Counselling in Hillsborough

Elaine McIntyre
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
Hillsborough BT26
I’m an experienced therapist, fully accredited with BACP and work with adults, young people and children. 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. I'm a recognised therapist with Aviva, AXA and WPA insurance companies.
I’m an experienced therapist, fully accredited with BACP and work with adults, young people and children. 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. I'm a recognised therapist with Aviva, AXA and WPA insurance companies.

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.

David Keenan
Psychotherapist, PhD, MNCPS Acc.
Verified
Hillsborough BT26
I have 35 years experience working with Anxiety/panic attcks and PTSD. EMDR and CBT are the main techniques I use in an experiental understanding to explore what has happened in your life; how you experience it and what you want it mean to help you live a fuller and more meaniful life that suits you.
I have 35 years experience working with Anxiety/panic attcks and PTSD. EMDR and CBT are the main techniques I use in an experiental understanding to explore what has happened in your life; how you experience it and what you want it mean to help you live a fuller and more meaniful life that suits you.

traumateam.co.uk
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified
Hillsborough BT26
I 'm a BACP Senior Accredited Supervisor/Psychotherapist and an EMDR Europe Consultant Supervisor. I am in a very small cohort (3.5%) of BACP's 48,983 members have attained BACP Senior Accredited status. The extra qualifications, experience and expertise matter when seeking a Counsellor or Supervisor. I lecture on supervision and trauma Nationally & Internationally. I have over 15,000 hrs clinical experience and have held the following job descriptions :- lead of trauma team; counselling manager; Director of Counselling; Clinical Director. I am in a very small group of therapists in Ireland with an MSc. in Psychological Trauma.
I 'm a BACP Senior Accredited Supervisor/Psychotherapist and an EMDR Europe Consultant Supervisor. I am in a very small cohort (3.5%) of BACP's 48,983 members have attained BACP Senior Accredited status. The extra qualifications, experience and expertise matter when seeking a Counsellor or Supervisor. I lecture on supervision and trauma Nationally & Internationally. I have over 15,000 hrs clinical experience and have held the following job descriptions :- lead of trauma team; counselling manager; Director of Counselling; Clinical Director. I am in a very small group of therapists in Ireland with an MSc. in Psychological Trauma.

Latifa Lynch
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Hillsborough BT26
I am qualified and happy to work via online or telephone sessions. As a therapist I am committed to offering a confidential service which places you and your unique needs at the centre of my approach. Through training and experience I have gained knowledge and skills to help you work through issues such as Couple/Relationship Issues, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Trauma & Addictions, Child & Adolescent difficulties and Anger Management. As your counselor I will facilitate your personal development and understanding of why you are feeling what you are feeling; offering you support while you adapt to life's changes.
I am qualified and happy to work via online or telephone sessions. As a therapist I am committed to offering a confidential service which places you and your unique needs at the centre of my approach. Through training and experience I have gained knowledge and skills to help you work through issues such as Couple/Relationship Issues, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Trauma & Addictions, Child & Adolescent difficulties and Anger Management. As your counselor I will facilitate your personal development and understanding of why you are feeling what you are feeling; offering you support while you adapt to life's changes.

Mindscenery Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Hillsborough BT26
Hi, my name is Peter Clarke. Sometimes we just need to talk to someone outside of our circle. Someone who will listen to us and not advise us. Someone who will offer empathy and acceptance, not judgment and condemnation. In short, sometimes we need to speak to someone who will listen to us, and help us become the person we wish to be. This is the person i am to my clients.
Hi, my name is Peter Clarke. Sometimes we just need to talk to someone outside of our circle. Someone who will listen to us and not advise us. Someone who will offer empathy and acceptance, not judgment and condemnation. In short, sometimes we need to speak to someone who will listen to us, and help us become the person we wish to be. This is the person i am to my clients.
Joan Cummings
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hillsborough BT26
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 .

Way Forward CBT and Counselling
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified
Hillsborough BT26
Way Forward offers Professional Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Specialist Counselling services to Adults, children, and adolescents. I have been supporting people who are struggling with their mental health and well-being for more than 20 years in a variety of settings including the NHS, Private, Voluntary, and Public Sectors. My overall approach to therapy tends to be straightforward and honest, I value transparency and direct communication in the therapeutic relationship.
Way Forward offers Professional Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Specialist Counselling services to Adults, children, and adolescents. I have been supporting people who are struggling with their mental health and well-being for more than 20 years in a variety of settings including the NHS, Private, Voluntary, and Public Sectors. My overall approach to therapy tends to be straightforward and honest, I value transparency and direct communication in the therapeutic relationship.
Joanne Mckenna
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hillsborough BT26
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.

Kataya Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Hillsborough BT26
Face2Face appointments available in Banbridge, to help you through a crisis or explore the impact of on-going issues. No-one is immune from feeling stressed from work, relationships, or simply life itself. I am a BACP registered Counsellor & Psychotherapist practising Integrative therapy & have experience of working within the statutory, voluntary, & private sectors. I work with adults on a wide range of issues including anxiety & panic, depression, anger management, work-related stress, relationship problems, family issues, bereavement, drug and alcohol addiction, compulsive gambling, and personal & professional self development.
Face2Face appointments available in Banbridge, to help you through a crisis or explore the impact of on-going issues. No-one is immune from feeling stressed from work, relationships, or simply life itself. I am a BACP registered Counsellor & Psychotherapist practising Integrative therapy & have experience of working within the statutory, voluntary, & private sectors. I work with adults on a wide range of issues including anxiety & panic, depression, anger management, work-related stress, relationship problems, family issues, bereavement, drug and alcohol addiction, compulsive gambling, and personal & professional self development.
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Vanessa Haynes
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Carryduff BT8
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.

MJR Cognitive Behavioural Therapist Services (CBT)
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
Belfast BT9 (Online Only)
Acknowledging that something doesn't feel quite right and that we may need help and support can be very challenging for us to accept. In a world where anxiety, stress and depression seem all consuming, it can be hard to see a light at the end of a very dark tunnel. Thats were exploring your difficulties with a trained professional can help. Working together as a team, we will work collaboratively to help you reach your goals in therapy and equip you with the tools to become your own therapist.
Acknowledging that something doesn't feel quite right and that we may need help and support can be very challenging for us to accept. In a world where anxiety, stress and depression seem all consuming, it can be hard to see a light at the end of a very dark tunnel. Thats were exploring your difficulties with a trained professional can help. Working together as a team, we will work collaboratively to help you reach your goals in therapy and equip you with the tools to become your own therapist.

Woodmere CBT
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Belfast BT8
Woodmere CBT is a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy practice located in Belfast offering accredited psychotherapy services and specialised grief therapy interventions. Whatever your issue, Woodmere CBT will meet it with compassion, curiosity and care, using a contemporary, rational and evidence based therapy framework which aims to reduce your presenting symptoms and get you thinking, feeling and behaving like the human being you want to be.
Woodmere CBT is a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy practice located in Belfast offering accredited psychotherapy services and specialised grief therapy interventions. Whatever your issue, Woodmere CBT will meet it with compassion, curiosity and care, using a contemporary, rational and evidence based therapy framework which aims to reduce your presenting symptoms and get you thinking, feeling and behaving like the human being you want to be.

RS Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified
Lisburn BT27
I provide a safe non-judgemental space to work together through whatever issues my clients bring. I work as an integrative practitioner, thus providing a varied approach to best meet my clients needs.
I provide a safe non-judgemental space to work together through whatever issues my clients bring. I work as an integrative practitioner, thus providing a varied approach to best meet my clients needs.

Caroline Armstrong
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified
Craigavon BT66
In the process of counselling,we will engage in a form of talking therapy. As a counsellor,I am fully committed to offering a confidential service,with a strong focus on you and your needs. Through training and experience, I have gained knowledge and skills in working with: anxiety, depression,panic disorder, social anxiety, bereavement,anger, relationship issues, miscarriage, PTSD, OCD, eating disorders,sleep problems, Christian counseling.
In the process of counselling,we will engage in a form of talking therapy. As a counsellor,I am fully committed to offering a confidential service,with a strong focus on you and your needs. Through training and experience, I have gained knowledge and skills in working with: anxiety, depression,panic disorder, social anxiety, bereavement,anger, relationship issues, miscarriage, PTSD, OCD, eating disorders,sleep problems, Christian counseling.

Counselling with Krissy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Lisburn BT28
Is stress or anxiety holding you back, making you irritable and stopping you from being the person you want to be? Are thoughts about the past or concerns about the future overwhelming you? Is life getting on top of you? I can work with you to help cope with the demands of work and home life, pocess the painful past so that you can focus on enjoying the present, build your self-esteem, be less short-tempered and equip you with tools that you can use now and in the future.
Is stress or anxiety holding you back, making you irritable and stopping you from being the person you want to be? Are thoughts about the past or concerns about the future overwhelming you? Is life getting on top of you? I can work with you to help cope with the demands of work and home life, pocess the painful past so that you can focus on enjoying the present, build your self-esteem, be less short-tempered and equip you with tools that you can use now and in the future.

Catrina Mary Mcevoy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Belfast BT8
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.

Eleanor Elizabeth McCartney
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Ballynahinch BT24
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".

Megan Williams
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified
Belfast BT8
Welcome and thank you for visiting my page. I am an accredited integrative counsellor and psychotherapist. Integrative means that I can use different counselling techniques such as Person Centred, Psychodynamic and CBT, this allows me to provide therapy that is best suited to your individual needs. You may be searching here because you want something in your life to change, or because you need a safe place to explore the past and how it may be affecting you now. Whatever the reason I can provide a safe non-judgmental space and work collaboratively with you on this journey to make positive changes in your life.
Welcome and thank you for visiting my page. I am an accredited integrative counsellor and psychotherapist. Integrative means that I can use different counselling techniques such as Person Centred, Psychodynamic and CBT, this allows me to provide therapy that is best suited to your individual needs. You may be searching here because you want something in your life to change, or because you need a safe place to explore the past and how it may be affecting you now. Whatever the reason I can provide a safe non-judgmental space and work collaboratively with you on this journey to make positive changes in your life.

Stanley Blain
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified
Dromore BT25
Hello and thanks for visiting my profile, I am a Qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Clinical Hypnotherapist with experience working with adults. 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. 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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