Counselling in Northern Ireland
John Francis Maguire
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Belfast BT9
I am a Therapist with over twenty years experience working in Mental Heath Settings. I have been Qualified as a Therapist for almost 15 Years. I specialise in Relational work with people dealing with Addiction Issues, Anger Management and Relationship issues. Whilst I specialise in these areas I am not restricted to them.
I am a Therapist with over twenty years experience working in Mental Heath Settings. I have been Qualified as a Therapist for almost 15 Years. I specialise in Relational work with people dealing with Addiction Issues, Anger Management and Relationship issues. Whilst I specialise in these areas I am not restricted to them.
Seán Mac Giolla Fhiondáin
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Magherafelt BT45
I've counselled people experiencing: depression, & anxiety attacks, grief, addiction, trauma and other issues.
The word SONAS means happy and that's my aim, to help you to become happy. If you need to talk to someone that really listens to your worries, someone who gives you the full attention you desire and someone who will treat you in a professional, respectful, and in a non-judgmental way, I'm here for you. My specialism is facial differences i.e birthmarks etc. I can provide a warm and safe space in which you can share your challenges in your own words and at a pace at which you are comfortable. I'm friendly, caring and easy approachable counsellor who really wants to help people experiencing difficulties that the world throws at them.
I've counselled people experiencing: depression, & anxiety attacks, grief, addiction, trauma and other issues.
The word SONAS means happy and that's my aim, to help you to become happy. If you need to talk to someone that really listens to your worries, someone who gives you the full attention you desire and someone who will treat you in a professional, respectful, and in a non-judgmental way, I'm here for you. My specialism is facial differences i.e birthmarks etc. I can provide a warm and safe space in which you can share your challenges in your own words and at a pace at which you are comfortable. I'm friendly, caring and easy approachable counsellor who really wants to help people experiencing difficulties that the world throws at them.
Paul Coney
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Dungannon BT71
As a person-centred counsellor, I have extensive experience in addressing a diverse range of issues, specialising in areas such as self-esteem, trauma, anxiety, depression, and addiction. I am deeply committed to providing a nurturing and non-judgemental space where individuals can freely explore their thoughts and emotions. My approach is rooted in the belief that each person possesses the inherent capacity for growth and self-discovery. I view therapy as a collaborative journey, where I serve as a supportive guide, accompanying clients as they navigate their challenges and work towards their goals.
As a person-centred counsellor, I have extensive experience in addressing a diverse range of issues, specialising in areas such as self-esteem, trauma, anxiety, depression, and addiction. I am deeply committed to providing a nurturing and non-judgemental space where individuals can freely explore their thoughts and emotions. My approach is rooted in the belief that each person possesses the inherent capacity for growth and self-discovery. I view therapy as a collaborative journey, where I serve as a supportive guide, accompanying clients as they navigate their challenges and work towards their goals.
Raymond Murphy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Coalisland BT71
I have experience with working with various issues in clients aged 18+. I specialise in working with self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression and addiction. Taking the step in coming to counselling can often be a daunting one. As a counsellor I try to provide a welcoming, warm environment for my clients to feel safe in. I believe that every session is about the client and for the client. as such I will do my upmost to tailor the sessions to you and your needs.
I have experience with working with various issues in clients aged 18+. I specialise in working with self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression and addiction. Taking the step in coming to counselling can often be a daunting one. As a counsellor I try to provide a welcoming, warm environment for my clients to feel safe in. I believe that every session is about the client and for the client. as such I will do my upmost to tailor the sessions to you and your needs.
Richard McGuffin
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Londonderry BT47
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.
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.
Michael O'Neill
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Dungannon BT71
I have experience working with clients with various issues, I particularly enjoy working with clients experiencing difficulties with self-esteem, anxiety, addiction, trauma and relationship issues. I have found great satisfaction working with men's issues and sexuality I have lots of experience working with men and women in their late teens to early 40s. Clients are normally nervous coming to counselling and I endeavour to create a non-judmental and relaxed environment for you to explore your issues and find solutions that suit you and your lifestyle best.
I have experience working with clients with various issues, I particularly enjoy working with clients experiencing difficulties with self-esteem, anxiety, addiction, trauma and relationship issues. I have found great satisfaction working with men's issues and sexuality I have lots of experience working with men and women in their late teens to early 40s. Clients are normally nervous coming to counselling and I endeavour to create a non-judmental and relaxed environment for you to explore your issues and find solutions that suit you and your lifestyle best.
Robert Prentice (Woodcraft Therapy)
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bangor BT19
I have extensive experience working with addiction, relaspe recovery, emotional regulation, behavioural change and coping.
Life can be stressful and busy and at times we can lose focus on ourselves and what is important. I offer a confidential safe space to discuss and support working through these concerns. I use a person-centred approach to support my clients to look at the areas of their lives they choose to. I offer guidance and insight where needed to help my clients navigate these difficult times.
I have extensive experience working with addiction, relaspe recovery, emotional regulation, behavioural change and coping.
Life can be stressful and busy and at times we can lose focus on ourselves and what is important. I offer a confidential safe space to discuss and support working through these concerns. I use a person-centred approach to support my clients to look at the areas of their lives they choose to. I offer guidance and insight where needed to help my clients navigate these difficult times.
James Kernan
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Belfast BT9
I am a fully qualified Counsellor/ Psychological therapist I am also a Lecturer in Counselling & Psychotherapy. I have full registration with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. Through my work with clients I have developed a growing passion in helping people find comfort with issues around addiction, relationship, mental health, sexuality and gender concerns. My work has often been with clients who seek deeper psychotherapeutic reflections on their predicaments. I accompany clients in embracing their vulnerability, tackling their perfectionism, need for certainty, and black and white thinking.
I am a fully qualified Counsellor/ Psychological therapist I am also a Lecturer in Counselling & Psychotherapy. I have full registration with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. Through my work with clients I have developed a growing passion in helping people find comfort with issues around addiction, relationship, mental health, sexuality and gender concerns. My work has often been with clients who seek deeper psychotherapeutic reflections on their predicaments. I accompany clients in embracing their vulnerability, tackling their perfectionism, need for certainty, and black and white thinking.
Robert Skates Counseling & Clinical Supervision
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Donaghadee BT21
My client work includes working with bereavement, anxiety, addiction, low self-esteem/ self-worth and boundary issues.
Thanks for viewing my profile. I work as an integrative counsellor, that means I can offer person-centered, humanistic, CBT and psychodynamic techniques depending on the client need. I offer an initial telephone assessment, then we agree a plan of work for the presenting issue. I work to a high standard. My practice is accredited by the British Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists and also by the National Counselling and Psychotherapists Society. I work with both adults and young people (11-18 yrs). My practice is confidential and non-judgemental. I'm also qualified to offer clinical supervision at £60 per 90 minute session
My client work includes working with bereavement, anxiety, addiction, low self-esteem/ self-worth and boundary issues.
Thanks for viewing my profile. I work as an integrative counsellor, that means I can offer person-centered, humanistic, CBT and psychodynamic techniques depending on the client need. I offer an initial telephone assessment, then we agree a plan of work for the presenting issue. I work to a high standard. My practice is accredited by the British Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists and also by the National Counselling and Psychotherapists Society. I work with both adults and young people (11-18 yrs). My practice is confidential and non-judgemental. I'm also qualified to offer clinical supervision at £60 per 90 minute session
Steven Hall
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ballyclare BT39
My work has been with those who have experienced significant loss in their lives, as well as those with issues such as addiction, depression, anxiety, and problems in their relationships.
I am a qualified integrative counsellor and a Registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I see the therapeutic process as a collaborative endeavour of empowerment to help you build the tools for a positive life change. This means that my approach to therapy is based on the idea that being true to yourself can help you lead a more fulfilling life. I will endeavour to create a space in which you can express yourself fully and authentically, in which you can be heard and seen; an authentic therapeutic relationship in which any thought or feeling can be expressed.
My work has been with those who have experienced significant loss in their lives, as well as those with issues such as addiction, depression, anxiety, and problems in their relationships.
I am a qualified integrative counsellor and a Registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I see the therapeutic process as a collaborative endeavour of empowerment to help you build the tools for a positive life change. This means that my approach to therapy is based on the idea that being true to yourself can help you lead a more fulfilling life. I will endeavour to create a space in which you can express yourself fully and authentically, in which you can be heard and seen; an authentic therapeutic relationship in which any thought or feeling can be expressed.
Tim Laubscher
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Belfast BT12 (Online Only)
I would like to work with any clients that have all kinds of issues and difficulties. I am here to help you discover, explore your issue, discover your goals and find a new way foward for you. Please do not hesitate to contact me Thursdays are the best time to call me but you can email any day of the week and I will endeavour to reply within 24 hours of your contact.
I would like to work with any clients that have all kinds of issues and difficulties. I am here to help you discover, explore your issue, discover your goals and find a new way foward for you. Please do not hesitate to contact me Thursdays are the best time to call me but you can email any day of the week and I will endeavour to reply within 24 hours of your contact.
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Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Belfast BT1 (Online Only)
Being human can be tricky. We can all get stuck. Stuck in our heads and our feelings, in relationships, work, obsessions and compulsions, stuck in unhelpful behaviours and unhelpful ways of seeing things. But, we can all get unstuck. Practicing since 2002, I would be seen as an integrative therapist and counsellor, integrating multiple therapeutic models and approaches. So, we have many ways to make better sense of life situations: 12-Step Recovery Programme, Internal Family Systems, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Humanistic, Person Centred and Psychodynamic approaches; Integrative Counselling.
Being human can be tricky. We can all get stuck. Stuck in our heads and our feelings, in relationships, work, obsessions and compulsions, stuck in unhelpful behaviours and unhelpful ways of seeing things. But, we can all get unstuck. Practicing since 2002, I would be seen as an integrative therapist and counsellor, integrating multiple therapeutic models and approaches. So, we have many ways to make better sense of life situations: 12-Step Recovery Programme, Internal Family Systems, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Humanistic, Person Centred and Psychodynamic approaches; Integrative Counselling.
Michael Paul Reilly
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Belfast BT7
How do you feel right now? Can you put a word to that feeling? Feelings can often go unchecked and we don't notice until we feel overwhelmed. In modern life we are constantly bombarded with information and feel pressure to make decisions. We anxiously think about the future and regretfully think of the past. Unable to find peace in the now. A therapist can act as a companion who can help you explore your feelings in a safe environment. Help you learn more about yourself. We all have aspects of our personality that we keep hidden from others and even ourselves. Together we can explore these aspects.
How do you feel right now? Can you put a word to that feeling? Feelings can often go unchecked and we don't notice until we feel overwhelmed. In modern life we are constantly bombarded with information and feel pressure to make decisions. We anxiously think about the future and regretfully think of the past. Unable to find peace in the now. A therapist can act as a companion who can help you explore your feelings in a safe environment. Help you learn more about yourself. We all have aspects of our personality that we keep hidden from others and even ourselves. Together we can explore these aspects.
RS Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Belfast BT5
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.
John Mclaughlin
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Enniskillen BT74
I am an integrative counsellor offering a wide range of modalities in my counselling practice. All sessions are centered around the clients particular needs as each client is an individual. Sessions can be done face to face, video/phone call or home visit.
I am an integrative counsellor offering a wide range of modalities in my counselling practice. All sessions are centered around the clients particular needs as each client is an individual. Sessions can be done face to face, video/phone call or home visit.
"A New DAWN Counselling Service"
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Enniskillen BT93
I believe it is impossible to "have the ideal Client", as my experience has shown me we really don't know where the story is going until you build up the connection and confidence between you and your client. I always focus on making the clients feel that they are in a safe place and that this place is for them. It is also important that the client and I are open and honest with each other, in order to avoid any misunderstanding between you and the client with regards to their needs and the best course of therapy that is required. I have found that the more ownership and input the client has during the sessions the better outcome,
I believe it is impossible to "have the ideal Client", as my experience has shown me we really don't know where the story is going until you build up the connection and confidence between you and your client. I always focus on making the clients feel that they are in a safe place and that this place is for them. It is also important that the client and I are open and honest with each other, in order to avoid any misunderstanding between you and the client with regards to their needs and the best course of therapy that is required. I have found that the more ownership and input the client has during the sessions the better outcome,
Mark Henderson-Begg
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Antrim BT41
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.
Mervyn Reid Mncps Acc. Mbacp (Accred) And Supervisor.
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Belfast BT6
Hello, and well done on making it this far. I am a light-hearted Counsellor & Supervisor who is easy to talk with. I have 20+ years of experience working with couples, young people, children, individuals, and families. I will support you via face-to-face, telephone or online sessions using an integrative approach that helps us apply the best support at the best time. As a client-directed Counsellor, I take my lead from you, tailoring our sessions to suit your needs. I can travel, with additional fees applicable. Give me a call or a text to arrange your free 15-minute consultation. Clinical Supervision & Consultation offered.
Hello, and well done on making it this far. I am a light-hearted Counsellor & Supervisor who is easy to talk with. I have 20+ years of experience working with couples, young people, children, individuals, and families. I will support you via face-to-face, telephone or online sessions using an integrative approach that helps us apply the best support at the best time. As a client-directed Counsellor, I take my lead from you, tailoring our sessions to suit your needs. I can travel, with additional fees applicable. Give me a call or a text to arrange your free 15-minute consultation. Clinical Supervision & Consultation offered.
DARREN Boyle
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Omagh BT78
Hello my name is Darren I am an accredited counsellor and a registered member of the BACP offering face to face counselling in a safe and welcoming setting which is easily accessible. Location of venues for appointments can be discussed and tailored round your needs to ease any concerns about privacy. Making a decision to bring counselling into your life can in itself be a challenging and frightening step to make. To ease these concerns we can speak on the phone to discuss your first appointment and venue.
Hello my name is Darren I am an accredited counsellor and a registered member of the BACP offering face to face counselling in a safe and welcoming setting which is easily accessible. Location of venues for appointments can be discussed and tailored round your needs to ease any concerns about privacy. Making a decision to bring counselling into your life can in itself be a challenging and frightening step to make. To ease these concerns we can speak on the phone to discuss your first appointment and venue.
Steadfast Therapy
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Belfast BT4
It has become increasingly apparent in recent years that talking to somebody outside of your family or friendship circle can bring a refreshing perspective to difficult life issues. By providing a therapy space where you can feel heard and accepted without bias, you are encouraged to share and explore those detrimental issues that have prevented you from totally embracing life.
It has become increasingly apparent in recent years that talking to somebody outside of your family or friendship circle can bring a refreshing perspective to difficult life issues. By providing a therapy space where you can feel heard and accepted without bias, you are encouraged to share and explore those detrimental issues that have prevented you from totally embracing life.
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Addiction Counsellors
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.