Christine Coyle , BACP

Christine Coyle is a counsellor and psychotherapist who has practised in Northern Ireland for seven years. With an academic background in psychology and criminology and experience in the charity sector, she now owns and runs her own counselling and holistic therapies business, offering support to adults across a wide range of concerns.

She works with people of all ages and has supported clients presenting with issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family difficulties, intimacy-related problems, eating concerns, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem difficulties, bipolar experiences and coping with life changes. She also focuses on related areas including abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, codependency, communication problems, control issues, dependent personality traits, divorce and separation, domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, feelings of emptiness, family conflict and forgiveness.

Christine particularly enjoys working with women experiencing low self-worth and aims to make the first steps toward counselling less daunting. She offers a warm, safe, non-judgemental and personal space where practical, everyday techniques can be developed to improve mindset and lifestyle. Her approach draws on Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioural, trauma-focused and somatic therapies, and she works collaboratively with clients to identify problem-solving strategies and pathways to change. She holds BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which is the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

Approaches Christine uses for online therapy and what they offer

Christine uses Client-Centred Therapy to create a supportive, non-directive space where the client’s own goals and pace guide the work. This approach is helpful for building self-esteem, exploring personal values and increasing self-understanding.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with practical skills and coping strategies. CBT can be effective for anxiety, depression and stress-related difficulties.

Mindfulness Therapy is used alongside these approaches to help clients develop present-focused awareness and emotion regulation skills that reduce reactivity and improve wellbeing.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Christine works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy remains responsive and client-led.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals and therapists without geographic constraints, helping clients maintain continuity of care while balancing everyday commitments.