Dr. Liam Reilly , HCPC

Dr. Liam Reilly is a HCPC-registered clinical psychologist with a breadth of experience across NHS, private, corporate, and educational settings. Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) - the UK regulator for health and care professionals - he brings 11 years of clinical practice and leadership to his work, including a role directing Belfast Psychology Services and prior involvement with professional psychology faculties.

He delivers person-centred, bespoke, and collaborative psychological support designed to encourage self-expression and personal development. His approach emphasises acceptance, understanding, and practical strategies to help people manage life’s challenges. Drawing on a range of psychotherapy techniques, he tailors interventions to individual needs and offers structured methods to address symptoms and improve coping.

Dr. Reilly has provided psychological support for children, adolescents, and adults facing difficulties such as anxiety, depression, anger, and trauma. His clinical practice incorporates cognitive-behavioural methods, systemic and integrative interventions, behavioural techniques, and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) where appropriate. He combines evidence-informed tools with a compassionate, non-judgemental stance to help people navigate change and build resilience.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Dr. Liam Reilly works with several evidence-informed approaches that can be adapted for online delivery. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify personal values and develop psychological flexibility by combining acceptance and mindful action - it is often helpful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores early relationship patterns and how they affect current connections, which can support work on relationship difficulties, intimacy concerns, and attachment issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Reilly works collaboratively with each person to explore what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as therapy progresses to ensure the best match.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, by phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity across locations, and choose the format that feels most comfortable, while still allowing licensed professionals and therapists to deliver structured, goal-oriented care.