Counselling in Northern Ireland
My experience in psycho-education and counselling has focused on supporting individuals living with stress, mental illness & suicidal thoughts. I've supported people who aren't sure what to do next with situations & relationships, or are struggling with feelings of overwhelm or depression. Most people who I've worked with just don't want to be in pain anymore, but everyone's needs & wants are different & it's important to get to know you & meet you where you are on your journey.
My experience in psycho-education and counselling has focused on supporting individuals living with stress, mental illness & suicidal thoughts. I've supported people who aren't sure what to do next with situations & relationships, or are struggling with feelings of overwhelm or depression. Most people who I've worked with just don't want to be in pain anymore, but everyone's needs & wants are different & it's important to get to know you & meet you where you are on your journey.
Michelle Marianne Laverty Bacp Acc
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Antrim BT41
I began my career in counselling in 2006 and studied an OCR certificate in Counselling which was awarded to me in June 2007. Intrigued and fascinated by the work I continued to the stage of training which was Ulster University Diploma in Counselling (with Distinction) and saw my first client in 2008. I qualified as an Integrative counsellor in 2010. As an integrative practitioner, I use a range of theories and techniques to meet the needs of clients, with a range of issues, across the lifespan. I have completed training in creative techniques as well as a Level 5 in CBT (2011) & Level 6 (2018) in Supervision.
I began my career in counselling in 2006 and studied an OCR certificate in Counselling which was awarded to me in June 2007. Intrigued and fascinated by the work I continued to the stage of training which was Ulster University Diploma in Counselling (with Distinction) and saw my first client in 2008. I qualified as an Integrative counsellor in 2010. As an integrative practitioner, I use a range of theories and techniques to meet the needs of clients, with a range of issues, across the lifespan. I have completed training in creative techniques as well as a Level 5 in CBT (2011) & Level 6 (2018) in Supervision.
I am a therapist working with individuals both face-to-face and online, with a psychodynamic focus.
I am a therapist working with individuals both face-to-face and online, with a psychodynamic focus.
Life can be full of ups and downs and it can be hard to cope at times with the feelings of stress and overwhelm, as Jon Kabat-Zinn said "Wherever you go, there you are". I can help provide a safe space to explore and process any difficulties with the aim of improving overall mental and physical wellbeing.
Life can be full of ups and downs and it can be hard to cope at times with the feelings of stress and overwhelm, as Jon Kabat-Zinn said "Wherever you go, there you are". I can help provide a safe space to explore and process any difficulties with the aim of improving overall mental and physical wellbeing.
I provide a safe, supportive, empathic and therapeutic space and service for those who wish to explore and address any issues and concerns.
I provide a safe, supportive, empathic and therapeutic space and service for those who wish to explore and address any issues and concerns.
People seek counselling for a variety of reasons, each deeply personal and unique to their experiences and needs. Maybe it’s to address specific concerns such as depression, anxiety, PTSD. It can aid young people's development and emotional health. Addressing early childhood trauma can impact one's ability to live a healthier, more fulfilling life. Often as a new Mum, you can be faced with a range of changes and challenges that may feel overwhelming. This can often be compounded by a traumatic birth experience which is so often not discussed and thus exasperating the sense of loneliness and isolation.
People seek counselling for a variety of reasons, each deeply personal and unique to their experiences and needs. Maybe it’s to address specific concerns such as depression, anxiety, PTSD. It can aid young people's development and emotional health. Addressing early childhood trauma can impact one's ability to live a healthier, more fulfilling life. Often as a new Mum, you can be faced with a range of changes and challenges that may feel overwhelming. This can often be compounded by a traumatic birth experience which is so often not discussed and thus exasperating the sense of loneliness and isolation.
Hello and welcome to my profile. I'm an integrative counsellor and have experience working with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, stress, grief, life transitions, low self-esteem, self-harm and relationship problems. Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed and struggling to cope, or maybe you just need someone to talk to who can help you process some things. I understand how difficult it can be to take that first step towards counselling, but I can speak personally of the benefits counselling has had in working through some difficult seasons in my own life and how empowering it can be to feel truly heard and understood.
Hello and welcome to my profile. I'm an integrative counsellor and have experience working with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, stress, grief, life transitions, low self-esteem, self-harm and relationship problems. Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed and struggling to cope, or maybe you just need someone to talk to who can help you process some things. I understand how difficult it can be to take that first step towards counselling, but I can speak personally of the benefits counselling has had in working through some difficult seasons in my own life and how empowering it can be to feel truly heard and understood.
Hello and welcome to my profile. You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, you may have hit a difficult phase in your life because of a past trauma, or maybe you would just like someone to talk to. At some point in our lives, we all struggle with our feelings, which can be especially difficult to cope with or even to understand. I offer a private, comfortable and relaxed environment where you can have a regular time and safe place to talk through your challenges and learn new ways of coping, which can enable you to work through the feelings that are troubling you.
Hello and welcome to my profile. You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, you may have hit a difficult phase in your life because of a past trauma, or maybe you would just like someone to talk to. At some point in our lives, we all struggle with our feelings, which can be especially difficult to cope with or even to understand. I offer a private, comfortable and relaxed environment where you can have a regular time and safe place to talk through your challenges and learn new ways of coping, which can enable you to work through the feelings that are troubling you.
Hi, I'm Stephanie. Welcome to your first step in making a positive change. Reaching out takes courage and can be daunting but I am here to help you feel empowered and take control. Through my work with SAME counselling, I strive to help people overcome challenges in their lives and have a fair chance to be who they want to be by providing a respectful trusting environment to increase self-awareness, encourage self-confidence, and improve emotional wellbeing & mental health. I offer client-focused, confidential, empathetic, supportive and non judgemental integrative counselling sessions, adaptively tailored to suit individual needs.
Hi, I'm Stephanie. Welcome to your first step in making a positive change. Reaching out takes courage and can be daunting but I am here to help you feel empowered and take control. Through my work with SAME counselling, I strive to help people overcome challenges in their lives and have a fair chance to be who they want to be by providing a respectful trusting environment to increase self-awareness, encourage self-confidence, and improve emotional wellbeing & mental health. I offer client-focused, confidential, empathetic, supportive and non judgemental integrative counselling sessions, adaptively tailored to suit individual needs.
I am a mental health nurse with just under 10 years experience working within mental health services. I have gained quality experience by working in various specialist mental health teams within the NHS. I provide psychological assessments, evidenced based interventions and I tailor support packages to children, adolescents and families. I have undertaken numerous professional training courses and attend regular clinical supervision in order to refine my skills.
I am a mental health nurse with just under 10 years experience working within mental health services. I have gained quality experience by working in various specialist mental health teams within the NHS. I provide psychological assessments, evidenced based interventions and I tailor support packages to children, adolescents and families. I have undertaken numerous professional training courses and attend regular clinical supervision in order to refine my skills.
Hello, welcome to my profile. I understand it can be daunting finding a therapist and hope the information below can help. I am a cognitive behavioural therapist (CBT) and currently work with adults and children. CBT is an evidenced and skill-based therapy which looks at understanding the links between our thoughts (cognitions), feelings (emotions) and actions (behaviours). My aim is to help individuals better understand their thoughts and behaviours, making a positive change in their life.
Hello, welcome to my profile. I understand it can be daunting finding a therapist and hope the information below can help. I am a cognitive behavioural therapist (CBT) and currently work with adults and children. CBT is an evidenced and skill-based therapy which looks at understanding the links between our thoughts (cognitions), feelings (emotions) and actions (behaviours). My aim is to help individuals better understand their thoughts and behaviours, making a positive change in their life.
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Ellen Bowler-McCartney
Psychotherapist, MSc, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Newtownabbey BT36 (Online Only)
Have you been anxious lately? Maybe you've been "a worrier" all your life. Perhaps you've tried for years to feel calmer. You've read the books but still feel anxious. I work creatively with adults online, to help them feel less stuck and less anxious. It can show up in many shapes and for many reasons, but if you are struggling with anxious feelings, I can help. Maybe you are tired of perfectionism or people pleasing. Maybe worry is blocking you from living freely. Perhaps overthinking is disrupting your relationships or you feel kind of stuck or fearful. I'm here to facilitate your creative pathway out of anxiety.
Have you been anxious lately? Maybe you've been "a worrier" all your life. Perhaps you've tried for years to feel calmer. You've read the books but still feel anxious. I work creatively with adults online, to help them feel less stuck and less anxious. It can show up in many shapes and for many reasons, but if you are struggling with anxious feelings, I can help. Maybe you are tired of perfectionism or people pleasing. Maybe worry is blocking you from living freely. Perhaps overthinking is disrupting your relationships or you feel kind of stuck or fearful. I'm here to facilitate your creative pathway out of anxiety.
First Step Counselling, Adults, Couples and CYP
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Lisburn BT28
Thank you for visiting my page please check out my website- www.firststepcounselling.uk. I am an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. Integrative therapy is combined approaches that blends elements of different theories. Tailoring my approach to you, there are many ways in which we can explore your individual experience together. My goal is to help you deal with issues or problems you might be having. working together in a safe and confidential place, we can make positive change in your life. In counselling, I can help you see things in different way, will guide you and facilitate your needs to help you feel better.
Thank you for visiting my page please check out my website- www.firststepcounselling.uk. I am an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. Integrative therapy is combined approaches that blends elements of different theories. Tailoring my approach to you, there are many ways in which we can explore your individual experience together. My goal is to help you deal with issues or problems you might be having. working together in a safe and confidential place, we can make positive change in your life. In counselling, I can help you see things in different way, will guide you and facilitate your needs to help you feel better.
Hello and welcome to my page. I am a person-centred psychotherapist who works mainly with pregnancy, birth and postpartum including postnatal depression and anxiety and birth trauma. I support women through this transitional period of their life, a transition that is often confronting and might not look how you expected it to. I can support fathers and non birthing parents experiencing birth trauma and postnatal depression. I also work with women and LGBTQ+ people with issues including anxiety, depression, self esteem and relationship difficulties.
Hello and welcome to my page. I am a person-centred psychotherapist who works mainly with pregnancy, birth and postpartum including postnatal depression and anxiety and birth trauma. I support women through this transitional period of their life, a transition that is often confronting and might not look how you expected it to. I can support fathers and non birthing parents experiencing birth trauma and postnatal depression. I also work with women and LGBTQ+ people with issues including anxiety, depression, self esteem and relationship difficulties.
Hello, I'm Deirdre and I'm a qualified and accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Clinical Hypnotherapist from Portstewart providing support to clients from the Coleraine, Portrush, and Limavady areas from The Roe Valley Therapy Centre in Limavady and ZGBTST in Coleraine. Sessions are face to face, online or telephone. Whatever is troubling you, I will always treat you with empathy, respect, warmth and confidentiality.
Hello, I'm Deirdre and I'm a qualified and accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Clinical Hypnotherapist from Portstewart providing support to clients from the Coleraine, Portrush, and Limavady areas from The Roe Valley Therapy Centre in Limavady and ZGBTST in Coleraine. Sessions are face to face, online or telephone. Whatever is troubling you, I will always treat you with empathy, respect, warmth and confidentiality.
I am a caring, compassionate & experienced counsellor living and working just off the M1 at Lisburn. I am focused on helping you change negative thoughts & behaviours that may be holding you back from fulfilling your full potential. I work hard in helping you to work through issues in your relationships with an open and helpful approach. Using techniques & strategies to move you forward with the stresses and strains we all face from time to time. I have a warm & welcoming disposition that will help to put you at your ease. Please feel free to contact me anytime.
I am a caring, compassionate & experienced counsellor living and working just off the M1 at Lisburn. I am focused on helping you change negative thoughts & behaviours that may be holding you back from fulfilling your full potential. I work hard in helping you to work through issues in your relationships with an open and helpful approach. Using techniques & strategies to move you forward with the stresses and strains we all face from time to time. I have a warm & welcoming disposition that will help to put you at your ease. Please feel free to contact me anytime.
I am a qualified clinical psychologist with experience in working in both private practice and NHS services. I work with adults who experience a range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, stress & burnout, OCD, emotional regulation difficulties and interpersonal difficulties. I have a specialist interest in supporting people who have experienced trauma either in their early life or more recent traumatic experiences. I aim to support people to develop a better understanding of themselves and how their life experiences may have contributed to any current symptoms or difficulties.
I am a qualified clinical psychologist with experience in working in both private practice and NHS services. I work with adults who experience a range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, stress & burnout, OCD, emotional regulation difficulties and interpersonal difficulties. I have a specialist interest in supporting people who have experienced trauma either in their early life or more recent traumatic experiences. I aim to support people to develop a better understanding of themselves and how their life experiences may have contributed to any current symptoms or difficulties.
Effective counselling and mindfulness can help us lead a fuller life with increased self-awareness. With this growing awareness, we have the potential to identify patterns of behaviour, make different choices and create a more purposeful and satisfying way of being.
Effective counselling and mindfulness can help us lead a fuller life with increased self-awareness. With this growing awareness, we have the potential to identify patterns of behaviour, make different choices and create a more purposeful and satisfying way of being.
Elaine Gormley
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Belfast BT9 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor. Hello, my name is Elaine. I am an Accredited member of the BACP and have been working as a therapist for over ten years. I have qualifications, training and experience in working with a diverse range of issues. I am a qualified supervisor and support counsellors and psychotherapists in the work that they do.
Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor. Hello, my name is Elaine. I am an Accredited member of the BACP and have been working as a therapist for over ten years. I have qualifications, training and experience in working with a diverse range of issues. I am a qualified supervisor and support counsellors and psychotherapists in the work that they do.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Average cost per session
£50
Counsellors in Northern Ireland who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 87% | Self Esteem |
| 86% | Depression |
| 79% | Stress |
| 72% | Relationship Issues |
| 70% | Bereavement |
| 66% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 49% | Aviva |
| 48% | Bupa |
| 47% | AXA PPP |
How Counsellors in Northern Ireland see their clients
| 85% | In Person and Online | |
| 15% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 78% | Female | |
| 22% | Male |