Female Counselling in Larne

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I’m a trauma-trained therapist offering relational, body-based therapy for adults, children & young people. I integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy to support healing from trauma, addictions, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, burn-out and the quieter struggles that often go unseen. I’m also neurodivergent and work with many clients who feel “different” or exhausted by systems not built for them. Therapy with me is mindful, respectful, and led by your pace. Every part of you is welcome here.
I’m a trauma-trained therapist offering relational, body-based therapy for adults, children & young people. I integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy to support healing from trauma, addictions, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, burn-out and the quieter struggles that often go unseen. I’m also neurodivergent and work with many clients who feel “different” or exhausted by systems not built for them. Therapy with me is mindful, respectful, and led by your pace. Every part of you is welcome here.
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Carlene McClelland
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
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
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Sinead Mcdonnell
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
If you are struggling with a relationship, stress, anxiety, depression, loss or any other problem & feel you need to make changes but don't know how or what to change, then I can offer you a safe confidential space in which you can be heard, understood and valued. Together we can explore the areas of your life which cause you unhappiness to increase your insight and self awareness so you can unlock the key to a more positive and hopeful future.
If you are struggling with a relationship, stress, anxiety, depression, loss or any other problem & feel you need to make changes but don't know how or what to change, then I can offer you a safe confidential space in which you can be heard, understood and valued. Together we can explore the areas of your life which cause you unhappiness to increase your insight and self awareness so you can unlock the key to a more positive and hopeful future.
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The Ivy Room Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Have you felt emotionally overwhelmed, or quietly lost after grief or trauma? Are you goung through a life change? Have you spent years putting orhers first and are now asking, "What about me?" You might be seeking safety, clarity, or a space to speak freely. Or your goal is to heal, rebuild trust, or rediscover who you are. You might want to feel like yourself again - or meet that self for the first time. By taking this step something inside knows you deserve more than just surviving. You are ready to move from coping to growing. If you feel ready to begin, I would be honoured to walk alongside you on your journey.
Have you felt emotionally overwhelmed, or quietly lost after grief or trauma? Are you goung through a life change? Have you spent years putting orhers first and are now asking, "What about me?" You might be seeking safety, clarity, or a space to speak freely. Or your goal is to heal, rebuild trust, or rediscover who you are. You might want to feel like yourself again - or meet that self for the first time. By taking this step something inside knows you deserve more than just surviving. You are ready to move from coping to growing. If you feel ready to begin, I would be honoured to walk alongside you on your journey.
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Nicola McGhee
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, my name is Nicola. I am a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor, registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I offer counselling in a private, comfortable, relaxed space in a peaceful countryside setting where I extend genuine, non-judgemental, confidential counselling, working with you on a one to one basis. Through listening and supporting you, we will work together to explore and understand your difficult circumstances, worries and concerns to move towards a fresh perspective.
Hello, my name is Nicola. I am a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor, registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I offer counselling in a private, comfortable, relaxed space in a peaceful countryside setting where I extend genuine, non-judgemental, confidential counselling, working with you on a one to one basis. Through listening and supporting you, we will work together to explore and understand your difficult circumstances, worries and concerns to move towards a fresh perspective.
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Siobhan Magill
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I welcome the opportunity to assist you in any way I can
I welcome the opportunity to assist you in any way I can
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Laura Stewart
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello there, my name is Laura of Through the Woods Therapy NI. Sometimes we can't see the wood for the trees and we may need someone to talk to, to gain a new perspective. Here at Through the Woods Therapy, I offer a confidential, non judgemental and a genuine service, whilst you find your way through these difficult times. I am a fully qualified integrative counsellor who provides a safe therapeutic space for reflection and self discovery and when you are ready I can offer solution focused techniques to move forward. Each person has their own perspective and I offer bespoke therapy unique to each individual and their needs.
Hello there, my name is Laura of Through the Woods Therapy NI. Sometimes we can't see the wood for the trees and we may need someone to talk to, to gain a new perspective. Here at Through the Woods Therapy, I offer a confidential, non judgemental and a genuine service, whilst you find your way through these difficult times. I am a fully qualified integrative counsellor who provides a safe therapeutic space for reflection and self discovery and when you are ready I can offer solution focused techniques to move forward. Each person has their own perspective and I offer bespoke therapy unique to each individual and their needs.
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Judith C George
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
I help adults who feel stressed and overwhelmed, stuck, unmotivated, and disconnected from their lives. I guide them to find clarity, feel more confident and self-assured. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, valued and respected. I work collaboratively with you, exploring areas that concern you, such as dealing with emotional experiences, exploring your past, dealing with negative thoughts or workplace bullying.
I help adults who feel stressed and overwhelmed, stuck, unmotivated, and disconnected from their lives. I guide them to find clarity, feel more confident and self-assured. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, valued and respected. I work collaboratively with you, exploring areas that concern you, such as dealing with emotional experiences, exploring your past, dealing with negative thoughts or workplace bullying.
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Joanne Hudson
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Joanne and I am an Integrative Counsellor. Being integrative means that I combine various approaches and tools to meet the individual needs of each client. I offer a safe space for you to discuss your experiences, explore your issues, and perhaps find ways to bring about change and improve your wellbeing. I provide support that is confidential, trusting and non-judgemental. I am fully qualified, and an accredited member of the BACP.
My name is Joanne and I am an Integrative Counsellor. Being integrative means that I combine various approaches and tools to meet the individual needs of each client. I offer a safe space for you to discuss your experiences, explore your issues, and perhaps find ways to bring about change and improve your wellbeing. I provide support that is confidential, trusting and non-judgemental. I am fully qualified, and an accredited member of the BACP.
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Nicola Murray
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Life can feel overwhelming. Whether from past or present troubles, I provide a safe space to explore emotions, build resilience, and move forward. My approach is supportive, empathetic, and tailored to your unique journey towards healing and clarity Working with people aged 16+, I offer a confidential, warm and judgement-free space to explore what is troubling you. People come to counselling for many different reasons. Whatever your reason, together we can process how you are feeling, increase your own self-awareness, and learn to move forward with a more balanced approach to life's challenges.
Life can feel overwhelming. Whether from past or present troubles, I provide a safe space to explore emotions, build resilience, and move forward. My approach is supportive, empathetic, and tailored to your unique journey towards healing and clarity Working with people aged 16+, I offer a confidential, warm and judgement-free space to explore what is troubling you. People come to counselling for many different reasons. Whatever your reason, together we can process how you are feeling, increase your own self-awareness, and learn to move forward with a more balanced approach to life's challenges.
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Trudi Power
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I am a qualified counsellor who provides a safe, non judgemental, confidential space for clients who may have lost their way in life. I have gained many years experience in working within a crisis intervention and mental health hub. I have a particular interest in mental health pre/ post pregnancy and menopause, exploring the negative impact this can cause during these stages of life.
I am a qualified counsellor who provides a safe, non judgemental, confidential space for clients who may have lost their way in life. I have gained many years experience in working within a crisis intervention and mental health hub. I have a particular interest in mental health pre/ post pregnancy and menopause, exploring the negative impact this can cause during these stages of life.
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Tanya McCann
Counsellor, MBACP
Larne BT40
Not accepting new clients
Hi, welcome and thank you for visiting my profile. I aim to offer a warm, safe space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences without any judgement. Through my own personal experience and experience working as a volunteer for PIPS Charity, an Associate Counsellor for Disability Action and private therapist I aim to view your world through my eyes. I will work with you at your own pace, to find a therapy that works for you and by offering my expertise to find clarity in moments when everything seems overwhelming or out of your control.
Hi, welcome and thank you for visiting my profile. I aim to offer a warm, safe space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences without any judgement. Through my own personal experience and experience working as a volunteer for PIPS Charity, an Associate Counsellor for Disability Action and private therapist I aim to view your world through my eyes. I will work with you at your own pace, to find a therapy that works for you and by offering my expertise to find clarity in moments when everything seems overwhelming or out of your control.
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Trina Hobson
Psychotherapist, MSc, HCPC-Art Therap.
Belfast BT5
Hello, I am a neurodiverse, HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist, LEGO Based Therapist & EMDR therapist. I am also currently training in muscle testing, kinesiology. EMDR is useful for removing the charge around negative memories/events. My practice is informed by CPD training and Certs in Somatic Therapy, Single Session Therapy, Bilateral Drawing, DBT, ACT, Walking/Eco Therapy, Neurodiversity, Sound & Energy Healing and Eriksonion Hypnosis. As well as ongoing therapy, I offer one off, therapeutic interventions using projective techniques to encourage curiosity, exploration, insight, reflection and growth to help with stuckness.
Hello, I am a neurodiverse, HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist, LEGO Based Therapist & EMDR therapist. I am also currently training in muscle testing, kinesiology. EMDR is useful for removing the charge around negative memories/events. My practice is informed by CPD training and Certs in Somatic Therapy, Single Session Therapy, Bilateral Drawing, DBT, ACT, Walking/Eco Therapy, Neurodiversity, Sound & Energy Healing and Eriksonion Hypnosis. As well as ongoing therapy, I offer one off, therapeutic interventions using projective techniques to encourage curiosity, exploration, insight, reflection and growth to help with stuckness.
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CM Therapies
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I am an Accredited counsellor with BACP, offering both long-term and short-term, solution-focused therapy. I have experience working with a diverse range of client concerns and backgrounds. I support clients in managing their anxiety, depression, self-esteem, unhelpful thinking, adverse childhood experiences, abuse and risk of abusing; relationships - breakdowns, improving them & changing unhelpful patterns.
I am an Accredited counsellor with BACP, offering both long-term and short-term, solution-focused therapy. I have experience working with a diverse range of client concerns and backgrounds. I support clients in managing their anxiety, depression, self-esteem, unhelpful thinking, adverse childhood experiences, abuse and risk of abusing; relationships - breakdowns, improving them & changing unhelpful patterns.
07401 329913 View 07401 329913
Inner Calm Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Ballymena BT44
Are you finding life difficult – feeling anxious or depressed? Have you lost your partner, friend or beloved pet? Or maybe you are dealing with abuse or trauma and need someone to understand and help you work through these problems. I am here to help you believe in yourself, feel understood, listened to, and accepted in a safe, supportive and confidential space. My experience includes depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, grief, trauma, abuse, bullying, stress and the general struggles of life.
Are you finding life difficult – feeling anxious or depressed? Have you lost your partner, friend or beloved pet? Or maybe you are dealing with abuse or trauma and need someone to understand and help you work through these problems. I am here to help you believe in yourself, feel understood, listened to, and accepted in a safe, supportive and confidential space. My experience includes depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, grief, trauma, abuse, bullying, stress and the general struggles of life.
028 9057 1788 View 028 9057 1788
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Hayley Butler
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Feeling burnt out, like you're not 'enough', experiencing harsh inner critical voice and disconnection? I’m Hayley, a qualified Integrative Counsellor. I'm a warm, compassionate, and down to earth person who can sit alongside you through difficulties, offering a safe and supportive space where you can begin to explore what’s troubling you, at your own pace. Within our sessions, it is an opportunity for you to explore the issues you are facing; to feel heard, seen and understood without fear of criticism. Together, we can strengthen your self-belief, helping you feel empowered and confident in the choices that support your growth.
Feeling burnt out, like you're not 'enough', experiencing harsh inner critical voice and disconnection? I’m Hayley, a qualified Integrative Counsellor. I'm a warm, compassionate, and down to earth person who can sit alongside you through difficulties, offering a safe and supportive space where you can begin to explore what’s troubling you, at your own pace. Within our sessions, it is an opportunity for you to explore the issues you are facing; to feel heard, seen and understood without fear of criticism. Together, we can strengthen your self-belief, helping you feel empowered and confident in the choices that support your growth.
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Carole Morgan
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
I’m a qualified Integrative Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor, and accredited Menopause Coach. As a registered member of the BACP and an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, I offer a safe, confidential, and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and life challenges without fear of judgment. Life can be difficult, and seeking help is a sign of strength. My integrative approach is tailored to your individual needs, helping you increase self-awareness, develop coping strategies, and move forward with greater clarity, resilience, and confidence.
I’m a qualified Integrative Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor, and accredited Menopause Coach. As a registered member of the BACP and an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, I offer a safe, confidential, and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and life challenges without fear of judgment. Life can be difficult, and seeking help is a sign of strength. My integrative approach is tailored to your individual needs, helping you increase self-awareness, develop coping strategies, and move forward with greater clarity, resilience, and confidence.
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Alison Jamieson
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Belfast BT5
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.
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Belfast CBT Clinic - Dr Katie Trainor
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Belfast BT9
I am a fully registered Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, accredited by the British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) in providing psychological assessments and tailored CBT interventions. I completed my CBT training in Queens University Belfast and have 7 years experience working in mental health services, supporting clients with a wide range anxiety, low mood and PTSD. I am passionate about my role as a cognitive behavioural therapist, helping clients to make steps toward recovery and positive, lasting changes in their lives.
I am a fully registered Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, accredited by the British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) in providing psychological assessments and tailored CBT interventions. I completed my CBT training in Queens University Belfast and have 7 years experience working in mental health services, supporting clients with a wide range anxiety, low mood and PTSD. I am passionate about my role as a cognitive behavioural therapist, helping clients to make steps toward recovery and positive, lasting changes in their lives.
028 9694 3729 View 028 9694 3729
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Joanne Welsh Counselling Services
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
4 Endorsed
Antrim BT41
I offer warm, non-judgmental therapy, helping you understand yourself, face difficulties, make decisions or begin to make changes. This involves talking about life experiences in a safe space, providing you with support and helping you make future plans. I offer therapy for individuals, couples and young people (12+). I can help with a range of difficulties including anxiety, work related stress, depression, relationship difficulties including sex therapy (low desire, vaginismus, DE, ED & PE), self esteem, bereavement, trauma & addictions including sex addiction. I'll focus on what you want to achieve.
I offer warm, non-judgmental therapy, helping you understand yourself, face difficulties, make decisions or begin to make changes. This involves talking about life experiences in a safe space, providing you with support and helping you make future plans. I offer therapy for individuals, couples and young people (12+). I can help with a range of difficulties including anxiety, work related stress, depression, relationship difficulties including sex therapy (low desire, vaginismus, DE, ED & PE), self esteem, bereavement, trauma & addictions including sex addiction. I'll focus on what you want to achieve.
07792 813171 View 07792 813171
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.