Adoption Counselling in Londonderry
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My approach is non-directive, self-compassion focused and person centred (inspired by the work of Dr Kristin Neff and Carl Rogers). This means I adapt my approach to best suit the needs of the client/group, however I am always rooted in the practice of self-compassion. I believe in empowering the client beyond the art therapy room. I do this through a strengths based approach, using the process of art making, reflecting with the client on the artworks being created, developing the clients self awareness through art making and becoming curious about how this all connects in order for the client to work towards a sense of integration.
My approach is non-directive, self-compassion focused and person centred (inspired by the work of Dr Kristin Neff and Carl Rogers). This means I adapt my approach to best suit the needs of the client/group, however I am always rooted in the practice of self-compassion. I believe in empowering the client beyond the art therapy room. I do this through a strengths based approach, using the process of art making, reflecting with the client on the artworks being created, developing the clients self awareness through art making and becoming curious about how this all connects in order for the client to work towards a sense of integration.
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I am an Integrative Therapist - Drawing upon the Person-Centred, CBT and Psychodynamics approaches, to meet client needs.
I am an Integrative Therapist - Drawing upon the Person-Centred, CBT and Psychodynamics approaches, to meet client needs.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Online Therapists
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I am also qualified and experienced with working within adoption to support young people moving into or within their new families and also support adoptive parents transitioning into their new roles.
Hi there. Thanks for visiting my profile. I am an an integrated counsellor and work with adults, children, and young people. I have over ten years experience working with children and families in school-based counselling and in private practice. My hope is to provide all my clients a safe space to explore their issues and provide families the support and understanding they need to overcome difficulties. I have worked as a project manager for Place2be, a UK wide organisation that specialises in working therapeutically with children and young people and their families.
I am also qualified and experienced with working within adoption to support young people moving into or within their new families and also support adoptive parents transitioning into their new roles.
Hi there. Thanks for visiting my profile. I am an an integrated counsellor and work with adults, children, and young people. I have over ten years experience working with children and families in school-based counselling and in private practice. My hope is to provide all my clients a safe space to explore their issues and provide families the support and understanding they need to overcome difficulties. I have worked as a project manager for Place2be, a UK wide organisation that specialises in working therapeutically with children and young people and their families.
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While I have worked with all gendered people, I do have many years experience of working with women's health and wellbeing specifically pregnancy related issues, and fertility, including the process of adoption.
I am a qualified and accredited counsellor with over 20 years experience. I work with both individual clients and couples ( I am a Relate Qualified Relationship Therapist) While there are many themes in counselling for example loss, trauma, crisis, ongoing mental health difficulties, relationship issues, life events or changes, each client is unique when they come to therapy. The most important things I can bring is to support and respect the processing of each clients experience, listen, to understand without judgement and with compassion.
While I have worked with all gendered people, I do have many years experience of working with women's health and wellbeing specifically pregnancy related issues, and fertility, including the process of adoption.
I am a qualified and accredited counsellor with over 20 years experience. I work with both individual clients and couples ( I am a Relate Qualified Relationship Therapist) While there are many themes in counselling for example loss, trauma, crisis, ongoing mental health difficulties, relationship issues, life events or changes, each client is unique when they come to therapy. The most important things I can bring is to support and respect the processing of each clients experience, listen, to understand without judgement and with compassion.
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Welcome to Orque Counselling Services. I am an Integrative Counselling Practitioner, with a BSc in Psychology and FdSc in Integrative Counselling Practice, and I am a registered member of the BACP. I have experience in working with people with from a range of different backgrounds, disability, neurodiversity and ASD.
Welcome to Orque Counselling Services. I am an Integrative Counselling Practitioner, with a BSc in Psychology and FdSc in Integrative Counselling Practice, and I am a registered member of the BACP. I have experience in working with people with from a range of different backgrounds, disability, neurodiversity and ASD.
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Hello, I’m Tim. I’m an integrative counsellor combining Psychodynamic, Person-centered and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) models. This means I adapt my approach for every client, tailored to their individual needs. I’m passionate about mental wellbeing. We all have mental health and need to look after it, just as we do our physical health. Counselling is one such way of doing so, putting some time aside to concentrate on you and your needs. This kind of therapy provides a confidential, safe and non-judgmental space for you to reflect and explore your thoughts and feelings, address life challenges and improve your wellbeing.
Hello, I’m Tim. I’m an integrative counsellor combining Psychodynamic, Person-centered and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) models. This means I adapt my approach for every client, tailored to their individual needs. I’m passionate about mental wellbeing. We all have mental health and need to look after it, just as we do our physical health. Counselling is one such way of doing so, putting some time aside to concentrate on you and your needs. This kind of therapy provides a confidential, safe and non-judgmental space for you to reflect and explore your thoughts and feelings, address life challenges and improve your wellbeing.
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Award Winning Child Therapist. Children and young people require a safe space for them to explore their feelings and emotions and make sense of their world. Children need to feel accepted, heard and believed, so that they can explore their emotions and unravel their past. If you, your kid or anyone in your family could benefit from talking or play therapy, then get in touch. You can find me on other directories, registered with the BACP an accredited registrant with the NCS and on Facebook as: Kim McAllister Counselling Ltd.
Award Winning Child Therapist. Children and young people require a safe space for them to explore their feelings and emotions and make sense of their world. Children need to feel accepted, heard and believed, so that they can explore their emotions and unravel their past. If you, your kid or anyone in your family could benefit from talking or play therapy, then get in touch. You can find me on other directories, registered with the BACP an accredited registrant with the NCS and on Facebook as: Kim McAllister Counselling Ltd.
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I am a Counselling therapist based in Mid Ulster with 5 years experience in private practice and many years work within a GP Practice & Personal development field. Are you feeling stuck, lost, wanting things to change, improve your relationships? It is my passion, to guide clients through their current obstacles in life and facilitate them in their Personal Growth. Equipping you with all the awareness and resources needed to move forward in life, managing the ups and downs that life can randomly present to us and allowing you to evolve into the you and life that you desire to live are just a few of the many things I can do for you.
I am a Counselling therapist based in Mid Ulster with 5 years experience in private practice and many years work within a GP Practice & Personal development field. Are you feeling stuck, lost, wanting things to change, improve your relationships? It is my passion, to guide clients through their current obstacles in life and facilitate them in their Personal Growth. Equipping you with all the awareness and resources needed to move forward in life, managing the ups and downs that life can randomly present to us and allowing you to evolve into the you and life that you desire to live are just a few of the many things I can do for you.
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Belfast Psychology Services Ltd
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Belfast BT9
Welcome to Belfast Psychology Services. Please visit www.belfastpsychologyservices.com, go to the "book a consultation" page and schedule a date and time for your 15 minute call. Our therapists offer psychological support for a range of difficulties including stress, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, anger, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and trauma. Support is also offered for neurodevelopmental disorders including Tourette Syndrome (TS) and vocal and motor tics. In addition, the service offers diagnostic assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule - 2 (ADOS-2).
Welcome to Belfast Psychology Services. Please visit www.belfastpsychologyservices.com, go to the "book a consultation" page and schedule a date and time for your 15 minute call. Our therapists offer psychological support for a range of difficulties including stress, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, anger, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and trauma. Support is also offered for neurodevelopmental disorders including Tourette Syndrome (TS) and vocal and motor tics. In addition, the service offers diagnostic assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule - 2 (ADOS-2).
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I am Louise and thank you for taking the time to view our profile. I am a fully qualified integrative counsellors offering a counselling service in the North Antrim Coast area. I are registered with BACP and NCS, and work within the BACP Code of Ethics. I can offer you a safe, ethical, confidential, respectful and non-judgemental space in which you can focus on yourself and begin to understand in more depth the challenges you may be facing. In this space I will listen, support and help you to understand your feelings and behaviours, and enable you to become more self-aware, and implement change.
I am Louise and thank you for taking the time to view our profile. I am a fully qualified integrative counsellors offering a counselling service in the North Antrim Coast area. I are registered with BACP and NCS, and work within the BACP Code of Ethics. I can offer you a safe, ethical, confidential, respectful and non-judgemental space in which you can focus on yourself and begin to understand in more depth the challenges you may be facing. In this space I will listen, support and help you to understand your feelings and behaviours, and enable you to become more self-aware, and implement change.
I have been a counsellor for 13 years. I have extensive knowledge of working with clients with depression, anxiety, suicide ideation, self-harming behaviours, Trauma and PTSD. I have worked in crisis management with clients with various presenting issues including, abuse, addiction, domestic violence, family breakdown and other mental health issues. I provide individual and couple counselling in a private and professional space. I have qualifications in EMDR,CBT, relationship therapy and solution focussed therapy. I also provide clinical supervision. I provide a bespoke counselling service as I tailor therapy to the clients needs.
I have been a counsellor for 13 years. I have extensive knowledge of working with clients with depression, anxiety, suicide ideation, self-harming behaviours, Trauma and PTSD. I have worked in crisis management with clients with various presenting issues including, abuse, addiction, domestic violence, family breakdown and other mental health issues. I provide individual and couple counselling in a private and professional space. I have qualifications in EMDR,CBT, relationship therapy and solution focussed therapy. I also provide clinical supervision. I provide a bespoke counselling service as I tailor therapy to the clients needs.
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Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Are you feeling like life is throwing everything at you all at once and you need to talk with someone to help you through it? I offer you the time and space to reflect on the things that cause you distress so that you can move forward. I can help you to explore the causes of stress and anxiety and challenge those negative thoughts that cause you to doubt yourself, and your ability to complete tasks and set and achieve goals. I can support you through career changes, life changes, and bullying in the workplace. Together we can explore your loss of a relationship, friendship or loved one.
Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Are you feeling like life is throwing everything at you all at once and you need to talk with someone to help you through it? I offer you the time and space to reflect on the things that cause you distress so that you can move forward. I can help you to explore the causes of stress and anxiety and challenge those negative thoughts that cause you to doubt yourself, and your ability to complete tasks and set and achieve goals. I can support you through career changes, life changes, and bullying in the workplace. Together we can explore your loss of a relationship, friendship or loved one.
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I am a qualified registered counsellor working in the Belfast and Bangor areas. I provide a comfortable and supportive safe space for you to explore any unresolved issues past or present. Whilst we cannot change difficult events from the past, we can work together to better understand and work through the challenges that you are experiencing in your life. Together we can develop an awareness of patterns of negative behavior and perceptions that may be leaving you feeling anxious or depressed. The symptoms of your distress can show in a physical and psychological way.
I am a qualified registered counsellor working in the Belfast and Bangor areas. I provide a comfortable and supportive safe space for you to explore any unresolved issues past or present. Whilst we cannot change difficult events from the past, we can work together to better understand and work through the challenges that you are experiencing in your life. Together we can develop an awareness of patterns of negative behavior and perceptions that may be leaving you feeling anxious or depressed. The symptoms of your distress can show in a physical and psychological way.
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I am an experienced Individual, Couples & Family Therapist & Supervisor based in Banbridge, Northern Ireland. I offer a confidential, empathetic space for you to explore difficulties. I can support you to get to a place of insight, understanding, healing & growth. I specialise in working with trauma & relationship issues. I am fully accredited with considerable experience working with a leading relationship counselling provider, crisis intervention service and a trauma centre providing psychological well-being services to those affected by traumatic incidents & abuse.
I am an experienced Individual, Couples & Family Therapist & Supervisor based in Banbridge, Northern Ireland. I offer a confidential, empathetic space for you to explore difficulties. I can support you to get to a place of insight, understanding, healing & growth. I specialise in working with trauma & relationship issues. I am fully accredited with considerable experience working with a leading relationship counselling provider, crisis intervention service and a trauma centre providing psychological well-being services to those affected by traumatic incidents & abuse.
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I have worked with clients of all ages, for many years, in supporting them through personal crises and various traumatic experiences in life. Heartsease Consultancy encourages clients to build coping strategies for their symptoms as well as support them to unpeel layers of life experiences and identify unhelpful beliefs in order to reach the root cause of issues. Experience includes working with a wide variety of presenting issues such as anxiety and anxiety related disorders (panic, OCD, phobias, etc), depression, childhood trauma, addiction, grief/ loss, abuse, bullying, low self esteem, relationship difficulties and more.
I have worked with clients of all ages, for many years, in supporting them through personal crises and various traumatic experiences in life. Heartsease Consultancy encourages clients to build coping strategies for their symptoms as well as support them to unpeel layers of life experiences and identify unhelpful beliefs in order to reach the root cause of issues. Experience includes working with a wide variety of presenting issues such as anxiety and anxiety related disorders (panic, OCD, phobias, etc), depression, childhood trauma, addiction, grief/ loss, abuse, bullying, low self esteem, relationship difficulties and more.
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I am a qualified counsellor working in the Mid-Ulster area, My goal as a therapist is to help clients embrace their authentic selves, foster meaningful relationships, and improve their quality of life. In my practice, I work to create a safe and accepting environment that values the unique personality, lifestyle, and goals of the individual. I offer individual therapy to address any type of mental health issue such as depression, interpersonal problems, trauma, anxiety, stress, suicidal ideation, self-harm, abuse, and self-esteem issues.
I am a qualified counsellor working in the Mid-Ulster area, My goal as a therapist is to help clients embrace their authentic selves, foster meaningful relationships, and improve their quality of life. In my practice, I work to create a safe and accepting environment that values the unique personality, lifestyle, and goals of the individual. I offer individual therapy to address any type of mental health issue such as depression, interpersonal problems, trauma, anxiety, stress, suicidal ideation, self-harm, abuse, and self-esteem issues.
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Dr Andrew Mc Gibbon
Psychotherapist, PsychD, ACP
Verified Verified
Belfast BT9
Waitlist for new clients
I work therapeutically with Children, Adolescents, Parents and Young People up to 25. I help with a range of difficulties, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, trauma, school difficulties, social isolation and identity issues. My experience includes 20 years working in the NHS within The Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services. I also offer Supervision to professionals.
I work therapeutically with Children, Adolescents, Parents and Young People up to 25. I help with a range of difficulties, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, trauma, school difficulties, social isolation and identity issues. My experience includes 20 years working in the NHS within The Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services. I also offer Supervision to professionals.
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Adoption Counsellors
Does my adopted child need therapy?
Not every adopted child needs therapy. However, many can benefit from seeing an adoption-informed therapist, especially if they were victims of abuse or neglect, appear withdrawn or disconnected, have behavioural or developmental issues (which may or may not be related to their adoption), are struggling with feelings of grief or loss surrounding their birth parents, or find it difficult to establish an identity, a challenge that often becomes most apparent during adolescence.
When should adoptive parents seek therapy?
Prospective parents can benefit from therapy even before an adoption—for example, to voice worries and fears; to reconcile infertility struggles, if relevant; or simply to prepare themselves for parenthood. After the adoption, parents who are struggling to bond with their child; are unsure how to talk about adoption or related issues, such as race; or whose child is dealing with developmental, behavioural, or psychiatric concerns can address these and other issues with the help of an adoption-competent therapist.
Is family therapy appropriate for adoptive families?
Family therapy can be invaluable for strengthening the bond between adoptive parents and children, helping the latter feel more secure in their place in the family. Family therapy can also help adoptive families navigate complex communication issues—for example, parents who feel uncomfortable discussing race with their child, who in turn feels invalidated by their silence, or a child who has questions about his birth parents but avoids asking them out of fear of hurting his adoptive parents’ feelings.
What therapy is not appropriate for adoption issues?
A discredited therapy known as “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy” or “rebirthing therapy”) should not be used to treat adopted and foster children, though it was largely designed for this population. Attachment therapy involves restraining, coercing, and punishing the child in order for them to “release” negative emotions and attach to their new caregivers—techniques that are abusive and dangerous and have even proven fatal in some cases.