Child Counselling in Gateshead

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.

In addition to Counselling adults, children and young people, I provide Outdoor Therapies that combine therapy with the benefits of being surrounded by nature
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.
In addition to Counselling adults, children and young people, I provide Outdoor Therapies that combine therapy with the benefits of being surrounded by nature
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 work with both adults and children, helping to overcome a wide range of emotional difficulties.
I am a person centered therapist and believe the therapeutic relationship between the Client and Therapist is what creates positive change but can offer an integrated approach where needed using both CBT and psychodynamic modalities. My approach is warm and down to earth and aims to create a relaxed and comfortable space for you to explore your difficulties.
I work with both adults and children, helping to overcome a wide range of emotional difficulties.
I am a person centered therapist and believe the therapeutic relationship between the Client and Therapist is what creates positive change but can offer an integrated approach where needed using both CBT and psychodynamic modalities. My approach is warm and down to earth and aims to create a relaxed and comfortable space for you to explore your difficulties.

I specialise in working with children, teens, students and young professionals.
Low mood, loss of purpose, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, social anxiety, gender and sexuality questioning, neurodiversity, sexual trauma, disordered eating, obsessions, disrupted sleep, bed wetting, anger, school non attendance, bereavement, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, running away from home, and many other risky behaviours.
I specialise in working with children, teens, students and young professionals.
Low mood, loss of purpose, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, social anxiety, gender and sexuality questioning, neurodiversity, sexual trauma, disordered eating, obsessions, disrupted sleep, bed wetting, anger, school non attendance, bereavement, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, running away from home, and many other risky behaviours.

I utilise both my knowledge and my experience in counselling adults, children and families.
Hello, I'm Vickie, creator of Dragonfly therapy. My aim is to support you in a holistic way to work through underlying issues in a safe and non-judgemental space. Together we will explore, process and work through your experiences, and our work together will be centered on you reaching your ultimate goals. What ever you bring to the session as an individual, is personal to you and I will work at your pace to navigate and support you emotionally on this journey of discovery together.
I utilise both my knowledge and my experience in counselling adults, children and families.
Hello, I'm Vickie, creator of Dragonfly therapy. My aim is to support you in a holistic way to work through underlying issues in a safe and non-judgemental space. Together we will explore, process and work through your experiences, and our work together will be centered on you reaching your ultimate goals. What ever you bring to the session as an individual, is personal to you and I will work at your pace to navigate and support you emotionally on this journey of discovery together.

I have a warm and empathetic approach, and a wealth of experience both in the NHS and in private practice working with adults, adolescents and children with a range of problems, including: anxiety; depression; trauma and PTSD; stress and burnout; obsessions and compulsions; relationship problems; Personality Disorder and emotional regulation; and, emotional difficulties associated with physical health problems.
Forming strong therapeutic relationships is at the heart of my work, and I pride myself on being able to meet the unique needs of my clients in a way that suits them. In addition to being a fully qualified Clinical Psychologist, I have also trained in a range of different therapeutic approaches including CBT, ACT, EMDR, DBT, and Mindfulness.
I have a warm and empathetic approach, and a wealth of experience both in the NHS and in private practice working with adults, adolescents and children with a range of problems, including: anxiety; depression; trauma and PTSD; stress and burnout; obsessions and compulsions; relationship problems; Personality Disorder and emotional regulation; and, emotional difficulties associated with physical health problems.
Forming strong therapeutic relationships is at the heart of my work, and I pride myself on being able to meet the unique needs of my clients in a way that suits them. In addition to being a fully qualified Clinical Psychologist, I have also trained in a range of different therapeutic approaches including CBT, ACT, EMDR, DBT, and Mindfulness.

Kalmer is a BACP accredited organisation offering counselling to adults, children, young people and Individuals with learning disabilities.
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’
Kalmer is a BACP accredited organisation offering counselling to adults, children, young people and Individuals with learning disabilities.
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’

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.

North East Counselling Services provide counselling to anyone aged 4+ using our team of experienced counsellors. We provide counselling for couples in addition to individuals. We believe that getting you the right counsellor is important to your progress which is why we carry out an assessment then allocate you to the most appropriate counsellor, not just whoever is available. We've got a team of around 50 counsellors and 98% of our clients have said that our counselling helped them.
North East Counselling Services provide counselling to anyone aged 4+ using our team of experienced counsellors. We provide counselling for couples in addition to individuals. We believe that getting you the right counsellor is important to your progress which is why we carry out an assessment then allocate you to the most appropriate counsellor, not just whoever is available. We've got a team of around 50 counsellors and 98% of our clients have said that our counselling helped them.

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
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

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.

When it seems like there's nowhere for you to turn; when you feel like you are heading for "rock-bottom" ; you have hit crisis point, or you feel you have lost your direction, no matter what the reason, talking to a counsellor can help you to find your way through your struggle; a way that is right for you.
When it seems like there's nowhere for you to turn; when you feel like you are heading for "rock-bottom" ; you have hit crisis point, or you feel you have lost your direction, no matter what the reason, talking to a counsellor can help you to find your way through your struggle; a way that is right for you.

Hello, My name is Lucy, I am a qualified counsellor and Senior Psychological well-being practitioner for IAPT. I work in an integrative modality meaning the therapy will be led by you and what you would like to focus on. I strongly believe we are the best experts on ourselves but can sometimes become lost along the way and can refind ourselves or answer questions in therapy. I work with different counselling modalities and adapt to what may be more appropriate for you. Additionally, I can implement guided self-help CBT to help with any difficulties in the present and to provide coping strategies/interventions
Hello, My name is Lucy, I am a qualified counsellor and Senior Psychological well-being practitioner for IAPT. I work in an integrative modality meaning the therapy will be led by you and what you would like to focus on. I strongly believe we are the best experts on ourselves but can sometimes become lost along the way and can refind ourselves or answer questions in therapy. I work with different counselling modalities and adapt to what may be more appropriate for you. Additionally, I can implement guided self-help CBT to help with any difficulties in the present and to provide coping strategies/interventions
More Therapists Nearby

With almost 10 years of experience of helping children and young people, I'm BABCP accredited and hold a registration with the NMC.
Hi there, I'm Chris.
Have you or a loved one been struggling to cope with anxiety, feeling overwhelmed or low? Maybe social situations are difficult to face, or work and studies are harder to manage? Perhaps you've been experiencing really difficult unwanted and intrusive thoughts, or feeling driven to repeat certain actions. Doing the things that you used to be able to do maybe just feels too heavy. If you're a loved one, maybe you've noticed your young person change from how they used to be. If any of this sounds familiar, I can help by providing a safe and open space to support you in overcoming these challenges.
With almost 10 years of experience of helping children and young people, I'm BABCP accredited and hold a registration with the NMC.
Hi there, I'm Chris.
Have you or a loved one been struggling to cope with anxiety, feeling overwhelmed or low? Maybe social situations are difficult to face, or work and studies are harder to manage? Perhaps you've been experiencing really difficult unwanted and intrusive thoughts, or feeling driven to repeat certain actions. Doing the things that you used to be able to do maybe just feels too heavy. If you're a loved one, maybe you've noticed your young person change from how they used to be. If any of this sounds familiar, I can help by providing a safe and open space to support you in overcoming these challenges.

I have experience of working with a wide age range of children and adults and in a variety of settings including; schools, charities and a GP surgery.
I have specialist knowledge of working with children and families suffering from domestic abuse. I also have experience of working with a wide range of issues such as bereavement, loss, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, difficult childhood experiences, trauma and PTSD.
I have experience of working with a wide age range of children and adults and in a variety of settings including; schools, charities and a GP surgery.
I have specialist knowledge of working with children and families suffering from domestic abuse. I also have experience of working with a wide range of issues such as bereavement, loss, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, difficult childhood experiences, trauma and PTSD.

Often children’s emotions overwhelm them and they need a space & time to express them safely.
I work with all children and have a special interest in working with children & families who are experiencing the impacts of trauma & early attachment difficulties. I am also a qualified clinical supervisor, offering both individual & group sessions. I am accredited through UKCP, have full professional indemnity & enhanced DBS.
Often children’s emotions overwhelm them and they need a space & time to express them safely.
I work with all children and have a special interest in working with children & families who are experiencing the impacts of trauma & early attachment difficulties. I am also a qualified clinical supervisor, offering both individual & group sessions. I am accredited through UKCP, have full professional indemnity & enhanced DBS.

I offer a warm and welcoming counselling service supporting children, young people, and parents through challenging times.
My formal training is Person Centred Counselling however I use many therapies including creativity (art and crafts), sand tray therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). On your first assessment we will decide together the most suitable method of therapy to meet your requirements.
I offer a warm and welcoming counselling service supporting children, young people, and parents through challenging times.
My formal training is Person Centred Counselling however I use many therapies including creativity (art and crafts), sand tray therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). On your first assessment we will decide together the most suitable method of therapy to meet your requirements.

Ideal client: Diverse individuals ( children, adults, families) facing neuro-diversity, mental health challenges, or chronic pain.
Experienced clinical psychologist influenced by narrative therapy—an empowering person-centered approach. Extensive work with hundreds of autistic families, promoting positive autism understanding and celebrating success. Very experienced in working with depression and anxiety. I am also passionate about transforming pain experience through psychology.
Ideal client: Diverse individuals ( children, adults, families) facing neuro-diversity, mental health challenges, or chronic pain.
Experienced clinical psychologist influenced by narrative therapy—an empowering person-centered approach. Extensive work with hundreds of autistic families, promoting positive autism understanding and celebrating success. Very experienced in working with depression and anxiety. I am also passionate about transforming pain experience through psychology.

Hi my name is Nicky Martin and I am friendly professional BACP registered Child & Young Person Counsellor located in Saltburn by the Sea and Stokesley and easily accessible for children and young people coming from the surrounding areas of Teesside and North Yorkshire.
I offer a safe, protected space online, in-person and I use creative play approaches that enable children and young people to naturally express themselves creatively. This helps them to find out about themselves by connecting to their emotions and making sense of the issues they are facing.
Hi my name is Nicky Martin and I am friendly professional BACP registered Child & Young Person Counsellor located in Saltburn by the Sea and Stokesley and easily accessible for children and young people coming from the surrounding areas of Teesside and North Yorkshire.
I offer a safe, protected space online, in-person and I use creative play approaches that enable children and young people to naturally express themselves creatively. This helps them to find out about themselves by connecting to their emotions and making sense of the issues they are facing.
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Child Counsellors
Child psychologists in Gateshead, ENG provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Gateshead build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Gateshead build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.