Counselling in Downpatrick
Vanessa Haynes
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Downpatrick BT30
Hello, thank you for reading. I am Vanessa and I am a person-centred, psycho-dynamic counsellor working with both short and long-term clients. We all experience difficulties in life and sometimes we need a bit of help from a trusted person outside of friends and family. Whether you are experiencing anxiety or depression or feeling a loss of purpose we can explore your challenges together. I work with adult survivors of childhood trauma, often described as adverse childhood experiences. I am also hearing-impairment aware. Hearing loss can come with feelings of shame and isolation – and can significantly impact our ability to connect.
Hello, thank you for reading. I am Vanessa and I am a person-centred, psycho-dynamic counsellor working with both short and long-term clients. We all experience difficulties in life and sometimes we need a bit of help from a trusted person outside of friends and family. Whether you are experiencing anxiety or depression or feeling a loss of purpose we can explore your challenges together. I work with adult survivors of childhood trauma, often described as adverse childhood experiences. I am also hearing-impairment aware. Hearing loss can come with feelings of shame and isolation – and can significantly impact our ability to connect.
Caitriona Mulligan / Mind Revitalise
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Downpatrick BT30
Hello, I’m Caitriona and I work with people experiencing many different issues and problems including anxiety, overthinking, and low self-esteem. Maybe you’re looking for help because you find yourself lying awake at night feeling worried and anxious. Perhaps you would like to make changes in your life, but you don’t know where to begin, or you’re afraid to get started because you don’t want to get it wrong. Or maybe it feels as if everything is just too much and your worries and concerns are affecting the way you live your life and your relationships.
Hello, I’m Caitriona and I work with people experiencing many different issues and problems including anxiety, overthinking, and low self-esteem. Maybe you’re looking for help because you find yourself lying awake at night feeling worried and anxious. Perhaps you would like to make changes in your life, but you don’t know where to begin, or you’re afraid to get started because you don’t want to get it wrong. Or maybe it feels as if everything is just too much and your worries and concerns are affecting the way you live your life and your relationships.
Melanie Louise Poland
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Downpatrick BT30
“Hello and thanks for taking the time to look at my profile. I believe that we all experience difficulties in our lives and it can be difficult to speak to friends and family at times. Coming to counselling for the first time can be very challenging and it takes courage to open up and talk about how we feel. I believe that counselling can be a very liberating experience and can enhance our self-awareness and bring about positive changes in our lives as well as increasing our general well-being."
“Hello and thanks for taking the time to look at my profile. I believe that we all experience difficulties in our lives and it can be difficult to speak to friends and family at times. Coming to counselling for the first time can be very challenging and it takes courage to open up and talk about how we feel. I believe that counselling can be a very liberating experience and can enhance our self-awareness and bring about positive changes in our lives as well as increasing our general well-being."
Eleanor Elizabeth McCartney
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Downpatrick BT30
Counselling is a talking therapy which can enable you to come to your own conclusions and take your own decisions in life. I can help you achieve that. Counsellors recognize that no two human beings are alike or have the same experiences so therapy can be tailored to an individual need. I work with a wide range of different clients but feel my expertise lies in Anxiety/depression, relationship, mental health issues and bereavement and loss. So if you want a listening ear and a friendly face I am here and remember, "We fall, we break, we fail, but then we rise, we heal and we overcome".
Counselling is a talking therapy which can enable you to come to your own conclusions and take your own decisions in life. I can help you achieve that. Counsellors recognize that no two human beings are alike or have the same experiences so therapy can be tailored to an individual need. I work with a wide range of different clients but feel my expertise lies in Anxiety/depression, relationship, mental health issues and bereavement and loss. So if you want a listening ear and a friendly face I am here and remember, "We fall, we break, we fail, but then we rise, we heal and we overcome".
Roisen Keaveney
Psychologist, MSc
Verified
Downpatrick BT30
If you are interested in counselling feel free to contact me for a free 20 min consultation. I am a Chartered Psychologist with The Psychological Society of Ireland. I am also accredited with the BACP. I have 25 years experience of working in a wide range of settings including the statutory, voluntary & private sector. My experience includes: 5 years specialising within the mental health field including acute psychiatry and community mental health, 6 years specialising in counselling survivors of abuse including clerical abuse, 5 years specialising in University counselling and 3 years specialising in post primary counselling.
If you are interested in counselling feel free to contact me for a free 20 min consultation. I am a Chartered Psychologist with The Psychological Society of Ireland. I am also accredited with the BACP. I have 25 years experience of working in a wide range of settings including the statutory, voluntary & private sector. My experience includes: 5 years specialising within the mental health field including acute psychiatry and community mental health, 6 years specialising in counselling survivors of abuse including clerical abuse, 5 years specialising in University counselling and 3 years specialising in post primary counselling.
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Rachael Morrison
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified
Ballynahinch BT24
Adults, children and adolescents all need a space to explore and express their experiences, and for some this tends to be more difficult as they struggle to understand what they're feeling, never mind find the words to describe them to someone. People often find that when they voice their experiences, feelings, and worries, and confide in a professional who can offer support and help them make sense of these, they feel heard, understood, and often a little lighter from sharing the weight of these. I aim to help my clients to feel that little bit lighter.
Adults, children and adolescents all need a space to explore and express their experiences, and for some this tends to be more difficult as they struggle to understand what they're feeling, never mind find the words to describe them to someone. People often find that when they voice their experiences, feelings, and worries, and confide in a professional who can offer support and help them make sense of these, they feel heard, understood, and often a little lighter from sharing the weight of these. I aim to help my clients to feel that little bit lighter.
Catrina Mary Mcevoy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Saintfield BT24
I have been working as a Counsellor for six years and I love my work. Supporting, encouraging, working together with client issues such as anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma, sexuality, self-harm; bringing awareness, understanding, strength, courage, hope by integrating techniques which respect the individual needs of the client, empowering the client to connect with their own strengths and values, helping to take back control of their lives.
I have been working as a Counsellor for six years and I love my work. Supporting, encouraging, working together with client issues such as anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma, sexuality, self-harm; bringing awareness, understanding, strength, courage, hope by integrating techniques which respect the individual needs of the client, empowering the client to connect with their own strengths and values, helping to take back control of their lives.
Shimna Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Castlewellan BT31
Are you struggling? Anxious? Challenged? Lonely? In despair? Lost confidence? Low self-esteem? In need of direction, new confidence, raised self-esteem ... ? At Shimna Therapy we have almost four decades of no nonsense, person-centred counselling to help guide and support you when times are challenging and you need to regain control, find new direction and feel more confident and assured with yourself, others and in managing situations. We focus on helping you find the best version of you so you can focus on living a full, happy and fulfilled life.
Are you struggling? Anxious? Challenged? Lonely? In despair? Lost confidence? Low self-esteem? In need of direction, new confidence, raised self-esteem ... ? At Shimna Therapy we have almost four decades of no nonsense, person-centred counselling to help guide and support you when times are challenging and you need to regain control, find new direction and feel more confident and assured with yourself, others and in managing situations. We focus on helping you find the best version of you so you can focus on living a full, happy and fulfilled life.
Online Therapists
Gemma Lillington
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Belfast BT10
Qualified integrated counsellor and member of the BACP. I am accustomed to working with all aspects of daily problems. Currently working as a counsellor in a suicide and self-harm charity.
Qualified integrated counsellor and member of the BACP. I am accustomed to working with all aspects of daily problems. Currently working as a counsellor in a suicide and self-harm charity.
Alison Hughes
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
1 Endorsed
Magherafelt BT45
I offer a professional, warm and confidential counselling service to help people resolve their issues, enabling them to live a healthier and satisfying life without anxiety. I have experience working in different Health Trusts with adults and young people who are experiencing Anxiety/Depression through issues such as work-related stress, bullying in the workplace/school, low self -esteem/confidence, social anxiety, relationship difficulties, abuse through neglect, physical, sexual, or financial, grief with loss/bereavement, addictions and trauma. (Please call for a brief chat to see if I am the right counsellor for you.)
I offer a professional, warm and confidential counselling service to help people resolve their issues, enabling them to live a healthier and satisfying life without anxiety. I have experience working in different Health Trusts with adults and young people who are experiencing Anxiety/Depression through issues such as work-related stress, bullying in the workplace/school, low self -esteem/confidence, social anxiety, relationship difficulties, abuse through neglect, physical, sexual, or financial, grief with loss/bereavement, addictions and trauma. (Please call for a brief chat to see if I am the right counsellor for you.)
Tarns Counselling Psychotherapy Service
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Mawbray CA15
Hello, My name is Dee Copeland and I am a qualified Counselling Psychotherapist (PGDip Counselling and Psychotherapies) and a BACP registered member (MBACP). I'm lucky enough to live twixt sea, tarn and fells in the Lake District, Cumbria. We all experience times when we need someone to listen, to be heard, to just be seen. You've taken that difficult first step and reached out.
Hello, My name is Dee Copeland and I am a qualified Counselling Psychotherapist (PGDip Counselling and Psychotherapies) and a BACP registered member (MBACP). I'm lucky enough to live twixt sea, tarn and fells in the Lake District, Cumbria. We all experience times when we need someone to listen, to be heard, to just be seen. You've taken that difficult first step and reached out.
Robert Prentice (Woodcraft Therapy)
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Bangor BT19
Life can be stressful and busy and at times we can lose focus on ourselves and what is important. I offer a confidential safe space to discuss and support working through these concerns. I use a person-centred approach to support my clients to look at the areas of their lives they choose to. I offer guidance and insight where needed to help my clients navigate these difficult times.
Life can be stressful and busy and at times we can lose focus on ourselves and what is important. I offer a confidential safe space to discuss and support working through these concerns. I use a person-centred approach to support my clients to look at the areas of their lives they choose to. I offer guidance and insight where needed to help my clients navigate these difficult times.
Rosa Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Enniskillen BT74
I work with clients who suffer from anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship, bereavement or settling from different country. Some clients came to the counselling simply because of they are feeling unsettle within themselves and looking for peace. I belief that working on holistic approach, Mind-Body and Soul, is needed to heal from the root which have caused your problem.
I work with clients who suffer from anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship, bereavement or settling from different country. Some clients came to the counselling simply because of they are feeling unsettle within themselves and looking for peace. I belief that working on holistic approach, Mind-Body and Soul, is needed to heal from the root which have caused your problem.
Prof Melania Anna Duca
PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hillsborough BT26
After having taught for 7 years at the Faculty of Psychology of an Italian private University, I moved to Northern Ireland where I founded Athena 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 Ethics Committee Member and currently offer Clinical Supervision. During the COVID19 pandemic I moved 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 7 years at the Faculty of Psychology of an Italian private University, I moved to Northern Ireland where I founded Athena 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 Ethics Committee Member and currently offer Clinical Supervision. During the COVID19 pandemic I moved 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.
Alison Jamieson
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
Belfast BT5 (Online Only)
Do you struggle with anxiety or depression? Perhaps you find it difficult to stop or control worrying and you're feeling overwhelmed? I am passionate about working with people to improve how they feel. I offer safe & confidential talking therapy in a relaxed non-judgemental manner. Working together, I can help you explore evidence based ways to manage anxiety, depression, low self esteem, panic attacks or feeling sad. My core training is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and I incorporate evidence based treatment in my work with clients.
Do you struggle with anxiety or depression? Perhaps you find it difficult to stop or control worrying and you're feeling overwhelmed? I am passionate about working with people to improve how they feel. I offer safe & confidential talking therapy in a relaxed non-judgemental manner. Working together, I can help you explore evidence based ways to manage anxiety, depression, low self esteem, panic attacks or feeling sad. My core training is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and I incorporate evidence based treatment in my work with clients.
Nicky Quigg
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Carrickfergus BT38
I work as an Integrative Counsellor and in doing so incorporate aspects of Person-Centred, Cognitive Behavioural and Psychodynamic approaches to counselling within this Integrative model. My practice is particularly influenced by Roger’s Person-Centred approach as I believe it is not until we are accepted as we are that we are able to grow, change or heal. It is my intention to offer any potential client a safe and confidential space in which they feel heard, understood, and free to share without judgement.
I work as an Integrative Counsellor and in doing so incorporate aspects of Person-Centred, Cognitive Behavioural and Psychodynamic approaches to counselling within this Integrative model. My practice is particularly influenced by Roger’s Person-Centred approach as I believe it is not until we are accepted as we are that we are able to grow, change or heal. It is my intention to offer any potential client a safe and confidential space in which they feel heard, understood, and free to share without judgement.
Azariah Shortt
Psychotherapist, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Verified
Londonderry BT48
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.
Carlene McClelland
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
1 Endorsed
Larne BT40
Hello my name is Carlene, welcome to my page. I have over 5 years experience of working with clients from age 5 and up. I work with children, young people and adults. I am an integrative counsellor trained, using person centred, psychodynamic and CBT, I tailor the therapy to suit the needs of individual clients. Working with children and young people I work as a strength based counsellor, working with each child's strengths, and working with the system the child is in. Life can sometimes be overwhelming challenging and complicated, but you do not have to walk this path alone. Making that first step to reach out, can be life changing
Hello my name is Carlene, welcome to my page. I have over 5 years experience of working with clients from age 5 and up. I work with children, young people and adults. I am an integrative counsellor trained, using person centred, psychodynamic and CBT, I tailor the therapy to suit the needs of individual clients. Working with children and young people I work as a strength based counsellor, working with each child's strengths, and working with the system the child is in. Life can sometimes be overwhelming challenging and complicated, but you do not have to walk this path alone. Making that first step to reach out, can be life changing
Dr Caroline Parker
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Strabane BT82
I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, who has been employed by the NHS for over 16 years 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, who has been employed by the NHS for over 16 years 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
Michelle Sewell
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Belfast BT14
Have you been feeling stuck in life? Perhaps you want to explore more about yourself or overcome some of life's undoubtedly hard moments. I use an integrative approach as this allows me to tailor the therapy to your specific wants and needs. Do you want solution focused therapy? or maybe you want to delve into your past to understand yourself more so. The power of working together is at the heart of every therapeutic relationship and change is possible. Therapy is not something that is done to you, it's done WITH you.
Have you been feeling stuck in life? Perhaps you want to explore more about yourself or overcome some of life's undoubtedly hard moments. I use an integrative approach as this allows me to tailor the therapy to your specific wants and needs. Do you want solution focused therapy? or maybe you want to delve into your past to understand yourself more so. The power of working together is at the heart of every therapeutic relationship and change is possible. Therapy is not something that is done to you, it's done WITH you.
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What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counsellors are all licensed mental health professionals. In many countries, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counsellor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counsellors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counsellor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
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The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.