Couples Counselling in Bedlington
Dealing with anxiety and depression can be overwhelming, and starting therapy is a significant step toward healing. While talking can be helpful, it isn’t always enough—sometimes it’s difficult to put our thoughts and feelings into words, or we may simply feel exhausted from trying. Arts Psychotherapies, like Dramatherapy, offer an alternative way to explore and express emotions that words can’t fully capture.
Dealing with anxiety and depression can be overwhelming, and starting therapy is a significant step toward healing. While talking can be helpful, it isn’t always enough—sometimes it’s difficult to put our thoughts and feelings into words, or we may simply feel exhausted from trying. Arts Psychotherapies, like Dramatherapy, offer an alternative way to explore and express emotions that words can’t fully capture.
I offer a safe and non-judgemental enviroment where I help people solve the problems that they are dealing with. I want my clients to walk away from our time together with the tools to maintain the changes they have worked for and a new found or rediscovered confidence in themselves and life. My therapy is practical, straight forward and it works. Cognitive behaviour therapy was designed for anxiety related issues from panic to OCD. It is perfect for depression or anger issues. As a qualified hypnotherapist I also teach relaxation and mindfillness meditation to those who want that extra dimension to their therapy.
I offer a safe and non-judgemental enviroment where I help people solve the problems that they are dealing with. I want my clients to walk away from our time together with the tools to maintain the changes they have worked for and a new found or rediscovered confidence in themselves and life. My therapy is practical, straight forward and it works. Cognitive behaviour therapy was designed for anxiety related issues from panic to OCD. It is perfect for depression or anger issues. As a qualified hypnotherapist I also teach relaxation and mindfillness meditation to those who want that extra dimension to their therapy.
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Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles or anything else that feels overwhelming, I’m committed to supporting your growth and healing.
I take an integrative approach, blending various therapeutic techniques to tailor my work to your unique needs. With experience in private practice, charities and the NHS, I’ve had the privilege of supporting people from all walks of life. Life can throw unexpected challenges, but together, we’ll build the resilience and confidence you need to navigate them.
Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles or anything else that feels overwhelming, I’m committed to supporting your growth and healing.
I take an integrative approach, blending various therapeutic techniques to tailor my work to your unique needs. With experience in private practice, charities and the NHS, I’ve had the privilege of supporting people from all walks of life. Life can throw unexpected challenges, but together, we’ll build the resilience and confidence you need to navigate them.
I believe clients move forward when offered the right environment, conditions and the best therapeutic relationship.
I have been a Counsellor / Psychotherapist / Hypnotherapist for over 25years I specialised in the field addiction for many years. Working within addiction offered a wide and varied opportunity to work and become familiar with many client issues. Clients relying upon substances, use as a coping mechanism, however substance use causes further mental health issues which further complicates their ability to cope. I now work solely within private practice based at home where clients can relax in a confidential informal setting. This allows them time explore their own needs in a time frame which meets their own specific needs.
I believe clients move forward when offered the right environment, conditions and the best therapeutic relationship.
I have been a Counsellor / Psychotherapist / Hypnotherapist for over 25years I specialised in the field addiction for many years. Working within addiction offered a wide and varied opportunity to work and become familiar with many client issues. Clients relying upon substances, use as a coping mechanism, however substance use causes further mental health issues which further complicates their ability to cope. I now work solely within private practice based at home where clients can relax in a confidential informal setting. This allows them time explore their own needs in a time frame which meets their own specific needs.
I offer short & longterm therapy for Individuals/ Couples.
Are you stressed, depressed, anxious, sad or just not feeling yourself? Then counselling might be something that can help you, whether it is a new concern or a long held one. Sometimes emotional pain or life events can temporarily cloud your ability to see possible solutions, leaving you feeling stuck, confused, unhappy, anxious, sad or even shut down. The process of talking about this can gradually make things seem clearer as you make sense of your feelings and your thoughts become more ordered. You can feel change taking place, sometimes to your own surprise and so start to find a way forward that feels right for you.
I offer short & longterm therapy for Individuals/ Couples.
Are you stressed, depressed, anxious, sad or just not feeling yourself? Then counselling might be something that can help you, whether it is a new concern or a long held one. Sometimes emotional pain or life events can temporarily cloud your ability to see possible solutions, leaving you feeling stuck, confused, unhappy, anxious, sad or even shut down. The process of talking about this can gradually make things seem clearer as you make sense of your feelings and your thoughts become more ordered. You can feel change taking place, sometimes to your own surprise and so start to find a way forward that feels right for you.
I specialise in working with those with a history of trauma, whether that’s one off events such as a car crash, sexual assault or attack, or layers of trauma in the form of childhood neglect/abuse, a military/medical career or an abusive relationship.
At the core of my work is a person centred philosophy. I see every patient as different and individual which is why I tailor my approach to each person. I don’t necessarily agree with prescribing a method to a diagnosis or problem as I’ve found this is not always helpful. However I am qualified to deliver EMDR and NET, both evidence based trauma therapies.
I specialise in working with those with a history of trauma, whether that’s one off events such as a car crash, sexual assault or attack, or layers of trauma in the form of childhood neglect/abuse, a military/medical career or an abusive relationship.
At the core of my work is a person centred philosophy. I see every patient as different and individual which is why I tailor my approach to each person. I don’t necessarily agree with prescribing a method to a diagnosis or problem as I’ve found this is not always helpful. However I am qualified to deliver EMDR and NET, both evidence based trauma therapies.
I have 15 years experience in working with adults, couples, and young people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected—often due to anxiety, low self-worth, relationship struggles, family tension, or neurodiversity.
I believe in each client’s potential to grow, heal, and thrive—even through life’s hardest moments. While I use and recommend tools like mindfulness and grounding, my core focus is on building clients’ capacity to face challenges, develop awareness, emotional strength, and create meaningful, lasting change from within.
I have 15 years experience in working with adults, couples, and young people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected—often due to anxiety, low self-worth, relationship struggles, family tension, or neurodiversity.
I believe in each client’s potential to grow, heal, and thrive—even through life’s hardest moments. While I use and recommend tools like mindfulness and grounding, my core focus is on building clients’ capacity to face challenges, develop awareness, emotional strength, and create meaningful, lasting change from within.
My approach is relational and integrative, I believe our relationship is key to your growth and change.
Hi, I'm Joshua, a professional psychotherapist and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I know how daunting it can be to look for a counsellor, or finding who will match your needs and expectations. So I will talk you through how I work and what I can offer you, to hopefully take away any confusion and make your search a little easier. I am located at Nostell Priory in Wakefield.
My approach is relational and integrative, I believe our relationship is key to your growth and change.
Hi, I'm Joshua, a professional psychotherapist and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I know how daunting it can be to look for a counsellor, or finding who will match your needs and expectations. So I will talk you through how I work and what I can offer you, to hopefully take away any confusion and make your search a little easier. I am located at Nostell Priory in Wakefield.
We offer a variety of therapy options including counselling, CBT, psychotherapy and couples therapy.
We are experienced in helping people with a wide range of issues including stress/anxiety, low mood and relationship issues. We offer a range of different approaches that fit with your needs. All of our team are highly trained, experienced, professionally verified and insured, with a full DBS check. We are a therapy service you can trust.
We offer a variety of therapy options including counselling, CBT, psychotherapy and couples therapy.
We are experienced in helping people with a wide range of issues including stress/anxiety, low mood and relationship issues. We offer a range of different approaches that fit with your needs. All of our team are highly trained, experienced, professionally verified and insured, with a full DBS check. We are a therapy service you can trust.
I work relationally, which means I use the therapeutic relationship to understand the client's needs and difficulties in relationships and to plan the treatment.
I am an experienced Integrative Psychotherapist with Transactional Analysis as my core model working with individuals and couples across genders and orientations. I practice in English and Greek. I work with a range of issues including trauma, stress, sex and sexuality, existential issues, cultural issues and immigration mid-life transitions, separation/divorce, menopause, parenthood, career changes, eating and body image issues, relationship difficulties, domestic abuse and explorations of identity and self-actualisation. I am existentially minded and use a range of approaches tailored to the individual in support of their goals.
I work relationally, which means I use the therapeutic relationship to understand the client's needs and difficulties in relationships and to plan the treatment.
I am an experienced Integrative Psychotherapist with Transactional Analysis as my core model working with individuals and couples across genders and orientations. I practice in English and Greek. I work with a range of issues including trauma, stress, sex and sexuality, existential issues, cultural issues and immigration mid-life transitions, separation/divorce, menopause, parenthood, career changes, eating and body image issues, relationship difficulties, domestic abuse and explorations of identity and self-actualisation. I am existentially minded and use a range of approaches tailored to the individual in support of their goals.
I am BACP Accredited integrative psychotherapist working with adults and couples.
I specialise in PTSD, Complex PTSD, ADHD, ASD, loss, anxiety and relationships but this is not exhaustive. I have worked for Cruse Bereavement, within the NHS and St. Christopher's Hospice all in South London.
I am BACP Accredited integrative psychotherapist working with adults and couples.
I specialise in PTSD, Complex PTSD, ADHD, ASD, loss, anxiety and relationships but this is not exhaustive. I have worked for Cruse Bereavement, within the NHS and St. Christopher's Hospice all in South London.
I am an experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience of working in the NHS and private practice. Whilst I typically work with clients who are experiencing anxiety or low mood, I have a special interest in Personality Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and complex grief. I am experienced in working with individual or couples and families, and I am qualified in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). I hold clinics in the evenings in Jesmond or offer evening online appointments.
I am an experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience of working in the NHS and private practice. Whilst I typically work with clients who are experiencing anxiety or low mood, I have a special interest in Personality Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and complex grief. I am experienced in working with individual or couples and families, and I am qualified in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). I hold clinics in the evenings in Jesmond or offer evening online appointments.
Our range of talking therapies primarily focus on counselling and psychotherapy for children (aged 9 and above) and for adults, couples and families.
We welcome you to a safe space....Coming for therapy can help you to identify what the issues are so that you can feel better about yourself, your relationships, your work and your life. All of our therapists are independent private practitioners with a great deal of experience of working with a vast range of issues in a variety of settings. We offer a wide range of daytime, late evening & Saturday appointments to fit around your busy schedule . If you're coming to us by car, we have free on-street parking and we are a few minutes walk from the nearest bus stop & metro stations.
Our range of talking therapies primarily focus on counselling and psychotherapy for children (aged 9 and above) and for adults, couples and families.
We welcome you to a safe space....Coming for therapy can help you to identify what the issues are so that you can feel better about yourself, your relationships, your work and your life. All of our therapists are independent private practitioners with a great deal of experience of working with a vast range of issues in a variety of settings. We offer a wide range of daytime, late evening & Saturday appointments to fit around your busy schedule . If you're coming to us by car, we have free on-street parking and we are a few minutes walk from the nearest bus stop & metro stations.
Dr Kristina Westcott - Psychologist Newcastle
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
I offer evidence based psychological assessment and therapy for a wide range of emotional, behavioural and psychological difficulties including anxiety, depression, low self esteem, relationship problems, trauma and post-traumatic stress and adjusting to medical conditions.
I offer a range of therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Analytic Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I work together with my clients to understand how their difficulties have developed, how they are maintained and how the difficulties and problems can be overcome. Therapy is tailored to meet individual needs.
I offer evidence based psychological assessment and therapy for a wide range of emotional, behavioural and psychological difficulties including anxiety, depression, low self esteem, relationship problems, trauma and post-traumatic stress and adjusting to medical conditions.
I offer a range of therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Analytic Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I work together with my clients to understand how their difficulties have developed, how they are maintained and how the difficulties and problems can be overcome. Therapy is tailored to meet individual needs.
I work with bereavement, stress, anxiety, work related issues, relationship problems, eating disorders, addictions, abuse, trauma, social isolation, depression and many more mental health challenges.
I am an experienced and UKCP accredited counsellor and also a registered practitioner of the Institute of Brain Working Recursive Therapy. I work integratively with both talking therapy and BWRT as appropriate to help you deal with a range of mental health issues and things that are holding you back or that you want to change. Although we may be working with serious issues, my approach is always warm, friendly and welcoming. You will soon feel at ease. I aim to help you make a positive difference to your life, allowing you to overcome issues that affect your personal well-being and happiness.
I work with bereavement, stress, anxiety, work related issues, relationship problems, eating disorders, addictions, abuse, trauma, social isolation, depression and many more mental health challenges.
I am an experienced and UKCP accredited counsellor and also a registered practitioner of the Institute of Brain Working Recursive Therapy. I work integratively with both talking therapy and BWRT as appropriate to help you deal with a range of mental health issues and things that are holding you back or that you want to change. Although we may be working with serious issues, my approach is always warm, friendly and welcoming. You will soon feel at ease. I aim to help you make a positive difference to your life, allowing you to overcome issues that affect your personal well-being and happiness.
I also provide therapy for couples to develop more effective ways of problem-solving and interacting to effect change.
Do you believe that ‘you just have to get on with it’, but you’re finding it hard? Are you struggling with an issue at the moment or troubled by a situation in your past? Feeling sad, anxious, overwhelmed, defeated or 'stuck'? If you need someone to listen to you empathically and without judgement so that you can make sense of what is happening in your life, I can provide a safe place to support you to feel empowered to make positive changes in your life.
I also provide therapy for couples to develop more effective ways of problem-solving and interacting to effect change.
Do you believe that ‘you just have to get on with it’, but you’re finding it hard? Are you struggling with an issue at the moment or troubled by a situation in your past? Feeling sad, anxious, overwhelmed, defeated or 'stuck'? If you need someone to listen to you empathically and without judgement so that you can make sense of what is happening in your life, I can provide a safe place to support you to feel empowered to make positive changes in your life.
I'm Kirsty, a CBT therapist and counsellor for young people, adults & couples.
I have not always been a therapist. I am a former police officer, teacher & CEO which means I have experienced many different problems along the way. I re-trained as a therapist and have a diploma in psychotherapeutic counselling and a post graduate qualification in CBT. I specialise in anxiety (social, phobias, OCD, panic) trauma, relationships & low mood.
I'm Kirsty, a CBT therapist and counsellor for young people, adults & couples.
I have not always been a therapist. I am a former police officer, teacher & CEO which means I have experienced many different problems along the way. I re-trained as a therapist and have a diploma in psychotherapeutic counselling and a post graduate qualification in CBT. I specialise in anxiety (social, phobias, OCD, panic) trauma, relationships & low mood.
We offer Counselling & Psychotherapy for adults, couples, children and young people
Counselling & Psychotherapy gives you the opportunity to talk through your problems in a safe, confidential and non judgement environment, where you will be able to embark on a journey of self discovery, which will allow you to understand yourself better, explore destructive patterns of behaviour, help you look at the alternative options and awareness around
We offer Counselling & Psychotherapy for adults, couples, children and young people
Counselling & Psychotherapy gives you the opportunity to talk through your problems in a safe, confidential and non judgement environment, where you will be able to embark on a journey of self discovery, which will allow you to understand yourself better, explore destructive patterns of behaviour, help you look at the alternative options and awareness around
I work with people facing life changes, relationship struggles and low self-esteem.
I help people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. They may be juggling work, family, relationships, or expectations that leave little space for themselves. Deep down, they know something needs to change. They want to feel more in control, more confident, and more connected to who they really are. They may be used to coping alone, feeling like they “should” have it together by now. What they really need is a safe space to pause, reflect, and find a way through with support, not pressure. They may feel lost in people-pleasing, burnout, or self-doubt. Underneath all that noise is someone longing to be heard.
I work with people facing life changes, relationship struggles and low self-esteem.
I help people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. They may be juggling work, family, relationships, or expectations that leave little space for themselves. Deep down, they know something needs to change. They want to feel more in control, more confident, and more connected to who they really are. They may be used to coping alone, feeling like they “should” have it together by now. What they really need is a safe space to pause, reflect, and find a way through with support, not pressure. They may feel lost in people-pleasing, burnout, or self-doubt. Underneath all that noise is someone longing to be heard.
My humanistic person-centred philosophy places emphasis on the importance of the therapeutic relationship.
We are driven to provide prompt and affordable support to everyone in their time of emotional need. We aim to eliminate waiting lists by offering access to services from 7am to 11pm everyday.
My humanistic person-centred philosophy places emphasis on the importance of the therapeutic relationship.
We are driven to provide prompt and affordable support to everyone in their time of emotional need. We aim to eliminate waiting lists by offering access to services from 7am to 11pm everyday.
Couples Counselling
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.