Counselling for Toddlers in County Armagh

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Joanne Douglas
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Ed. Psych.
Dungannon BT71
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.
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Joan Cummings
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Serves Area
Life can throw many challenges and sometimes we can get a bit stuck and not sure what to do to change the situation. I understand that it can be difficult to ask for help but seeking some help is the first step to improving your situation.. Sometimes it is easier talking to someone out side your family circle or friendship group about an issue that is causing you or your family distress and instead to talk to a professional therapist I offer a free 15 minute consultation if you are unsure if talking therapy can help. Therapy can help build self esteem, reduce anxiety , improve relationships with family and peers .
Life can throw many challenges and sometimes we can get a bit stuck and not sure what to do to change the situation. I understand that it can be difficult to ask for help but seeking some help is the first step to improving your situation.. Sometimes it is easier talking to someone out side your family circle or friendship group about an issue that is causing you or your family distress and instead to talk to a professional therapist I offer a free 15 minute consultation if you are unsure if talking therapy can help. Therapy can help build self esteem, reduce anxiety , improve relationships with family and peers .
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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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Online Therapists

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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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Kim McAllister Counselling
Counsellor, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Girvan KA26
Online counselling across the UK for adults and young people aged 11+, with face-to-face therapy and play therapy available in Girvan, South Ayrshire. Kim McAllister is a fully accredited psychotherapist offering compassionate, person-centred therapy for children, young people, and adults. Based in rural Scotland, she draws on experience in private practice, schools, and charities. Kim specialises in neurodivergence, anxiety, and life transitions including menopause. Awarded Child Counsellor of the Year, she uses talking and play therapies to create a warm, inclusive space where clients feel heard and supported.
Online counselling across the UK for adults and young people aged 11+, with face-to-face therapy and play therapy available in Girvan, South Ayrshire. Kim McAllister is a fully accredited psychotherapist offering compassionate, person-centred therapy for children, young people, and adults. Based in rural Scotland, she draws on experience in private practice, schools, and charities. Kim specialises in neurodivergence, anxiety, and life transitions including menopause. Awarded Child Counsellor of the Year, she uses talking and play therapies to create a warm, inclusive space where clients feel heard and supported.
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Dr Claire Thompson
Psychotherapist, PhD, HCPC-Art Therap.
Hi, my name is Claire, an Art Psychotherapist and Counsellor. I have worked in suicide prevention and self-harm as well as in primary and post-primary schools alongside my private practice.
Hi, my name is Claire, an Art Psychotherapist and Counsellor. I have worked in suicide prevention and self-harm as well as in primary and post-primary schools alongside my private practice.
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Dr Aine Sutton
Psychologist, HCPC - Ed. Psych.
Belfast BT7
I offer a therapeutic space that is warm and neuroaffirmative, where clients can explore the origins of their emotional distress, develop compassionate coping skills and reduce patterns of suffering. My work is grounded in a deep respect for each individual's lived experience. I am a Chartered Psychologist who supports children, young people and adults. I hold a Doctorate in Educational, Child and Adolescent Psychology and have undertaken specialist training in Compassion-Focused Therapy for Trauma and EMDR. Over the past ten years, I have worked across healthcare, educational and organisational contexts.
I offer a therapeutic space that is warm and neuroaffirmative, where clients can explore the origins of their emotional distress, develop compassionate coping skills and reduce patterns of suffering. My work is grounded in a deep respect for each individual's lived experience. I am a Chartered Psychologist who supports children, young people and adults. I hold a Doctorate in Educational, Child and Adolescent Psychology and have undertaken specialist training in Compassion-Focused Therapy for Trauma and EMDR. Over the past ten years, I have worked across healthcare, educational and organisational contexts.
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Best Life Therapy
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
I am a qualified and registered counsellor and I currently offer face to face, as well as online or telephone sessions. I utilise, person-centred, CBT and psychodynamic therapy. I tailor the therapy to meet the needs and issues of the client. I provide confidential, non- judgemental therapy for adults, and family support including children. I have experience working with bereavement, grief and loss, including infant loss, building self-confidence within adults & children's well-being, stress, anxiety, depression and anger management.
I am a qualified and registered counsellor and I currently offer face to face, as well as online or telephone sessions. I utilise, person-centred, CBT and psychodynamic therapy. I tailor the therapy to meet the needs and issues of the client. I provide confidential, non- judgemental therapy for adults, and family support including children. I have experience working with bereavement, grief and loss, including infant loss, building self-confidence within adults & children's well-being, stress, anxiety, depression and anger management.
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Sam Montgomery
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
I provide a calm, grounded space where you don’t have to hold everything together. With over six years’ experience supporting individuals in crisis and four years in school settings, I understand how anxiety, trauma, and emotional distress can feel overwhelming and isolating. Together, we explore how past experiences, relationships, and self-beliefs shape your current challenges. Drawing from humanistic, CBT, and psychodynamic approaches, I tailor therapy to your needs, focusing on building a trusting relationship where you feel safe, understood, and supported toward lasting change.
I provide a calm, grounded space where you don’t have to hold everything together. With over six years’ experience supporting individuals in crisis and four years in school settings, I understand how anxiety, trauma, and emotional distress can feel overwhelming and isolating. Together, we explore how past experiences, relationships, and self-beliefs shape your current challenges. Drawing from humanistic, CBT, and psychodynamic approaches, I tailor therapy to your needs, focusing on building a trusting relationship where you feel safe, understood, and supported toward lasting change.
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Ruth Moxen
Psychotherapist, MSc, HCPC-Art Therap.
Lisburn BT27
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.
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Dr Caroline Parker
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Strabane BT82
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
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Dr Deirdre Burns
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Are the things that are hard in life at the moment getting in the way of the life you want to live? Are your usual ways of coping with difficulties no longer working for you? Are you ready to explore your feelings and why you act and react in certain ways? It can be hard to know if it is the 'right' time to begin therapy especially if you are new to this type of support, but if you answered yes to these questions it could be time to think about support through therapy. Together we can find a way to help you or your loved ones through what is difficult right now. Change is hard, but you don't have to do it alone.
Are the things that are hard in life at the moment getting in the way of the life you want to live? Are your usual ways of coping with difficulties no longer working for you? Are you ready to explore your feelings and why you act and react in certain ways? It can be hard to know if it is the 'right' time to begin therapy especially if you are new to this type of support, but if you answered yes to these questions it could be time to think about support through therapy. Together we can find a way to help you or your loved ones through what is difficult right now. Change is hard, but you don't have to do it alone.
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Anne O’Kelly
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Are you worried for you and your family as a result of a breakdown in relationships. Are you fearful for the mental and emotional well being of all the family members especially children. Would you want to explore thoughts, feelings and behaviours in order to reach an understanding of how to cope with family change and transition? I am an experienced and skilled therapist. I provide a safe healing space for you to address your concerns and fears with a view to reaching a resolution and plan for the future.
Are you worried for you and your family as a result of a breakdown in relationships. Are you fearful for the mental and emotional well being of all the family members especially children. Would you want to explore thoughts, feelings and behaviours in order to reach an understanding of how to cope with family change and transition? I am an experienced and skilled therapist. I provide a safe healing space for you to address your concerns and fears with a view to reaching a resolution and plan for the future.
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Dr Liam Reilly
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Belfast BT9
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and former British Psychology Society NI representative for the Children, Young People, and Families faculty. I have over ten years of experience providing psychological support and care to clients. The therapy sessions I offer are both person-centred and collaborative to encourage your self-expression and self-development. I use various psychotherapy treatment techniques and provide effective strategies to help you to cope with many of life’s various obstacles. The core of my therapeutic work is non-judgemental acceptance, understanding, and support for all experiences and difficulties.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and former British Psychology Society NI representative for the Children, Young People, and Families faculty. I have over ten years of experience providing psychological support and care to clients. The therapy sessions I offer are both person-centred and collaborative to encourage your self-expression and self-development. I use various psychotherapy treatment techniques and provide effective strategies to help you to cope with many of life’s various obstacles. The core of my therapeutic work is non-judgemental acceptance, understanding, and support for all experiences and difficulties.
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Belfast Psychology Services Ltd
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Belfast BT9
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).
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Aisling Sherry
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
1 Endorsed
Belfast BT14
Hi, I’m Aisling, a registered Creative Arts Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. I use creative materials and play to help people express feelings, emotions, and experiences. You don’t need to be “good” at art, we focus on the process, not the final product. I offer a safe, confidential space where you can explore your challenges, and I meet each client with care, understanding, and connection.
Hi, I’m Aisling, a registered Creative Arts Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. I use creative materials and play to help people express feelings, emotions, and experiences. You don’t need to be “good” at art, we focus on the process, not the final product. I offer a safe, confidential space where you can explore your challenges, and I meet each client with care, understanding, and connection.
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Avivit Dekel
Psychologist, MA, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Bangor BT20
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.
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Lisa Kelly
Verified Verified
Art psychotherapist who has experience working with a range of individuals including children, teenagers, adults, LGBTQ+ community and LAC children. Importance is placed on building a warm and trusting therapeutic relationship, where the individual is steering the ship whilst the therapist acts as a steady light and guidance to help the ship find its way. Creative methods are used to explore difficult experiences, at a safe distance and at the individuals own pace.
Art psychotherapist who has experience working with a range of individuals including children, teenagers, adults, LGBTQ+ community and LAC children. Importance is placed on building a warm and trusting therapeutic relationship, where the individual is steering the ship whilst the therapist acts as a steady light and guidance to help the ship find its way. Creative methods are used to explore difficult experiences, at a safe distance and at the individuals own pace.
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Thinking-Together
Counsellor, MA, MUKCP
Belfast BT9
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.
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FAQ - About Therapy for Toddlers and Preschoolers
What are the behavioural signs indicating a toddler might need counselling?
Common behavioural signs that a child may need counselling include high levels of emotional distress or anxiety, learning challenges, interpersonal conflict, anger, or social withdrawal. Any drastic changes in toddler behaviour or self-esteem can be indicative that a child may benefit from therapy. Seeing a therapist at the early stages of any behavioural changes can be most impactful on behaviour, as well as helpful to caregivers who may receive guidance on what symptoms to look for in their child in the future, even if therapy is not warranted at that time.

Can a two-year-old see a psychologist?
Children and adults of all ages can see psychologists and other forms of mental health professionals, such as counsellors, psychiatrists, and social workers. Families seeking therapy for their toddler should just be aware that any guidance they seek should come from a professional who has specific experience working with young children, as well as the specific modalities that are appropriate for young children, such as play therapy.

What is the most effective type of therapy for toddlers and preschoolers?
In general, play therapy is the most effective and common form of therapy for young children. Play therapy helps facilitate behaviour change by offering an age-appropriate way for children to express their emotions and develop more effective coping strategies. Toddlers with specific concerns may benefit from more specialised forms of therapy, such as Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism or Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for toddlers in families in which there is significant parent-child relational conflict.

What happens during therapy sessions for toddlers?
What occurs in therapy sessions for toddlers depends on the therapeutic approach being used by the therapist. Most toddler therapists will use some form of play therapy in sessions to encourage toddler engagement. In play therapy sessions, children are encouraged to use toys within the therapy setting to express their emotions; subsequent responses by the therapist and/or family members can help guide toddler behaviour and behaviour change. Toddler therapy sessions can also involve family therapy or Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), which can help improve parenting behaviours and reduce strain on families.