Suicidal Ideation Counselling in Dromore

Joanne Mckenna
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dromore BT25
I have been a counsellor for 13 years. I have extensive knowledge of working with clients with depression, anxiety, suicide ideation, self-harming behaviours, Trauma and PTSD. I have worked in crisis management with clients with various presenting issues including, abuse, addiction, domestic violence, family breakdown and other mental health issues. I provide individual and couple counselling in a private and professional space. I have qualifications in EMDR,CBT, relationship therapy and solution focussed therapy. I also provide clinical supervision. I provide a bespoke counselling service as I tailor therapy to the clients needs.
I have been a counsellor for 13 years. I have extensive knowledge of working with clients with depression, anxiety, suicide ideation, self-harming behaviours, Trauma and PTSD. I have worked in crisis management with clients with various presenting issues including, abuse, addiction, domestic violence, family breakdown and other mental health issues. I provide individual and couple counselling in a private and professional space. I have qualifications in EMDR,CBT, relationship therapy and solution focussed therapy. I also provide clinical supervision. I provide a bespoke counselling service as I tailor therapy to the clients needs.
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Stanley Blain
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dromore BT25
Hello and thanks for visiting my profile, I am a Qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Clinical Hypnotherapist 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 and Clinical Hypnotherapist 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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Elaine McIntyre
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Dromore BT25
I’m an experienced integrative therapist, trained in EMDR with both adults, young people and children (a trauma focused therapy). I'm fully accredited with BACP. I've worked in the private sector, education and community settings covering a wide age range. I also work with private agencies, Employment Assistance Providers and insurance providers. I have a special interest working with teens and have a separate qualification in Counselling Children and Young People. I work with age 8+ years and have over 10 years experience working with under 18s. Registered therapist with Aviva, AXA and WPA & H3 insurance companies.
I’m an experienced integrative therapist, trained in EMDR with both adults, young people and children (a trauma focused therapy). I'm fully accredited with BACP. I've worked in the private sector, education and community settings covering a wide age range. I also work with private agencies, Employment Assistance Providers and insurance providers. I have a special interest working with teens and have a separate qualification in Counselling Children and Young People. I work with age 8+ years and have over 10 years experience working with under 18s. Registered therapist with Aviva, AXA and WPA & H3 insurance companies.
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Irene E. McClements
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Dromore BT78
Welcome. I hope my profile information will give you an insight to my work and how I might be of help to you. Are you feeling depressed, anxious, sad, lonely, angry or frustrated? Have you been bereaved or experienced a traumatic event. These are issues which we all deal with in our lives. Perhaps you want to feel more content, feel happier or less stressed. I aim to help people talk about their issues, what they want to change and how they can make those changes to reach their full potential. We all have the ability to be the best we can be; sometimes we just need to be guided and given the tools to help us begin the journey.
Welcome. I hope my profile information will give you an insight to my work and how I might be of help to you. Are you feeling depressed, anxious, sad, lonely, angry or frustrated? Have you been bereaved or experienced a traumatic event. These are issues which we all deal with in our lives. Perhaps you want to feel more content, feel happier or less stressed. I aim to help people talk about their issues, what they want to change and how they can make those changes to reach their full potential. We all have the ability to be the best we can be; sometimes we just need to be guided and given the tools to help us begin the journey.
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Catriona Walsh
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Lurgan BT66
I am a professional qualified counsellor centred in Portadown, Craigavon and Armagh (ABC) area. My goal is to provide clients with a safe environment. I work with a range of presenting issues including depression, anxiety, stress, social anxiety, trauma, working with anger issues, panic disorder, low self-esteem, low self confidence and suicidal ideation. I also specialise in working with clients with Epilepsy, from my own personal experience of living with epilepsy within the family I can help you find ways to apply coping strategies, develop self awareness and set goals for your future.
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Cherith McILROY
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Banbridge BT32
My work includes crisis of suicide, bereavement from suicide, self-harm, depression, anxiety, men’s issues, PTSD, complex trauma, childhood neglect and childhood sexual abuse.
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Ruth Moxen
Psychotherapist, MSc, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Lisburn BT27
Hi, my name is Ruth, an Art Psychotherapist. 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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Roisen Keaveney
Psychologist, MSc
Verified Verified
Lisburn BT28
Over the last 30 years I have helped clients with anxiety, OCD, depression, suicidal ideation, relationship difficulties, sex addiction, work stress, low self-esteem, anger management, bereavement & eating issues.
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Suzanne Sloan
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Lisburn BT28
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Caroline Graham
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Banbridge BT32
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Alison Chesney
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Banbridge BT32
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Gemma Lillington
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Lisburn BT28
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Janet Clare Duncan
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified Verified
Aghalee BT67
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Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
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Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Lisburn BT28  (Online Only)
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Justin Bradley
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Lisburn BT27
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Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
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John Francis Maguire
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lisburn BT27
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Frank McCormick Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Banbridge BT32
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Suicidal Ideation Counsellors

How does therapy for suicidal ideation work?

Stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances can give rise to suicidal thinking. Therapy can address the events at the core of an individual’s suffering. Understanding why a person may be suicidal can help the therapist and the patient discover alternative methods of coping. A person with suicidal ideation may be mired in catastrophic thinking, and treatment like cognitive behavioural therapy is a good choice for breaking such patterns. In addition, treatment such as acceptance and commitment therapy can help a person manage their distress through better emotion regulation.

Which therapies are best for suicidal ideation?

Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioural, dialectical behaviour, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual tolerate distress, regulate emotions, and not act on dangerous urges.

Are there specific medications to be combined with therapy?

The use of medication for suicidal thoughts must be aligned with the underlying cause; conditions such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis may be at the root of suicidal ideation. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for symptoms, which may include antipsychotics such as aripiprazole or antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

How often and how long are therapy sessions for suicidal ideation?

As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. Still other patients, especially those with co-occurring conditions like major depression and anxiety, may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months. In some cases, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm.