- Focus on thoughts
- Practical habit work
- English and French
About Belly
Belly Harding is a counsellor who blends conversational, reflective work with practical strategies. She draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and existential ideas to help people make sense of their thoughts and everyday habits. Belly is a BACP-registered practitioner with seven years' experience and offers sessions in English and French.
She trained in psychology and humanistic therapies and is currently a doctorate candidate in counselling psychology and psychotherapy at Middlesex University. She also holds a Master of Science in Psychology from Manchester Metropolitan University and a certificate in Humanistic Therapies and Existential Counselling from the Existential Academy-NSPC.
In sessions she aims to create an open, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what’s troubling them. Conversations focus on understanding patterns of thought, everyday habits and the feelings behind them. Practical steps are used alongside reflective work to help people manage stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship concerns.
Belly’s experience includes work with people affected by trauma, domestic violence, anxiety, depression and relationship breakdown. She also offers Christian counselling and supports people navigating identity questions and life transitions.
People who choose therapy with her can expect a blend of short-term techniques and deeper exploration. The aim is to build clearer thinking, more useful habits and a steadier sense of self over time.
She trained in psychology and humanistic therapies and is currently a doctorate candidate in counselling psychology and psychotherapy at Middlesex University. She also holds a Master of Science in Psychology from Manchester Metropolitan University and a certificate in Humanistic Therapies and Existential Counselling from the Existential Academy-NSPC.
In sessions she aims to create an open, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what’s troubling them. Conversations focus on understanding patterns of thought, everyday habits and the feelings behind them. Practical steps are used alongside reflective work to help people manage stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship concerns.
Belly’s experience includes work with people affected by trauma, domestic violence, anxiety, depression and relationship breakdown. She also offers Christian counselling and supports people navigating identity questions and life transitions.
People who choose therapy with her can expect a blend of short-term techniques and deeper exploration. The aim is to build clearer thinking, more useful habits and a steadier sense of self over time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English, French
How these approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people notice how they relate to others and understand emotional needs. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thoughts and routines and offers straightforward techniques to change them, which can be useful for stress, anxiety and everyday habits.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and will work with you to choose methods that fit. This is a collaborative decision and can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people continue work when coping with health or mobility challenges. Registered or accredited professionals often use online work to offer consistent support while adapting pace and tools to each person's daily routine.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this counsellor address?
Concerns include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, addictions and grief, among others.
What is the therapeutic style like?
The approach combines reflective, existential conversation with practical cognitive-behavioural techniques to address thoughts and everyday habits.
What experience does the counsellor have?
She has seven years of clinical experience and has worked with people affected by domestic violence, trauma, anxiety, depression and relationship breakdown.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is BACP registered and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and French, and international clients are accepted.
How are sessions offered format-wise?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.