Our Story

About NI Counselling - We believe therapy should be personal

About NI Counselling - We believe therapy should be personal

At NI Counselling, we understand that finding support isn't just about a list of names, it's about finding the right human connection in a space that feels safe and understood.

At NI Counselling, we understand that finding support isn't just about a list of names, it's about finding the right human connection in a space that feels safe and understood.

A calm and welcoming counselling room with two leather armchairs at an NI Counselling practice
Portrait of an NI Counselling therapist advisor supporting counselling and therapy in Northern Ireland

Meet Deborah McCullough

Deborah McCullough

Founder & Director of NI Counselling

Founder & Director of NI Counselling

I founded NI Counselling in 2019 with a clear purpose: to make high-quality, trustworthy therapy genuinely accessible across Northern Ireland. As an accredited Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor with 18 years of experience and approximately 16,000 clinical hours, I know what good therapy looks like -- and I hold every therapist on our team to that same standard, selecting each one personally and carefully.

Over the years I have had the privilege of working alongside many remarkable people, each navigating their own challenges with courage and determination. That experience is what drives this work. If you are considering therapy, I want you to feel confident that you are in safe, experienced hands. You are very welcome.

The NI Counselling Collective

We are not just a directory. We are a community of local, qualified practitioners dedicated to the highest standards of care.

Counselling session in a welcoming therapy room at NI Counselling

A Unified Community

Our collective meets regularly to share best practices, peer support, and clinical supervision, ensuring you receive the best care Northern Ireland has to offer.

Counselling session in a welcoming therapy room at NI Counselling

A Unified Community

Our collective meets regularly to share best practices, peer support, and clinical supervision, ensuring you receive the best care Northern Ireland has to offer.

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Sessions delivered to clients across Northern Ireland

Sessions delivered to clients across Northern Ireland

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Counsellors and Therapists throughout Northern Ireland

Warm, welcoming therapy space with a mustard chair at NI Counselling

Local Expertise

Practitioners who understand the local landscape of Northern Ireland and provide culturally sensitive support.

Warm, welcoming therapy space with a mustard chair at NI Counselling

Local Expertise

Practitioners who understand the local landscape of Northern Ireland and provide culturally sensitive support.

Therapist Advisor of NI Counselling

Steven, Intake Manager

Our Approach

Human-Led Guidance

Human-Led Guidance

Finding a therapist shouldn't be overwhelming. We believe the "therapeutic alliance", the bond between you and your counsellor, is the single most important factor in your healing.

Finding a therapist shouldn't be overwhelming. We believe the "therapeutic alliance", the bond between you and your counsellor, is the single most important factor in your healing.

A Considered Match

Our lead Psychotherapist will review your application and match you to a therapist based on your individual needs.

Our lead Psychotherapist will review your application and match you to a therapist based on your individual needs.

The Right Connection

We look at therapeutic approaches and communication styles, not just clinical specialisms.

Therapists Registered with:

BACP Counselling and Psychotherapy accredited member logo
NCPS National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society accredited member logo
HCPC Health and Care Professions Council registered practitioner logo