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Dr. Liam Reilly

Dr. Liam Reilly

HCPC

Therapist · United Kingdom · 11+ years of experience

Practical, person-centred psychological support

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  • Emphasis on coping skills
  • Person-centred approach
  • Work on anger

About Liam

Dr Liam Reilly offers support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and related concerns. He is named up front as Dr Liam Reilly and works from a practical, person-focused stance. Sessions are collaborative and aim to help people manage difficult feelings and improve day-to-day coping.

He brings 11 years of experience across the NHS, private practice, corporate and educational settings. That breadth means he is used to working with different kinds of problems and life stages. His work draws on straightforward psychological methods to help people set clear goals and build skills that fit their life.

His core approach is non-judgemental acceptance and understanding. Therapy is described as person-centred and bespoke, so sessions are shaped around what each person needs rather than a fixed script. People can expect practical strategies alongside space to talk about painful experiences.

Dr Reilly lists a range of concerns he supports, including grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD and bipolar challenges. Additional focuses include attachment, adoption and foster care, and caregiver stress.

He holds HCPC registration, and has provided training and supervision as well as direct psychological support. Sessions aim to combine concrete skills with reflective conversation to help people make changes that matter to them.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches and online working

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small steps in line with what matters to them, often used for anxiety, depression and coping with change. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on patterns of thought and behaviour, offering practical exercises to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current reactions and helps people develop more secure ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is usually a gradual, collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences, adapting techniques as therapy progresses. This means sessions can combine skill work, reflective conversation and problem-solving based on what the person needs.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find it helpful to continue therapy from wherever they are, while the therapist helps plan practical steps and exercises that suit everyday routines.

At a glance

Listed location
United Kingdom
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
HCPC
Languages
English
Registration (United Kingdom)
HCPC · No. PYL35953

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He supports a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, anger, trauma, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD and bipolar challenges.

How would therapy sessions feel day to day?

Sessions are described as person-centred and collaborative. People can expect a balance of talking through experiences and learning practical strategies to manage emotions and behaviour.

What background does the counsellor have?

He has 11 years of experience working across the NHS, private, corporate and educational settings and has provided training and supervision as well as direct support.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and is based in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?

International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I need to do to start?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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