Belly Harding , BACP

Belly Harding moved from a background in media and communication into psychology with a clear aim to support others in navigating life challenges and personal growth. She is a doctorate candidate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy at Middlesex University and holds an MSc in Psychology from Manchester Metropolitan University. Belly also completed a certificate in Humanistic Therapies and Existential Counselling with the Existential Academy-NSPC and holds a life coach certificate from the Coaching Training Institute. She is accredited by the BACP, the professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

Belly takes an integrative approach to therapy, blending Existential therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic methods to tailor support to each person. Her work focuses on helping people reach their full potential, find greater fulfilment and make sense of their experiences while managing distress. She brings an open, non-judgmental and empathic stance to sessions, creating a therapeutic space that encourages self-discovery, authenticity and growth.

Her clinical experience spans a diverse range of issues and populations, including domestic violence, trauma, couple difficulties, anxiety, depression and divorce. Belly also offers Christian counselling and can provide therapy in French as well as English, reflecting her bilingual background.

Integrative therapeutic approaches for online support

Existential Therapy helps clients explore meaning, personal values and the choices that shape their lives. It supports people facing life transitions, questions about purpose, or feelings of disconnection by encouraging honest reflection and greater self-understanding.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It offers practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression, unhelpful thinking patterns and day-to-day stress through structured techniques and skill-building.

Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns influence current relationships and emotional responses. It can be helpful for addressing recurring relational difficulties, unresolved trauma and deeper patterns that affect wellbeing.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Belly works with clients to identify their needs, goals and preferences, and together they decide which methods or combination of methods are the best fit for the work ahead.

Online therapy with Belly is available by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit different schedules and ways of communicating. These options make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals without the need to travel, allowing therapy to fit into busy or complex lives.