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Dr. Liam Reilly

Dr. Liam Reilly, HCPC

Therapist · United Kingdom · 11+ years of experience

Experienced HCPC registered clinical psychologist

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About Liam

Dr Liam Reilly provides support for a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, addictions and issues related to self-esteem and career. He also helps with relationship and intimacy-related concerns, parenting strain, sleep and eating problems, ADHD and coping with major life changes. Dr Reilly holds Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration and brings 11 years of clinical experience in different settings across the United Kingdom.

His approach is collaborative and person-centred. He encourages people to talk about what matters to them and to shape therapy around their goals. Sessions focus on practical strategies and clearer thinking alongside space to process difficult feelings.

Dr Reilly uses a mix of well-known therapy models to match a person’s needs. He draws on cognitive behavioural ideas for thinking and behaviour patterns, attachment-informed work for relational themes, and acceptance-oriented methods to build tolerance for difficult emotions. He combines these with other evidence-informed techniques when helpful.

He has worked in the NHS, private, corporate and educational settings, and has offered training and supervision across services. That varied background informs how he adapts methods to everyday life and to different situations people bring to therapy.

People can expect straightforward, non-judgemental support that aims to make practical changes alongside emotional understanding. Dr Reilly works in English and can work with clients across locations in the United Kingdom and internationally.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementDepression

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

Approaches that translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then focus on actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with big life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people try different ways of connecting and relating. This work can be relevant for intimacy, communication and attachment issues. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks down links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression and stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, test what helps, and adjust methods together. This collaborative style means approaches are tailored to an individual’s needs and preferences rather than being fixed from the start.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week, reduced travel time and the ability to join from different locations. Some people prefer shorter check-ins by audio when video would be difficult, while others like the rhythm of weekly sessions to support steady progress. The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking to ensure they suit your everyday routine.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does this therapist help with?

He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, sleeping and eating problems, ADHD and coping with life changes.

How would you describe the therapy style?

Dr Reilly works in a person-centred and collaborative manner. Sessions combine practical strategies with space to process feelings and set achievable goals.

What is his professional background?

He has 11 years of experience working across the NHS, private, corporate and educational settings and has provided training and supervision to other professionals.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

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

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and he can work with clients who are located internationally.

What session formats are available?

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

How are sessions charged?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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

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