Counselling in Londonderry

Best Life Therapy
Counsellor, MNCPS Accred
Verified
Verified
I am a qualified and registered counsellor and I currently offer face to face, as well as online or telephone sessions. I utilise, person-centred, CBT and psychodynamic therapy. I tailor the therapy to meet the needs and issues of the client. I provide confidential, non- judgemental therapy for adults, and family support including children. I have experience working with bereavement, grief and loss, including infant loss, building self-confidence within adults & children's well-being, stress, anxiety, depression and anger management.

Christina Bateson
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am an Integrative Therapist - Drawing upon the Person-Centred, CBT and Psychodynamics approaches, to meet client needs.

CottageofhopeNI Counselling Services
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am an Qualified Integrative Counsellor and Sand Play Therapist working with adults 18+ With being an Integrative Counsellor I can tailor different approaches of counselling to fit your needs. I am very aware one approach doesn't suit everyone. I have experience of working in the mental health field for 5+ and currently I am employed in a Crisis Intervention Team. I offer sessions by telephone, online and face to face. Initial consultation is free of charge.

Dr Christopher Shields
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years experience of working with adults within the NHS. I am registered with the HCPC and have extensive training and experience of using a range of evidence-based approaches including acceptance commitment therapy, schema therapy, EMDR and psychodynamic approaches. I can offer therapy for a range of difficulties including anxiety, low mood, ,trauma and relational difficulties.
Londonderry BT48
& Online

Joe McGrann
Psychotherapist, MSc
Verified
Verified
As an experienced and compassionate psychotherapist, I can support you through your current difficulties and help you develop ideas and strategies that work for you. You may be considering counselling or therapy, to help with decision making or with relational difficulties. You may be facing a crisis of confidence in your current life. Through therapy, periods of stress, anxiousness or mood fluctuations, can be managed by you more effectively.

Dr Helena Schlindwein
Psychotherapist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Is something just not quite right in your life? Is it something you might really need to talk about to someone objective to you in your life? Living with mental distress can be difficult. While the topic of mental health and the importance of speaking up is becoming normalised, stigma still exists and it can make it difficult to know where to turn for support. If you're not comfortable talking to friends or family, you may want to speak confidentially to a professional — and nowadays, this can be done privately from your own home interactively online through Zoom.

Patricia Bourne
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
I'm a specialist psychotherapist who provides support in the area of relationship counselling and one of the few qualified therapists in Northern Ireland who specialises in the area of psychosexual therapy and sex addiction therapy. I have years of experience in providing therapeutic support to couples and individuals in a safe, secure and confidential space where I deal with sensitive issues discretely and respectfully. It is my goal to offer my services to all individuals regardless of religion, culture, gender identity, relationship status or sexual orientation.

The Person Centred Place
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I know from my own experience of Psychotherapy the importance of finding the right person who I can trust to listen and help me to understand my problems. I have been practising for over 25 years and I believe the vast amount of our suffering is primarily concerned with anxiety, despair, trauma abuse and often a sense of not belonging.

Linda Duncan
Counsellor, MNCPS Accred
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe everyone has the ability to overcome any issues that arise within the stresses and strains of modern life. Sometimes we all need a little help to get through the tough times and towards a brighter future. I can offer a warm, friendly, non-judgemental, safe place to explore whatever is causing you stress and anxiety at the moment.

Diana Tighe O Broin
Counsellor, MNCPS Accred
Verified
Verified
Whether your feeling stuck, at a low ebb, dislike the person you've become. Perhaps feel as if your at a crossroads in your life or just looking to challenge yourself. Even the strongest among us can feel lost, unsure, unhappy or even wonder what's the point. Life can be a struggle through many forms of loss in our lives we can feel hopeless and helpless. Even at your lowest, your still trying, still hoping. That's why your reading this, your looking for something to change, to challenge where you are in life and how to change it, so you can feel happy, content, alive again. As an Integrative Therapist I can accompany you.

Samantha Taitt
Counsellor, MRes, MBACP
Verified
Verified
My name is Samantha and I am a qualified registered counsellor with a passion for helping people to achieve their goals and do so by giving you a space to feel heard, understood and not judged. I believe you are the expert of your life and that by sharing your feelings with me we can work to build on areas of low confidence, self doubt, insecurities, stress, anxiety and low mood to a position where you feel more empowered to manage what life has to throw at you. I am here to share your exploration, supporting you to access better self-awareness in a confidential space. I have experience counselling from the age of 11 years and up.

Richard McGuffin
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am a North West Northern Ireland based experienced BACP registered counsellor providing a non-judgemental, understanding and safe place to explore your inner world. I use a number of different theories and approaches which I can draw on depending on your needs. I have training in person-centred, psychodynamic and cognitive therapies. I offer services through video, phone and in-person. I can help with Abuse, Addictions, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Child related issues, Cultural issues, Depression, Obsessions, Phobias, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Substance Dependency, Suicide.

Chapman Margaret
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
Verified
As an experienced/ individual/family/couple counsellor for over 20 years, I know that relationships can decline for many reasons, I offer a safe, confidential, relaxing space to facilitate individuals, couples, families, ex partners, separation, colleagues, extended family, to support you to talk about current difficult conversations that need addressed to help find a way through current and past issues. Are you feeling lonely, frightened, rejected, frustrated in your current relationship. Do you go home with dread every day? Has intimacy declined or become a chore? Are you at the point of 'mending' or 'ending' your relationship?

Azariah Shortt
Psychotherapist, MSc, MNCPS Accred
Verified
Verified
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.

Dr Caroline Parker
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
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

Lesley Delaney
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I offer a safe relaxed space where you will be really listened to without judgement. My aim is to help you to understand yourself better, change destructive behavioural patterns, improve your emotional wellbeing and take more control of your life. Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed or depressed? Perhaps you are stuck or dissatisfied with your life or your relationship? Maybe work is taking over your life? Do you need help to make a change? Together we can explore your feelings, to make sense of what is happening or happened in your life. Together we can explore new perspectives. I am here to help you to achieve your goals.

Deirdre Foley
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
My approach focuses on the human narrative in the meaning making process. Each human being has a story that matters and no story is less or more important than any other. Understanding our story leads to healthy connection with ourselves and our environment. Without this connection, emotional and physical suffering prevail. Entering into the therapeutic relationship takes courage and commitment because it means exploring unknown territory. It's a journey of self discovery and awareness than can sometimes feel overwhelming. Ultimately though, it is liberating and restorative. Mind, Body and Soul find new balance in co-regulation.

Catrina Bell
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
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Lynne Maxted
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Life can be challenging; you may be experiencing feelings of being overwhelmed, anxiousness, depression, sadness, hopelessness, or you may have reached a crisis point in your life, but be assured you are not alone, and even the most strong-minded person can feel lost at times. The loss of a loved one, or struggling to make sense of your feelings and emotions can be difficult. Past issues can be destroying but by exploring and addressing these issues it can enable you to move forward. No matter what your presenting issues may be at this time in your life, you have taken the first brave step and you should be proud of yourself.

Online/In Person Emma Doorish Therapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
I work with clients globally via online Sessions and also facilitate group and trainings throughout the UK. I am a transpersonal therapist who works in a very solution focused way. I use a combination of techniques such as CBT, Transactional Analysis, Solution-focused therapy as well as hypnotherapy and parts therapy. I believe that change can happen even in the first session and that a client doesn't need to be in long-term therapy to achieve their therapeutic goals.
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online or over the phone can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
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?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counselling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
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.