Currently welcoming new 1-to-1 clients (in-person in Derry / Londonderry & online) and group facilitation enquiries.

MBACP (Accredited) Derry / Londonderry (BT48) & Online UK-Wide

A warm, safe, and non-judgmental space to navigate life’s overwhelming moments.

Specialist Person-Centred Counselling and Group Facilitation in Derry / Londonderry (BT48) and online. Supporting women through maternal mental health, life transitions, anxiety, trauma, and emotional wellbeing — always moving at your own pace.

Prefer to speak directly? Call +44 7946 120393 Includes a free 15-minute initial phone chat
Prefer to write first? Send an Online Enquiry Confidential form for 1-to-1 or group bookings
  • £50 per 1-to-1 session
  • Free 15-min telephone consultation
  • 1-to-1 & Group Facilitation
Portrait of Erin McLaughlin, MBACP (Accredited) Counsellor and Group Facilitator in Derry / Londonderry
Erin McLaughlin MBACP (Accredited) · Derry / Londonderry (BT48)

“My approach is rooted in Person-Centred Therapy, a client-focused approach that emphasises your unique experience and values. This means you are always at the heart of the therapeutic process.”

— Erin McLaughlin, MBACP (Accredited)

Professional Credentials & Assurance

  • MBACP (Accredited) Member Accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy — adhering strictly to the BACP Ethical Framework for confidentiality, safety, and clinical supervision.
  • Specialist in Female & Maternal Mental Health Several years of dedicated clinical experience supporting women through pregnancy, post-natal adjustment, miscarriage, baby loss, and life transitions.
  • Counsellor & Group Facilitator Experienced in holding both 1-to-1 therapeutic spaces and supportive group environments, including dedicated groups for miscarriage, baby loss, and post-natal difficulties.

Supporting you through overwhelming chapters with warmth and understanding

Reaching out for support can feel like a daunting step, especially when life already feels heavy or uncertain. As an accredited counsellor and group facilitator based in Derry / Londonderry (BT48), I offer a calm, confidential, and compassionate space where you can pause, breathe, and feel truly heard without fear of judgment.

Over the past several years, I have worked extensively with female and maternal mental health, supporting women as they navigate complex life transitions, family pressures, and deeply emotional experiences. Whether you are experiencing anxiety during pregnancy, struggling post-natally, coping with infertility or miscarriage, adjusting to menopause, or feeling isolated, you do not have to carry it alone.

Alongside maternal and women’s wellbeing, I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, neurodiversity, self-harm, domestic abuse, and trauma. Together, we work gently at your pace to process what feels overwhelming, uncover your own inner strengths, and build lasting emotional resilience.

How I Can Support You

Every person’s story is different. I offer tailored 1-to-1 support in Derry / Londonderry (BT48) and online across the following key areas:

Maternal & Reproductive Wellbeing

A gentle, understanding space for the complex emotions that can surround fertility, pregnancy, loss, and motherhood.

  • Pregnancy anxiety & prenatal worries
  • Post-natal difficulties & overwhelm
  • Infertility & fertility treatment stress
  • Miscarriage & baby loss support
  • Identity shifts in early motherhood

Life Transitions, Family & Relationships

Compassionate support when your roles, relationships, or sense of self are shifting in ways that feel difficult to navigate.

  • Perimenopause & menopause transitions
  • Parenting pressures & family difficulties
  • Relationship challenges & separation
  • Loneliness, disconnection & isolation
  • Major life changes & personal growth

Emotional Wellbeing, Trauma & Neurodiversity

Safe, trauma-informed counselling where you can process painful experiences and build resilience at a pace that feels safe.

  • Anxiety, panic & persistent overwhelm
  • Low mood & depression
  • Domestic abuse & trauma recovery
  • Neurodiversity exploration & support
  • Self-harm & emotional regulation

Group Facilitation in Derry / Londonderry & Online

Alongside 1-to-1 therapy, I am an experienced Group Facilitator running dedicated support groups on miscarriage, baby loss, and post-natal issues. There is profound comfort in realising you are not the only one feeling the way you do — facilitated groups offer a safe, gentle, and empathetic space for shared connection, reflection, and mutual support.

Miscarriage & Baby Loss Groups

A compassionate, understanding group environment for women and families navigating the grief, heartbreak, and isolation of miscarriage or baby loss.

Post-Natal Support Groups

Supportive spaces to talk openly about post-natal difficulties, anxiety, identity shifts, and the overwhelming moments of early motherhood without fear of judgment.

Women’s & Community Facilitation

Bespoke therapeutic and reflective groups for women’s life transitions, community organisations, and charities across Derry / Londonderry and online.

A Person-Centred Approach Built Around You

Therapy isn’t about being told what to do — it’s about having a dedicated, confidential relationship where you feel deeply understood and supported to find your own way forward.

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At Your Own Pace

You are always in control of what you share and when. There is never any pressure to rush into difficult topics before you feel ready and grounded.

02

Warmth Without Judgment

Whatever thoughts, worries, or feelings you bring into the room are met with genuine empathy, honesty, and respect — helping lift the weight of isolation or shame.

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Uncovering Inner Strength

Together we explore what feels overwhelming, make sense of your experiences, and reconnect you with your own values, resilience, and inner resources.

In-Person in Derry / Londonderry (BT48)

Face-to-face counselling sessions held in a calm, private, and welcoming space in the BT48 area of Derry / Londonderry.

Online & Telephone Counselling

Attend sessions from the comfort and privacy of your own home — ideal if you have caring responsibilities, busy schedules, or live further afield.

Fees & What to Expect

Clear, straightforward information so you know exactly how the process works before getting in touch.

First Step

Initial Telephone Consultation

Free / 15 minutes

A relaxed, no-obligation phone chat to briefly talk through what brings you to counselling, ask any questions, and see if you feel comfortable working together.

Groups & Organisations

Group Facilitation & Support Groups

Bespoke / Enquire for details

Facilitated support groups focusing on miscarriage, baby loss, and post-natal issues, as well as community or organisational group facilitation in Derry / Londonderry or online.

Frequently Asked Questions

Get in Touch — By Phone or Online Form

Reaching out is often the hardest part. Whether you feel more comfortable speaking on the phone or sending a written message, both ways of getting in touch are equally welcome.

Option 1 · Speak by Phone

Call Erin Directly

If you prefer to talk things through over the phone or arrange your free 15-minute telephone consultation directly, please feel welcome to call.

Telephone (Derry / Londonderry & UK) +44 7946 120393 Tap to Call +44 7946 120393

What if I’m in a session when you call?

If I am with a client or facilitating a group, your call will go to a confidential voicemail. Simply leave your name, telephone number, and a good time for me to call you back, and I will return your call as soon as I am free.

Practice Location & Availability

  • In-Person: Derry / Londonderry (BT48), Northern Ireland
  • Remote: Online video & telephone sessions across the UK
  • Services: 1-to-1 Counselling (£50) & Group Facilitation
Option 2 · Write Online

Send a Confidential Enquiry

Fill in the form below to enquire about 1-to-1 counselling, request your free 15-minute call, or book group facilitation. I will get back to you promptly and discreetly.

Briefly share how you’d like support or any questions about 1-to-1 counselling or group facilitation. Please don’t feel you need to share deeply personal details in this initial message.