Child therapists in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Find experienced child therapists in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom who provide testing, counselling and support for children, and their families. Our directory features detailed therapist profiles so you can compare specialties, experience, and treatment approaches to find the provider that’s right for you.
Child/Teen
Dr Aneliya Gonsard
Psychologist, DClinPscy, MSc, BA
Childhood and adolescence are the years of most rapid development - physical, mental, emotional, and social. These are periods of great opportunity but also of significant vulnerability - adversities in childhood and adolescence can lead to longer-term difficulties and a compromised quality of life. It is therefore important for problems, including those encompassing a child, or a young person's mental health, to be addressed in a timely manner.
I work predominantly with teenagers, young adults and parents. For people who have not yet turned 18, written parental consent to access therapy, will be required. For more information and to book an appointment, please get in touch.
16 Years Experience
Online in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Child/Teen
Shareen Birges
Registered Social Worker, BASS, GDYMH, MSW
I have worked young people & their families since the beginning of my career & I am passionate about supporting this age group. I recognise the importance of working within an MDT framework, using trauma informed practice & working closely with families and significant others. For me, adolescence is such an important time for mental health support because it is the last opportunity before adulthood for creating change pathways. I believe it is vital to utilise the brain elasticity of adolesence (whenever possible) to give young people the best start to adulthood they can have.
18 Years Experience
Online in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Child/Teen
Dr. Antonio D'Costa
Registered Psychotherapist, M.B.B.S, M.D. (Paediatrics)
I specialize in pediatric medicine and trauma-focused therapy using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). My work centers on supporting children, adolescents, and adults through grief, anxiety, behavioral challenges, and the lingering effects of difficult experiences.
As a pediatrician, I've seen how unprocessed trauma shows up in young lives- through sleep troubles, feeding issues, social withdrawal, and emotional struggles. EMDR offers a gentle, research-backed path to healing that goes beyond words.
With EMDRIA-approved training and my pediatric experience, I help families navigate some of their most challenging moments. Whether it's a child struggling with grief, an adolescent facing anxiety, or an adult working through long-held wounds, my approach blends medical expertise with compassionate, evidence-based care.
I'm passionate about making mental health support accessible- offering teletherapy across India and internationally, with subsidized sessions available for those who need them.
Let's connect if you're looking for trauma-informed support, professional collaboration, or referrals for children and families in need.
3 Years Experience
Online in Belfast, Northern Ireland (Online Only)
Child/Teen
Ken Lee
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc MA MProf
I Have Particular Experience In Working With
Early trauma, loss, and disrupted attachments
Emotional regulation and self-esteem
Identity, belonging, and difference
Complex family relationships and transitions
Neurodiversity and communication needs
Consultation with parents, schools, and professionals
I believe that with the right kind of support, even longstanding difficulties can shift. Therapy offers not just symptom relief, but the possibility of deeper understanding and lasting emotional growth.
I currently offer sessions in Ayrshire, Glasgow, and Edinburgh, as well as online. Alongside clinical work, I provide consultation and reflective space for professionals and organisations working with children and families.
5 Years Experience
Online in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Child/Teen
Menaka Thiru
Counsellor/Therapist, Accredited Registrant Member of The National Counselling Society, Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
I work integratively and one of the models I draw on is psychodynamic counselling. This means that I pay particular attention to how our pasts including our childhood and adolescent relationships and experiences can impact on and shape our present lives as adults.
13 Years Experience
Online in Belfast, Northern Ireland (Online Only)
Child therapists in Belfast, Northern Ireland Statistics
Child therapists in Belfast, Northern Ireland average 15 years of experience and charge around ¤135 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Integrative Therapy (59%), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (56%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (44%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
¤135
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
63%
Gender ID
| 71% |
Female |
|
| 29% |
Male |
|
Session Type
| 78% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 22% |
Online Only |
|
Top Treatment Approaches
| 59% | Integrative Therapy |
| 56% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 41% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 37% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
| 30% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 93% | Adult |
| 89% | Teen |
| 70% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Children |
| 63% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 52% | LGBTQ+ |
| 52% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 44% | Men |
| 41% | Muslim |