Parenting Counselling in Chester le Street

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Dr Gemma Gate
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Are you a parent feeling overwhelmed by your child’s big emotions, anxiety, low self-esteem, or challenging behaviour?
I work in a flexible, tailored way, drawing upon CBT, attachment-focused therapy, and NVR to support emotion regulation, build resilience, and strengthen family relationships. With expertise in child development and attachment, I help you and your child feel calmer, more connected, and confident in facing challenges.
Are you a parent feeling overwhelmed by your child’s big emotions, anxiety, low self-esteem, or challenging behaviour?
I work in a flexible, tailored way, drawing upon CBT, attachment-focused therapy, and NVR to support emotion regulation, build resilience, and strengthen family relationships. With expertise in child development and attachment, I help you and your child feel calmer, more connected, and confident in facing challenges.
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Bettina McKinnon
Counsellor, MBACP
Hello, I'm Bettina, welcome to Mind Solution Therapy. Do you feel like your worrying and overthinking started to impact your mental health? Are you noticing that things from your past are still affecting your life today? Do you need a safe and calm space to talk openly about what’s been on your mind—whether it’s emotional challenges, relationship, or family issues, or simply feeling stuck? My approach is based on the understanding that mind and body are closely connected. I work holistically, meaning we can explore how these challenges may affect you both mentally and physically.
Hello, I'm Bettina, welcome to Mind Solution Therapy. Do you feel like your worrying and overthinking started to impact your mental health? Are you noticing that things from your past are still affecting your life today? Do you need a safe and calm space to talk openly about what’s been on your mind—whether it’s emotional challenges, relationship, or family issues, or simply feeling stuck? My approach is based on the understanding that mind and body are closely connected. I work holistically, meaning we can explore how these challenges may affect you both mentally and physically.
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Leigh Brannon
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
When our relationships are troubled it can lead to feelings of uneasiness, anxiety or depression. Whether it's difficulties with or changes in relationships, or struggling with endings or new beginnings, it can help to talk to an impartial person to find some clarity. Sometimes change is driven by others, or maybe you need something to change but don't know the best way to go about it. Perhaps you’re finding that you’re stuck in a destructive communication pattern and feel like you’re going round in circles. Maybe you don’t really know what you want, but would like to find out. I can help.
When our relationships are troubled it can lead to feelings of uneasiness, anxiety or depression. Whether it's difficulties with or changes in relationships, or struggling with endings or new beginnings, it can help to talk to an impartial person to find some clarity. Sometimes change is driven by others, or maybe you need something to change but don't know the best way to go about it. Perhaps you’re finding that you’re stuck in a destructive communication pattern and feel like you’re going round in circles. Maybe you don’t really know what you want, but would like to find out. I can help.
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Deborah Dixon
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed, tired of existing and not living? Is there something preventing you from moving forward? There are times in everyone’s life when things become too much and it is during these times it is important to know that you are not alone. I am passionate about supporting you to heal, to identify solutions and make changes, to help you to create a happier, healthier and peaceful life. I work with both adults and children, helping to overcome a wide range of emotional difficulties. I currently have limited availability for new clients in April 2026 and offer an initial free, no obligation consultation.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed, tired of existing and not living? Is there something preventing you from moving forward? There are times in everyone’s life when things become too much and it is during these times it is important to know that you are not alone. I am passionate about supporting you to heal, to identify solutions and make changes, to help you to create a happier, healthier and peaceful life. I work with both adults and children, helping to overcome a wide range of emotional difficulties. I currently have limited availability for new clients in April 2026 and offer an initial free, no obligation consultation.
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Talk Works
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Life is hard. Talking helps. Talk Works deliver counselling, CBT, EMDR and psychology to individuals who require mental health support. Therapy offers you a safe, confidential place to talk about your life and anything that may be distressing. Whenever we get people talking, great things happen.
Life is hard. Talking helps. Talk Works deliver counselling, CBT, EMDR and psychology to individuals who require mental health support. Therapy offers you a safe, confidential place to talk about your life and anything that may be distressing. Whenever we get people talking, great things happen.
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Becca Mather
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Motherhood changes you, on every level. Biologically, psychologically and emotionally and yet nobody prepares you for that. I am a matrescence and perinatal mental health therapist specialising in the full journey from pregnancy through postpartum. If you are struggling and cannot quite understand why, matrescence might be the missing piece. Matrescence is the profound psychological, neurological and identity transformation of becoming a mother. Understanding it changed everything for my clients and I believe it can change everything for you.
Motherhood changes you, on every level. Biologically, psychologically and emotionally and yet nobody prepares you for that. I am a matrescence and perinatal mental health therapist specialising in the full journey from pregnancy through postpartum. If you are struggling and cannot quite understand why, matrescence might be the missing piece. Matrescence is the profound psychological, neurological and identity transformation of becoming a mother. Understanding it changed everything for my clients and I believe it can change everything for you.
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At One Relationship Therapy
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Are you caught in the same arguments with your partner? Always playing peacemaker? Or struggling to move past betrayal or loss? Or, maybe you feel disconnected from someone you love—or even from yourself? Perhaps you’re reading this because you’re exhausted and need things to change. Are you looking for a safe space where you can be heard and have your experience validated? Somewhere that will help you to break free from painful patterns, rebuild trust, communicate in ways that actually work and produce lasting change.
Are you caught in the same arguments with your partner? Always playing peacemaker? Or struggling to move past betrayal or loss? Or, maybe you feel disconnected from someone you love—or even from yourself? Perhaps you’re reading this because you’re exhausted and need things to change. Are you looking for a safe space where you can be heard and have your experience validated? Somewhere that will help you to break free from painful patterns, rebuild trust, communicate in ways that actually work and produce lasting change.
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I am a child centred counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy specialising in supporting children, young adults and parents.
I have extensive experience working in schools and family settings, both in the UK, USA, Switzerland and Egypt, supporting children and young people from diverse backgrounds. These experiences have given me a deep understanding of the developmental social, and emotional challenges that young people face today.
I am a child centred counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy specialising in supporting children, young adults and parents.
I have extensive experience working in schools and family settings, both in the UK, USA, Switzerland and Egypt, supporting children and young people from diverse backgrounds. These experiences have given me a deep understanding of the developmental social, and emotional challenges that young people face today.
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Stacy Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Hello, I am a trauma-informed, integrative counsellor. I meet clients weekly, face-to-face in a safe, comfortable therapy space in Darlington, Co Durham, UK, and online via Zoom or by telephone if you prefer. I have a flexible work structure regarding regularity of sessions. I have supported many clients throughout the years with a variety of mental health issues at Mind, the Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling Centre and Durham University before entering private practice. The relationship with your counsellor is key to positive change on your healing journey. Schedule a free phone session to discuss how we could work together.
Hello, I am a trauma-informed, integrative counsellor. I meet clients weekly, face-to-face in a safe, comfortable therapy space in Darlington, Co Durham, UK, and online via Zoom or by telephone if you prefer. I have a flexible work structure regarding regularity of sessions. I have supported many clients throughout the years with a variety of mental health issues at Mind, the Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling Centre and Durham University before entering private practice. The relationship with your counsellor is key to positive change on your healing journey. Schedule a free phone session to discuss how we could work together.
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Talking Spaces UK
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
I work from the understanding that human experience includes distress, conflict, and harm, and that avoiding these realities is neither helpful nor therapeutic. In the therapy room, I offer a non-judgemental, reflective space where clients can explore their experiences honestly and at their own pace. My role is not to impose interpretations or provide simplistic reassurance, but to listen carefully, ask meaningful questions, and support clients in developing insight, emotional awareness, and psychological resilience.I see therapy as a collaborative process grounded in respect, autonomy, and ethical practice.
I work from the understanding that human experience includes distress, conflict, and harm, and that avoiding these realities is neither helpful nor therapeutic. In the therapy room, I offer a non-judgemental, reflective space where clients can explore their experiences honestly and at their own pace. My role is not to impose interpretations or provide simplistic reassurance, but to listen carefully, ask meaningful questions, and support clients in developing insight, emotional awareness, and psychological resilience.I see therapy as a collaborative process grounded in respect, autonomy, and ethical practice.
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Sasha Maxwell
Counsellor, MBACP
Deeply self-aware and neurodivergent people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or exhausted from constantly holding everything together. Some of my clients come to counselling feeling lost in questions of identity, belonging, relationships, self-worth, grief, trauma, life transitions, or the lasting impact of difficult experiences. They may be struggling to understand themselves, navigate change, process emotions, or find a way forward that feels authentic and sustainable. At the heart of my work is helping people see themselves as whole human beings, not problems to be fixed.
Deeply self-aware and neurodivergent people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or exhausted from constantly holding everything together. Some of my clients come to counselling feeling lost in questions of identity, belonging, relationships, self-worth, grief, trauma, life transitions, or the lasting impact of difficult experiences. They may be struggling to understand themselves, navigate change, process emotions, or find a way forward that feels authentic and sustainable. At the heart of my work is helping people see themselves as whole human beings, not problems to be fixed.
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Loveday Elisabeth Koranteng
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Corbridge NE45
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.
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.
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Nicola Jones Counselling and CBT
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
I am a fully qualified and experienced Counsellor, Psychological Therapist and High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and Supervisor. Often individuals will seek therapy because they feel unable to cope with the stresses of life or adjusting to a big change, not like 'their old self', isolated from others, worried or lost or just needing someone to listen. My role is to work together with individuals to make sense of what is happening for them and provide opportunities for change in away that they feel is appropriate and achievable at their own pace, within a private and confidential setting.
I am a fully qualified and experienced Counsellor, Psychological Therapist and High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and Supervisor. Often individuals will seek therapy because they feel unable to cope with the stresses of life or adjusting to a big change, not like 'their old self', isolated from others, worried or lost or just needing someone to listen. My role is to work together with individuals to make sense of what is happening for them and provide opportunities for change in away that they feel is appropriate and achievable at their own pace, within a private and confidential setting.
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Nick Shallow
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Redcar TS10
Waitlist for new clients
I believe therapy gives people a regular and confidential space to talk about their worries, problems or a chance to explore more about themselves; to gain a new or different perspective. This can lead to positive and proactive changes in how they feel about themselves, their relationships, as well as future-proofing their thinking and behaviour. I am a UKCP accredited Integrative Psychotherapist and also a UKCP Accredited Integartive Child Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. I have worked with children and adults since 2017.
I believe therapy gives people a regular and confidential space to talk about their worries, problems or a chance to explore more about themselves; to gain a new or different perspective. This can lead to positive and proactive changes in how they feel about themselves, their relationships, as well as future-proofing their thinking and behaviour. I am a UKCP accredited Integrative Psychotherapist and also a UKCP Accredited Integartive Child Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. I have worked with children and adults since 2017.
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Photo of Matthew Evans - Tyne Therapy Matthew Evans, Psychotherapist, MUKCP
If you need your life to be different but you are not sure how to change then psychotherapy may be useful for you. Through the experience of being listened to at a deep level, psychotherapy can sometimes feel like being introduced to yourself. As we think together about your issues I will take you seriously enough to be honest with you.
If you need your life to be different but you are not sure how to change then psychotherapy may be useful for you. Through the experience of being listened to at a deep level, psychotherapy can sometimes feel like being introduced to yourself. As we think together about your issues I will take you seriously enough to be honest with you.
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The Wellbeing Hub
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
You're still showing up, still functioning, still keeping things together. But something isn't right. Maybe your mind won't slow down, or it just won't start. Maybe you've lost your spark and can't pinpoint when. Maybe you've been pushing through for so long that this is just how life feels now. My clients come from all walks of life, but many share that experience of quietly struggling while looking completely fine on the outside. Whether it's burnout, ADHD, anxiety, stress, or something you haven't quite named yet, you deserve support.
You're still showing up, still functioning, still keeping things together. But something isn't right. Maybe your mind won't slow down, or it just won't start. Maybe you've lost your spark and can't pinpoint when. Maybe you've been pushing through for so long that this is just how life feels now. My clients come from all walks of life, but many share that experience of quietly struggling while looking completely fine on the outside. Whether it's burnout, ADHD, anxiety, stress, or something you haven't quite named yet, you deserve support.
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JP Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, PNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Blaydon NE21
Empathy, warmth, and curiosity are human qualities I dearly value. They inform our therapy together, enabling us to build strong therapeutic relationships in a safe, confidential space where you can feel understood and supported. I work collaboratively with my you, helping you gain deeper understanding of your experiences, difficulties and processes. Together we can facilitate an authentic engagement with the process of growth and meaningful change. In recognition that your lived experience is unique, I seek to maintain an open and curious attitude, not guided by assumptions. For your free 20-30 minute chat call 07527248911
Empathy, warmth, and curiosity are human qualities I dearly value. They inform our therapy together, enabling us to build strong therapeutic relationships in a safe, confidential space where you can feel understood and supported. I work collaboratively with my you, helping you gain deeper understanding of your experiences, difficulties and processes. Together we can facilitate an authentic engagement with the process of growth and meaningful change. In recognition that your lived experience is unique, I seek to maintain an open and curious attitude, not guided by assumptions. For your free 20-30 minute chat call 07527248911
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Elaine Marie Conway
Psychotherapist, MA, COSRT General
Are you experiencing sexual difficulties which are impacting on your relationships but don't know how to find a solution? I would encourage you to come and talk it through with me. I offer an initial telephone call to discuss your issues and to see whether this is the right place for you. I work with a variety of issues related to sexuality with both individuals and couples. I welcome people from the LGBTQ+ community and also people who are neurodiverse. I have a warm and approachable style and provide a mutually respectful atmosphere in which we can explore issues and change collaboratively.
Are you experiencing sexual difficulties which are impacting on your relationships but don't know how to find a solution? I would encourage you to come and talk it through with me. I offer an initial telephone call to discuss your issues and to see whether this is the right place for you. I work with a variety of issues related to sexuality with both individuals and couples. I welcome people from the LGBTQ+ community and also people who are neurodiverse. I have a warm and approachable style and provide a mutually respectful atmosphere in which we can explore issues and change collaboratively.
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Jo Weir
Counsellor, MBACP
I consider myself to be an integrative therapist drawing from different modalities to provide a bespoke pathway to the clients needs as each journey is completely individual. I provide a trusted, supportive and safe space for the client (s) to heard and explored. When working with couples I acknowledge every relationship is unique, as are the individuals in the partnership. I work with issues such as ineffective communication, escalating arguments, infidelity, loss of intimacy, the impact of a loss of a child has on a relationship, coping with a separation or divorce and co dependency.
I consider myself to be an integrative therapist drawing from different modalities to provide a bespoke pathway to the clients needs as each journey is completely individual. I provide a trusted, supportive and safe space for the client (s) to heard and explored. When working with couples I acknowledge every relationship is unique, as are the individuals in the partnership. I work with issues such as ineffective communication, escalating arguments, infidelity, loss of intimacy, the impact of a loss of a child has on a relationship, coping with a separation or divorce and co dependency.
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Nickki Dickens
Counsellor, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Hello — do you ever find yourself running on empty, pushing through each day, and wondering if life was supposed to feel more balanced… or simply better? Many people carry the pressure to keep it all together. To stay strong, to provide, to push on no matter what. But over time, stress, trauma, and constant responsibility can take a toll on your focus, energy, relationships, and even your health. With me!, you can make sense of what’s been holding you back and build practical strategies that work in your world — not just in theory. I support clients to create a more fulfilling, balanced life. Are you who you want to be right now!
Hello — do you ever find yourself running on empty, pushing through each day, and wondering if life was supposed to feel more balanced… or simply better? Many people carry the pressure to keep it all together. To stay strong, to provide, to push on no matter what. But over time, stress, trauma, and constant responsibility can take a toll on your focus, energy, relationships, and even your health. With me!, you can make sense of what’s been holding you back and build practical strategies that work in your world — not just in theory. I support clients to create a more fulfilling, balanced life. Are you who you want to be right now!
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Parenting Counsellors
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.

When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.

How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.

Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.