Counselling & Psychotherapy
in Belfast,
Counselling for Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Self-esteem, Trauma, Grief and Loss, Work Stress, Couples and Relationships and more.
Providing Services
over 30+ Years
Introduction
Welcome to Your Path to Healing and Growth
Whether you’ve had counselling before or this is your first time seeking professional support, I’m glad you’re reaching out. You might be troubled about the future or troubled from memories of the past. You could be having relationship difficulties, or you might just be looking for support while you try to make sense of the way you feel about yourself and your life. Perhaps you’re hoping to recover from bereavement, or you’re struggling to cope with daily anxiety. Pain, trauma, grief, distress are all real. They are messages to ourselves signalling that that we want to heal something in our lives. Perhaps we want to live differently, to thrive, to feel at peace and not live from a wounded part of ourselves.
- Postgraduate Diploma in the Psychodynamics
- Certificate in Hakomi Body Centred Psychotherapy
- EMDR Level 1 and 2
- Registered Member of the British (BACP)
- I work to BACP’s code of ethics for good practice
- I hold a M.Sc in Guidance and Counselling (University of Ulster)
Jean McMinn
Services
My Services and Areas of Expertise
- Individual Counselling
- Couple and Relationship Counselling
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Loss and Bereavement
- Woman’s Relationship to Food and Body Image
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing)
- Nature Based Therapy
- Trauma
Individual Counselling
Explore your thoughts and emotions in a safe, supportive space designed to help you navigate life's challenges.
Couple and Relationship Counselling
Strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and create deeper connection in your relationships.
Depression
Find understanding and strategies to regain balance, purpose, and hope in your life.
Anxiety
Discover tools and techniques to overcome stress and reclaim a sense of calm and control.
About Counselling
Discover the Benefits of Counselling
Life often presents challenges that can feel overwhelming. Counselling offers a supportive, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, or life transitions, therapy can help you navigate these challenges with greater clarity and resilience.
Through counselling, we work collaboratively to uncover the root causes of your struggles, identify patterns that may be holding you back, and explore pathways to personal growth. Whether you’re seeking immediate relief or deeper insight, our sessions will be tailored to your unique needs, providing a safe environment to process, heal, and grow.
With an initial free consultation, you can take the first step toward a more balanced and fulfilling life. Counselling is not just about addressing difficulties—it’s about creating a space where you feel understood, valued, and supported on your journey toward self-discovery and well-being.
- Postgraduate Diploma in the Psychodynamics
- Certificate in Hakomi Body Centred Psychotherapy
- EMDR Level 1 and 2
- Registered Member of the British (BACP)
- I work to BACP’s code of ethics for good practice
- I hold a M.Sc in Guidance and Counselling (University of Ulster)
Accessible SupportÂ
in Your Local Area
I provide counselling services across various local areas, offering a supportive and welcoming space to meet your needs. If attending in person isn’t possible, remote Zoom sessions are available for your convenience.
Whether in person or online, my aim is to provide a safe space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, working together toward greater understanding and positive change.
- Bangor
- Cultra
- Newtownards
- Carrickfergus
- Belfast City Centre
- Donaghadee
- Lisburn
- Dundonald
- Groomsport
- Holywood
- Larne
- Cookstown
- Omagh
- Gortin
- Carrickmore
- Pomeroy in Co Tyrone
- Derry
- Monaghan
- Comber
Client reviews
-
Depression
"I lost my relationship and my job and was at an all time low, I had gone to see many counsellors, many of whom didn’t help me. Jean did. She was real with me, she listened, she recognised my pain, I felt she was with me in my pain and wasn’t scared of it. Quite simply I wouldn’t have turned my life around without her. She was only one I could trust and who gave me the care and support I needed."
J, 54
-
Depression
"I was scared going to my first counselling session but Jean was warm, welcoming and professional. She put me at ease and I was able to say things to her that I had never told anyone before. I was able to understand my behaviour and my pain so much more and to gradually change my life. I was able to put old ghosts to rest and enjoy my life again."
B, 39
-
Anxiety
"Going to counselling was so helpful. I was really anxious, couldn’t concentrate, couldn’t settle, was wakening up every night and felt so vulnerable. I felt I had lost everything and didn’t know where to turn. Through being listened to and heard, I came to understand some of why I was behaving the way I was and through Jean’s gentle probing I was able to look at my attitudes and behaviour and see how it was making things worse. I am so grateful that I had the courage to pick up the phone and make an appointment. Money well spent."
A, 41
-
Anxiety
"I have had many problems through out my life and seeing Jean has been a lifesaver for me. I never thought I could change my life around in the way I have. Counselling was painful at times, looking at things that had happened in the past, but Jean supported me and was my ally during this process. She allowed me to express my painful emotions, give me hope that I could survive and I did."
L, 60
-
Body Centred Psychotherapy
"Jean really helped me to feel my emotions, I had cut off from my body and was living in my head. I was just like an automaton, going through the emotions. My relationship had broken down and I was devastated. Jean sat with me and gradually I was able to come into my body and to feel again and eventually connect with friends again and not feel so alone or separate. Jean allowed me to feel safe enough to feel some of my emotions and to feel my fears. I never felt judged, I felt heard and valued and gradually came to believe again that it was safe enough for me to speak what I was feeling and that I could survive what I had experienced. "
K, 53
-
Couple Counselling
"I feel excellent progress has been made in our relationship and wish I had considered the counselling earlier. Although difficult and painful at times, having a neutral and honest assessment of our needs was extremely beneficial "
J, 33
-
Couple Counselling
"Jean is such a good counsellor, she gives an excellent service. We had just got civil partnered and thought it would be the happiest days of our lives, but we were struggling in our relationship. Though counselling we learned how to sort out our differences without hurting each other and we have grown closer together. We would go and see Jean if the need arises but we are able to talk things out now and realise how we wind up each other. We are now practicing how to put what we have learned into practice. Thank you"
M, 36 and D, 38
-
Couple Counselling
"My husband and I still loved each other but couldn’t find a way through. We had stopped communicating with each other and were living separate lives and were pretty much done. For the sake of the children we thought we would go and see a counsellor. We went to see Jean and it really helped us, we got to understand at a deeper level what the problems were, how we had stopped supporting each other and most importantly how to fix. We are still married and the children are thriving."
E, 39 and W, 43
-
Food and Body Image
"I hated my body and went to see Jean to lose weight. I got so much more than that. I was surprised at what I found out. I got to understand why I was eating and how food was an emotional crutch for me and how it was easier to hate my body and myself, rather than deal with some of the hateful and horrible things that had happened to me in my life."
C, 44
-
Food and Body Image
"My life looked perfect on the outside but had crumbled on the inside. I was feeling desperate and just couldn’t cope any more. I was binge eating and hating myself. It was a long and tough journey but with Jean’s knowledge, skills and understanding I have stopped striving for the perfect life and the perfect me. Instead I have opened up to friends and family and am much happier."
S, 34
-
Nature
"Jean has a real gift to connect with people and to understand them. I had tried talking to other therapists and it hadn’t helped. When I spoke to Jean she understood this and suggested that we see each other outside and and be in nature. I found this so healing and less intimidating. It allowed me to feel my breath, to feel my legs, to feel the earth beneath me, I felt less alone. Jean and nature helped soothe me and allowed me to heal"
T, 53
Book a session
What to expect - Step by step
Make Contact
Starting your counselling journey begins by reaching out—whether by phone, email, or filling out a contact form. This initial step is simple and allows you to share some basic information or questions. It’s a way for you to start the conversation and explore whether this support could be right for you.
Arrange Your Sessions
After your initial contact, we’ll work together to set up your sessions, whether a one-time consultation or a regular schedule tailored to your needs. You can choose a frequency that feels manageable, whether weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, and a time that fits comfortably into your routine.
Begin Your Session
In your sessions, which can be in person or remote through telephone or the video platform Zoom, we’ll create a safe and focused space for you to talk openly. Each session is designed to support your goals, offering tools and insights to help you navigate your journey at a pace that suits you.
Every journey starts with a first step, make yours today.
Would you like to explore your mental health wellbeing? Reach out today to start your journey towards healing and personal growth with a compassionate, professional counsellor by your side.
