Suicidal Ideation Counselling in Newtownabbey

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Ben Johnston
Counsellor, MBACP
Hi, my name is Ben - thank you for viewing my profile. I am an integrative counsellor, which means I am trained in different approaches and can use these different ways of working (mainly Humanistic, Psychodynamic and CBT) in our work together to best meet your needs. We are all unique individuals and as such my approach will be tailored to your specific needs. Counselling can be useful for a wide range of issues; it can allow you time and space to focus on yourself. I aim to provide a confidential safe space to allow you the time you need to explore the issues you have faced or are currently facing.
Hi, my name is Ben - thank you for viewing my profile. I am an integrative counsellor, which means I am trained in different approaches and can use these different ways of working (mainly Humanistic, Psychodynamic and CBT) in our work together to best meet your needs. We are all unique individuals and as such my approach will be tailored to your specific needs. Counselling can be useful for a wide range of issues; it can allow you time and space to focus on yourself. I aim to provide a confidential safe space to allow you the time you need to explore the issues you have faced or are currently facing.
028 9694 3713 View 028 9694 3713
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Anne O’Kelly
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Are you worried for you and your family as a result of a breakdown in relationships. Are you fearful for the mental and emotional well being of all the family members especially children. Would you want to explore thoughts, feelings and behaviours in order to reach an understanding of how to cope with family change and transition? I am an experienced and skilled therapist. I provide a safe healing space for you to address your concerns and fears with a view to reaching a resolution and plan for the future.
Are you worried for you and your family as a result of a breakdown in relationships. Are you fearful for the mental and emotional well being of all the family members especially children. Would you want to explore thoughts, feelings and behaviours in order to reach an understanding of how to cope with family change and transition? I am an experienced and skilled therapist. I provide a safe healing space for you to address your concerns and fears with a view to reaching a resolution and plan for the future.
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Roz Shand
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or reeling from the pain of a breakup? Perhaps you are navigating grief, trauma, or the unique challenges of neurodivergence. Life’s demands—whether parenting, a high-pressure career, or finding work-life balance—can feel exhausting. Maybe you’re tired of feeling stuck, and want to find clarity, build resilience and or just rediscover your spark! If you are ready to embrace change and begin healing be assured you are not alone. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space to breathe, feel truly heard, and help you explore ways to achieve a brighter, more fulfilling life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or reeling from the pain of a breakup? Perhaps you are navigating grief, trauma, or the unique challenges of neurodivergence. Life’s demands—whether parenting, a high-pressure career, or finding work-life balance—can feel exhausting. Maybe you’re tired of feeling stuck, and want to find clarity, build resilience and or just rediscover your spark! If you are ready to embrace change and begin healing be assured you are not alone. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space to breathe, feel truly heard, and help you explore ways to achieve a brighter, more fulfilling life.
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You may be ambitious, creative, or in a leadership role yet feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, trauma, burnout, addictions, low self-esteem, or relationship issues. You might feel pressure to hold it all together while battling self-doubt or disconnection. Your goal is often to find balance, regain confidence, and build healthier relationships with yourself and others. You want to feel calmer, more grounded, and able to step beyond your comfort zone with clarity and courage, without the weight of overwhelm holding you back.
You may be ambitious, creative, or in a leadership role yet feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, trauma, burnout, addictions, low self-esteem, or relationship issues. You might feel pressure to hold it all together while battling self-doubt or disconnection. Your goal is often to find balance, regain confidence, and build healthier relationships with yourself and others. You want to feel calmer, more grounded, and able to step beyond your comfort zone with clarity and courage, without the weight of overwhelm holding you back.
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Creative Therapies-Claire Thompson
Psychotherapist, MSc, HCPC-Art Therap.
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 a counsellor (talking therapies) and an art psychotherapist who works with children and adults.
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 a counsellor (talking therapies) and an art psychotherapist who works with children and adults.
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Kiri McLaughlin
Counsellor, MBACP
My experience in psycho-education and counselling has focused on supporting individuals living with stress, mental illness & suicidal thoughts.
I offer a warm & open environment for healing. I believe in a holistic approach - incorporating my professional experience of an integrative counselling model, psycho-education delivery & lived experience of mental illness. Your journey is individual to you and I am here to accompany you on it as your begin to heal.
My experience in psycho-education and counselling has focused on supporting individuals living with stress, mental illness & suicidal thoughts.
I offer a warm & open environment for healing. I believe in a holistic approach - incorporating my professional experience of an integrative counselling model, psycho-education delivery & lived experience of mental illness. Your journey is individual to you and I am here to accompany you on it as your begin to heal.
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Cheryl Clokey
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Garden Room Counselling. Life can be tough and sometimes we could do with a little support to understand, help make clear and in turn work towards healing with our trauma, issues and troubling thoughts or behaviours. These may be affecting your mood or wellbeing. My aim is for you to feel safe, valued and seen and to be heard in a non judgemental way. You are unique and we will journey together to build resilience and growth aiming for long term emotional wellbeing.
Garden Room Counselling. Life can be tough and sometimes we could do with a little support to understand, help make clear and in turn work towards healing with our trauma, issues and troubling thoughts or behaviours. These may be affecting your mood or wellbeing. My aim is for you to feel safe, valued and seen and to be heard in a non judgemental way. You are unique and we will journey together to build resilience and growth aiming for long term emotional wellbeing.
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Nicola Murray
Counsellor, MBACP
I have experience working with a range of mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, bereavement, thoughts of suicide, self-harm, trauma, self-esteem, relationship difficulties.
I am one half of two counsellors at Through the Woods Therapy NI, with counselling rooms in both Newtownabbey and Carrickfergus. 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. By using an integrative approach, I offer a therapy that is tailored to your needs. Counselling allows you to process how you are feeling, increase your own self-awareness, and learn to move forward with a more balanced approach to life's challenges.
I have experience working with a range of mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, bereavement, thoughts of suicide, self-harm, trauma, self-esteem, relationship difficulties.
I am one half of two counsellors at Through the Woods Therapy NI, with counselling rooms in both Newtownabbey and Carrickfergus. 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. By using an integrative approach, I offer a therapy that is tailored to your needs. Counselling allows you to 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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Carmel Thompson
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Making the decision to come to counselling can be difficult but this is the first step in making the changes you want to see in your life. We can all find life challenging when our feelings and thoughts are overwhelming and confusing. So, let us go on this journey together as I can support you to achieve your goals and embrace the change to live the life you deserve. I work within the three main counselling models: Person-centred, CBT & Psychodynamic counselling. This allows me to work uniquely with each client, as I draw on techniques from different types of therapy to tailor an approach specifically for you.
Making the decision to come to counselling can be difficult but this is the first step in making the changes you want to see in your life. We can all find life challenging when our feelings and thoughts are overwhelming and confusing. So, let us go on this journey together as I can support you to achieve your goals and embrace the change to live the life you deserve. I work within the three main counselling models: Person-centred, CBT & Psychodynamic counselling. This allows me to work uniquely with each client, as I draw on techniques from different types of therapy to tailor an approach specifically for you.
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Frances Lindsay
Counsellor, MBACP
My name is Frances and I am an integrative counsellor. I have trained in several therapeutic approaches so that I can meet each clients individual needs. I am also a qualified child counsellor, working with children 3/4 and up. Sessions are offered in Belfast, Carrickfergus and Newtownabbey.
My name is Frances and I am an integrative counsellor. I have trained in several therapeutic approaches so that I can meet each clients individual needs. I am also a qualified child counsellor, working with children 3/4 and up. Sessions are offered in Belfast, Carrickfergus and Newtownabbey.
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Joanne Welsh Counselling Services
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
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
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Dr Jane Simms
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Serves Area
I am a Highly Specialist Chartered Psychologist with over 20 years experience in the area of adult mental health, teaching and research. I currently work in NHS and Private Practice. I am registered with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). That means you can be assured that I am trained to the highest standards. I specialise in adult mental health, with specialist interest in complex trauma. I offer individual therapy to address any type of mental health issue such as depression, interpersonal problems, trauma, anxiety, stress, abuse, and self-esteem issues.
I am a Highly Specialist Chartered Psychologist with over 20 years experience in the area of adult mental health, teaching and research. I currently work in NHS and Private Practice. I am registered with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). That means you can be assured that I am trained to the highest standards. I specialise in adult mental health, with specialist interest in complex trauma. I offer individual therapy to address any type of mental health issue such as depression, interpersonal problems, trauma, anxiety, stress, abuse, and self-esteem issues.
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Tanya McCann
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
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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Connie Chaudhry
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Hello and welcome to my profile. I am an experienced counsellor, EMDR trauma therapist, counselling supervisor and EMDR Consultant in Training, working in Antrim town & online. I work with mental illness including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), personality disorders, anxiety, depression and OCD, but I also work with improving mental wellness. I have worked extensively with clients who have ADHD and Autism, diagnosed or undiagnosed. I am neurodivergent myself and am interested in how EMDR can be of benefit in this area and of the overlap between trauma and neurodivergent characteristics.
Hello and welcome to my profile. I am an experienced counsellor, EMDR trauma therapist, counselling supervisor and EMDR Consultant in Training, working in Antrim town & online. I work with mental illness including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), personality disorders, anxiety, depression and OCD, but I also work with improving mental wellness. I have worked extensively with clients who have ADHD and Autism, diagnosed or undiagnosed. I am neurodivergent myself and am interested in how EMDR can be of benefit in this area and of the overlap between trauma and neurodivergent characteristics.
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Joanne Watt
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I offer a very private, comfortable and relaxed space, where you can have a safe place to talk through your challenges and learn new coping strategies, which can enable you to work through the feelings that are troubling you. This can help to deal with specific problems, cope with a crisis or bereavement, improve your relationships, reduce confusion, or develop better ways of living. My role is to listen, support and help you understand your feelings and behaviour better. whatever difficulties you are facing.
I offer a very private, comfortable and relaxed space, where you can have a safe place to talk through your challenges and learn new coping strategies, which can enable you to work through the feelings that are troubling you. This can help to deal with specific problems, cope with a crisis or bereavement, improve your relationships, reduce confusion, or develop better ways of living. My role is to listen, support and help you understand your feelings and behaviour better. whatever difficulties you are facing.
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Carey Campbell
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am one half of Different Therapy; distinct, individual, diverse - celebrating and embracing difference in our clients. My passion for counselling began many years ago, and continues to grow as I see my clients find ways to discover healing and growth . Unresolved issues have a way of coming up for us as we move through adult life. I will join you, and together we can explore whatever is bringing you to counselling. It is a privilege beyond measure to work therapeutically with others. I will help you reach your goals, feel better within yourself and learn to love all of your parts.
I am one half of Different Therapy; distinct, individual, diverse - celebrating and embracing difference in our clients. My passion for counselling began many years ago, and continues to grow as I see my clients find ways to discover healing and growth . Unresolved issues have a way of coming up for us as we move through adult life. I will join you, and together we can explore whatever is bringing you to counselling. It is a privilege beyond measure to work therapeutically with others. I will help you reach your goals, feel better within yourself and learn to love all of your parts.
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Mark Henderson-Begg
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I offer a safe space to talk about anything which may be of concern in your life, which we can then explore at your own pace, to make sense of things, resolve difficult feelings and make positive change. It can sometimes be difficult to talk to family and friends, and having someone to listen without judgement can make all the difference. Counselling can also help us to understand how the past has affected our present life and relationships, helping us to connect to who we really are and to be happier as our true self, which is our human birthright. Counselling can also enable a secure attachment which can help to heal past wounds.
I offer a safe space to talk about anything which may be of concern in your life, which we can then explore at your own pace, to make sense of things, resolve difficult feelings and make positive change. It can sometimes be difficult to talk to family and friends, and having someone to listen without judgement can make all the difference. Counselling can also help us to understand how the past has affected our present life and relationships, helping us to connect to who we really are and to be happier as our true self, which is our human birthright. Counselling can also enable a secure attachment which can help to heal past wounds.
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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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Gary Duncan Taylor
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
If you are experiencing any type of life difficulty, it is my privilege to you support to discover how to live in the solution and how not to live in the problem. Change is inevitable and can be frightening and upsetting. Counselling helps you to implement and navigate change, manage emotion and learn ways to cope with whatever difficulty life has given you.
If you are experiencing any type of life difficulty, it is my privilege to you support to discover how to live in the solution and how not to live in the problem. Change is inevitable and can be frightening and upsetting. Counselling helps you to implement and navigate change, manage emotion and learn ways to cope with whatever difficulty life has given you.
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Deirdre Martin
Psychotherapist, SNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Not accepting new clients
Hello, I'm Deirdre, a professional, experienced, friendly and down-to-earth therapist in Newtownabbey Belfast. I help people to manage difficulties they are experiencing and to bring about change in a warm, compassionate and safe way without judgement. Do you need help with very treatable issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma/PTSD, bereavement or loss, emotional or sexual abuse, childhood or workplace bullying, childhood/family issues or anger? Perhaps you want to stop people pleasing or to understand the causes of your unhappiness? Do you want more time to yourself but never seem to manage to get it?
Hello, I'm Deirdre, a professional, experienced, friendly and down-to-earth therapist in Newtownabbey Belfast. I help people to manage difficulties they are experiencing and to bring about change in a warm, compassionate and safe way without judgement. Do you need help with very treatable issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma/PTSD, bereavement or loss, emotional or sexual abuse, childhood or workplace bullying, childhood/family issues or anger? Perhaps you want to stop people pleasing or to understand the causes of your unhappiness? Do you want more time to yourself but never seem to manage to get it?
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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.