Anxiety Counselling in Cramlington

Jane Spowart
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Serves Area
I provide an empathic space for those feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or 'stuck', offering a professional presence where your story is met with authentic empathy.
My practice is grounded in a 27-year career in education & senior leadership giving me first-hand insight into managing the mental & emotional load of high-pressure environments before they lead to burnout. My expertise is deepened by lived experience navigating redundancy, betrayal trauma and supporting partners through mental health struggles & addiction.
I provide an empathic space for those feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or 'stuck', offering a professional presence where your story is met with authentic empathy.
My practice is grounded in a 27-year career in education & senior leadership giving me first-hand insight into managing the mental & emotional load of high-pressure environments before they lead to burnout. My expertise is deepened by lived experience navigating redundancy, betrayal trauma and supporting partners through mental health struggles & addiction.
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Dr Anna Day
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I support people with depression, anxiety, trauma, complex trauma, low self esteem, burn out, adjustment to physical health conditions, and attachment and relational difficulties.
I mostly practice EMDR, helping people to break free from their pasts, and Compassion Focused Therapy, supporting people to build their compassionate minds and ease guilt, shame and self criticism - issues that underpin many emotional difficulties. I also have extra training in mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT and polyvagal theory.
I support people with depression, anxiety, trauma, complex trauma, low self esteem, burn out, adjustment to physical health conditions, and attachment and relational difficulties.
I mostly practice EMDR, helping people to break free from their pasts, and Compassion Focused Therapy, supporting people to build their compassionate minds and ease guilt, shame and self criticism - issues that underpin many emotional difficulties. I also have extra training in mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT and polyvagal theory.
01661 520453 View 01661 520453
Sangeeta Murkunde
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Serves Area
I have an extensive experience in helping with a wide range of areas including anxiety, depression, work related issue, trauma, bereavement etc.
I have the ability to empathise with individuals whilst retaining an objective and realistic approach to their treatment. I have an experience working with people from all backgrounds and cultures. I speak english, marathi, hindi and urdu fluently and have good understanding of punjabi and gujrathi. My speciality is to work with trauma of sexual nature.
I have an extensive experience in helping with a wide range of areas including anxiety, depression, work related issue, trauma, bereavement etc.
I have the ability to empathise with individuals whilst retaining an objective and realistic approach to their treatment. I have an experience working with people from all backgrounds and cultures. I speak english, marathi, hindi and urdu fluently and have good understanding of punjabi and gujrathi. My speciality is to work with trauma of sexual nature.
01670 337895 View 01670 337895
Next Step Psychotherapy & Wellbeing
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Experienced & friendly professionals. BOOK a FREE consultation ONLINE 24 hours a day at a time that’s convenient for yourself simply by clicking on our website. We offer Counselling & Psychotherapy for adults, couples, children and young people. with private clinics in Gosforth and Monkseaton. As well as therapy we also offer therapeutic parenting programs, dramatherapy, work with schools, businesses as well and training in and around the North East.
Experienced & friendly professionals. BOOK a FREE consultation ONLINE 24 hours a day at a time that’s convenient for yourself simply by clicking on our website. We offer Counselling & Psychotherapy for adults, couples, children and young people. with private clinics in Gosforth and Monkseaton. As well as therapy we also offer therapeutic parenting programs, dramatherapy, work with schools, businesses as well and training in and around the North East.
0191 580 4468 View 0191 580 4468
Dr Sarah Woods
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, symptoms of trauma (PTSD) or adjustment to physical health problems?
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist and EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner. I qualified in 2008 and worked in psychology in the NHS from 2003. I have managed NHS psychology teams and supervise other psychologists. I have a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and advanced training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, symptoms of trauma (PTSD) or adjustment to physical health problems?
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist and EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner. I qualified in 2008 and worked in psychology in the NHS from 2003. I have managed NHS psychology teams and supervise other psychologists. I have a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and advanced training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
07476 563250 View 07476 563250
Joseph Tyson-Adams
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Serves Area
If you are suffering from past traumas, stress, depression or anxiety issues, I am here to help.
I have specialist experience delivering Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & EMDR, working with people suffering depression, trauma & anxiety disorders including; panic, generalised anxiety (excess worry), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), health anxiety, social anxiety, phobias & stress. I also work with sleep difficulties & low self-esteem issues.
If you are suffering from past traumas, stress, depression or anxiety issues, I am here to help.
I have specialist experience delivering Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & EMDR, working with people suffering depression, trauma & anxiety disorders including; panic, generalised anxiety (excess worry), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), health anxiety, social anxiety, phobias & stress. I also work with sleep difficulties & low self-esteem issues.
0191 743 4697 View 0191 743 4697
Lucia Harvey
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
I work with anxiety, anger, neurodiversity, grief, family and relationship difficulties and more.
Are you looking for support for yourself, your child or your relationship? I am here to help. My name is Lucia and I work with clients of all ages, as well as couples. Whether grown-up or small, we don’t always know how we feel or what we need. That is why I work with each person’s needs, even unspoken ones, using various techniques from talking to creative approaches, which can help us understand ourselves and overcome challenges whilst building resilience and confidence. When working with couples, I work with relationships from traditional to non traditional setups, creating a space where everyone can feel heard and understood.
I work with anxiety, anger, neurodiversity, grief, family and relationship difficulties and more.
Are you looking for support for yourself, your child or your relationship? I am here to help. My name is Lucia and I work with clients of all ages, as well as couples. Whether grown-up or small, we don’t always know how we feel or what we need. That is why I work with each person’s needs, even unspoken ones, using various techniques from talking to creative approaches, which can help us understand ourselves and overcome challenges whilst building resilience and confidence. When working with couples, I work with relationships from traditional to non traditional setups, creating a space where everyone can feel heard and understood.
07936 315287 View 07936 315287
Talk to Danny
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
I aim to collaborate with you to provide support the way you need it, to allow you to become more confident, self-assured, and to overcome the events of your past, or your fear of the future.
I work with most issues, including boundary setting, gender identity, sexuality, self-esteem/self-worth, trauma, neurodivergence, anxiety, family dynamics including estrangement, disability and health-related issues, depression, self-harm, amongst many others.
I aim to collaborate with you to provide support the way you need it, to allow you to become more confident, self-assured, and to overcome the events of your past, or your fear of the future.
I work with most issues, including boundary setting, gender identity, sexuality, self-esteem/self-worth, trauma, neurodivergence, anxiety, family dynamics including estrangement, disability and health-related issues, depression, self-harm, amongst many others.
01670 331974 View 01670 331974
Dr Huw Williams
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
I am a Clinical Psychologist providing therapy tailored to individuals with general mental health difficulties, long-term health conditions and neurodiversity. Additionally, I have experience working with people living with HIV, chronic pain, neurological disorders, FND, and traumatic brain injury. I also provide neurorehabilitation, assessment of challenging behaviour, behaviour support plans, and mental capacity assessments.
I am a Clinical Psychologist providing therapy tailored to individuals with general mental health difficulties, long-term health conditions and neurodiversity. Additionally, I have experience working with people living with HIV, chronic pain, neurological disorders, FND, and traumatic brain injury. I also provide neurorehabilitation, assessment of challenging behaviour, behaviour support plans, and mental capacity assessments.
0191 743 6760 View 0191 743 6760
Rachel Thomlinson
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I provide support across the lifespan and can support with a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, low mood, trauma and relationship difficulties.
My therapeutic style is integrative, drawing on a wide range of models as indicated, including attachment theory (DDP), CBT, EMDR and CFT. Following a collaborative assessment and formulation with you we will consider the most appropriate intervention plan to meet your needs. I am flexible and adaptive in my approach to suit your needs.
I provide support across the lifespan and can support with a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, low mood, trauma and relationship difficulties.
My therapeutic style is integrative, drawing on a wide range of models as indicated, including attachment theory (DDP), CBT, EMDR and CFT. Following a collaborative assessment and formulation with you we will consider the most appropriate intervention plan to meet your needs. I am flexible and adaptive in my approach to suit your needs.
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Michelle Robinson
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Our time together provides a safe space for you to unburden your worries and engage in a process of exploration.
Hi there, thanks for checking my profile. Sometimes life events can feel overwhelming and impact us in a myriad of ways. You might be feeling stuck in a rut at work or in a personal relationship and want a space to consider the reasons for this in a safe and non-judgemental relationship. I will work with whatever you bring to therapy and together we will commit to establishing your objectives and through the medium of the therapeutic relationship I will assist you towards resolution. I have experience working with under 18s, the elderly as well as adults.Areas of expertise include life transitions such as death, divorce, retirement.
Our time together provides a safe space for you to unburden your worries and engage in a process of exploration.
Hi there, thanks for checking my profile. Sometimes life events can feel overwhelming and impact us in a myriad of ways. You might be feeling stuck in a rut at work or in a personal relationship and want a space to consider the reasons for this in a safe and non-judgemental relationship. I will work with whatever you bring to therapy and together we will commit to establishing your objectives and through the medium of the therapeutic relationship I will assist you towards resolution. I have experience working with under 18s, the elderly as well as adults.Areas of expertise include life transitions such as death, divorce, retirement.
07449 768633 View 07449 768633
Pete Askew
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
Working through these things, and through any symptoms of anxiety, depression, anger, shame, or grief, can help you feel more whole, and to make changes for the future.
I will listen to what you bring to me in each session with respect and without judgement, and will work with you in forming a plan to help you move forward. By integrating techniques from Transactional Analysis, Gestalt, Jungian, and Existential therapies I will help us to do this in a way which is collaborative and effective in making change possible.
Working through these things, and through any symptoms of anxiety, depression, anger, shame, or grief, can help you feel more whole, and to make changes for the future.
I will listen to what you bring to me in each session with respect and without judgement, and will work with you in forming a plan to help you move forward. By integrating techniques from Transactional Analysis, Gestalt, Jungian, and Existential therapies I will help us to do this in a way which is collaborative and effective in making change possible.
01661 525154 View 01661 525154
Beverley Sprot
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Counselling should be with someone you feel safe and comfortable with, can truly be yourself with and express your feelings to without fear of judgment.
Integrative therapy is tailored to the needs of each client, recognising we are all unique and therapy should be flexible as the therapeutic journey continues. While I offer support in many areas of Mental Health I help clients explore emotions behind Anger, self Harm, low mood and relationship issues. Stress and anxiety are also key areas of my practice.
Counselling should be with someone you feel safe and comfortable with, can truly be yourself with and express your feelings to without fear of judgment.
Integrative therapy is tailored to the needs of each client, recognising we are all unique and therapy should be flexible as the therapeutic journey continues. While I offer support in many areas of Mental Health I help clients explore emotions behind Anger, self Harm, low mood and relationship issues. Stress and anxiety are also key areas of my practice.
01668 263834 View 01668 263834
James Blacklock
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Feeling trapped by anxiety, OCD, past trauma, or constant health worries?
I specialise in anxiety, OCD, and trauma, with 15+ years’ experience across NHS services and private practice. I also train and supervise NHS clinicians, overseeing CBT therapists working with people experiencing anxiety. Using CBT and EMDR, I help clients break unhelpful patterns, process past experiences, and build lasting, practical strategies.
Feeling trapped by anxiety, OCD, past trauma, or constant health worries?
I specialise in anxiety, OCD, and trauma, with 15+ years’ experience across NHS services and private practice. I also train and supervise NHS clinicians, overseeing CBT therapists working with people experiencing anxiety. Using CBT and EMDR, I help clients break unhelpful patterns, process past experiences, and build lasting, practical strategies.
0191 743 3235 View 0191 743 3235
Jonathan Lake
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Whether you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or simply finding life difficult to navigate, I offer a calm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly, make sense of your experiences, and begin to move forward.
You may seem to be coping on the outside, yet feel overwhelmed, exhausted or unsure how to move forward. I support adults experiencing trauma, neurodivergence, relationship difficulties and life transitions. I am a qualified psychotherapist and integrative counsellor, with over thirty years’ experience in the UK’s blue light emergency services. My work as a Family Liaison Specialist supporting people through sudden, life-changing events shaped my calm, grounded approach and led me to create Oldgate Therapy Centre—a welcoming, non-clinical space where you can feel heard, understand yourself more clearly and begin to move forward.
Whether you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or simply finding life difficult to navigate, I offer a calm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly, make sense of your experiences, and begin to move forward.
You may seem to be coping on the outside, yet feel overwhelmed, exhausted or unsure how to move forward. I support adults experiencing trauma, neurodivergence, relationship difficulties and life transitions. I am a qualified psychotherapist and integrative counsellor, with over thirty years’ experience in the UK’s blue light emergency services. My work as a Family Liaison Specialist supporting people through sudden, life-changing events shaped my calm, grounded approach and led me to create Oldgate Therapy Centre—a welcoming, non-clinical space where you can feel heard, understand yourself more clearly and begin to move forward.
01670 209319 View 01670 209319
Ruth Robson
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Through life changes, struggling with relationships, or questioning your identity, I offer a supportive space, free of judgement, to explore your experiences and next steps. I believe there’s no "one size fits all" way of doing therapy, so I take an integrative approach to tailor our sessions to you. This could mean person-centered counselling where you bring in an issue each week, coaching strategies to develop coping skills, or creative methods to explore confusing feelings. I aim to be flexible to best support your personal growth, and therapy goals.
Through life changes, struggling with relationships, or questioning your identity, I offer a supportive space, free of judgement, to explore your experiences and next steps. I believe there’s no "one size fits all" way of doing therapy, so I take an integrative approach to tailor our sessions to you. This could mean person-centered counselling where you bring in an issue each week, coaching strategies to develop coping skills, or creative methods to explore confusing feelings. I aim to be flexible to best support your personal growth, and therapy goals.
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Dr Helen Ross
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I offer therapy for various psychological needs, including (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, trauma, relational difficulties, shame, and low self-esteem.
I use evidence-based models such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I am informed by relational models, helping us understand the impact of early relationships and how we connect with others and ourselves.
I offer therapy for various psychological needs, including (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, trauma, relational difficulties, shame, and low self-esteem.
I use evidence-based models such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I am informed by relational models, helping us understand the impact of early relationships and how we connect with others and ourselves.
0191 743 9642 View 0191 743 9642

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I work with anxiety, ADHD, RSD, relationships, attachment, emotional overwhelm, self-worth and life’s messy bits.
I can help you untangle what’s going on, understand patterns that keep showing up and find ways of coping that actually fit your life. We can explore emotions, behaviour, relationships and the experiences that have shaped you, while working towards greater self-understanding, confidence and choice.
I work with anxiety, ADHD, RSD, relationships, attachment, emotional overwhelm, self-worth and life’s messy bits.
I can help you untangle what’s going on, understand patterns that keep showing up and find ways of coping that actually fit your life. We can explore emotions, behaviour, relationships and the experiences that have shaped you, while working towards greater self-understanding, confidence and choice.
0191 743 7329 View 0191 743 7329
My specialist area is working with neurodivergence (either self diagnosed or officially), in an affirmative way, so you can feel free to be yourself. Do you feel like you’ve spent most of your life masking — trying to appear “fine” while inside you’re overwhelmed, exhausted, or constantly overthinking? You might relate to: Racing thoughts or executive dysfunction Sensory overwhelm or shutdown Cycles of burnout Struggling to communicate your needs Rejection sensitivity or intense self-criticism Masking so well that other people don’t see how much you’re struggling Grief, anger or confusion around a late ADHD or autism diagnosis
My specialist area is working with neurodivergence (either self diagnosed or officially), in an affirmative way, so you can feel free to be yourself. Do you feel like you’ve spent most of your life masking — trying to appear “fine” while inside you’re overwhelmed, exhausted, or constantly overthinking? You might relate to: Racing thoughts or executive dysfunction Sensory overwhelm or shutdown Cycles of burnout Struggling to communicate your needs Rejection sensitivity or intense self-criticism Masking so well that other people don’t see how much you’re struggling Grief, anger or confusion around a late ADHD or autism diagnosis
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Michael Colling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Whether you are finding it difficult to make a tough choice, or if you are experiencing difficult times that are a little bit overwhelming for you; if its to do with bereavement, mental health/illness, depression, anxiety, phobias, relationships or something in the past that feels unresolved, then it would be a privilege for me as a qualified counsellor/psychotherapist to join you on your road to a better place.
I am a person-centered counsellor with an eclectic approach, integrating CBT, NLP and many other approaches in respect to your preferences. I have a strong personal interest in improving mental health in general, of which much of my continued professional development is orientated. What I offer is a creative and honest encounter for you to be truly heard.
Whether you are finding it difficult to make a tough choice, or if you are experiencing difficult times that are a little bit overwhelming for you; if its to do with bereavement, mental health/illness, depression, anxiety, phobias, relationships or something in the past that feels unresolved, then it would be a privilege for me as a qualified counsellor/psychotherapist to join you on your road to a better place.
I am a person-centered counsellor with an eclectic approach, integrating CBT, NLP and many other approaches in respect to your preferences. I have a strong personal interest in improving mental health in general, of which much of my continued professional development is orientated. What I offer is a creative and honest encounter for you to be truly heard.
0191 743 6578 View 0191 743 6578
Anxiety Counsellors
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.

What are the most common types of treatment for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioural therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.

How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.

How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.