Belly Harding , BACP
Integrative counsellor helping people find meaning and growth
- Existential and CBT-informed
- BACP registered therapist
- Therapy in English and French
About Belly Harding
Belly Harding transitioned from a career in media and communication to the field of psychology out of a clear ambition to help others. She is a doctorate candidate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy at Middlesex University, training toward a clinical doctorate, and holds an MSc in Psychology from Manchester Metropolitan University. She also completed a certificate in Humanistic Therapies and Existential Counselling from the Existential Academy-NSPC and holds a life coach certificate from the Coaching Training Institute. Belly is registered with the BACP - the professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.
Belly takes an integrative approach to therapy, combining existential perspectives, cognitive behavioural techniques, and psychodynamic ideas to tailor treatment to each person. Her practice centres on supporting people to reach their potential, find greater fulfilment, and make sense of difficult experiences. She works with an open, non-judgmental, and empathic stance, creating a therapeutic space that aims to promote growth, self-discovery, and authenticity.
Her clinical background includes working with diverse populations on issues such as domestic violence, trauma, couples work, anxiety, depression, and separation or divorce. She is able to offer Christian counselling and, as a French citizen, provides therapy in both English and French. Belly practises from the United Kingdom and draws on her varied training to support clients facing a wide range of emotional and relational challenges.
Belly takes an integrative approach to therapy, combining existential perspectives, cognitive behavioural techniques, and psychodynamic ideas to tailor treatment to each person. Her practice centres on supporting people to reach their potential, find greater fulfilment, and make sense of difficult experiences. She works with an open, non-judgmental, and empathic stance, creating a therapeutic space that aims to promote growth, self-discovery, and authenticity.
Her clinical background includes working with diverse populations on issues such as domestic violence, trauma, couples work, anxiety, depression, and separation or divorce. She is able to offer Christian counselling and, as a French citizen, provides therapy in both English and French. Belly practises from the United Kingdom and draws on her varied training to support clients facing a wide range of emotional and relational challenges.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Belly Harding have?
Belly Harding has 7 years of experience.
Is Belly Harding a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP membership. BACP is the professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.
In which languages does Belly Harding provide therapy?
Belly provides therapy in English and French.
Where is Belly Harding located?
Belly is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Belly Harding as my therapist?
You can work with Belly through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Belly Harding work with international clients?
Yes, Belly works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Belly Harding cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Integrative Approaches and Online Therapy
Existential Therapy invites clients to explore questions of meaning, freedom, responsibility, and identity. It helps people facing life transitions, feelings of emptiness, or struggles with purpose by encouraging reflection on personal values and choices.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It is practical and skills-based, often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that maintain emotional distress.
Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns that originate in past relationships and unconscious processes that affect current feelings and relationships. It can be helpful for understanding recurring relationship difficulties, attachment issues, and long-standing emotional patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Belly collaborates with clients to assess their needs, goals, and preferences and tailors an integrative plan that may draw on one or more of these approaches. This collaborative process helps determine what feels most useful and relevant for each person.
Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, support access for international clients, and allow ongoing contact between sessions. Registered professionals and therapists can adapt their methods to work effectively through these different channels while maintaining a therapeutic focus on progress and wellbeing.