Belly Harding , BACP

Belly Harding transitioned from a career in media and communication into psychology out of a clear desire to support others in living more fulfilling lives. She is a doctorate candidate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy at Middlesex University and holds an MSc in Psychology from Manchester Metropolitan University, a certificate in Humanistic Therapies and Existential Counselling from the Existential Academy-NSPC, and a life coach certificate from the Coaching Training Institute. She is also a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), a well-known UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.

With seven years of professional experience, she uses an integrative approach that brings together Existential therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic ideas to help clients make sense of their world, manage distress, and pursue personal growth. She is known for an open, non-judgmental, and empathic style that supports clients through healing and self-discovery while encouraging authenticity and empowerment. Her practice covers a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, domestic violence, relationship and couple issues, divorce, and related life changes, and she also offers Christian counselling.

As a French citizen, she is able to provide therapy in both English and French, and her background in working with diverse populations informs a compassionate, culturally aware practice focused on helping people reach their potential and manage suffering effectively.

Therapeutic approaches and online therapy with Belly Harding

In her practice Belly Harding draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Existential therapy, and psychodynamic ideas to tailor work to each person. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and learning practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress while building coping skills. Existential therapy explores meaning, values, and life choices, helping people navigate questions about identity, purpose, loss, and major life transitions. Psychodynamic work attends to patterns that develop from early relationships and unconscious processes, offering insight into recurring difficulties in relationships, attachment, and emotional responses.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Belly works collaboratively with clients to find the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She integrates methods as appropriate and reviews progress together so the work remains responsive and relevant to each person’s situation.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access support from different locations. These options provide flexibility for clients and help therapists coordinate care with consideration for each person’s practical needs.