even at your lowest, your still trying, still hoping. That's why your reading this, your looking for something to change, to challenge where you are in life and how to change it, so you can feel happy, content, alive again. As an Integrative Therapist I can accompany you.
By coming to terms with past events and learning to recognise how these influenced your physical and emotional wellbeing, behaviours and your relationship's in the present.
Whether your feeling stuck, at a low ebb, dislike the person you've become. Perhaps feel as if your at a crossroads in your life or just looking to challenge yourself. Even the strongest among us can feel lost, unsure, unhappy or even wonder what's the point. Life can be a struggle through many forms of loss in our lives we can feel hopeless and helpless. Even at your lowest, your still trying, still hoping. That's why your reading this, your looking for something to change, to challenge where you are in life and how to change it, so you can feel happy, content, alive again. As an Integrative Therapist I can accompany you.
Counselling, CYP, Individuals, Couples and Family
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Lisburn BT28
Thank you for visiting my page please check out my website- www.firststepcounselling.uk. I am an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. Integrative therapy is combined approaches that blends elements of different theories. Tailoring my approach to you, there are many ways in which we can explore your individual experience together. My goal is to help you deal with issues or problems you might be having. working together in a safe and confidential place, we can make positive change in your life. In counselling, I can help you see things in different way, will guide you and facilitate your needs to help you feel better.
Thank you for visiting my page please check out my website- www.firststepcounselling.uk. I am an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. Integrative therapy is combined approaches that blends elements of different theories. Tailoring my approach to you, there are many ways in which we can explore your individual experience together. My goal is to help you deal with issues or problems you might be having. working together in a safe and confidential place, we can make positive change in your life. In counselling, I can help you see things in different way, will guide you and facilitate your needs to help you feel better.
Hi, my name is Ruth, an Art Psychotherapist/ CYP counsellor. I work with children, young people and adults. I have worked in suicide prevention and self-harm as well as working in primary and post-primary schools alongside my private practice. I tailor the therapy to suit the needs of individual clients.
Hi, my name is Ruth, an Art Psychotherapist/ CYP counsellor. I work with children, young people and adults. I have worked in suicide prevention and self-harm as well as working in primary and post-primary schools alongside my private practice. I tailor the therapy to suit the needs of individual clients.
I work in the NHS as a behaviour therapist which is very rewarding. I work in a Therapeutic Team providing crisis response and early intervention. I have a private company Behaviour Services where I operate a person centred approach meeting the needs of children. I can provide a consultation to discuss your worries about behaviours of concern. I also offer support regarding social and emotional difficulties.
I work in the NHS as a behaviour therapist which is very rewarding. I work in a Therapeutic Team providing crisis response and early intervention. I have a private company Behaviour Services where I operate a person centred approach meeting the needs of children. I can provide a consultation to discuss your worries about behaviours of concern. I also offer support regarding social and emotional difficulties.
I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, with over 19 years experience working with both adults and children either on a one to one basis, group or with their families. I offer an integrated approach including models of Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (Attachment Focused ), Systemic/Family Therapy, CBT and ACT. I have extensive experience in Autism assessments and Cognitive (IQ) assessments which are completed by the NICE guidelines and are accepted by local Health Care Trusts
I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, with over 19 years experience working with both adults and children either on a one to one basis, group or with their families. I offer an integrated approach including models of Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (Attachment Focused ), Systemic/Family Therapy, CBT and ACT. I have extensive experience in Autism assessments and Cognitive (IQ) assessments which are completed by the NICE guidelines and are accepted by local Health Care Trusts
Before retraining as a counsellor, I spent 30 years working as a registered learning disability nurse.
Guided by the humanistic principles of empathy, genuineness, and acceptance, I provide a safe, warm, and confidential space where clients feel truly heard, valued, understood, and supported without judgement.
All sessions are tailored to your individual needs and goals.
Before retraining as a counsellor, I spent 30 years working as a registered learning disability nurse.
Guided by the humanistic principles of empathy, genuineness, and acceptance, I provide a safe, warm, and confidential space where clients feel truly heard, valued, understood, and supported without judgement.
All sessions are tailored to your individual needs and goals.
Education and Learning Disabilities Counsellors
How effective is treatment for learning disabilities?
When initiated early and tailored to a child’s specific needs, learning disability treatment can be quite effective at helping a child cope with their disability, though its exact efficacy may depend on the severity of symptoms and whether comorbid disorders exist. Less is known about treatment initiated in adulthood, but it is certainly possible that an adult with a learning disability will see some improvement—or at the very least, identify workarounds and accommodations that could make symptoms less burdensome in day-to-day life.
When should someone seek treatment for learning disabilities?
It’s best to seek treatment as early as possible. Because learning disabilities often go unnoticed until a child starts school, or even until they’re a few years along, regular check-ins with teachers and doctors can help parents determine whether children are meeting milestones and keeping up with peers or whether an evaluation for learning disabilities may be warranted. And although earlier is always better, it’s never too late to be evaluated for learning disabilities and to seek treatment.
What happens if learning disabilities are left untreated?
Undiagnosed and untreated learning disabilities can be a source of significant frustration and shame for a child, who may feel that their challenges stem from a lack of intelligence or willpower. Such feelings can trigger low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety, which may push a child toward risky behaviors, including substance use. In adulthood, untreated learning disabilities can interfere with career success, and lingering feelings of self-doubt and shame can negatively affect someone’s mental health.
Are there medications for learning disabilities?
Currently, there are no medications designed to treat specific learning disabilities such as dysgraphia or dyscalculia. However, someone with a learning disability may be prescribed medication for a comorbid condition, such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD, which may have positive downstream effects on their learning disability; for example, a child with both ADHD and dyslexia may find that they’re better able to focus on their reading exercises after being prescribed a stimulant medication.