Margaret Barton | Accredited Counsellor | Belfast | NCS

We have officially changed our name to the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society!

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As of the 15th of May 2023, we have officially changed our name to the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).

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Margaret Barton

Member Status: Accredited

Member No: NCS18-06906

Location: Belfast

I am professionally qualified counsellor and psychotherapist -qualifying with a BSs. Hons degree; a Registered Member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), and an Accredited Member with The National Counselling & Psychotherapist Society (NCPS).

I work specifically with people who have experienced Loss. Clear Loss through the death of a loved one, and/or other loss, often referred to as ambiguous loss. This may include :
Loss - through trauma experienced; social, societal or situational loss; loss of relationships through separation or divorce; loss of a job, health, parenting, or Loss of Self, of identity of direction in life.

If this sounds like you, if your loss is costing you dearly, I am here to help. Please get in touch.

You can contact me via my mobile number or via my email address.

  • Qualifications & Experience
    BSc. (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy, Middlesex University
    Dip. Counselling & Psychotherapy, PCI College, Dublin
    Dip. Health & Social Care Management, Ulster University, Jordanstown
    MSc. Total Quality Management & Business Excellence, Stirling University, Scotland.
  • What I can help with
    • Abortion
    • Abuse – Emotional, Physical, Sexual
    • Addiction (e.g. Alcohol, Computer games, Drugs, Food, Gambling, Sex, Smoking)
    • Adolescence
    • Adoption
    • Ageing and related issues
    • Anger Management
    • Anxiety
    • Assertiveness / Self-confidence / Self-esteem
    • Autistic Spectrum Disorders
    • Bereavement / Loss
    • Bullying
    • Cancer
    • Carers
    • Cultural issues
    • Depression
    • Disability
    • Divorce & Separation
    • Eating disorders
    • Family
    • Financial difficulties
    • Generally unhappy with your life
    • Mindfulness
    • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
    • Phobias
    • Pregnancy related issues
    • Relationships
    • Self-harm
    • Suicidal feelings
    • Trauma
    • Young people and children
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