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Dr. Liam Reilly

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Dr. Liam Reilly

United Kingdom

Expert clinical psychologist, HCPC registered

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  • Person-centred approach
  • Practical coping tools
  • Works with men

About Liam

Dr Liam Reilly provides help for a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, grief and relationship and intimacy-related issues. He also supports people facing career strain, parenting pressures, sleep and eating problems, ADHD and challenges linked to identity and self-esteem. Dr Reilly holds Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration and brings 11 years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom.

His approach is collaborative and person-centred. Sessions focus on clear, practical strategies and on helping people talk through difficult feelings. He encourages self-expression and works with clients to set realistic goals that fit everyday life.

Background work has included roles in the NHS, private practice, corporate settings and education. He has delivered training and supervision alongside direct support work. This variety informs a practical style that aims to be adaptable to different pressures and environments.

Therapeutic methods used include cognitive behavioural techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-based concepts and dialectical behaviour strategies. These are blended to suit individual needs rather than applied as a fixed programme.

People can expect sessions that emphasise non-judgemental listening, exploration of personal patterns and development of coping tools. The focus is on helping people manage current difficulties and build skills for future challenges.

Dr Reilly has additional interests in areas such as adoption and foster care, attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, codependency and dissociation. He also accepts international clients and works in English.

How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with depression, anxiety and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and day-to-day constraints. Together they will decide which methods or mix of methods is likely to help most, and that plan can change as progress is made.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and offering more flexible scheduling. It can be helpful when quieter surroundings or reduced visual demands are needed, or when a shorter check-in suits a work break. Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know what options are offered for video, phone or messaging. Registered or accredited professionals can work effectively online using these approaches, and practical tools and exercises can be adapted to remote sessions to support ongoing progress.

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

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Dr Reilly help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, addictions, grief and many relationship and intimacy-related concerns, as well as issues like ADHD and career stress.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style is person-centred and collaborative, focusing on non-judgemental listening, practical strategies and helping clients set realistic goals.

How much experience does he have?

Dr Reilly has 11 years of experience working across the NHS, private, corporate and educational settings, and has provided training and supervision.

What credential does he hold and where does he practise?

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

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are accepted; please confirm time zone and scheduling when arranging sessions.

How are sessions charged?

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

How do I begin therapy with Dr Reilly?

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

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