Counselling in Gateshead

Hello my name is Dr David Postlethwaite I have been a practicing Hypnotherapist since 1991. I hold a BSc and Phd in psychology and post graduate qualifications in Counselling and Hypnotherapy. I do not mislead people into believing they need multiple sessions. No matter what your issue whether it is stopping smoking, losing weight, stress, anxiety, addictions, fears or phobias I will help you with just 1 session of traditional Hypnotherapy. I am a member of the Hypnotherapy Association and carry full medical insurance. My qualifications and training have not been obtained through online courses but through recognized universities.

My name is Lisa Hazell, and I am a registered Trauma Informed MBACP Counsellor   I have over 14 years of experience in Pupil Referral Units working with chronically disengaged young people and their families as a Safeguarding Lead. I have around 5 years of experience in working with Domestic abuse both as a counsellor and a Key Worker. I have experience in working with Ex-offenders, homelessness, drug/alcohol addictions, Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Stress, Veterans, self-harm, ADHD, Autism, SEMH.  I currently have a contract to counsel staff within Education around the country, and I also currently work with university students.

Do you feel that you are always doing for others but not getting anything back? Do you feel that you are putting on a mask and hiding your true feelings ? Do you feel lost or confused but don’t really know why? Or do you feel you have have started to disconnect from others or feel you struggle to make connections ? If you answered yes to any of these, I believe I have the skills, knowledge and experience to help you discover what is preventing you from being you and having your needs at the Self Centre.

Counselling gives you an opportunity to talk in confidence, with a skilled practitioner who will help you explore any issue or decision which is necessary to improve quality of life. Issues may include bereavement, loss, stress, anxiety, carer issues, abuse, relationship difficulties, sexuality, work related situations, depression, eating distress, trauma or lack of self-confidence. I believe we all internalise emotions at times, if we can remind ourselves to talk about our feelings with a professional, the rewards may prove to be enormous, helping you to find your sense of self and discover the quality of life you deserve.

Are you hurting today, have you been feeling bad for a while? Maybe you feel nothing? We can explore together what is happening to you and why you are feeling like this. In therapy you can release these emotions and be free of them. I can support you to make the changes you may want to. If you often feel down, angry, tearful, scared or feel ashamed. You may be so fed up with it all you want to run out of this world to leave it all behind. You may be scared but cannot say why. If any of this is upsetting you and you find it hard to cope with everyday life tasks please don't suffer alone, I am here to help you.

Mental health problems are becoming increasingly common in the UK. If you are reading this, it is likely you or somebody you care about is in pain and may need support with their mental health. I can help with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma, stress, relationship problems and long-term physical health conditions, among other issues. Although I enjoy working with everyone, I have a lot of experience of working with men, people with disabilities, and experience of working in healthcare, and find I have a good understanding of the difficulties faced by these groups.

Hello I am Melanie, do you feel frustrated with how your life is going; have issues you find hard to overcome or maybe think you can’t resolve? Do you often experience low mood, wish you were more confident, had better relationships with others? Do you find yourself overwhelmed with worries or struggling with a loss? Would you like to feel happier in life? My practice, among others, focuses on mental health issues such as stress and anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement and loss, relationship issues, eating issues and suicidal thoughts. I am passionate about my work as well as the long term benefits of 'talking therapies'.

I am a Counsellor working from a Person Centred approach integrating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Psychodynamic approaches. I provide a safe, professional and confidential space to help support clients and facilitate change during challenging times. I provide services that are unique to your individual needs and can create a bespoke combination of therapies that include Counselling, Coaching and Mindfulness. Services can help you feel empowered, make changes, identify & face challenges head on, gain control over your life, provide greater insight & perspective whilst learning coping strategies and encourage a positive mindset.

I have a wide range of experience in clinical issues, I have worked with a range of ages from three years to sixty six year old clients. Specialising in anger management, bereavement, loss, stress, anxiety and depression, relationships and men's issues. All mental health issues can be talked about in person or via cyber counselling. I also offer experienced clinical supervision for counsellors, feel free to contact me for more information

Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, feelings of emptiness or meaninglessness? Do your relationships leave you feeling unfulfilled and lonely? Are you troubled by traumatic memories? Wondering where to turn? As a relationally trained therapist, I am skilled in helping people to improve their self-esteem, to have more satisfying relationships with themselves and others and to find meaning in their lives. Perhaps you have never felt like you fit anywhere. Perhaps you were abused, neglected or bullied in childhood. Perhaps a sudden trauma, relationship betrayal or bereavement has derailed you and made you question your whole life.

My name is Fiona Fitzpatrick and I am a registered Art Psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist working with children, young people and adults. I am passionate about how the creative process can heal and change a person, helping to understand ourselves and our circumstances & behaviour and with this awareness find acceptance and heal from suffering. You do not have to have any experience of art or any art skills to benefit from this therapy. I have 6 years experience of working with adopted children, children in school with emotional, behavioural and mental health issues and adults in the community as 1:1 therapy and group work

Coming to therapy might be a very scary and daunting thing to do, you may feel like you ‘shouldn’t’ need therapy. I understand this and I want you to know that you are not alone, from your first steps I will be with you. I can provide a compassionate environment so that you can feel, talk about and reflect on, your own emotional processes. Having gained understanding about yourself and felt your emotions, you will increasingly have the space to reflect and make choices. If you are suffering and feel unsure of how to change this, I invite you to contact me and take the first step towards change and self -acceptance.

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, issues of identity and existential concerns, life transitions such as immigration, separations, divorce, parenthood, career changes as well as losses, 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.

The way we live our lives, how we think, feel and behave can have a huge impact upon us. If we feel stuck, negative about life that’s all we notice, see and attract into our lives. Therapy at Kalmer can change your life! By creating a space to explore you, your needs, your life, dreams and desires you can change your mindset and develop feelings of happiness and positivity. This can help to change everything about your life because if you change you everything around you has to change too. If you want a more fulfilling happy life it starts with you. ‘Like attracts like’

If you have lived through difficult events and life feels frozen in time, I'm here to help. I work with individuals to help them feel safe and connected to the world again. Dealing with distressing life events, trauma, or persistent health problems can turn life upside down. I work with people to help them develop new ways of responding to the challenges that show up in life, so that they can do more of what matters most to them.

Many of my clients decide to work with me because something has changed in their life. The devastation of a loss or bereavement. Relationship difficulties. A decision to be made at a crossroads.

Have you reached a point where you need to make a change? Are you overwhelmed by your emotions or negative thoughts? I understand you may be feeling stuck and looking for support. You may feel you are struggling with relationships, friendships or your career, finding unhelpful behaviours or thoughts are making you unhappy or simply want someone to hear you. I can offer you a safe and supportive space to talk and find ways to heal and move forward in your life. I provide therapy and coaching for adults either online or in my dedicated therapy room.

Struggling to cope with negative emotions can feel very isolating and, by the nature of some problems, guilt and shame can make us feel stigmatised and prevent us reaching out for support even when its not our fault. People come to counselling for all kinds of reasons from childhood trauma to life events as adults such as divorce, bereavement and stress and what they all have in common is a desire to feel better and begin to enjoy life. Some people find they use alcohol or drugs in an attempt to cope with their feelings but inventively this creates more problems.