Belly Harding , BACP

Belly Harding moved from a career in media and communication into psychology to follow a long-standing ambition to support others. She is pursuing a doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy at Middlesex University and holds a Master of Science in Psychology from Manchester Metropolitan University. In addition, she completed 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 BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Belly draws on an integrative framework that blends existential therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and psychodynamic approaches to tailor work to each person. Her practice emphasises helping people make sense of their world, manage suffering and move toward greater fulfilment and authenticity. She works in an open, non-judgmental and empathic manner and supports growth, self-discovery and practical coping skills.

Her clinical background includes work with a diverse range of concerns such as domestic violence, trauma, couples issues, anxiety, depression and divorce. She also offers Christian counselling and is able to provide therapy in French as well as English. With seven years of experience, Belly brings both professional training and a person-centred orientation to her therapeutic work in the United Kingdom.

Integrative Approaches and Flexible Online Support

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns and building practical skills to manage symptoms and everyday challenges. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression and stress-related difficulties.

Existential Therapy explores questions of meaning, choice and personal responsibility. It can be useful for people facing life transitions, identity concerns, grief or feelings of emptiness, helping them clarify values and direction.

Psychodynamic Therapy attends to recurring relationship patterns and the influence of past experiences on current behaviour. This approach can help people understand deep-rooted patterns, attachment-related issues and long-standing emotional difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Belly works collaboratively to assess a client’s needs, goals and preferences and may combine methods to create a personalised plan that fits the individual.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers scheduling flexibility and greater access for people in different locations or with busy lives. For many clients, these options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to try different session formats as needed with licensed professionals.