Counselling for Children in Gateshead

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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.
01757 605682 View 01757 605682
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Louise Henderson
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
I’m a trauma-informed, neuro-affirming Counsellor supporting children and adults through in-person and online therapy.
I offer trauma-informed, neuro-affirming and emotionally attuned support in a safe, inclusive space. Together, we explore what’s beneath the overwhelm and build practical tools for emotional regulation, self-understanding, and meaningful change—helping you reconnect with your strengths.
I’m a trauma-informed, neuro-affirming Counsellor supporting children and adults through in-person and online therapy.
I offer trauma-informed, neuro-affirming and emotionally attuned support in a safe, inclusive space. Together, we explore what’s beneath the overwhelm and build practical tools for emotional regulation, self-understanding, and meaningful change—helping you reconnect with your strengths.
07588 702503 View 07588 702503
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Beautiful Minds Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I provide a safe, supportive, and trauma-informed space where empathy, authenticity, and confidentiality are at the core. No matter your age, background, or life experience, you are welcome here. Together, we will explore your emotions, uncover patterns, and gain clarity about what matters most to you. At a pace that feels comfortable, we will work together to cultivate self-acceptance, build resilience, and strengthen your confidence. My goal is to help you reconnect with your inner resources so you can navigate challenges with greater balance, clarity, and authenticity.
I provide a safe, supportive, and trauma-informed space where empathy, authenticity, and confidentiality are at the core. No matter your age, background, or life experience, you are welcome here. Together, we will explore your emotions, uncover patterns, and gain clarity about what matters most to you. At a pace that feels comfortable, we will work together to cultivate self-acceptance, build resilience, and strengthen your confidence. My goal is to help you reconnect with your inner resources so you can navigate challenges with greater balance, clarity, and authenticity.
01661 525185 View 01661 525185
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Dragonfly therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
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.
01482 429282 View 01482 429282
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Katie Fielding
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
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Deborah Dixon
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
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Kalmer Counselling
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
As a qualified Psychotherapist, EMDR therapist and a passion for working with children and young people, I established Kalmer Counselling in 2012 and it is now one of the leading Counselling services in the North East of England.
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 Counselling 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 life it starts with you. ‘Like attracts like’.
As a qualified Psychotherapist, EMDR therapist and a passion for working with children and young people, I established Kalmer Counselling in 2012 and it is now one of the leading Counselling services in the North East of England.
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 Counselling 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 life it starts with you. ‘Like attracts like’.
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ADHD North East : Dr Alex Hull
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
We offer ADHD assessments for young people and adults. We have over 11 years of specialist experience in ADHD. Our assessments meet NICE guidelines and are of the highest quality. We include the QbCheck as standard - not as an expensive add-on.
We offer ADHD assessments for young people and adults. We have over 11 years of specialist experience in ADHD. Our assessments meet NICE guidelines and are of the highest quality. We include the QbCheck as standard - not as an expensive add-on.
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More Therapists Nearby

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Dr Joanna Naxton
Psychotherapist, PhD, MBACP
Hello, I have current appointments available to work with a range of your worries, anxieties, loneliness, depression , self-harm and relationship difficulties. I offer online, phone and face to face sessions. I am a qualified therapist with interests in working closely with those who want to change some aspect of their life. I also work with student counsellors and qualified therapists offering supervision and counselling academic tuition . I offer short term or long term psychotherapy where we work hard together to form a relationship powerful enough to change things for you in your private life.
Hello, I have current appointments available to work with a range of your worries, anxieties, loneliness, depression , self-harm and relationship difficulties. I offer online, phone and face to face sessions. I am a qualified therapist with interests in working closely with those who want to change some aspect of their life. I also work with student counsellors and qualified therapists offering supervision and counselling academic tuition . I offer short term or long term psychotherapy where we work hard together to form a relationship powerful enough to change things for you in your private life.
01386 571500 View 01386 571500
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Jessie Flynn
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Online Only
I am a warm and reflective practitioner offering psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling to children, young people and adults.
I often draw on creative approaches such as art, play, mindfulness, and movement to support emotional expression and insight. I work in a collaborative way, remaining open-minded and flexible in my approach. I offer a space that is inclusive, attuned, and respectful of difference.
I am a warm and reflective practitioner offering psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling to children, young people and adults.
I often draw on creative approaches such as art, play, mindfulness, and movement to support emotional expression and insight. I work in a collaborative way, remaining open-minded and flexible in my approach. I offer a space that is inclusive, attuned, and respectful of difference.
0191 743 6170 View 0191 743 6170
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Natalie Holmes
Counsellor, MBACP
3 Endorsed
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.
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.
0191 743 9237 View 0191 743 9237
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Emily Esinam Abonie
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Therapy offers a safe and supportive space for individuals, couples, or families to be themselves, discuss the challenges they face, and embark on a journey of self-discovery. It’s a space where you can express yourself securely, confidentially, and without judgment. I work at your pace, creating a safe and confidential environment where we can explore and address the issues affecting your life. Together, we’ll work through the areas you find difficult, gaining clarity and understanding of how these challenges impact you. With support, you can move forward and find your direction in life.
Therapy offers a safe and supportive space for individuals, couples, or families to be themselves, discuss the challenges they face, and embark on a journey of self-discovery. It’s a space where you can express yourself securely, confidentially, and without judgment. I work at your pace, creating a safe and confidential environment where we can explore and address the issues affecting your life. Together, we’ll work through the areas you find difficult, gaining clarity and understanding of how these challenges impact you. With support, you can move forward and find your direction in life.
020 3838 0726 View 020 3838 0726
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My Family Psychologist
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
1 Endorsed
Morpeth NE61
My work is to empower you to understand and manage your own and your family's psychological wellbeing. From initial confusion and hopelessness the end game is enlightenment and clarity. I rely on data, clear aims, objectives, and objective measurement.
My work is to empower you to understand and manage your own and your family's psychological wellbeing. From initial confusion and hopelessness the end game is enlightenment and clarity. I rely on data, clear aims, objectives, and objective measurement.
01670 338152 View 01670 338152
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Dr Jaime Jonsson
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
We also work with couples and families & children.
I like to work on a very individual level, tailoring my therapy to suit your needs completely. I am trained in a broad range of therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Family Therapy. I am trained in different types of trauma work, EMDR, IFS and emotional focussed work.
We also work with couples and families & children.
I like to work on a very individual level, tailoring my therapy to suit your needs completely. I am trained in a broad range of therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Family Therapy. I am trained in different types of trauma work, EMDR, IFS and emotional focussed work.
07860 599122 View 07860 599122
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Tidal Therapy Services
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Seaham SR7
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.
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.
07445 808113 View 07445 808113
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Joanne Carter
Counsellor, MBACP
I’m a trauma and attachment therapist with years of experience working therapeutically with adults, children, young people, and families.
Face to face sessions take place at Greenbank in Hartlepool, with parking available on site, sessions are 50mins long, between the hours of 9am and 5pm. I offer a free no obligation 30min meet and greet, this gives you an opportunity to meet me, and find out if am the right therpaist for you, discuss goals, confidentiality and expectation.
I’m a trauma and attachment therapist with years of experience working therapeutically with adults, children, young people, and families.
Face to face sessions take place at Greenbank in Hartlepool, with parking available on site, sessions are 50mins long, between the hours of 9am and 5pm. I offer a free no obligation 30min meet and greet, this gives you an opportunity to meet me, and find out if am the right therpaist for you, discuss goals, confidentiality and expectation.
01429 802893 View 01429 802893
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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
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Elevate Wellbeing
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, offering tailored support across a range of settings.
I’m a qualified and compassionate counsellor. My practice provides a safe, calm and non-judgemental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings and experiences at their own pace. I use an integrative approach which means that I draw on a range of therapeutic methods to suit your unique needs and experiences. I appreciate that everyone processes and learns differently, which is why I take a flexible, collaborative approach to find what works best for you and supports your personal growth. British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) member, committed to providing professional & ethical support.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, offering tailored support across a range of settings.
I’m a qualified and compassionate counsellor. My practice provides a safe, calm and non-judgemental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings and experiences at their own pace. I use an integrative approach which means that I draw on a range of therapeutic methods to suit your unique needs and experiences. I appreciate that everyone processes and learns differently, which is why I take a flexible, collaborative approach to find what works best for you and supports your personal growth. British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) member, committed to providing professional & ethical support.
01740 616297 View 01740 616297
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Mandi Purvis
Counsellor, MBACP
With over 40 years of experience in mental health support I am an experienced adult/ child psychotherapist & clinical supervisor.
Welcome. Are you struggling at the moment? Connecting with a professional therapist you feel comfortable with is vital as you step into your counselling journey. Please read my profile thoroughly and ensure you are happy with my fees and the therapy I offer. You may be grieving, lost, or have unprocessed traumas. You may feel anxious, about situations or issues in your life. You may be feeling ‘not good enough’ or perhaps you are going through work, identity or life changes or family struggles that are confusing and overwhelming. If you feel powerless at the moment or full of shame I’m here to empower you and help you.
With over 40 years of experience in mental health support I am an experienced adult/ child psychotherapist & clinical supervisor.
Welcome. Are you struggling at the moment? Connecting with a professional therapist you feel comfortable with is vital as you step into your counselling journey. Please read my profile thoroughly and ensure you are happy with my fees and the therapy I offer. You may be grieving, lost, or have unprocessed traumas. You may feel anxious, about situations or issues in your life. You may be feeling ‘not good enough’ or perhaps you are going through work, identity or life changes or family struggles that are confusing and overwhelming. If you feel powerless at the moment or full of shame I’m here to empower you and help you.
07803 708199 View 07803 708199
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We offer Counselling & Psychotherapy for adults, couples, children and young people
Counselling & Psychotherapy gives you the opportunity to talk through your problems in a safe, confidential and non judgement environment, where you will be able to embark on a journey of self discovery, which will allow you to understand yourself better, explore destructive patterns of behaviour, help you look at the alternative options and awareness around
We offer Counselling & Psychotherapy for adults, couples, children and young people
Counselling & Psychotherapy gives you the opportunity to talk through your problems in a safe, confidential and non judgement environment, where you will be able to embark on a journey of self discovery, which will allow you to understand yourself better, explore destructive patterns of behaviour, help you look at the alternative options and awareness around
0191 580 4468 View 0191 580 4468
FAQ - About Child Therapy
When does a child need to see a therapist?
Children naturally experience emotional ups and downs. Sometimes, though, they need support from a professional. A child may benefit from therapy if their emotions or behaviours change significantly within a short period of time. For example, if a child usually spends time with friends after school but begins isolating in their room, further inquiry is warranted. Other areas for concern include altered sleep patterns, lack of appetite, intense anger, irritability, or hopelessness, or developmental regression in young children (bedwetting, thumb-sucking).

What can a child therapist help with?
A therapist can help with any difficult experience a child may encounter growing up, including learning problems or anxiety related to school, relationship challenges with friends or parents, bullying, intense emotions or phobias, divorce and family dynamics, or the death of a pet or loved one. A therapist can help children process their experience and develop coping skills in an age-appropriate way

What therapy types are most suitable for children?
Children can benefit from different forms of therapy, including family therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and exposure therapy, depending on their condition. Play therapy is a great option for younger children who may not be able to fully articulate their feelings. In this approach, kids play with toys and games while a therapist observes and helps the child express their emotions and develop coping skills.

Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.

How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.