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# Therapy in Belfast

Find mental health support in Belfast, including local referral routes, charity services and costs, with clear links to help you start.

## What is *here*

Your GP can help you find [mental health support in Belfast](https://belfasttrust.hscni.net/service/primary-care/). Belfast Trust offers short-term help for mild to moderate problems such as anxiety and depression.

The service uses a central referral route. Ask your GP which local team can help you.

[AWARE NI](https://www.aware-ni.org/) offers peer support for adults with low mood, anxiety, depression or bipolar disorder. It has a Belfast office and groups across Northern Ireland. Online groups are also available.

## What it *costs*

AWARE NI groups are free for people aged 18 or over. You can join without a referral. Check its [group finder](https://www.aware-ni.org/support-groups/) for current options.

Private therapists set their own fees. Ask about the session price before you book.

## How ViaCara helps in Belfast

An online session is a video or phone call at a time you choose. You do not need to travel, and you can change practitioner if the fit is wrong.

The [UK Crisis Resources](https://viacara.com/crisis/gb/) page lists people you can talk to at any hour.

Looking for a different place? [England](https://viacara.com/near/england/), [Guernsey](https://viacara.com/near/guernsey/), [Jersey](https://viacara.com/near/jersey/), [Scotland](https://viacara.com/near/scotland/), [Wales](https://viacara.com/near/wales/).

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[What is here](https://viacara.com/near/belfast/#what-is-here) [What it costs](https://viacara.com/near/belfast/#what-it-costs) [How ViaCara helps in Belfast](https://viacara.com/near/belfast/#how-viacara-helps-here)

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[Therapy in Northern Ireland](https://viacara.com/near/northern-ireland/) [Finding the Right Practitioner](https://viacara.com/guides/finding-a-practitioner/)

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## References

1. Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (accessed 22 September 2026). *Belfast Trust: Primary care*. [Link](https://belfasttrust.hscni.net/service/primary-care/)
2. AWARE NI (accessed 22 September 2026). *AWARE NI: Support groups*. [Link](https://www.aware-ni.org/)

## Related

### [Therapy in Northern Ireland](https://viacara.com/near/northern-ireland/)

Find mental health support in Northern Ireland, including local referral routes, charity services and costs, with clear links to help you start.

### [Finding the Right Practitioner](https://viacara.com/guides/finding-a-practitioner/)

A practical guide to finding a mental health practitioner who fits your needs, preferences and budget.