Hello — I'm Jamesina
PhD, MSc, BACP Accredited · Pronoun: she/her. An experienced BACP-accredited counsellor and a lecturer in counselling — with a particular interest in the therapeutic relationship, and in working with adults and couples.
17 years of practice. Thousands of conversations. One consistent truth over and over again: therapy can be life-changing.
I’ll offer a safe, confidential, trusting and respectful space for you to explore what matters most to you — and an approach that is tailored to your unique needs. When people feel safe and respected, they can often speak their truth more openly. This supports growth and change, and how that looks or what that means is unique for every client.
I’ll draw on a range of theories and use the professional, therapeutic relationship to support your growth and change. My practice is depth-informed — drawing from my PhD research, which focused on the therapeutic relationship as one of the most important factors in bringing about positive change.
Alongside my private practice, I lecture in counselling from Certificate (Level 4) up to Postgraduate (Level 7). Passing on clinical knowledge and insight to students and practitioners enriches my own work, keeping it sharp, reflective and current.
Counselling isn’t just about problems — it’s about creating space to reconnect with yourself and others, and to cultivate resilience and insight.
Academically rigorous and clinically grounded
My training and academic work span counselling theory, clinical practice, couples work and CBT — woven together in how I work.
Core qualifications
- PhD in Counselling — Ulster University (research focused on the therapeutic relationship)
- MSc in Counselling and Therapeutic Communication — Ulster University
- Advanced Diploma in Counselling — Queen's University Belfast
Accreditation & teaching
- BACP Accredited Counsellor
- Lecturer in Counselling — teaching from Certificate (Level 4) through to Postgraduate (Level 7)
- Certificate in Couples Counselling
- Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- 17 years of clinical practice with a diverse range of clients
- Ongoing CPD across relational, integrative and depth-informed practice
Therapies & modalities
- Person-centred therapy
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Solution-focused brief therapy
- Mindfulness-based practice
- Child counselling
Areas of expertise
- Depth-informed practice — drawing from PhD research on the therapeutic relationship
- Special interest in relationship difficulties — individuals and couples
- Experience supporting clients through bereavement, life transitions and existential concerns
Professional experience
- Counselling lecturer up to postgraduate level — passing on clinical insight to students and practitioners
- Private practice in Newry, Co Down — in person, online and by phone
Memberships
BACP Accredited Member
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy. Accredited membership is a voluntary category for members who have demonstrated additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Listed on the BACP Register — accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
The first step is often the hardest
Whether you’re taking your first step into counselling or returning to deepen your understanding, I welcome you to reach out.
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