Christine Coyle , BACP

Christine Coyle is a counsellor and psychotherapist based in Northern Ireland with seven years of clinical experience. Her academic background in psychology and criminology, together with work in the charity sector, led her to establish and run her own counselling and holistic therapies practice. She works with adults across the lifespan and regularly supports people presenting with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, self-harm and suicidal ideation. She has particular experience working with women who struggle with low self-worth and with clients facing addictions, grief, parenting and family challenges.

Christine integrates several therapeutic approaches to tailor support to each person - drawing on client-centered work that prioritises the individual’s experience, psychodynamic perspectives that explore patterns and early relationships, mindfulness techniques to build present-moment awareness, and cognitive behavioural strategies to develop practical coping skills. She also uses trauma-focused and somatic methods where appropriate. Her focus is on developing simple, day-to-day techniques and problem-solving strategies that help clients change mindset and improve quality of life. Christine holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and offers a warm, non-judgemental environment for people ready to explore change and take the next step toward wellbeing.

Approaches that guide online therapy and support

Christine uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, non-judgemental space where the person’s own perspective guides the work - this approach is helpful for building self-esteem, exploring values and strengthening personal agency. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, offering practical skills for managing anxiety, depression and everyday stressors. Mindfulness therapy introduces simple awareness practices that support emotional regulation and reduce reactivity, useful for coping with trauma responses, rumination and overwhelming feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Christine works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. She and the client review progress and adapt techniques over time so the work remains focused and relevant.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging makes it easier to access sessions from home, work or while travelling. These options provide flexibility in scheduling, allow clients to choose the format that feels most comfortable, and make ongoing care more manageable alongside everyday commitments with licensed professionals and therapists available to support the process.