Counselling in County Durham

Regardless of your reason for dropping by. Thank you for visiting my information page, it's really appreciated. If this is your first time visiting counselling directories. Choosing a counsellor can be a daunting process and no doubt your inner dialogue will be going into overdrive right about now. With thoughts like "Wow there are so many people where do I start?" As you scroll through your cheeky sabotage monkeys may be screaming OMG!!! This is just to overwhelming. Along with questions like "What does my problem come under?" Where do I fit?" "Maybe I don't fit at all?"

Life has a way of challenging us beyond belief sometimes, especially currently. Counselling can provide a safe space to process some of these challenges. I have experience of supporting people with issues ranging from Hate Crime to Domestic Abuse. As a disabled mixed-race mother, I have been through a lot in life, even had to access counselling myself occasionally. I have an interest in counselling disabled people coming to terms with factors such as culture and race; as I do believe counselling should be made accessible for all. So, I aim to provide a non-judgemental and culturally sensitive space at all times.

Thank you for checking out my profile. I work mainly with adults and have lengthy experience across a range of issues. Many clients believe that there is something wrong with them or that they are somehow to blame for their circumstances. Most people have more than one issue to work on as often many issues have built up before help is accessed. When clients first engage in counselling they may not be sure what their needs are or what goals they may have, they simply want to feel better. The first step on this journey is to identify the issues that impact negatively and work on them in order to enable further steps forward.

When relationships (business, family or personal) are troubled, we can feel anxious or depressed. Whether its lack of, ending of, difficulties with or changes in relationships, at work or home, our need for human closeness both brings pleasure and causes problems. Maybe change is driven by others, 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.

Let’s face it, life can be hard. To tackle the challenges we endure day-to-day, it’s essential to build a good psychological foundation and increase our fortitude. Without a balanced lifestyle our bodies and minds become less resilient. Are you struggling to move forward? My life philosophy is simple – be consistent and things will change for you. Work with me if you want to create healthier habits/behaviours and relinquish old beliefs that have weighed you down.

I believe the therapeutic relationship is central to any work we do together. I will not judge you and will offer you the respect you deserve while we explore the reasons you are seeking therapy at this time. I work in a private, calm, relaxed and confidential space in the centre of Darlington. I am a qualified experienced Integrative Psychotherapist and Psychotherapeutic Counsellor offering both long and short term therapy, dependent upon what you want at this time. Having someone to talk to in confidence can in itself be a healing experience. I am able to work using many different theories and methods depending on your needs.

I'm an integrative counsellor, based County Durham. I work 1-1 with adults in person and remotely. I have a relational and collaborative approach, meeting clients with understanding and warmth, providing a safe space where feelings, thoughts and behaviours can be explored. My practice is inclusive and respectful. I am an LGBTQ+ allied and neurodiversity affirming therapist. I have experience of working with issues including anxiety, loss, self-esteem, relationship breakdown, bereavement, abuse, depression and self-development. I am also a qualified breath work coach and EFT practitioner.

Please allow me to introduce myself as Gill; I am an integrative counselling practitioner which includes Person-Centred theory (Humanism), Psychodynamic theory as this acknowledges a client’s life experiences that have influences on who they are and decisions that have been made; Cognitive Behavioural theory, Solution Focus theory, Play and Creative theory My clinical practice is working with children from the age of 4 years and over, young people and adults. For professionals, placement counsellors, counselling students and organisations I offer clinical supervision.

I am a qualified Counselling Psychologist delivering a variety of therapies in Darlington. My aim is to offer a safe and confidential space for you to explore your current difficulties thereby, facilitating your journey to improved well-being and happiness. I believe the key element for positive therapy is a good therapeutic relationship between my clients and myself. Therapy is designed to meet your individual needs and at a pace that is appropriate to your needs. Initial appointments are offered at a reduced rate in order for you to decide whether therapy is right for you at this time.

I am a qualified counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. I offer expert help for anxiety related disorders including panic attack I am able to deliver a broad range of tried and tested therapeutic techniques to alleviate your anxiety which can be triggered by various issues such as, work, health, relationships, loss to name a few. I use various approaches, CBT Solution Focused. Person Centred and added extra training in the Rewind Technique, this is useful for trauma and recurring troubled memories. EFT is a tapping technique can be useful for stress .

Are you struggling with low mood , anxiety , stress, lack of motivation, relationship struggles, family struggles, mood disorders, eating behaviours, or feel generally out of balance and can’t pinpoint why

Hi, I’m Natalie, the therapist at East Durham Counselling. I work with adults and young people in private practice. I’m trained in integrative counselling, which means I have lots of techniques to choose from when deciding what will help my clients the most; I draw from person-centred, psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioural therapies depending on the presenting issues and client's needs. I have experience of working with autism, ADHD, abuse, anxiety, bereavement, depression, domestic violence, eating disorders, OCD, PTSD, relationship issues, self-harm, stress, trauma and dissociation.

I specialise in the area of feeling 'overwhelmed', 'high anxiety' and your boudares being ignored. I work with you to define tools that support you to reduce anxiety. I am here to support these questions in life: -How can I feel like my self again? -How can I feel calmer? or even -How can I start to feel again? My experience of working with high anxiety, bereavement, depression and psychological neglect, enables me to meet your needs.

It can be exceptionally tough to start looking for therapy, and I'm proud of you for doing so today. As both a practicing therapist and as someone who has healed and grown in therapy myself, I know how it feels to be in both chairs in the therapy office. If you are looking for somewhere to create meaning in your life, you are feeling lost or hopeless, or you are seeking emotional support, please get in touch. I’m offering therapy exclusively through Skype, Zoom, and by phone, depending on your preference. While I plan to be back in the office to see people face-to-face when it is safe to do so, I am also excited to see you online!

If you are going through a time in your life when you feel overwhelmed and need some help and support, I will work with you to help you to resolve whatever issues you are facing. I am a fully qualified and experienced counsellor, based in Seaham Harbour and I am passionate about what I do and the help I provide. I deliver counselling in a safe, confidential, comfortable and secure environment. Our office is fully accessible to everyone, including people with mobility issues. There is ample free parking directly outside the building, which is also well served with a frequent and reliable bus service.

Counselling provides an opportunity to work through what is happening within your life, in a safe, accepted therapeutic space, where you are free to explore who you are and focus upon what brings you to counselling. Counselling enables you to gain support, to be truly heard and listened to, by a skilled professional, someone who is patient, present and focused upon supporting you without any judgement, with whatever your needs may be.

One of the things I love about EMDR is that it puts you, the client, in control, (something we may not have had very much of when our traumas were taking place). EMDR does not delete memories but simply changes the way painful memories are stored, so that when we think about them, they no longer trigger negative emotions or sensations. As my mother once said, you can go around it, under it or over it but at some point, you must go through it. I wish you strength and healing on your journey.