Collective

Meet the therapy team

Meet the therapy team

We believe the relationship with your therapist is the most important factor in your success. Meet our team of qualified, compassionate professionals dedicated to your growth.

We believe the relationship with your therapist is the most important factor in your success. Meet our team of qualified, compassionate professionals dedicated to your growth.

Group therapy discussion with people seated together in a welcoming counselling room
Group therapy discussion with people seated together in a welcoming counselling room
Portrait of Alyson Dixon, adult integrative counsellor at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

Alyson Dixon

Adult Integrative Counsellor

Alyson is a BACP registered integrative counsellor with specialist experience in PTSD, complex trauma and transgenerational trauma, including the impact of the Troubles in Northern Ireland. Trained in IFS, she offers a warm, tailored and deeply experienced approach to supporting adults through a wide range of difficulties.

Expand

Portrait of Ann Ogilby, adult integrative counsellor at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

Ann Ogilby

Adult Integrative Counsellor

Ann is an integrative counsellor and Member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP). She works with adults facing anxiety, low mood, stress, relationship difficulties, grief and trauma. Drawing on person-centred, humanistic, CBT and psychodynamic approaches, Ann offers warm, neuro-affirming support to help clients move forward with confidence.

Expand

Portrait of Ann-Marie Bryson, hcpc registered creative psychotherapist at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

Ann-Marie Bryson

HCPC Registered Creative Psychotherapist

Ann-Marie is a HCPC registered Creative Psychotherapist with 21 years of experience. Trained in music therapy and drawing on integrative, trauma-informed methods, she offers a uniquely creative therapeutic space for adults navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, neurodivergence and relationship difficulties.

Expand

Portrait of Ben Johnston, adult integrative counsellor at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

Ben Johnston

Adult Integrative Counsellor

Ben is a BACP registered integrative counsellor with a background in community crisis intervention. Steady, compassionate and deeply client-led, he supports adults through anxiety, grief, trauma, OCD, PTSD and a wide range of personal and emotional difficulties.

Expand

Portrait of Cara O'Kane, adult integrative counsellor at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

Cara O'Kane

Adult Integrative Counsellor

Cara O'Kane is a client-centred, Integrative Counsellor credentialed with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), with 10 years' experience in mental health and wellbeing. Cara works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and self-esteem difficulties, with particular experience supporting young adults through life changes. She offers a warm, whole-person approach to help clients move forward.

Expand

Portrait of Carmel Thompson, adult integrative counsellor at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

Carmel Thompson

Adult Integrative Counsellor

Carmel Thompson is a qualified Integrative Counsellor and Accredited Registrant of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), with experience since 2018. Carmel works with adults facing depression, anxiety, stress, bereavement and loss. Drawing on person-centred, CBT and psychodynamic approaches, she offers a safe, non-judgemental space to build self-awareness and support lasting change.

Expand

Portrait of Carol Izzard, adult counsellor & therapist at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

Carol Izzard

Adult Counsellor & Therapist

Carol is a NCPS registered integrative therapist with qualifications spanning CBT, psychotherapeutic counselling and psychology. Beginning her career as a bereavement therapist, she now supports adults with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, OCD, neurodivergence and relationship difficulties.

Expand

Portrait of Catrina McEvoy, accredited counsellor & psychotherapist at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

Catrina McEvoy

Accredited Counsellor & Psychotherapist

Catrina is an accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist with over a decade of experience supporting adults with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD and relationship difficulties. Warm, empathic and integrative in approach, she draws on DBT, somatic and person-centred methods to meet each client's individual needs.

Expand

Portrait of Claire Hinton, adult integrative counsellor at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

Claire Hinton

Adult Integrative Counsellor

Claire is a BACP registered integrative counsellor with over a decade of community experience and specialist bereavement training. Warm, grounded and deeply human in her approach, she supports adults through grief, identity, anxiety, trauma and the challenges of life transition.

Expand

Portrait of Clare Sweeney, adult counsellor at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

Clare Sweeney

Adult Counsellor

Clare is a BACP registered counsellor with a background in the emergency services and a BSc in Psychology. Person-centred at her core, she supports adults through anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma and relationship difficulties with warmth, practicality and deep personal insight.

Expand

Portrait of Dara Gallagher, psychotherapist at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

Dara Gallagher

Psychotherapist

Dara is a BACP accredited Psychotherapist with a BSc in Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in CBT. Drawing on CBT and third-wave approaches including ACT, CFT and mindfulness, he brings a professional, evidence-based and deeply human approach to supporting adults through distress, trauma and life challenges.

Expand

Portrait of David Cunningham, art psychotherapist & somatic experience practitioner at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

David Cunningham

Art Psychotherapist & Somatic Experience Practitioner

David is a HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner with a decade of experience. Specialising in trauma, anxiety and neurodivergence, he offers a creative, body-informed approach that blends talking therapy with art, music and somatic techniques.

Expand

Portrait of David Healy, adult therapist at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

David Healy

Adult Therapist

David is a NCPS accredited integrative therapist who has been practising since 2012. Trained in somatic experiencing and gestalt, he brings a body-informed, holistic approach to supporting adults with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma and the lasting impact of adverse life experiences.

Expand

Portrait of Debbie Sloan, adult integrative therapist at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

Debbie Sloan

Adult Integrative Therapist

Debbie is a BACP registered integrative therapist with over a decade of mental health experience. Person-centred, warm and collaborative, she supports a diverse range of adults through anxiety, grief, identity, trauma and relationship difficulties from her Coleraine practice.

Expand

Portrait of Deborah McCullough, psychotherapist at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

Deborah McCullough

Psychotherapist

Deborah McCullough is an NCPS accredited psychotherapist with a BSc (Hons) in Psychotherapy from Ulster University and has been working as a psychotherapist since 2007. With extensive qualifications including training in CBT, sex therapy, eating disorders, grief and loss, and trauma, Deborah offers an integrative approach supporting adults with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.

Expand

Portrait of Devin McMullan, accredited integrative adult counsellor at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

Devin McMullan

Accredited Integrative Adult Counsellor

Devin is a dually accredited integrative counsellor with a person-centred core and a creative, inclusive approach. He supports adults with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and identity, drawing on CBT, psychodynamic and humanistic methods alongside creative therapeutic tools.

Expand

Portrait of Elaine Gormley, accredited adult integrative counsellor & psychotherapist at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

Elaine Gormley

Accredited Adult Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist

Elaine is a BACP accredited Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor with over ten years of experience. As a trained Internal Family Systems (IFS) practitioner with a trauma-informed and neuro-affirming practice, she brings a deeply integrative and compassionate approach to supporting adults with a wide range of emotional, relational and psychological concerns.

Expand

Portrait of Emma McGowan, adult integrative counsellor at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

Emma McGowan

Adult Integrative Counsellor

Emma is a BACP member and integrative counsellor with a background in psychology. She supports adults with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma and eating-related difficulties, offering a warm, adaptable and client-led approach from her Antrim practice.

Expand

Portrait of Frances Lindsay, adult integrative counsellor at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

Frances Lindsay

Adult Integrative Counsellor

Frances is a dually registered integrative counsellor with a Level 5 Diploma in Trauma-Informed Counselling. With experience across private practice, charities and corporate settings, she offers a warm, empowering and client-led approach to anxiety, depression, trauma, stress and a wide range of adult concerns.

Expand

Portrait of Helen L Wright, integrative adult counsellor at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

Helen L Wright

Integrative Adult Counsellor

Helen is an integrative adult counsellor with a background in psychology and a particular interest in the body's response to emotion and trauma. Gentle, non-judgmental and highly adaptable, she supports adults with anxiety, grief, low mood, trauma and a wide range of life challenges.

Expand

Portrait of Helen Wallace, adult integrative counsellor at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

Helen Wallace

Adult Integrative Counsellor

Helen is a BACP registered integrative counsellor with a Postgraduate Diploma in Trauma Studies and specialist training in grief, ACT, LGBTQIA+ and neurodiversity. Compassionate and deeply humanising in her approach, she supports adults online through a wide range of complex life challenges.

Expand

Portrait of Jacinta Klika, adult counsellor at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

Jacinta Klika

Adult Counsellor

Jacinta holds Accredited Membership with BACP, an MSc in Counselling and has over 15 years of mental health experience across voluntary, community, corporate and private settings. Warm, gentle, person-centred and highly qualified, she works with adults through a wide range of life challenges and transitions with particular interest in self-worth, personal relationship issues and workplace challenges.

Expand

Portrait of Jackie Harkin, accredited adult therapist at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

Jackie Harkin

Accredited Adult Therapist

Jackie is a BACP accredited therapist with experience supporting adults since 2017. With a particular interest in trauma and its everyday impact, she offers warm, empowering and integrative counselling across person-centred, CBT and psychodynamic approaches.

Expand

Portrait of Jamie Compton Rea, integrative adult therapist at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

Jamie Compton Rea

Integrative Adult Therapist

Jamie is a BACP registered integrative therapist with 15 years of mental health experience. Warm, client-led and grounded in humanistic and psychodynamic principles, he supports adults in Belfast and online through anxiety, grief, trauma, challenging behaviours and a wide range of life difficulties.

Expand

Portrait of Jim Devine, adult integrative counsellor at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

Jim Devine

Adult Integrative Counsellor

Jim Devine is a qualified Integrative Counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), with over 20 years' experience in health and social care. Jim works with adults facing trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and stress. He offers a non-judgemental, integrative approach, supporting clients to build self-understanding and find healthier ways to cope.

Expand

Portrait of Joan Beech, integrative adult therapist at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

Joan Beech

Integrative Adult Therapist

Joan is a BACP registered integrative therapist with qualifications in both CBT and integrative counselling. Responsive, collaborative and highly adaptable, she supports adults with anxiety, depression, phobias, relationship difficulties and a broad range of personal and emotional concerns.

Expand

Portrait of Julie Halliday, accredited integrative counsellor at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

Julie Halliday

Accredited Integrative Counsellor

Julie is an accredited integrative counsellor with expertise in anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and work-related stress. Calm, accepting and client-led, she tailors her approach to each individual and works with adults across a wide range of life challenges.

Expand

Portrait of Karen Kearns, integrative adult counsellor at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

Karen Kearns

Integrative Adult Counsellor

Karen is a dually accredited integrative counsellor with experience in GP, community and private practice settings. With specialist experience supporting disabled people, carers and those with long-term health conditions, she brings a compassionate, evidence-based approach to a wide range of adult concerns.

Expand

Portrait of Karla Burns, adult counsellor at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

Karla Burns

Adult Counsellor

Karla is a BACP member and first-class honours graduate in Counselling and Psychotherapy. Warm, relaxed and person-centred in approach, she supports adults through anxiety, depression, bereavement, stress, low self-esteem and loneliness, working at a pace that always feels comfortable and safe.

Expand

Portrait of Katrina Edwards, adult integrative counsellor at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

Katrina Edwards

Adult Integrative Counsellor

Katrina is a BACP registered integrative counsellor based in Newtownards. With a diploma in CBT and training in solution-focused therapy and domestic abuse recovery, she offers a collaborative, goal-oriented approach to supporting adults through anxiety, depression, trauma and a wide range of personal challenges.

Expand

Portrait of Lesley Armstrong, integrative adult counsellor at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

Lesley Armstrong

Integrative Adult Counsellor

Lesley is a BACP registered integrative counsellor with academic backgrounds in both sociology and counselling. Grounded, collaborative and client-focused, she supports adults in Newtownabbey and online through anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem and a wide range of life challenges.

Expand

Portrait of Lorraine Rogan, adult integrative counsellor at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

Lorraine Rogan

Adult Integrative Counsellor

Lorraine is a BACP registered integrative counsellor with a Diploma in DBT and training in equine-assisted services. With a background in mental health crisis work, she brings depth and versatility to supporting adults with emotional regulation, trauma, anxiety and a broad range of personal difficulties.

Expand

Portrait of Louise McIlvenny, accredited integrative adult counsellor at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

Louise McIlvenny

Accredited Integrative Adult Counsellor

Louise is a BACP accredited integrative counsellor with over a decade of experience supporting adults through loss, anxiety, low mood, trauma and relationship difficulties. Warm and client-focused, she works across Antrim and Belfast, offering in-person, online and telephone sessions.

Expand

Portrait of Marie Donaghy, adult integrative counsellor at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

Marie Donaghy

Adult Integrative Counsellor

Marie is a BACP registered therapist with a Postgraduate Diploma in CBT and a BSc in Occupational Psychology. With particular expertise in bereavement, anxiety and trauma, she offers a structured, practical and compassionate approach for adults across a wide range of emotional and psychological concerns.

Expand

Portrait of Melissa McLean, adult counsellor at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

Melissa McLean

Adult Counsellor

Melissa is a dually accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor with a person-centred, trauma-informed approach. Inclusive, compassionate and deeply committed to creating affirming spaces, she supports adults with anxiety, trauma, grief, neurodivergence and a wide range of mental health concerns.

Expand

Portrait of Michelle Duffy, adult counsellor at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

Michelle Duffy

Adult Counsellor

Michelle Duffy is an MBACP Accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist with over 11 years' clinical experience. Michelle works with adults, young people and children experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties. She offers an integrative, creative approach, including EMDR, helping clients heal and move forward with confidence.

Expand

Portrait of Orla Cogill, adult psychotherapist at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

Orla Cogill

Adult Psychotherapist

Orla Cogill is a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist supporting adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, low mood and stress. Orla integrates CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and EMDR, tailoring sessions to individual sensory and processing needs. She offers a warm, evidence-based approach, helping clients build self-understanding, self-compassion and practical coping skills.

Expand

Portrait of Orla McFadden, adult integrative counsellor at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

Orla McFadden

Adult Integrative Counsellor

Orla is a BACP registered integrative counsellor offering online and telephone sessions. Drawing on person-centred, CBT and psychodynamic approaches, she creates a safe, collaborative space for adults working through depression, anxiety, bereavement, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties.

Expand

Portrait of Raymond McLean, adult counsellor at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

Raymond McLean

Adult Counsellor

Raymond is a dually registered integrative counsellor with extensive experience across community and private mental health settings. Person-centred, warm and adaptable, he supports adults through anxiety, bereavement, trauma, low mood and workplace stress from his Antrim practice.

Expand

Portrait of Robyn Lough, integrative adult counsellor at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

Robyn Lough

Integrative Adult Counsellor

Robyn is a BACP registered integrative counsellor based in Banbridge. Warm, collaborative and solution-aware in her approach, she supports adults through anxiety, bereavement, trauma, neurodivergence and a wide range of life challenges, offering in-person, online and telephone sessions.

Expand

Portrait of Sarah Etheridge, adult counsellor at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

Sarah Etheridge

Adult Counsellor

Sarah is a BACP registered counsellor with specialist training in IFS, trauma and attachment. Working through a person-centred and psychodynamic lens, she offers a warm, trusting therapeutic relationship to support adults with anxiety, grief, trauma, PTSD and a wide range of personal difficulties.

Expand

Portrait of Steven Montgomery, adult integrative counsellor at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

Steven Montgomery

Adult Integrative Counsellor

Steven is a NCPS registered integrative counsellor offering a safe, non-judgmental space for adults navigating anxiety, low mood, grief, identity and relationship difficulties. Warm, accessible and person-centred at his core, he works collaboratively to build self-understanding and resilience.

Expand

Portrait of Tory Stirling, integrative adult counsellor at NI Counselling in Northern Ireland

Tory Stirling

Integrative Adult Counsellor

Tory is a BACP registered integrative counsellor with specialist experience in complex trauma, bereavement and neurodiversity, including over ten years working in the field of autism. Flexible, relational and neuroaffirming in approach, she supports adults across a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties.

Expand

THERAPISTS REGISTERED WITH

National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society accreditation logo
National Counselling Society accreditation logo
Health and Care Professions Council accreditation logo