Parenting Counselling in Gateshead

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Dr Gemma Gate
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Gateshead NE11
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.
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Leon Francis
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Alongside talking therapy, my mindfulness-based facilitated inner healing practices can allow you to go deep within to uncover the hidden roots of your issues, heal emotional trauma, re- parent your inner child and free you from stressful thoughts, beliefs and patterns.
My approach is human centred, compassion focused, and trauma informed. I believe that every person is shaped by their life experiences and has their own unique strengths and challenges. As such, I do not use symptom lists, diagnostic labels, or manualised treatments. If you are looking for a therapist who works in this way, I may not be the best practitioner to support your needs. We will begin by exploring together what brings you to therapy and creating a shared understanding of your unique life story. From here, we can begin to make connections between your history and your present difficulties, whatever they may be.
Alongside talking therapy, my mindfulness-based facilitated inner healing practices can allow you to go deep within to uncover the hidden roots of your issues, heal emotional trauma, re- parent your inner child and free you from stressful thoughts, beliefs and patterns.
My approach is human centred, compassion focused, and trauma informed. I believe that every person is shaped by their life experiences and has their own unique strengths and challenges. As such, I do not use symptom lists, diagnostic labels, or manualised treatments. If you are looking for a therapist who works in this way, I may not be the best practitioner to support your needs. We will begin by exploring together what brings you to therapy and creating a shared understanding of your unique life story. From here, we can begin to make connections between your history and your present difficulties, whatever they may be.
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Chiu Ue Wan
Psychotherapist, MSc, HCPC-Art Therap.
Chiu is a certified art psychotherapist based in the North East. Over the past five years, Chiu has delivered art therapy to individuals and groups in a wide range of settings, including the NHS, care homes, SEN schools, and local council services across London,Edinburgh, Newcastle and Northumberland. My belief lies in the immense power of empathy, active listening, and providing a safe and inclusive environment for each person. I’ve witnessed how art creation serves as a non-verbal avenue, offering glimpses into the subconscious and aiding in processing trauma.
Chiu is a certified art psychotherapist based in the North East. Over the past five years, Chiu has delivered art therapy to individuals and groups in a wide range of settings, including the NHS, care homes, SEN schools, and local council services across London,Edinburgh, Newcastle and Northumberland. My belief lies in the immense power of empathy, active listening, and providing a safe and inclusive environment for each person. I’ve witnessed how art creation serves as a non-verbal avenue, offering glimpses into the subconscious and aiding in processing trauma.
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Talk Works
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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.
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Susan Irving
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Hello, I am Susan and introduce myself as a warm and compassionate integrative psychotherapist. I am thoroughly committed to supporting clients to meet your therapy goals. I offer a confidential and non-judgmental environment in which to begin your therapeutic work. I have a wealth of experience in many therapy models and continue to attend new training to update my knowledge. I have over 15 years of work experience as a psychotherapist and I have worked in different therapeutic settings. I've had the privilege of working closely with clients from all walks of life. I offer a free 15 minute phone call my number is 07709287828.
Hello, I am Susan and introduce myself as a warm and compassionate integrative psychotherapist. I am thoroughly committed to supporting clients to meet your therapy goals. I offer a confidential and non-judgmental environment in which to begin your therapeutic work. I have a wealth of experience in many therapy models and continue to attend new training to update my knowledge. I have over 15 years of work experience as a psychotherapist and I have worked in different therapeutic settings. I've had the privilege of working closely with clients from all walks of life. I offer a free 15 minute phone call my number is 07709287828.
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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.
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Louise Anne Henderson
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
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 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.
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Kalmer Counselling
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
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’
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’
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Peter Robinson-Vernon
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
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
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Georgia Giannopoulou
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MUKCP
Serves Area
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, sex and sexuality, existential issues, cultural issues and immigration mid-life transitions, separation/divorce, menopause, parenthood, career changes, 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.
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, sex and sexuality, existential issues, cultural issues and immigration mid-life transitions, separation/divorce, menopause, parenthood, career changes, 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.
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Dr Kathleen Hass
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
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. I regularly work with clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder and learning disabilities.
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. I regularly work with clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder and learning disabilities.
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Dragonfly therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
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.
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.
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Jesmond Therapy Centre
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
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.
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.
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Karen Ambelez
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
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
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
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Fiona Fitzpatrick
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Online Only
My name is Fiona Fitzpatrick, an independent Art Psychotherapist for a decade. I am still inspired each day by the people I meet and this therapeutic process. I’m a Jungian and trauma-informed Therapist offering individual and group therapy for adults online, and clinical supervision for therapists. I specialise in supporting adults through creative exploration of identity, trauma and life transitions. I have many years’ experience working with adults in community and online settings, alongside working with adopted children, young people and families. I offer flexible short or longer term therapy packages that suit you.
My name is Fiona Fitzpatrick, an independent Art Psychotherapist for a decade. I am still inspired each day by the people I meet and this therapeutic process. I’m a Jungian and trauma-informed Therapist offering individual and group therapy for adults online, and clinical supervision for therapists. I specialise in supporting adults through creative exploration of identity, trauma and life transitions. I have many years’ experience working with adults in community and online settings, alongside working with adopted children, young people and families. I offer flexible short or longer term therapy packages that suit you.
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Deborah Dixon
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed, tired of existing and not living? Is there something preventing you from moving forward? There are times in everyone’s life when things become too much and it is during these times it is important to know that you are not alone. I am passionate about supporting you to heal, to identify solutions and make changes, to help you to create a happier, healthier and peaceful life. I work with both adults and children, helping to overcome a wide range of emotional difficulties. I currently have limited availability for new clients from June and offer a free, no obligation consultation.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed, tired of existing and not living? Is there something preventing you from moving forward? There are times in everyone’s life when things become too much and it is during these times it is important to know that you are not alone. I am passionate about supporting you to heal, to identify solutions and make changes, to help you to create a happier, healthier and peaceful life. I work with both adults and children, helping to overcome a wide range of emotional difficulties. I currently have limited availability for new clients from June and offer a free, no obligation consultation.
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Ruth Robson
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Feeling stuck? Navigating life's challenges can be difficult on your own. Perhaps you are going through a life change, struggling with relationships, or questioning your identity, or direction? I can offer a supportive safe 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, relational therapy, coaching strategies, or creative methods to best support your personal growth, and therapy goals.
Feeling stuck? Navigating life's challenges can be difficult on your own. Perhaps you are going through a life change, struggling with relationships, or questioning your identity, or direction? I can offer a supportive safe 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, relational therapy, coaching strategies, or creative methods to best support your personal growth, and therapy goals.
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North Tyne Psychology Ltd
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
I have a special interest in parenting and understanding neurodiversity, as well as intergenerational trauma.
I primarily offer Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) which aims to understand problematic repeating patterns in life and relationships. I can integrate other models and tailor therapy to meet your individual needs by drawing upon my training in Structured Clinical Management (SCM), Family Therapy, and Trauma Informed Stabilisation Treatment.
I have a special interest in parenting and understanding neurodiversity, as well as intergenerational trauma.
I primarily offer Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) which aims to understand problematic repeating patterns in life and relationships. I can integrate other models and tailor therapy to meet your individual needs by drawing upon my training in Structured Clinical Management (SCM), Family Therapy, and Trauma Informed Stabilisation Treatment.
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Either the relationship you have with yourself, your partner or your relationship as a parent?
I believe that being At One is a genuine way of living, which helps to bring purpose and meaning to our lives. However, if we are unable to negotiate our way through internal conflict caused by the many conditions and expectations placed upon us, we become lost in a maze. We feel estranged from our true self and feel that we can't do right for doing wrong
Either the relationship you have with yourself, your partner or your relationship as a parent?
I believe that being At One is a genuine way of living, which helps to bring purpose and meaning to our lives. However, if we are unable to negotiate our way through internal conflict caused by the many conditions and expectations placed upon us, we become lost in a maze. We feel estranged from our true self and feel that we can't do right for doing wrong
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Helen Gifford
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Being a young adult or parenting one can be complicated.
With almost 20 years of experience supporting teenagers, young adults, and families, and 15 years of counselling experience, I tailor therapy to the individual. My approach includes creative, narrative, and short-term therapy tools. Clients are always empowered to choose their own pace and path. Helping you find you.
Being a young adult or parenting one can be complicated.
With almost 20 years of experience supporting teenagers, young adults, and families, and 15 years of counselling experience, I tailor therapy to the individual. My approach includes creative, narrative, and short-term therapy tools. Clients are always empowered to choose their own pace and path. Helping you find you.
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Parenting Counsellors

What does therapy for parenting look like?

Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.

When should a parent seek therapy?

When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.

How long does therapy take for parenting problems?

Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.

Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?

Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.