Schema Therapy Counselling in County Armagh
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.
Whether you’re a caregiver, a high achiever, or someone who simply feels emotionally exhausted, you’re not alone. I work with people who are ready to move beyond coping and begin healing in a way that feels grounded, sustainable, and real. Feel free to contact me for a 15 minute call.
My approach integrates evidence-based CBT with a deep respect for your lived experience. I also draw from Compassion-Focused Therapy, Polyvagal-informed techniques, and Interpersonal Process to support you in reconnecting with your values, boundaries, and self-worth.
Whether you’re a caregiver, a high achiever, or someone who simply feels emotionally exhausted, you’re not alone. I work with people who are ready to move beyond coping and begin healing in a way that feels grounded, sustainable, and real. Feel free to contact me for a 15 minute call.
My approach integrates evidence-based CBT with a deep respect for your lived experience. I also draw from Compassion-Focused Therapy, Polyvagal-informed techniques, and Interpersonal Process to support you in reconnecting with your values, boundaries, and self-worth.
Online Therapists
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.
Hi, I’m Helen, an integrative counsellor, which means I tailor therapy to you rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
I’ve supported people through addiction, traumatic experiences, homelessness, mental health challenges, unresolved grief and loss, depression, identity journeys, anxiety, low mood, feelings of isolation and much more.
I believe every experience deserves to be heard.
You already hold much of the insight you need, and my role is to offer a safe, non-judgemental and supportive space to explore it together.
Reaching out can feel daunting, yet empowering.
Be kind to yourself, and start your journey.
Hi, I’m Helen, an integrative counsellor, which means I tailor therapy to you rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
I’ve supported people through addiction, traumatic experiences, homelessness, mental health challenges, unresolved grief and loss, depression, identity journeys, anxiety, low mood, feelings of isolation and much more.
I believe every experience deserves to be heard.
You already hold much of the insight you need, and my role is to offer a safe, non-judgemental and supportive space to explore it together.
Reaching out can feel daunting, yet empowering.
Be kind to yourself, and start your journey.
Dr Caroline Devine
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Londonderry BT48
Waitlist for new clients
I use a range of evidenced based therapies including Schema Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, ACT and Psychodynamic Therapy to develop a therapy plan specifically tailored to you.
Therapy will be formulated and provided in a caring, compassionate, collaborative and skilled way. Please email me to arrange a free telephone consultation to discuss your therapeutic needs
I use a range of evidenced based therapies including Schema Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, ACT and Psychodynamic Therapy to develop a therapy plan specifically tailored to you.
Therapy will be formulated and provided in a caring, compassionate, collaborative and skilled way. Please email me to arrange a free telephone consultation to discuss your therapeutic needs
An Emotionally Focused Couple Counselling will help you and your partner to: -Identify the distressing, repeating interactions that make a couple feel stuck in an unhappy cycle. -Understand the feelings that underlie such negative interaction. - Create new patterns of interaction that brings you closer and strengthens your precious bond. -Build a more positive, constructive relationship that is the basis for a happy relationship. Emotionally Focused Couple Counselling is for couples who want to break away from the cycle of arguing, blaming, silence, and frustration.
An Emotionally Focused Couple Counselling will help you and your partner to: -Identify the distressing, repeating interactions that make a couple feel stuck in an unhappy cycle. -Understand the feelings that underlie such negative interaction. - Create new patterns of interaction that brings you closer and strengthens your precious bond. -Build a more positive, constructive relationship that is the basis for a happy relationship. Emotionally Focused Couple Counselling is for couples who want to break away from the cycle of arguing, blaming, silence, and frustration.
Welcome to Belfast Psychology Services. Please visit www.belfastpsychologyservices.com, go to the "book a consultation" page and schedule a date and time for your 15 minute call. Our therapists offer psychological support for a range of difficulties including stress, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, anger, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and trauma. Support is also offered for neurodevelopmental disorders including Tourette Syndrome (TS) and vocal and motor tics. In addition, the service offers diagnostic assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule - 2 (ADOS-2).
Welcome to Belfast Psychology Services. Please visit www.belfastpsychologyservices.com, go to the "book a consultation" page and schedule a date and time for your 15 minute call. Our therapists offer psychological support for a range of difficulties including stress, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, anger, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and trauma. Support is also offered for neurodevelopmental disorders including Tourette Syndrome (TS) and vocal and motor tics. In addition, the service offers diagnostic assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule - 2 (ADOS-2).
As an integrative counsellor with extensive experience, I provide compassionate, tailored support for children, young people, and adults. My approach focuses on understanding your unique circumstances and addressing emotional difficulties, life transitions, or self-confidence struggles. Together, we create a safe environment to explore challenges and work toward meaningful solutions. My goal is to help you build resilience, develop practical coping strategies, and achieve personal growth. I’m here to support you in moving forward with greater clarity, confidence, and well-being, always keeping your needs at the heart of our work.
As an integrative counsellor with extensive experience, I provide compassionate, tailored support for children, young people, and adults. My approach focuses on understanding your unique circumstances and addressing emotional difficulties, life transitions, or self-confidence struggles. Together, we create a safe environment to explore challenges and work toward meaningful solutions. My goal is to help you build resilience, develop practical coping strategies, and achieve personal growth. I’m here to support you in moving forward with greater clarity, confidence, and well-being, always keeping your needs at the heart of our work.
My name is Paul and I am a Level 6 Psychotraumatologist & Psychotherapist and Member of the National Council of Integrative Psychotherapists. More importantly, I am a survivor! I was diagnosed with C-PTSD (Complex PTSD) due to adverse childhood experiences and PTSD from my career in the military. Having undergone trauma therapy myself and experienced first-hand the immense benefits that it can bring, I decided to study to become a qualified therapist and Retreat to Advance was born. Why the name 'Retreat to Advance'? Often, we need to go back over past traumas, issues and difficulties in order then to go forward and thrive.
My name is Paul and I am a Level 6 Psychotraumatologist & Psychotherapist and Member of the National Council of Integrative Psychotherapists. More importantly, I am a survivor! I was diagnosed with C-PTSD (Complex PTSD) due to adverse childhood experiences and PTSD from my career in the military. Having undergone trauma therapy myself and experienced first-hand the immense benefits that it can bring, I decided to study to become a qualified therapist and Retreat to Advance was born. Why the name 'Retreat to Advance'? Often, we need to go back over past traumas, issues and difficulties in order then to go forward and thrive.
I use CBT, Schema Therapy, Hypnotherapy, EMDR, EFT, Orthomolecular advice and Psychotherapy with Nutritional Guidance.
I can help you with any Anxiety Disorder such as Panic attacks, PTSD, Depression, Eating disorders, Sleep problems and general health conditions. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. I also use Schema Therapy. Hypnotherapy, EFT, EMDR, NLP, Psychotherapy, Counselling and Homotoxicology. I offer a professional and discreet service.
I use CBT, Schema Therapy, Hypnotherapy, EMDR, EFT, Orthomolecular advice and Psychotherapy with Nutritional Guidance.
I can help you with any Anxiety Disorder such as Panic attacks, PTSD, Depression, Eating disorders, Sleep problems and general health conditions. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. I also use Schema Therapy. Hypnotherapy, EFT, EMDR, NLP, Psychotherapy, Counselling and Homotoxicology. I offer a professional and discreet service.
My work is grounded in evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR and Schema Therapy.
I support individuals and professionals to navigate psychological challenges, build resilience, and create meaningful, sustainable change. Many of my clients are high-performing professionals, leaders, and women in business who carry significant responsibility while privately managing stress, anxiety, neurodiversity, family life or the emotional impact of major life experiences and transitions.
I also specialise in trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder, including the psychological impact of personal injury, road traffic accidents, workplace incidents and professional & emotional burnourt.
My work is grounded in evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR and Schema Therapy.
I support individuals and professionals to navigate psychological challenges, build resilience, and create meaningful, sustainable change. Many of my clients are high-performing professionals, leaders, and women in business who carry significant responsibility while privately managing stress, anxiety, neurodiversity, family life or the emotional impact of major life experiences and transitions.
I also specialise in trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder, including the psychological impact of personal injury, road traffic accidents, workplace incidents and professional & emotional burnourt.
Is something just not quite right in your life? Is it something you might really need to talk about to someone objective to you in your life? Living with mental distress can be difficult. While the topic of mental health and the importance of speaking up is becoming normalised, stigma still exists and it can make it difficult to know where to turn for support. If you're not comfortable talking to friends or family, you may want to speak confidentially to a professional — and nowadays, this can be done privately from your own home interactively online through Zoom.
Is something just not quite right in your life? Is it something you might really need to talk about to someone objective to you in your life? Living with mental distress can be difficult. While the topic of mental health and the importance of speaking up is becoming normalised, stigma still exists and it can make it difficult to know where to turn for support. If you're not comfortable talking to friends or family, you may want to speak confidentially to a professional — and nowadays, this can be done privately from your own home interactively online through Zoom.
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 ?
Hi thank you for visiting my profile. I work in an integrative way which means I use different counselling techniques depending on what works best for, you, the client. I believe in a person centred approach which helps clients to reconnect with their core values and sense of self-worth. This approach, along with other tools, can help facilitate the client's personal growth by enabling them to explore and utilise their own strengths. I also use CBT when appropriate and psychodynamic therapy.
Hi thank you for visiting my profile. I work in an integrative way which means I use different counselling techniques depending on what works best for, you, the client. I believe in a person centred approach which helps clients to reconnect with their core values and sense of self-worth. This approach, along with other tools, can help facilitate the client's personal growth by enabling them to explore and utilise their own strengths. I also use CBT when appropriate and psychodynamic therapy.
I have worked with clients of all ages, for many years, in supporting them through personal crises and various traumatic experiences in life. Heartsease Consultancy encourages clients to build coping strategies for their symptoms as well as support them to unpeel layers of life experiences and identify unhelpful beliefs in order to reach the root cause of issues. Experience includes working with a wide variety of presenting issues such as anxiety and anxiety related disorders (panic, OCD, phobias, etc), depression, childhood trauma, addiction, grief/ loss, abuse, bullying, low self esteem, relationship difficulties and more.
I have worked with clients of all ages, for many years, in supporting them through personal crises and various traumatic experiences in life. Heartsease Consultancy encourages clients to build coping strategies for their symptoms as well as support them to unpeel layers of life experiences and identify unhelpful beliefs in order to reach the root cause of issues. Experience includes working with a wide variety of presenting issues such as anxiety and anxiety related disorders (panic, OCD, phobias, etc), depression, childhood trauma, addiction, grief/ loss, abuse, bullying, low self esteem, relationship difficulties and more.
You would have the opportunity to do so with me through the use of therapies such as Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience training and working in the field of psychology and mental health. I specialise in providing psychological therapy online through video chat, telephone, email and instant messaging. As human beings we experience a wide array of emotions and often many struggles. None of us are meant to go through this alone and sometimes we need extra help in the form of therapy. As a fellow human being, I understand this journey. As a therapist, I feel honoured to be able to guide others during difficult parts of their life, whilst providing a space for them to be heard and understood.
You would have the opportunity to do so with me through the use of therapies such as Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience training and working in the field of psychology and mental health. I specialise in providing psychological therapy online through video chat, telephone, email and instant messaging. As human beings we experience a wide array of emotions and often many struggles. None of us are meant to go through this alone and sometimes we need extra help in the form of therapy. As a fellow human being, I understand this journey. As a therapist, I feel honoured to be able to guide others during difficult parts of their life, whilst providing a space for them to be heard and understood.
Hi. Welcome to my page. I know it can be difficult to reach out, but you have already taken the first step towards positive change. We all struggle with the ups and downs of life at times. It can be difficult to work out why our actions and behaviours are not working to benefit us in life and why we might feel stuck. Counselling can help you to reflect on this and become aware of blind spots you have in order to free yourself from unhelpful patterns. I work therapeutically in many areas including addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, abuse, trauma, relationships, work related issues, phobias, and self-esteem, to name a few.
Hi. Welcome to my page. I know it can be difficult to reach out, but you have already taken the first step towards positive change. We all struggle with the ups and downs of life at times. It can be difficult to work out why our actions and behaviours are not working to benefit us in life and why we might feel stuck. Counselling can help you to reflect on this and become aware of blind spots you have in order to free yourself from unhelpful patterns. I work therapeutically in many areas including addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, abuse, trauma, relationships, work related issues, phobias, and self-esteem, to name a few.
Schema Therapy is an integrative therapeutic model which incorporates CBT alongside other psychological approaches.
Life can be challenging and often this can take its toll on your mental health. Whether it's anxiety, depression or maybe you have been exposed to a trauma, you are suffering in some way with your mental health. Talking therapy can offer you a safe place to explore your difficulties.
Schema Therapy is an integrative therapeutic model which incorporates CBT alongside other psychological approaches.
Life can be challenging and often this can take its toll on your mental health. Whether it's anxiety, depression or maybe you have been exposed to a trauma, you are suffering in some way with your mental health. Talking therapy can offer you a safe place to explore your difficulties.
I was in counselling during my mid twenties for trauma, depression and anxiety. Once again I had to go back into therapy as I had birth trauma after the birth of my son and had to deal with religious trauma. I became fascinated by the process. It led to empowerment and growth, which peaked my interest to study myself. Because of my own background and self awareness, I feel this helps greatly within the client - therapist relationship. I like my clients to feel 'heard' and understood. I enjoy working collaboratively with them to attain their own set goals or process feelings around events which may have caused distress.
I was in counselling during my mid twenties for trauma, depression and anxiety. Once again I had to go back into therapy as I had birth trauma after the birth of my son and had to deal with religious trauma. I became fascinated by the process. It led to empowerment and growth, which peaked my interest to study myself. Because of my own background and self awareness, I feel this helps greatly within the client - therapist relationship. I like my clients to feel 'heard' and understood. I enjoy working collaboratively with them to attain their own set goals or process feelings around events which may have caused distress.
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.
Schema Therapy Counsellors
How does schema therapy work?
Schema therapy is based on the idea that maladaptive thought patterns formed in childhood—that other people can never be relied on, for example—can interfere with healthy functioning in adulthood. Accordingly, schema therapy works by directly targeting such unhealthy schemas, identifying their consequences, and replacing them with more adaptive ways of thinking. To this end, schema therapists aim to “reparent” the client by offering what they didn’t get in childhood—validation, for instance, or compassion—to reorient their worldview.
Is schema therapy evidence-based?
Schema therapy is still considered relatively new, and research on its efficacy is still in progress. However, some studies have concluded that it can be effective at treating certain mental health conditions, most notably personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder. Evidence for its efficacy in treating conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD is promising but less conclusive, and experts warn that much of the existing research is of low quality.
Is schema therapy a type of CBT?
Schema therapy is based on many principles of CBT, most notably the process of recognising and challenging maladaptive thought patterns. But because schema therapy also draws from other approaches,including psychoanalysis and Gestalt therapy, it is not considered a form of CBT. It also typically delves deeper into the client’s childhood than does CBT.
How does schema therapy work?
Schema therapy does not call for a set number of sessions and is instead open-ended, with the treatment timeline depending on the client’s primary concern(s), progress, and preferences. Treatment that lasts between six months and two years is common, though many clients will start to see progress much earlier than that.