Therapy
Our Counselling and Therapy services support young people aged 16 - 25 who have experienced challenging life experiences such as bullying, rejection, abandonment, attachment wounds, fearful experiences and emotional, physical, or sexual abuse.
These experiences can increase anxiety and harm self-worth, leading to isolation and deeply held beliefs of being unsafe, unwanted, or unlovable.
We walk compassionately alongside young people as they rebuild a sense of safety, restore self-worth, and find freedom from coping mechanisms, including self-harm, suicidal thoughts, dissociation, addictions, and eating disorders.
We are based in Ballymena, Northern Ireland - our counselling room is based in Ballee Pharmacy Ballymena (by appointment only).
Therapy Team
Ric - Manager
Ric Wilton is a trauma and EMDR therapist and clinical supervisor experienced in working with both adults and young people. He is accredited by the BACP and holds a Master’s-level qualification in Child & Adolescent Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Claire
Claire Purkess has experience in working for Childline, Nexus and in Private Practice. Claire has a specialism in working with Sexual Trauma and holds Level 4 and Level 5 Diplomas in Therapeutic Counselling. Claire is a member of the BACP
Joanne
Joanne Dickey has worked with young people for over 17 years, holds a Degree in Social Psychology and a Diploma in Integrative Counselling. Joanne is a member of the BACP.
Barbara
Barbara Chesney is an experienced mentor and qualified counsellor with a Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy and is a registered member of the BACP
All of our team are professionally trained, trauma informed and hold membership with a recognised counselling body such as the BACP, ACC, UKCP, PTUK etc
Suggested Fees and Booking
Full Rate - £60/Session (parent or adult client is full time employed)
Subsidised Rate - £35/Session (parent or adult client is part time employed or on benefits)
All subsidised Rates are made possible by Progeny fundraising. We don't want finances to be an obstacle so please talk with us.
To make an initial enquiry for counselling, please email Ric with some background of your needs, the age of the client and any history with private counselling or trust services to date i.e. CAMHS, CMH, Psychology, Psychiatry etc.