Angela Higgins

Angela Higgins began her helping work as a befriender supporting people affected by the troubles in NI, assisting those experiencing stress, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, agoraphobia and survivors of domestic or sexual abuse. That early work inspired her to train as a counsellor.

Her formal training was in the person-centred approach developed by Carl Rogers, and the core conditions of empathy, congruence and unconditional positive regard remain central to her practice. Where specific therapeutic tasks are required she frequently draws on the cognitive behavioural model, and she integrates other modalities as needed to meet each client’s circumstances.

Across a 25-year career she has specialised in addictions work for ten years, including four years in a local prison. Her experience covers a wide range of concerns such as panic attacks, depression, anxiety, agoraphobia, domestic and sexual abuse, stress, trauma and PTSD, bereavement, anger management, domestic violence affecting men and women, and work with ex-prisoners.

Over the past ten years Angela has trained in complementary healing practices including Reiki, sound healing, reflexology and Indian head massage, and she continues to explore approaches that support clients' overall wellbeing. She looks forward to working with you.