Christine Coyle, BACP

Christine Coyle BACP is a counsellor and psychotherapist working in Northern Ireland with seven years' experience. She talks plainly and calmly with adults who are facing anxiety, depression, grief, addiction or big life changes. Christine aims to make first steps feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure about therapy.

She trained in psychology and criminology and has practised in the charity sector before running her own counselling and holistic therapies business. That mix of roles means she is used to short-term practical work and longer conversations about patterns that keep repeating.

Christine uses approaches that focus on the person and their present life. She draws on Client-Centred ways of working alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness to build simple techniques people can use day to day. She also brings psychodynamic ideas when looking at past experiences that still affect someone's mood or relationships.

Sessions typically concentrate on clear goals such as reducing panic, improving sleep, managing urges linked to addiction, or rebuilding self-worth after loss. Christine also helps people cope with chronic pain, illness and disability by adapting strategies to real life demands.

Her style is warm and non-judgemental, with an emphasis on practical tools and problem-solving. The process is collaborative - she works with each person to decide which techniques suit their life and needs.

How her approaches translate to online work

Christine uses Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy and building understanding with each person. This approach helps people feel heard and supported while they work through stress or low self-worth.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a practical method that looks at thoughts, feelings and behaviours. CBT helps with anxiety, depression and coping with chronic illness by teaching straightforward tools to change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Christine works collaboratively to choose methods that match a person's goals and day-to-day life. She will discuss options and adapt techniques as needs become clearer.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, childcare or medical appointments. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when time is tight, and for choosing audio-only or video conversations depending on what feels most comfortable.