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Dr Alan Bowman

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Long Rigg Road Swalwell NE16
Chronic pain changes more than the body. It changes how you think about your future, your work, and who you are. I work with people carrying that weight, alongside those facing trauma, and those grappling with loss, bereavement, or the fear of death itself. These experiences share something: they ask you to keep living fully in the presence of something you cannot fix or undo. That is the work I know well.
I work with chronic pain, trauma, and the distress that comes with loss and mortality, drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EMDR, and existential approaches. The aim isn't to erase what's happened or fix what can't be fixed. It's to help you build a life that’s sturdy enough to take the weight of these challenges so that you can live well.
Many people wait years before starting therapy for chronic pain, grief, or trauma, often because they assume nothing can really change until the underlying problem is solved. It rarely works that way. Therapy can start well before that, and often needs to. If this sounds like where you are, I'd welcome the chance to talk about what might help.
Take the first step to help. Call or Dr Alan Bowman now - 0191 607 1134

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Long Rigg Road

Swalwell NE16 map

 0191 607 1134
Sessions take place in person at a private consulting room in Gateshead on Wednesday evenings, or online by video call.
I specialize in Chronic Pain, Trauma and PTSD and Identity loss and existential fear 
£230 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Warm, encouraging therapy to help you do more of what matters to you.
Dr Alan Bowman
Let's Connect 0191 607 1134
Photo of Dr Alan Bowman, Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Long Rigg Road

Swalwell NE16 map

 0191 607 1134
Sessions take place in person at a private consulting room in Gateshead on Wednesday evenings, or online by video call.
I specialize in Chronic Pain, Trauma and PTSD and Identity loss and existential fear 
£230 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Warm, encouraging therapy to help you do more of what matters to you.
Dr Alan Bowman

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions £230

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Mastercard, Visa
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Fees are £230 per session. You will be invoiced shortly before your appointment in order to secure the slot, with a secure payment link. I do not currently accept insurance referrals.
Photo of Dr Alan Bowman, Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Dr Alan Bowman
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
or call with questions - 0191 607 1134
"
Fees are £230 per session. You will be invoiced shortly before your appointment in order to secure the slot, with a secure payment link. I do not currently accept insurance referrals.
Photo of Dr Alan Bowman, Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Dr Alan Bowman
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
or call with questions - 0191 607 1134

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Health & Care Professions Council Alan Bowman

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 11 years
  • Clinical Psychology, Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Graduated 2015

    • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with Higher Education Academy Fellow
  • Membership with British Psychological Society Associate Fellow
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Alongside my doctoral training, I hold postdoctoral training in ACT and EMDR. I also draw on existential approaches in my work with loss and mortality. I currently work as a Senior Clinical Psychologist in NHS Pain Management, which shapes how I understand chronic pain in this work.
Photo of Dr Alan Bowman, Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Dr Alan Bowman
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
or call with questions - 0191 607 1134
"
Alongside my doctoral training, I hold postdoctoral training in ACT and EMDR. I also draw on existential approaches in my work with loss and mortality. I currently work as a Senior Clinical Psychologist in NHS Pain Management, which shapes how I understand chronic pain in this work.
Photo of Dr Alan Bowman, Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Dr Alan Bowman
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
or call with questions - 0191 607 1134

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Chronic Pain
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Identity loss and existential fear

Expertise

  • Bereavement
  • Chronic Illness
  • Life Transitions
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Chronic pain, trauma, and the distress that comes with loss or mortality rarely resolve on a fixed timeline. So we won't work to one. Early sessions focus on understanding what you're carrying and what's actually hindering you, then we build a plan from there, drawing on ACT, EMDR, and existential approaches as the work calls for them.
Photo of Dr Alan Bowman, Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Dr Alan Bowman
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
or call with questions - 0191 607 1134
"
Chronic pain, trauma, and the distress that comes with loss or mortality rarely resolve on a fixed timeline. So we won't work to one. Early sessions focus on understanding what you're carrying and what's actually hindering you, then we build a plan from there, drawing on ACT, EMDR, and existential approaches as the work calls for them.
Photo of Dr Alan Bowman, Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Dr Alan Bowman
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
or call with questions - 0191 607 1134

Endorsement

Dr Helen Ross
Dr Helen Ross
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Alan is a highly knowledgeable and committed clinical psychologist who cares deeply about improving the lives of others - as demonstrated in his teaching. I am confident his professionalism and approachable manner translate well into therapeutic practice.

Client Focus

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • EMDR
  • Existential
  • Trauma Focused
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Which approach I use depends on what's in front of me. ACT tends to lead when the work is about living alongside pain or uncertainty that won't fully resolve. EMDR comes in when a specific traumatic memory is still driving distress. Existential work surfaces naturally around loss, mortality, and meaning. Most people need some mix of the three.
Photo of Dr Alan Bowman, Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Dr Alan Bowman
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
or call with questions - 0191 607 1134
"
Which approach I use depends on what's in front of me. ACT tends to lead when the work is about living alongside pain or uncertainty that won't fully resolve. EMDR comes in when a specific traumatic memory is still driving distress. Existential work surfaces naturally around loss, mortality, and meaning. Most people need some mix of the three.
Photo of Dr Alan Bowman, Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Dr Alan Bowman
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
or call with questions - 0191 607 1134

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Primary Location

Long Rigg Road

Swalwell NE16

0191 607 1134

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Sessions take place in person at a private consulting room in Gateshead on Wednesday evenings, or online by video call.
Photo of Dr Alan Bowman, Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Dr Alan Bowman
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Take the first step to help. Call now - 0191 607 1134
"
Sessions take place in person at a private consulting room in Gateshead on Wednesday evenings, or online by video call.
Photo of Dr Alan Bowman, Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Dr Alan Bowman
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Take the first step to help. Call now - 0191 607 1134