- Person-centred approach
- Practical coping tools
- Works with trauma
About Liam
Dr Liam Reilly works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression and addictive behaviours. He also supports those dealing with relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, self-esteem and career questions, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, and adoption and foster care matters. He is introduced as a calm, pragmatic presence for people seeking clearer ways to cope.
He is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Over 11 years he has worked across the NHS, private practice, corporate and education settings. He has also provided training and supervision, and led a psychology service in Belfast.
Sessions are collaborative and person-centred. The emphasis is on understanding what matters to the person and finding practical steps they can use between meetings. That may include thinking skills, emotion regulation practice or experiments in day-to-day life to test what helps.
Dr Reilly draws on a mix of approaches, including cognitive and behavioural techniques, attachment-focused ideas and acceptance-based ways of working. He aims to tailor methods to the problem and the person rather than following a single formula.
People can expect straightforward conversation, thought exercises and behaviour-focused tasks when helpful. The overall aim is clearer thinking, better coping, and more manageable routines so everyday life becomes easier to navigate.
How his clinical approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then focus on actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, low mood and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds affect current reactions; it can help with adoption and foster care concerns and attachment issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns, which often helps with anxiety, depression and sleep problems.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk about what matters to the person, test ideas and adapt methods based on goals and preferences. This is framed as a collaborative process rather than a fixed programme.
The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare or travel. It also makes it simpler to keep shorter check-ins when needed, or to avoid being on camera by using audio-only where supported. Registered or accredited professionals can use online sessions to maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are difficult to arrange.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What difficulties does this counsellor help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, addictions and a wide range of relationship and parenting concerns. Adoption and foster care issues and attachment matters are listed among his additional focuses.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centred, collaborative style that encourages self-expression. Practical steps and between-session tasks are commonly used to build new coping habits.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has over 11 years of experience working in the NHS, private, corporate and educational settings and has delivered training and supervision.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients take part?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
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 him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.