Geraldine

Ms Geraldine Phillips

Counselor

“I am an experienced integrative counsellor and have worked in the private, charitable and voluntary sectors. Whilst I have experience working with a wide range of emotional and mental health issues I specialise in Addictions, i.e. alcohol, drugs and gambling. I work with adults, couples and families.”

About Me

As an experienced integrative counsellor, I offer support to adults, couples, and families navigating addiction. My background includes private, charitable, and voluntary sectors. This provides a deep understanding of challenges like alcohol, drugs, or gambling. We can explore underlying patterns together, creating a focused space where you can find clarity and new ways forward.

Approach

That exploration often moves between gentle reflection and practical planning, helping you notice patterns and try small changes that feel manageable. Sessions in Lisburn, Northern Ireland or online, conducted in English, are paced to your needs and can include brief check-ins between meetings when helpful. I use a trauma-informed, collaborative approach to map triggers, stabilise distress, and build clear steps for coping with addiction and related difficulties, inviting families where it supports recovery. This way of working suits people seeking steady, realistic change.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • Ukraine Aid

    Mental health support specifically for people affected by the conflict in Ukraine, including refugees, displaced families, and those experiencing war trauma.

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Families

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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Professional Title:

  • Counselor

    A trained professional who provides talk therapy to help clients work through emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties.

Credentials

Registrations

Counseling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB)

Registered Accredited Counsellor

Qualifications

Counseling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB)

Belfast Metropolitan College

Counseling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB)

Assessment & Qualifications Alliance

Psychological College Irekand

Service Areas

GP Counselling

In-person & Online

Lisburn, Northern Ireland

Ireland