- Person-centred approach
- Practical coping strategies
- Work on relationships
About Liam
Dr Liam Reilly offers help for common but heavy problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship and intimacy-related difficulties. He also supports people facing addiction, grief, bipolar mood challenges, ADHD and career or parenting strains. Dr Reilly works with topics like body image, sleep and eating concerns, and the effects of adoption, abandonment or attachment difficulties.
He draws on more than 11 years of experience in NHS, private, corporate and educational settings. He is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and has held roles in professional bodies for children, young people and families. His background includes training, supervision and directing a clinical service in Belfast.
Sessions are described as person-centred and collaborative. He focuses on non-judgemental acceptance and on helping people express and understand their experiences. Practical strategies and therapy methods are used to help people cope with day-to-day obstacles.
Dr Reilly works with a range of approaches to match the person and the problem. He uses cognitive-behavioural ideas alongside attachment-informed work, acceptance-based methods and skills training drawn from dialectical approaches. This mix is tailored to what each person needs.
People are encouraged to set goals and try techniques between sessions when appropriate. The aim is to help people build steady ways of managing emotions, relationships and life changes rather than quick fixes. Progress is discussed together so plans can change if needed.
He draws on more than 11 years of experience in NHS, private, corporate and educational settings. He is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and has held roles in professional bodies for children, young people and families. His background includes training, supervision and directing a clinical service in Belfast.
Sessions are described as person-centred and collaborative. He focuses on non-judgemental acceptance and on helping people express and understand their experiences. Practical strategies and therapy methods are used to help people cope with day-to-day obstacles.
Dr Reilly works with a range of approaches to match the person and the problem. He uses cognitive-behavioural ideas alongside attachment-informed work, acceptance-based methods and skills training drawn from dialectical approaches. This mix is tailored to what each person needs.
People are encouraged to set goals and try techniques between sessions when appropriate. The aim is to help people build steady ways of managing emotions, relationships and life changes rather than quick fixes. Progress is discussed together so plans can change if needed.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
HCPC · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect their values. It can help with anxiety, low mood and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns, which often helps with anxiety, depression and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early experiences affect current bonds, useful for intimacy issues and attachment concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adapt those methods as progress is reviewed.
Confirm current session options before booking as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make fitting sessions around work, caregiving or study easier and can reduce travel time. It also allows shorter check-ins when needed and can suit people who prefer not to use video, or who need a lower-bandwidth option. Registered and accredited professionals can offer consistent support remotely while tailoring exercises and between-session tasks to everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, addictions, bipolar and ADHD, plus relationship, intimacy and parenting issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
The approach is person-centred and collaborative, emphasising non-judgemental acceptance and practical techniques. Sessions aim to help people express themselves and develop useful coping strategies.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has over 11 years of experience working in NHS, private, corporate and educational settings, and has provided training and supervision in psychological practice.
What are his credentials and base location?
He is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients; please check jurisdictional requirements in your area before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.