Belly Harding , BACP

Belly Harding uses an integrative, person-centred approach to help people navigate difficult life moments. She blends practical tools with reflective conversation so clients can feel clearer about next steps. Belly speaks English and French and brings seven years of clinical experience to her work.

Belly trained in psychology and counselling and holds a Master of Science in Psychology from Manchester Metropolitan University. She is a doctorate candidate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy at Middlesex University and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She also holds a certificate in Humanistic Therapies and Existential Counselling and a life coach certificate.

In sessions she draws on attachment-focused thinking to look at how close relationships shape current problems. She uses cognitive behavioural techniques to help people spot and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. Psychodynamic and existential ideas help people find meaning and notice long-running patterns.

Belly works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, self-esteem and career difficulties. She also supports people with body image, chronic illness, caregiver stress and transition-related struggles.

Clients can expect an open and non-judgemental space where practical steps and personal insight come together. Sessions aim to reduce distress, build coping skills and help people make clearer choices about their lives. The tone is warm and straightforward, with a focus on growth and authenticity.

How Belly's Approaches Work Online

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how relationships shape thoughts and feelings. Online work can focus on current bonds and how patterns from the past affect present relationships, helping people improve connection and boundaries.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) gives concrete tools to change unhelpful thoughts and habits. In remote sessions this often involves setting small tasks between meetings, tracking thoughts and trying practical experiments to reduce anxiety or low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify which methods suit a person's goals, needs and preferences, and adapt the mix of techniques over time.

Online therapy offers flexibility and easier access to regular support. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports shorter check-ins and text-based messaging helps people reflect in writing. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and travel, while still using the same therapeutic approaches a counsellor would use in person.