- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Attachment work
- Existential counselling
About Belly
Belly Harding is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has seven years of clinical experience. She trained in psychology and humanistic and existential approaches, and she works with concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and issues linked to identity and life change. Sessions are offered in English and French and she accepts clients internationally.
Belly draws on an integrative mix of approaches. She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and elements from psychodynamic and attachment-based work. That combination helps people make sense of patterns, test new ways of thinking, and understand how past relationships shape current reactions.
In practical terms Belly focuses on everyday problems that often surface in early adulthood - stress about work and study, feeling behind peers, relationship strain, and questions about identity and purpose. She also supports people facing grief, chronic health issues, addiction concerns, and parenting-related stress. Her background includes work with trauma and domestic violence and she offers faith-informed Christian counselling when requested.
Sessions tend to emphasise clear conversation about what a person wants to change. Belly uses structured CBT techniques when needed, and longer reflective work for attachment or psychodynamic themes. She helps clients set goals, try experiments between sessions, and notice patterns that get in the way of progress.
People who choose her can expect practical focus alongside reflective discussion. To arrange a first appointment clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule their initial session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape patterns today. Online sessions can explore how trust, closeness and boundaries show up in current relationships and help people try different ways of relating.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. In online sessions this often means setting clear goals, trying short experiments between meetings, and using straightforward exercises to change unhelpful thinking or behaviour.
Existential therapy helps people address questions about meaning, choice and identity. This approach supports conversations about purpose, commitment and life direction that commonly come up in early adulthood.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk about options, try methods that fit the client's goals, and adjust the plan as understanding grows. Decisions are based on the client's needs, preferences and what works in practice.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work easier to fit around study, shifts or job breaks, and it can make follow-up or short check-ins simpler. Some formats suit quieter, camera-free check-ins while others use video for more in-depth reflective work; discuss practical preferences when arranging the first session.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, French
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and life changes among other concerns listed in her profile.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She uses an integrative approach combining CBT, psychodynamic and attachment-based ideas with existential perspectives.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with a range of issues including domestic violence and trauma.
Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in French or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English and French, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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