Female Counselling in Holywood
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 ?
You’re driven, ambitious, and used to pushing yourself hard - but lately the pressure feels unsustainable. Maybe it began in school, high-performance environments, or a career where “second best” wasn’t an option. I understand this world deeply - from years in the demanding music industry - to the point of burnout, anxiety, self-doubt, and perfectionism. If you’re struggling behind the scenes while appearing “fine” on the outside, you’re not alone. I help high achievers who feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or never enough.
You’re driven, ambitious, and used to pushing yourself hard - but lately the pressure feels unsustainable. Maybe it began in school, high-performance environments, or a career where “second best” wasn’t an option. I understand this world deeply - from years in the demanding music industry - to the point of burnout, anxiety, self-doubt, and perfectionism. If you’re struggling behind the scenes while appearing “fine” on the outside, you’re not alone. I help high achievers who feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or never enough.
My approach to counselling is tailored to you depending on your needs . The core of our work together is based on a safe, trusting, non judgemental space where we can get an understanding of how it is for you in your world and from there help you find a way to progess. I have been taught at Post Graduate level by expert tutors in their counselling approach, Person Centred, Psychodynamic and CBT. This has equipped me with my unique integrative style of working with my clients. As an integrative therapist working in private practice I am an accredited member of the National Counselling Society.
My approach to counselling is tailored to you depending on your needs . The core of our work together is based on a safe, trusting, non judgemental space where we can get an understanding of how it is for you in your world and from there help you find a way to progess. I have been taught at Post Graduate level by expert tutors in their counselling approach, Person Centred, Psychodynamic and CBT. This has equipped me with my unique integrative style of working with my clients. As an integrative therapist working in private practice I am an accredited member of the National Counselling Society.
Over the last five years I have made it my mission to provide affordable and accessible therapy to all.
I have worked with a range of clients dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship and Identity struggles.
I am also certified in safeguarding, suicide prevention, diversity, generational trauma and the psychology of emotions, providing knowledge in them areas.
Over the last five years I have made it my mission to provide affordable and accessible therapy to all.
I have worked with a range of clients dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship and Identity struggles.
I am also certified in safeguarding, suicide prevention, diversity, generational trauma and the psychology of emotions, providing knowledge in them areas.
My ideal client is an adult who has ADHD or suspects they do: bright, capable, but living with chronic overwhelm, disorganisation, and frustration at never quite reaching their potential. They want clarity, structure, and emotional steadiness. They need practical tools that work for their brain, guidance to break cycles of shame and self-doubt, and a compassionate, structured space to rebuild confidence and feel genuinely in control of daily life again.
My ideal client is an adult who has ADHD or suspects they do: bright, capable, but living with chronic overwhelm, disorganisation, and frustration at never quite reaching their potential. They want clarity, structure, and emotional steadiness. They need practical tools that work for their brain, guidance to break cycles of shame and self-doubt, and a compassionate, structured space to rebuild confidence and feel genuinely in control of daily life again.
Hi there, thanks for checking out Reset Life Coaching!
Ever felt like you’re just running in place or stuck at a crossroads? I’ve been there, and I know that feeling is a quiet signal that something needs to shift. My purpose is to help you listen to that signal and find your unique way forward.
My approach blends the healing work of counselling with the action-oriented goals of life coaching. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back and build a clear, collaborative plan to help you move toward where you want to be.
Based in Holywood, I offer compassionate, in-person sessions, and for those further afield, flexible online
Hi there, thanks for checking out Reset Life Coaching!
Ever felt like you’re just running in place or stuck at a crossroads? I’ve been there, and I know that feeling is a quiet signal that something needs to shift. My purpose is to help you listen to that signal and find your unique way forward.
My approach blends the healing work of counselling with the action-oriented goals of life coaching. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back and build a clear, collaborative plan to help you move toward where you want to be.
Based in Holywood, I offer compassionate, in-person sessions, and for those further afield, flexible online
Welcome! I’m Sarah Horan at Reset Life Coaching and Counselling Services in Holywood, Northern Ireland
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Hello, I’m Sarah Horan, and I’m delighted to be joining Reset Life Coaching and Counselling Services here in Holywood. My approach is deeply rooted in person-centred counselling, enriched with an integration of spirituality to
Welcome! I’m Sarah Horan at Reset Life Coaching and Counselling Services in Holywood, Northern Ireland
Writer: Rosa Stevens
Rosa Stevens
Sep 4
2 min read
Updated: Sep 5
Sarah Horan smiling in a white shirt against a plain beige background. Warm lighting creates a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. No text visible.
A friendly portrait of Sarah Horan with a warm smile, embodying approachability and positivity.
Hello, I’m Sarah Horan, and I’m delighted to be joining Reset Life Coaching and Counselling Services here in Holywood. My approach is deeply rooted in person-centred counselling, enriched with an integration of spirituality to
Please check out my website - www.jeanmcminntherapy.co.uk - I believe that it is important for the client to feel secure and able to talk about whatever issues are troubling them. I aim to provide a supportive and responsive environment in which we can make sense of your particular difficulties. Understanding the impact of past experience on the present helps to increase self esteem and allows you to make important positive changes in your life. Counselling can help you to free yourself from limiting self beliefs, so you are free to move on in life and have more fulfilling relationships and satisfaction, health and strength.
Please check out my website - www.jeanmcminntherapy.co.uk - I believe that it is important for the client to feel secure and able to talk about whatever issues are troubling them. I aim to provide a supportive and responsive environment in which we can make sense of your particular difficulties. Understanding the impact of past experience on the present helps to increase self esteem and allows you to make important positive changes in your life. Counselling can help you to free yourself from limiting self beliefs, so you are free to move on in life and have more fulfilling relationships and satisfaction, health and strength.
Do you feel trapped in cycles of perfectionism, constantly striving yet never feeling "good enough"? Perhaps you have recently discovered you might have ADHD, and suddenly years of struggling with focus, organisation, and self-doubt make sense. The constant overthinking, procrastination, and feeling like an impostor is exhausting.
Do you feel trapped in cycles of perfectionism, constantly striving yet never feeling "good enough"? Perhaps you have recently discovered you might have ADHD, and suddenly years of struggling with focus, organisation, and self-doubt make sense. The constant overthinking, procrastination, and feeling like an impostor is exhausting.
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. I also have a special interest in working with burnout and women's health including infertility. 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. I also have a special interest in working with burnout and women's health including infertility. My core training is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and I incorporate evidence based treatment in my work with clients.
I am a fully registered Clinical Psychologist working in East Belfast. My practice is situated conveniently by the M2 and M3 motorways and close to Belfast city centre. I have over 10 years' experience working in Clinical Psychology and the area of mental health with adults, children and families. I work with a range of issues such as trauma, OCD, anxiety, depression, grief and interpersonal relationship difficulties. I have a special interest in working with new parents and pregnant people in distress or encountering difficulty related to their parenting journey (birth trauma, postnatal depression etc.).
I am a fully registered Clinical Psychologist working in East Belfast. My practice is situated conveniently by the M2 and M3 motorways and close to Belfast city centre. I have over 10 years' experience working in Clinical Psychology and the area of mental health with adults, children and families. I work with a range of issues such as trauma, OCD, anxiety, depression, grief and interpersonal relationship difficulties. I have a special interest in working with new parents and pregnant people in distress or encountering difficulty related to their parenting journey (birth trauma, postnatal depression etc.).
Hello, my name is Roberta Richmond I am a BACP and COSRT Accredited Counsellor with almost 20 years of experience as a therapist. I am committed to providing therapy in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment. Many of us have times in our lives when things seem too much, and we feel overwhelmed, with difficulty coping. If you’re reading this, you may be at that point yourself, and thinking about having some counselling. You may have hit a difficult patch in your relationship and are looking for someone to help you and your partner sort things out,
Hello, my name is Roberta Richmond I am a BACP and COSRT Accredited Counsellor with almost 20 years of experience as a therapist. I am committed to providing therapy in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment. Many of us have times in our lives when things seem too much, and we feel overwhelmed, with difficulty coping. If you’re reading this, you may be at that point yourself, and thinking about having some counselling. You may have hit a difficult patch in your relationship and are looking for someone to help you and your partner sort things out,
Hi I’m Sarah. I offer a warm, inclusive space in Bangor, County Down. My hope is for you to feel safe heard and understood.
I believe that each one of us has the innate capacity for growth and healing and would love to work with you to help you find this.
My role has two key parts: supporting you to work through your current struggles, whilst also building a safe relationship to address and heal the root causes of where they come from.
If we work together, we will explore how to help you find a better understanding of your self and what you need to navigate change and find hope.
Hi I’m Sarah. I offer a warm, inclusive space in Bangor, County Down. My hope is for you to feel safe heard and understood.
I believe that each one of us has the innate capacity for growth and healing and would love to work with you to help you find this.
My role has two key parts: supporting you to work through your current struggles, whilst also building a safe relationship to address and heal the root causes of where they come from.
If we work together, we will explore how to help you find a better understanding of your self and what you need to navigate change and find hope.
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. I am currently completing an interdisciplinary PhD study exploring intergenerational conflict-related trauma in Northern Ireland. I am keenly interested in community art therapy, participation and its part in building local resilience.
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. I am currently completing an interdisciplinary PhD study exploring intergenerational conflict-related trauma in Northern Ireland. I am keenly interested in community art therapy, participation and its part in building local resilience.
As an integrated counsellor, I believe that everyone deserves a safe, compassionate space to explore their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. Life can present us with challenges that feel overwhelming, and sometimes we need support to navigate these difficult times.
My approach is collaborative, I work alongside my clients, focusing on what matters most to them and honoring their unique perspective and goals. I recognize that you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to provide a supportive environment where you can explore, reflect, and discover your own path forward.
As an integrated counsellor, I believe that everyone deserves a safe, compassionate space to explore their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. Life can present us with challenges that feel overwhelming, and sometimes we need support to navigate these difficult times.
My approach is collaborative, I work alongside my clients, focusing on what matters most to them and honoring their unique perspective and goals. I recognize that you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to provide a supportive environment where you can explore, reflect, and discover your own path forward.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist and I work collaboratively with my clients, helping them to understand their difficulties, make sense of their experiences, develop ways of coping and live with more ease. My work is informed by a range of psychological theories and models, choosing the most helpful approach to suit the individual e.g. Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Family Therapy/Systemic informed work.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist and I work collaboratively with my clients, helping them to understand their difficulties, make sense of their experiences, develop ways of coping and live with more ease. My work is informed by a range of psychological theories and models, choosing the most helpful approach to suit the individual e.g. Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Family Therapy/Systemic informed work.
Christine believes healing is a process that happens in the context of relationships, and despite the deep struggles that life sometimes presents, there is always hope. She considers it a privilege to come alongside clients who are struggling with a variety of issues including: self-harm, anxiety, depression, and a range of issues. Christine is an integrationist counsellor that combines techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectic Behavioural Therapy and Person Centred Therapy.
Christine believes healing is a process that happens in the context of relationships, and despite the deep struggles that life sometimes presents, there is always hope. She considers it a privilege to come alongside clients who are struggling with a variety of issues including: self-harm, anxiety, depression, and a range of issues. Christine is an integrationist counsellor that combines techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectic Behavioural Therapy and Person Centred Therapy.
KGH Counselling "Because talking is important" Life can be a journey and at times challenging when our feelings and thoughts can be overwhelming and confusing. Let me go on your journey with you.
KGH Counselling "Because talking is important" Life can be a journey and at times challenging when our feelings and thoughts can be overwhelming and confusing. Let me go on your journey with you.
Clients I work most successfully with have a desire to sort out relationship(s), present or past. They will be open to discover their own needs, issues and aspirations and to own these and, if a present relationship, to enter into mutual understanding of what each can bring to and gain from that relationship. They will find the possibilities of change from attitudes and thought patterns created by or brought into the relationship. Other clients will bring an openness to discover why and how their issues, grief, fear, loneliness, low self worth or anxiety/depression have formed and engage in the journey to wholeness.
Clients I work most successfully with have a desire to sort out relationship(s), present or past. They will be open to discover their own needs, issues and aspirations and to own these and, if a present relationship, to enter into mutual understanding of what each can bring to and gain from that relationship. They will find the possibilities of change from attitudes and thought patterns created by or brought into the relationship. Other clients will bring an openness to discover why and how their issues, grief, fear, loneliness, low self worth or anxiety/depression have formed and engage in the journey to wholeness.
Are you struggling to cope with a significant event or change in your life? Sometimes trying to navigate through life alone can be confusing, and speaking to friends and family can often be too difficult. Talking to a neutral counsellor can provide you with the support you need. I have worked as a counsellor with Cruse Bereavement, helped navigate suicidal ideation in Pips, and completed Relate training to help with relationship difficulties and better understanding of emotions and old relational patterns. I am an integrative therapist and a member of BACP.
Are you struggling to cope with a significant event or change in your life? Sometimes trying to navigate through life alone can be confusing, and speaking to friends and family can often be too difficult. Talking to a neutral counsellor can provide you with the support you need. I have worked as a counsellor with Cruse Bereavement, helped navigate suicidal ideation in Pips, and completed Relate training to help with relationship difficulties and better understanding of emotions and old relational patterns. I am an integrative therapist and a member of BACP.
Nearby Female Counsellors Searches for Holywood
- Ballyclare
- Bangor
- Belfast
- Carrickfergus
- Carryduff
- Donaghadee
- Dundonald
- Glengormley
- Lisburn
- Newtownabbey
- Newtownards
- Templepatrick
Female Counsellors
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.