Psychoanalytic Counselling in County Armagh

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Raymond Murphy
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Dungannon BT71
Do you feel like you are carrying the weight of the world on your own? You might be the person everyone relies on, but inside, you feel exhausted, anxious, or running on empty. It’s hard to admit you are struggling when you are used to being the one who "just gets on with it." ​Perhaps you lie awake at night overthinking, or feel a constant sense of dread. You might also notice you are turning to alcohol, gambling, or other habits to numb the stress, and worry these mechanisms are taking control. You want to feel calm again and regain control over your life, but you don't know how to stop the cycle ​
Do you feel like you are carrying the weight of the world on your own? You might be the person everyone relies on, but inside, you feel exhausted, anxious, or running on empty. It’s hard to admit you are struggling when you are used to being the one who "just gets on with it." ​Perhaps you lie awake at night overthinking, or feel a constant sense of dread. You might also notice you are turning to alcohol, gambling, or other habits to numb the stress, and worry these mechanisms are taking control. You want to feel calm again and regain control over your life, but you don't know how to stop the cycle ​
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Frank McCormick Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Newry BT34
Frank McCormick Counselling provides a counselling and psychotherapy service in the Newry and Warrenpoint area. My main Counselling Centre is located in Warrenpoint in a fully accessible building overlooking Carlingford Lough, it's just a 10 minute drive from Newry and has free car parking available directly opposite. My aim is to promote and improve your mental health and happiness by reducing your suffering and stress through professional and confidential psychological therapy. Specialising in CBT, Frank offers help with Anxiety, Depression, Anger Management, Panic Attacks, Bereavement, Low Self Esteem, Stress & Childhood Trauma.
Frank McCormick Counselling provides a counselling and psychotherapy service in the Newry and Warrenpoint area. My main Counselling Centre is located in Warrenpoint in a fully accessible building overlooking Carlingford Lough, it's just a 10 minute drive from Newry and has free car parking available directly opposite. My aim is to promote and improve your mental health and happiness by reducing your suffering and stress through professional and confidential psychological therapy. Specialising in CBT, Frank offers help with Anxiety, Depression, Anger Management, Panic Attacks, Bereavement, Low Self Esteem, Stress & Childhood Trauma.
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Fionnuala O'Neill
Psychotherapist, MSc, HCPC-Art Therap.
1 Endorsed
Dungannon BT71
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.
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Roisin McKernan
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Dungannon BT71
Waitlist for new clients
I have a wealth of experience in working with both adults and post primary school children/adolescents. I work with a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma (including issues from childhood), bereavement, low self esteem, relationship issues and others. My role is to truly listen without judgment and with empathy and understanding. My priority is to build a trusting relationship with you to allow you to you feel relaxed and safe, in a place where you can explore your issues at your own pace. Everyone has the ability within themselves to find a sense of well-being, and with my support and expertise you can do that.
I have a wealth of experience in working with both adults and post primary school children/adolescents. I work with a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma (including issues from childhood), bereavement, low self esteem, relationship issues and others. My role is to truly listen without judgment and with empathy and understanding. My priority is to build a trusting relationship with you to allow you to you feel relaxed and safe, in a place where you can explore your issues at your own pace. Everyone has the ability within themselves to find a sense of well-being, and with my support and expertise you can do that.
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The Neurodivergent Therapist/ Louise Smyth
Counsellor, PhD, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
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.
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Dr Melania Anna Duca
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
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Stanley Blain
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello and thanks for visiting my profile, I am a Qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor with experience working with adults and young people. I have an integrative approach which means I can use different counselling approaches such as CBT, Person Centred and Psychodynamic which allows me to provide therapy best suited to your needs. I have a range of experience working with issues such as Anxiety, Depression, Low Self Esteem and Bereavement.
Hello and thanks for visiting my profile, I am a Qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor with experience working with adults and young people. I have an integrative approach which means I can use different counselling approaches such as CBT, Person Centred and Psychodynamic which allows me to provide therapy best suited to your needs. I have a range of experience working with issues such as Anxiety, Depression, Low Self Esteem and Bereavement.
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Nicola Leckey
Psychotherapist, MSc, HCPC-Art Therap.
Serves Area
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.
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Majella Connolly
Counsellor, MA, MNCPS Acc.
Not accepting new clients
Difficult experiences can happen to anyone at anytime in their lives which can impact in so many ways, even years later. My aim in working with you is to help your recovery from these experiences. I offer counselling & psychotherapy in my premises and online to children from age 8 years, teenagers, adults & elders. Therapy is provided at your pace, safely, empathetically, non judgmentally and with compassion. I will listen to you, validate you & together we can discover strategies to promote your well-being & help your recovery.
Difficult experiences can happen to anyone at anytime in their lives which can impact in so many ways, even years later. My aim in working with you is to help your recovery from these experiences. I offer counselling & psychotherapy in my premises and online to children from age 8 years, teenagers, adults & elders. Therapy is provided at your pace, safely, empathetically, non judgmentally and with compassion. I will listen to you, validate you & together we can discover strategies to promote your well-being & help your recovery.
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Online Therapists

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Patricia Hagan
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Belfast BT9
Thank you for visiting my profile. My name is Patricia Hagan, and I am a fully qualified Counsellor, accredited by the BACP (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy). I offer professional, confidential, and compassionate therapy in a safe, open, and non-judgmental environment. My practice is integrative, meaning I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches to best suit each client. I am experienced in Person‑Centred, Humanistic, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I believe in working collaboratively, taking time to understand your experiences, and supporting you through a process of guided discovery.
Thank you for visiting my profile. My name is Patricia Hagan, and I am a fully qualified Counsellor, accredited by the BACP (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy). I offer professional, confidential, and compassionate therapy in a safe, open, and non-judgmental environment. My practice is integrative, meaning I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches to best suit each client. I am experienced in Person‑Centred, Humanistic, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I believe in working collaboratively, taking time to understand your experiences, and supporting you through a process of guided discovery.
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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. 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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Are you struggling to cope with your grief and loss of a loved one? Has the death of someone near and dear to you left you feeling like you cannot go on? Has life become so difficult that your daily routines have stopped ? Do you feel like this? Do you awaken in the morning or throughout the night with thoughts racing, images flashing of what was, or what could have been? Does it feel like you have hit a brick wall, or want to curl up and hide away ? If so, I understand how you feel. I too have experienced clear loss. Or maybe it is another type of loss, like the loss of a relationship? A job? Your direction in life, Your identity ?
Are you struggling to cope with your grief and loss of a loved one? Has the death of someone near and dear to you left you feeling like you cannot go on? Has life become so difficult that your daily routines have stopped ? Do you feel like this? Do you awaken in the morning or throughout the night with thoughts racing, images flashing of what was, or what could have been? Does it feel like you have hit a brick wall, or want to curl up and hide away ? If so, I understand how you feel. I too have experienced clear loss. Or maybe it is another type of loss, like the loss of a relationship? A job? Your direction in life, Your identity ?
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Trina Hobson
Psychotherapist, MSc, HCPC-Art Therap.
Belfast BT5
Hello, I am a neurodiverse, HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist, LEGO Based Therapist & EMDR therapist. I am also currently training in muscle testing, kinesiology. EMDR is useful for removing the charge around negative memories/events. My practice is informed by CPD training and Certs in Somatic Therapy, Single Session Therapy, Bilateral Drawing, DBT, ACT, Walking/Eco Therapy, Neurodiversity, Sound & Energy Healing and Eriksonion Hypnosis. As well as ongoing therapy, I offer one off, therapeutic interventions using projective techniques to encourage curiosity, exploration, insight, reflection and growth to help with stuckness.
Hello, I am a neurodiverse, HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist, LEGO Based Therapist & EMDR therapist. I am also currently training in muscle testing, kinesiology. EMDR is useful for removing the charge around negative memories/events. My practice is informed by CPD training and Certs in Somatic Therapy, Single Session Therapy, Bilateral Drawing, DBT, ACT, Walking/Eco Therapy, Neurodiversity, Sound & Energy Healing and Eriksonion Hypnosis. As well as ongoing therapy, I offer one off, therapeutic interventions using projective techniques to encourage curiosity, exploration, insight, reflection and growth to help with stuckness.
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Lesley Inglis Supervisor
Psychotherapist, COSRT Accred
Online Only
Hello, I am a widely experienced, Psychosexual Therapist/Supervisor. If you want to understand yourself better,/change unwanted behaviours to 'feel' better I would be delighted to receive an EMAIL from you. I work with common & also unusual Sex & Relationship difficulties & Mental health conditions . I assess you, help you identify goals & I review how you think our work is progressing. I explain the rational for my exploration & focus of the tasks I ask you to practice. I work collaboratively with you-as a team to reach your goals. Clients say this is a good way to work. I often see the funny side of life, when appropriate :-)
Hello, I am a widely experienced, Psychosexual Therapist/Supervisor. If you want to understand yourself better,/change unwanted behaviours to 'feel' better I would be delighted to receive an EMAIL from you. I work with common & also unusual Sex & Relationship difficulties & Mental health conditions . I assess you, help you identify goals & I review how you think our work is progressing. I explain the rational for my exploration & focus of the tasks I ask you to practice. I work collaboratively with you-as a team to reach your goals. Clients say this is a good way to work. I often see the funny side of life, when appropriate :-)
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GILLIAN SARA RUSSELL
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
I am a registered CBT practitioner with an MSc in psychoanalytic approaches who offers a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where we can explore your experiences together.
I’m a psychological therapist in the NHS with 14 years experience working with adults who have mental health difficulties due to trauma in child/ adulthood, as well as anxiety, bipolar, OCD, depression, ADHD, autism, intrusive thoughts, and phobias. Seeking therapy can be daunting, especially when you have been carrying pain for a long time. You may be living with the effects of bullying, childhood sexual abuse, difficulties with parents, or patterns in your adult relationships that leave you feeling hurt, confused, or stuck. My approach focuses on helping you develop deeper self-understanding, emotional awareness, and resilience.
I am a registered CBT practitioner with an MSc in psychoanalytic approaches who offers a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where we can explore your experiences together.
I’m a psychological therapist in the NHS with 14 years experience working with adults who have mental health difficulties due to trauma in child/ adulthood, as well as anxiety, bipolar, OCD, depression, ADHD, autism, intrusive thoughts, and phobias. Seeking therapy can be daunting, especially when you have been carrying pain for a long time. You may be living with the effects of bullying, childhood sexual abuse, difficulties with parents, or patterns in your adult relationships that leave you feeling hurt, confused, or stuck. My approach focuses on helping you develop deeper self-understanding, emotional awareness, and resilience.
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Joe Druce
Psychotherapist, MA, BPC
Belfast BT6
I am a psychoanalytic psychotherapist and MBT therapist who works both in the NHS and in private practice. In my private practice I offer individual psychoanalytic psychotherapy to adults from once to four times a week, both online and in person. I also offer parent infant work, either pre or post childbirth. After birth this involves working with parents and their infants together up until the children are two years of age to support their relationships. In conjunction with colleagues, I also offer a private Mentalisation Based Therapy programme, involving a weekly online group and weekly individual sessions.
I am a psychoanalytic psychotherapist and MBT therapist who works both in the NHS and in private practice. In my private practice I offer individual psychoanalytic psychotherapy to adults from once to four times a week, both online and in person. I also offer parent infant work, either pre or post childbirth. After birth this involves working with parents and their infants together up until the children are two years of age to support their relationships. In conjunction with colleagues, I also offer a private Mentalisation Based Therapy programme, involving a weekly online group and weekly individual sessions.
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Thanks for viewing my profile. I work as an integrative counsellor, that means I can offer person-centered, humanistic, CBT and psychodynamic techniques depending on the client need. I offer an initial telephone assessment, then we agree a plan of work for the presenting issue. I work to a high standard. My practice is accredited by the British Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists and also by the National Counselling and Psychotherapists Society. I work with both adults and young people (11-18 yrs). My practice is confidential and non-judgemental. I'm also qualified to offer clinical supervision at £60 per 90 minute session
Thanks for viewing my profile. I work as an integrative counsellor, that means I can offer person-centered, humanistic, CBT and psychodynamic techniques depending on the client need. I offer an initial telephone assessment, then we agree a plan of work for the presenting issue. I work to a high standard. My practice is accredited by the British Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists and also by the National Counselling and Psychotherapists Society. I work with both adults and young people (11-18 yrs). My practice is confidential and non-judgemental. I'm also qualified to offer clinical supervision at £60 per 90 minute session
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Laura Patterson
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Ballymena BT43
I provide a safe and confidential space for both individuals and those with relationship difficulties to work through what is troubling you. Therapy can be daunting and many struggle to make that initial consultation; you are not alone. I will walk alongside you every step of the way on your therapeutic journey; providing you with individually tailored tools and techniques to work through your difficulties. Often in life it is our relationships, which cause us the most angst, our stress is generally always in relation to someone else and our self talk if often heavily laden with 'shoulds' resulting in feelings of guilt.
I provide a safe and confidential space for both individuals and those with relationship difficulties to work through what is troubling you. Therapy can be daunting and many struggle to make that initial consultation; you are not alone. I will walk alongside you every step of the way on your therapeutic journey; providing you with individually tailored tools and techniques to work through your difficulties. Often in life it is our relationships, which cause us the most angst, our stress is generally always in relation to someone else and our self talk if often heavily laden with 'shoulds' resulting in feelings of guilt.
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Isobel Milne
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
As an integrative counsellor I take a flexible approach to your therapy needs; be they goal-led, strategic, meditative, creative - or all of these. I work one-to-one and with small groups - at your home, work or social setting - and by telephone.
As an integrative counsellor I take a flexible approach to your therapy needs; be they goal-led, strategic, meditative, creative - or all of these. I work one-to-one and with small groups - at your home, work or social setting - and by telephone.
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Michael Walton
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Belfast BT6
If you are in the process of considering counselling/psychotherapy then finding the right therapist is the most important decision to make. Research shows positive therapeutic outcomes are based on the relationship between therapist and client. A good way of assessing if we can work well together is attending a free of charge session; no commitment beyond this, to see if I can help you to identify further what your needs are.
If you are in the process of considering counselling/psychotherapy then finding the right therapist is the most important decision to make. Research shows positive therapeutic outcomes are based on the relationship between therapist and client. A good way of assessing if we can work well together is attending a free of charge session; no commitment beyond this, to see if I can help you to identify further what your needs are.
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Psychoanalytic Counsellors
Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviours. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.

How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behaviour is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.

Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.

Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.