Dr. Liam Reilly, HCPC

Dr Liam Reilly is a chartered clinical psychologist who combines academic training and practical experience to support children, adolescents and adults across a variety of settings. He holds a BSc (Hons), an MSc and a PsychD - a doctorate in clinical psychology - and is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). He is also a member of the British Psychological Society and formerly served as the society's Northern Ireland representative for the Children, Young People and Families faculty.

Dr Reilly has worked within the NHS, private practice, corporate organisations and educational services, and he is the Director of Belfast Psychology Services. Over the course of his career he has built extensive experience providing training, supervision and psychological support to individuals and teams. His approach to therapy is person-centred, bespoke and collaborative, designed to encourage self-expression and promote personal development.

He draws on a range of psychotherapy techniques and behavioural interventions to offer practical strategies for coping with life’s difficulties. The heart of his work is non-judgemental acceptance, understanding and consistent support. He provides therapeutic help for common challenges such as anxiety, depression, anger and trauma, tailoring interventions to the needs of each client.

Approaches and Online Support for Personal Change

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. By clarifying personal values and committing to small, practical steps, ACT supports coping with anxiety, low mood and life transitions.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationships and early patterns of connection. It explores how past and present attachment experiences shape emotional responses and interpersonal habits, which can help with issues such as relationship difficulties, abandonment and parenting concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr Reilly works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds so therapy remains responsive and client-led.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in that collaborative work. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, licensed professionals can provide continuity of care around work and family commitments, across distances and for international clients. This flexibility makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while accessing consistent professional support.