Belfast Counselling Group

Welcome to the Belfast Counselling Group, a renowned online psychology and psychotherapy service that has been providing effective therapy for over two decades. Our journey began in 1996, and since then, we have been committed to offering a range of therapies to assist individuals in overcoming various mental health difficulties. Originally based in Belfast and Holywood, we now operate remotely using secure video conferencing platforms such as FaceTime, WhatsApp, and Skype. We are registered to offer remote therapy with all major health insurers, including BUPA, AXA, CIGNA, AVIVA, WPA, BENEDEN, and H3.

Our team of highly skilled therapists specialises in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, Integrated, Solution Focused Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitisation Therapy (EMDR). Our extensive experience allows us to offer therapy for a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), panic attacks, phobias, OCD, low self-confidence, self-esteem, stress, pain management, and work-related stress.

Online Therapy Services

We are strong advocates of online therapy, as it has been proven to be highly effective and convenient for our clients. Many of our clients appreciate the flexibility and convenience of online therapy, as it eliminates travel time and allows for convenient session times. Moreover, clients have reported that online face-to-face therapy is as beneficial as in-person sessions, offering the same level of support and therapeutic value.

Our Services

At the Belfast Counselling Group, we provide the following services:

1. *Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)*: Our CBT approach is designed to help individuals who are experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties. By understanding the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviour, we work together to identify and change negative thinking patterns and unhelpful behaviours. This collaborative process significantly improves how our clients think, feel, and act.

2. *Appointments and Fees*: We offer sessions that are arranged by mutual agreement. During the first session, you will be asked to describe the problems you face, and a comprehensive life history will be taken to understand your current thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Our fees are 60 per remote session for individuals.

3. *Conditions Treated*: Our therapists are experienced in treating a wide range of conditions, including anger, anxiety, generalised anxiety, health anxiety, childhood physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, depression, life coaching, loss of confidence, low self-esteem, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), pain management, panic attacks, phobias, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD), social phobia, and stress management.

Meet Our Therapists

*Margaret Radford (CPsychol CSci AFBPsS BSc. BA. MSc)*: Margaret is a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with over 30 years of experience. She is a Chartered Psychologist, a Chartered Scientist, and an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society. She is also registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC).

*Mike Radford (BA, MSc, MBACP Snr accred, UKRC)*: Mike is a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and an EMDR Europe Approved Consultant with over 25 years of experience. He is accredited with The British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies and The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy.