Joe Harrington

Counsellor & Psychotherapist

Available via Video, Chat, and Phone

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10000 Sessions

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I've been working through some VERY intense traumas (different forms)/lack of self worth/severe depression etc, with Joe for 1 year and 6 months. I genuinely cannot express how grateful I am to Joe...

I've been working through some VERY intense traumas (different forms)/lack of self worth/severe depression etc, with Joe for 1 year and 6 months. I genuinely cannot express how grateful I am to Joe for everything he's helped me with. Yes, some of it was REALLY hard to work through, but Joe helped give me the advice, strength and confidence to be able to face every single one of my own personal demons head-on. Joe is kind, considerate, patient, caring, empathic, totally non-judgemental, can help gently steer/direct conversation as required... I've been seeing all different therapists/counsellors/psychiatrists since I was young, and no-one has ever come near to how comfortable I felt about opening up to Joe, nor did I feel I ever had their true respect; as if I was just a number they need to work through. I have NEVER had that impression with Joe! It's been an incredible journey, and now I'm at the end I have to admit I'm left with a very bitter-sweet feeling. I will genuinely miss having Joe as part of my life. Joe, if you read this (and I'm sure you'll know who this is), you'll forever be in my daily thoughts and thanks. Yes, I put a lot of the work in as well, but there's no way I could've gone through SO MUCH as I did with you without your support. I came to you, a totally broken and shattered shell of a man, and with your help I'm finally complete again. Once more, infinite thanks, and namaste. A true angel amongst mortals.

While the initial few sessions seemed quite promising and helpful, I've later realised that the lack of a more tailored/individual approach does not really work for me. I would often find myself...

While the initial few sessions seemed quite promising and helpful, I've later realised that the lack of a more tailored/individual approach does not really work for me. I would often find myself talking and sharing a lot without receiving sufficient tailored guidance in return. The guidance offered seemed to rely too much on self-help CBT materials, without adequate individual circumstances nuance. A couple of basic CBT metaphors have been used more than once as something "new", which gave me the feeling of repetitiveness and lack of continuity between the sessions. I appreciate that this approach might work for some, but I simply felt that the guidance & materials offered were too generic, with a lot of the work/talking to be done on your own, while providing similar outcomes as using a self-help CBT book.

Cracking therapist! Helped me through my depression, anxiety, and addictive habits and helped me build a more positive mindset/lifestyle.

Cracking therapist! Helped me through my depression, anxiety, and addictive habits and helped me build a more positive mindset/lifestyle.

Joe is super helpful and easy to talk to. Helped me with techniques to get over anxiety in different situations. We now speak frequently about navigating life and the emotions/feeling which arise...

Joe is super helpful and easy to talk to. Helped me with techniques to get over anxiety in different situations. We now speak frequently about navigating life and the emotions/feeling which arise from that and techniques to remain ourselves.

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Locations

Joe is available via Video, Chat, and Phone only.

I Can Help You With

Abuse
Emotional, Physical, and Sexual
Addiction
Alcohol, Caffeine, Cannabis, Cocaine, Drug, Gambling, Inhalant, Internet, Hallucinogen, Love and romance, Opioid, Other substance, Pornography, Prescription medication, Sex, Smoking, Social media, Stimulant, Video game, and Chemsex
Anger
Aggression, Anger management, and Passive aggressive behaviour
Anxiety / stress
Agoraphobia, Acute stress, Death, Financial, Generalised, Health, Panic attacks, Performance, Separation, Social anxiety disorder, Social phobia, Specific phobia, and Stress management
Depression
Dysthymia, Major, Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), Pre and post-natal depression, Seasonal affective, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts
Conduct disorders
Antisocial personality disorder, Intermittent explosive disorder, Kleptomania, Opposition defiance, and Pyromania
Neurodevelopmental
Adhd
Dissociative disorders
Depersonalisation and Dissociative identity disorder
Eating
Anorexia, Binge and over eating, Bulimia, Night eating, Obesity, Pica, Purging, Restrictive food intake, Rumination, and Weight management
Education
Boarding school concerns, Dyslexia, Exam pressure, Learning difficulties, and School/academic performance
Grief / loss
Anticipatory mourning, Bereavement, Complicated grief, Loss of a pet, Loss of a parent, Loss of a spouse, Loss of a child, Sudden loss, and Unemployment / redundancy
Health related issues (physical)
Abortion, Alzheimers, Brain injury, Cancer, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Chronic illness, Dementia, Disability, Dyspraxia, HIV / Aids, Fertility / infertility, Miscarriage, Pain management, Pregnancy and birth, Psychosomatic, Restless leg syndrome, Stillbirth, Terminal illness, and Tourettes
Identity
Cultural / religious identity, Discrimination, Gender identity, Identity crisis, LGBTQ, Men's issues, Racial identity, Sexual orientation, and Women's issues
Mood
Bipolar disorder, Cyclothymia, Disruptive mood dysregulation, and Hypomania
Obsessive compulsive disorders
Body dysmorphia (BDD), Excoriation, Hoarding, Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), Trichotillomania, and Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)
Personal
Bitterness, Boundary setting, Childhood related, Confidence, Feeling lost, Goal setting, Guilt, Jealousy, Lack of focus, Life transition, Life coaching, Manipulative behaviour, Mid life crisis, Motivation, Nervous breakdown, Personal development, Self esteem, Shyness, Spirituality, Sports performance, Victim mentality, and Procrastination
Personality disorders
Avoidant, Borderline, Dependent, Histrionic, Narcissistic, Paranoid, Schizoid, and Alexithymia
Schizophrenia / psychosis
Brief psychosis, Delusions, Hallucinations, Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Schizotypal personality disorder, and Substance induced psychosis
Sexual difficulties
Erectile dysfunction, Dyspareunia, Hypoactive desire, Orgasmic disorders, Premature & delayed ejaculation, Sexual arousal difficulties, and Sexual aversion
Paraphilias
Exhibitionism, Fetishism, Frotteurism, Paedophilia, Sadism / masochism, Transvestism, and Voyeurism
Sleep concerns
Disturbed sleep, Excessive sleep, Hypersomnolence, Insomnia, Narcolepsy, Sleepwalking, and Sleep terrors
Somatic
Conversion disorder, Factitious disorder, Hypochondriasis, Pain disorder, and Somatic symptom disorder
Trauma
Adjustment disorder and Post traumatic stress disorder
Work
Career progress, Leadership, Mediation, Workplace bullying, Workplace stress, and Workplace performance
Family
Carer support and Conflict
Relationships
Abandonment, Affairs / infidelity, Attachment issues, Breakups, divorce and separation, Codependency, Communication difficulties, Cross cultural, Doubt in relationships, Intimacy, Marriage problems, Parenting related, Peer relationships, Premarital counselling, Rejection, Same sex couple issues, and Polyamorous

Therapy Types I Offer

Humanistic / Person Centred
Psychodynamic
Systemic
Coaching
Cognitive Behavioural CBT
Addiction Therapy
Anger Management
Collaborative Couple Therapy
Family Systems
Holistic
Integrative
Intervention
Motivational Interviewing
Person-centred Therapy
Internal Family Systems

Accreditations & Registrations

(AP (PREVIOUSLY SMMGP/FDAP)) Addiction Professionals