About Paul

• Trauma-Sensitive Pharmacist •

• Medication Tapering Guide •

• Somatic Therapist •

• Integration Guide •

• Trauma-Sensitive Pharmacist •

• Medication Tapering Guide •

• Somatic Therapist •

• Integration Guide •

Meet Your Guide

I’m Paul, a trauma-sensitive holistic therapist, coach, and qualified and registered pharmacist with over a decade of experience in both clinical and alternative healing.

I support individuals who are navigating antidepressant withdrawal, nervous system dysregulation, trauma recovery, and deep emotional reconnection.

My approach integrates pharmaceutical insight, somatic therapy, and body-led practices to create safe, personalised support for people ready to come off psychiatric medications and come home to themselves.

Paul McAllister – friendly and welcoming therapist

I've Lived This Journey

I know what it’s like to be in the system. I’ve experienced deep depression, cycled through countless antidepressants and benzodiazepines, and felt the painful confusion of helplessness.

For years, I wore the mask of competence while quietly falling apart inside. Healing didn’t come from quick fixes. It came from slowing down, feeling deeply, and reconnecting with the parts of me I had long suppressed.

This lived experience is what makes my work different. I’ve walked the path, from dependency to clarity, from survival to sovereignty, and now I walk beside others ready to do the same.

Training & Qualifications

Paul is a trauma-sensitive practitioner and qualified pharmacist who offers safe, personalised support for medication tapering, somatic therapy, and retreat-based healing. His work bridges clinical insight with body-led practices, helping clients navigate anxiety, trauma, and deep transformation, both online and in-person in Belfast.

Clinical Foundations

Masters Degree in Pharmacy

Psychedelic Screening Mastermind

Certified in Somatic & Body-Based Therapies

Somatic Alignment

Somatic Release Therapy

Bliss Bodywork

Fascia Release Therapy

Tantric Massage

Paul McAllister portrait – alternative medicine practitioner

Certified in Breath, Energy

& Spiritual Practices

Breathwork

Reiki Master

Bliss Bodywork

Certified in Psychological & Subconscious Tools

Neuro-Linguistic Programming

Hypnosis

Timeline Therapy

Mindful Breathing

Practice focused breathing techniques to relieve stress, center your thoughts, and deepen your awareness.

Mindful Breathing

Practice focused breathing techniques to relieve stress, center your thoughts, and deepen your awareness.

Certified in Plant & Psychedelic-Informed Work

Master Kambo Practitioner

Psychedelic Screening Mastermind

Retreat & expanded-state facilitation

Clinical Foundations

Masters Degree in Pharmacy

Psychedelic Screening Mastermind

Paul began training as a pharmacist in 2011 and has worked across hospitals, manufacturing, community pharmacies, and nursing homes. Paul served as the lead pharmacist in Ireland’s largest drug addiction and mental health clinic, supporting thousands through complex medication regimens.

Certified in Somatic & Body-Based Therapies

Somatic Alignment

Somatic Release Therapy

Bliss Bodywork

Fascia Release Therapy

Tantric Massage

Certified in Breath, Energy

& Spiritual Practices

Breathwork

Reiki Master

Bliss Bodywork

Certified in Psychological & Subconscious Tools

Neuro-Linguistic Programming

Hypnosis

Timeline Therapy

Certified in Plant & Psychedelic-Informed Work

Master Kambo Practitioner

Psychedelic Screening Mastermind

Retreat & expanded-state facilitation

Clinical Foundations

Psychedelic Screening Mastermind

Masters Degree in Pharmacy

Paul began training as a pharmacist in 2011 and has worked across hospitals, manufacturing, community pharmacies, and nursing homes. Paul served as the lead pharmacist in Ireland’s largest drug addiction and mental health clinic, supporting thousands through complex medication regimens.

Certified in Somatic & Body-Based Therapies

Somatic Alignment

Somatic Release Therapy

Bliss Bodywork

Fascia Release Therapy

Tantric Massage

Strength & Flexibility

Enhance mobility and build strength through sequences designed to support flexibility and muscular balance.

Paul McAllister smiling – holistic therapist and wellness coach

Certified in Breath, Energy

& Spiritual Practices

Breathwork

Reiki Master

Bliss Bodywork

Certified in Psychological & Subconscious Tools

Neuro-Linguistic Programming

Hypnosis

Timeline Therapy

Mindful Breathing

Practice focused breathing techniques to relieve stress, center your thoughts, and deepen your awareness.

Mindful Breathing

Practice focused breathing techniques to relieve stress, center your thoughts, and deepen your awareness.

Certified in Plant & Psychedelic-Informed Work

Master Kambo Practitioner

Psychedelic Screening Mastermind

Retreat & expanded-state facilitation

Mindful Breathing

Practice focused breathing techniques to relieve stress, center your thoughts, and deepen your awareness.

Testimonials

What Others Say

Today's workshop was exceptional. Learning the breath sequence for me personally was so beneficial for my work but also growth within myself. I had a release that I have been holding onto for years. Ive been to other workshops and course and haven't been able to fully let go.  The safety and collective energy within the room let me reach these parts to release them and im so grateful to Paul for holding the space so beautifully. Amazing day from start to finish. No egos, no rigid structure just pure authentic healing and energy. Fantastic!"

- Barry

What a beautiful space held by Paul to explore the breath. I gained a greater insight into a variety of breathwork techniques and knowledge on the theory and benefits.

A totally practical and very relaxed day where I came away full of energy and with a sense of power to support my growth and that of others around me and those I work with.

Thank you Paul and the other participants who helped make it a really safe space."

Testimonials

What Others Say

Today's workshop was exceptional. Learning the breath sequence for me personally was so beneficial for my work but also growth within myself. I had a release that I have been holding onto for years. Ive been to other workshops and course and haven't been able to fully let go.  The safety and collective energy within the room let me reach these parts to release them and im so grateful to Paul for holding the space so beautifully. Amazing day from start to finish. No egos, no rigid structure just pure authentic healing and energy. Fantastic!"

- Barry

What a beautiful space held by Paul to explore the breath. I gained a greater insight into a variety of breathwork techniques and knowledge on the theory and benefits.

A totally practical and very relaxed day where I came away full of energy and with a sense of power to support my growth and that of others around me and those I work with.

Thank you Paul and the other participants who helped make it a really safe space."

Why Work With Me?

This work is not about fixing or rescuing. It’s about remembering who you are, reclaiming your autonomy,

and moving at a pace that honours your nervous system and your story.

Here’s what guides everything I do:

Lived Experience

I’ve been through the fog of medication, the confusion of withdrawal, and the quiet hope for another way. I offer more than protocols — I offer presence, deep listening, and compassion rooted in true understanding.

Pharmaceutical & Somatic Expertise

With a background in pharmacy and certifications in somatic therapy, nervous system work, breathwork, and more, I offer an integrative and evidence-informed approach that bridges both science and soul.

Trauma-Sensitive, Body-Led Support

Whether in 1:1 sessions, retreats, or facilitated expanded-state journeys, all of my work is grounded in trauma sensitivity, nervous system regulation, and a deep respect for your individual process.

Many Of My Clients Report Feeling:

Greater emotional

clarity and presence

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Improved nervous

system regulation

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Greater emotional

clarity and presence

Body outline icon – somatic bodywork therapy services

A deeper sense of purpose, autonomy and connection

Body outline icon – somatic bodywork therapy services

Relief from long

held trauma patterns

Tree icon – wellness retreats and nature therapy

Improved nervous

system regulation

Body outline icon – bodywork therapy services
Frog symbol representing Kambo and natural medicine

A deeper sense of purpose, autonomy

and connection

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Relief from long

held trauma patterns

Testimonials

What Others Say

"Did a four week program with Paul. I never did breathwork before, it was absolutely amazing. Went into deep relaxation and meditation. Highly recommend Paul for courses, he is friendly while still professional. Can’t wait to see what other courses he has to offer."

- Joanne

"Thank you so much Paul for the beautiful journey you guided us through with your breathwork classes. Each week was so different and so equally powerful. Your knowledge and ability to hold such a beautiful and safe space is phenomenal and I had so many deeply rooted emotional shifts and releases. Thank you for helping me reconnect with myself."

- Fiona

Testimonials

What Others Say

"Did a four week program with Paul. I never did breathwork before, it was absolutely amazing. Went into deep relaxation and meditation. Highly recommend Paul for courses, he is friendly while still professional. Can’t wait to see what other courses he has to offer."

- Joanne

"Thank you so much Paul for the beautiful journey you guided us through with your breathwork classes. Each week was so different and so equally powerful. Your knowledge and ability to hold such a beautiful and safe space is phenomenal and I had so many deeply rooted emotional shifts and releases. Thank you for helping me reconnect with myself."

- Fiona

Core Principles That Guide My Work

Empowering Personal Autonomy

This work is about handing the power back to you. I don’t fix, rescue, or push. I hold space and offer tools so that you can take full ownership of your journey, at your pace, with full support.

Improving Quality of Life

Many of my clients report feeling more present, alive, and emotionally clear as they reduce their medications. This process isn’t just about functioning, it’s about thriving and reconnecting with a sense of fulfilment.

Breaking Generational Cycles

When we learn to regulate our own nervous system, we become safer people for others. This work often extends far beyond the individual, helping to shift long-standing patterns within families and communities.

Creating A Community of Wellness

Healing doesn’t happen in isolation. As part of this journey, you’ll have the chance to share, connect, and feel seen, either in one-on-one sessions or group containers that foster genuine, human connection.

Core Principles That Guide My Work

Empowering Personal Autonomy

This work is about handing the power back to you. I don’t fix, rescue, or push. I hold space and offer tools so that you can take full ownership of your journey, at your pace, with full support.

Improving Quality of Life

Many of my clients report feeling more present, alive, and emotionally clear as they reduce their medications. This process isn’t just about functioning, it’s about thriving and reconnecting with a sense of fulfilment.

Breaking Generational Cycles

When we learn to regulate our own nervous system, we become safer people for others. This work often extends far beyond the individual, helping to shift long-standing patterns within families and communities.

Creating A Community of Wellness

Healing doesn’t happen in isolation. As part of this journey, you’ll have the chance to share, connect, and feel seen, either in one-on-one sessions or group containers that foster genuine, human connection.

This is probably the best I’ve felt in a year...my mind is focused and I’ve been seeing things really clearly, I feel energised, I’ve been, moving my body & stretching everyday, walking & listening to inner guidance and making better decisions for myself thank you Paul your work has helped me so much"

Testimonials

What Others Say

Testimonials

What Others Say

This is probably the best I’ve felt in a year...my mind is focused and I’ve been seeing things really clearly, I feel energised, I’ve been, moving my body & stretching everyday, walking & listening to inner guidance and making better decisions for myself thank you Paul your work has helped me so much"

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