Play Therapy Counselling in Gateshead
I work with adults, children and young people who feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted or stuck in patterns that no longer make sense. Many struggle with overthinking, low self-esteem, trauma, ADHD, neurodivergence, emotional regulation, school anxiety or relationship difficulties. My approach is warm, trauma-informed and practical, helping clients understand themselves with compassion, make sense of difficult emotions, and feel calmer, more confident and more connected in their daily lives.
I work with adults, children and young people who feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted or stuck in patterns that no longer make sense. Many struggle with overthinking, low self-esteem, trauma, ADHD, neurodivergence, emotional regulation, school anxiety or relationship difficulties. My approach is warm, trauma-informed and practical, helping clients understand themselves with compassion, make sense of difficult emotions, and feel calmer, more confident and more connected in their daily lives.
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 specialise in working with children, teens, students and young professionals.
There are many pressures and expectations that come with this time in life. I'd like to help unpick what is going on for you and guide you in letting go of the things that are holding you back.
We will work at your pace, with no pressure to do anything you’re not comfortable with. I aim to be a collaborator in getting you to where you want to be.
I’m open and approachable, and I have 5 years worth of experience working in schools, the NHS, CAMHS and Barnardo's. No concern is too big or small.
I've worked with many issues, including:
I specialise in working with children, teens, students and young professionals.
There are many pressures and expectations that come with this time in life. I'd like to help unpick what is going on for you and guide you in letting go of the things that are holding you back.
We will work at your pace, with no pressure to do anything you’re not comfortable with. I aim to be a collaborator in getting you to where you want to be.
I’m open and approachable, and I have 5 years worth of experience working in schools, the NHS, CAMHS and Barnardo's. No concern is too big or small.
I've worked with many issues, including:
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’.
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’.
I’m a psychodynamic and person-centred counsellor based in Jesmond. I offer a calm, nurturing space to explore life challenges, deepen self-understanding, and make sense of past and present experiences so you can find your own way forward..
I’m a psychodynamic and person-centred counsellor based in Jesmond. I offer a calm, nurturing space to explore life challenges, deepen self-understanding, and make sense of past and present experiences so you can find your own way forward..
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.
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.
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.
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I incorporate many types of activity into my sessions including talking therapy, play therapy and art therapy.
I am a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor for children and young people. Previous to my training I have 30 years of experience as a teacher. I work in person with children and young people aged 5 to 17. My training is specifically for children and young people so you can be assured that I can provide expert help for your child. I work with many issues including anxiety, depression, attachment, bereavement and trauma. I have extensive experience in working with children affected by domestic violence. I can provide short or long term therapy as needed.
I incorporate many types of activity into my sessions including talking therapy, play therapy and art therapy.
I am a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor for children and young people. Previous to my training I have 30 years of experience as a teacher. I work in person with children and young people aged 5 to 17. My training is specifically for children and young people so you can be assured that I can provide expert help for your child. I work with many issues including anxiety, depression, attachment, bereavement and trauma. I have extensive experience in working with children affected by domestic violence. I can provide short or long term therapy as needed.
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We offer Counselling & Psychotherapy for adults, couples, children and young people. with private clinics in Gosforth and Monkseaton.
As well as therapy we also offer therapeutic parenting programs, dramatherapy, work with schools, businesses as well and training in and around the North East.
Experienced & friendly professionals. BOOK a FREE consultation ONLINE 24 hours a day at a time that’s convenient for yourself simply by clicking on our website.
We offer Counselling & Psychotherapy for adults, couples, children and young people. with private clinics in Gosforth and Monkseaton.
As well as therapy we also offer therapeutic parenting programs, dramatherapy, work with schools, businesses as well and training in and around the North East.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by physical or mental health problems or weight? Does your body or mind feel out of your control? Perhaps you've been diagnosed with a new condition or can't get your head round an existing one? Are any of these issues impacting on your emotions or relationships with others? I can help. I value supporting people with finding their own path, standing out from the crowd, building connection and relationships. I am not a fixer and I don't have all the answers, although I know that I am OK to sit with people in chaos. I strongly believe people can be empowered to find their own way, on their own terms.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by physical or mental health problems or weight? Does your body or mind feel out of your control? Perhaps you've been diagnosed with a new condition or can't get your head round an existing one? Are any of these issues impacting on your emotions or relationships with others? I can help. I value supporting people with finding their own path, standing out from the crowd, building connection and relationships. I am not a fixer and I don't have all the answers, although I know that I am OK to sit with people in chaos. I strongly believe people can be empowered to find their own way, on their own terms.
I am a qualified Adult and Child Counsellor using a Person Centred, Proactive approach, Play Therapy, Trauma informed process and attachment disorder therapy.
I can support individuals to explore their worriers, and offer them further sessions or sign post them for more specific support.
I am a qualified Adult and Child Counsellor using a Person Centred, Proactive approach, Play Therapy, Trauma informed process and attachment disorder therapy.
I can support individuals to explore their worriers, and offer them further sessions or sign post them for more specific support.
Hello, I’m an accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor (UKCP/ MBACP) with a specialism of working with children, young people and adults. I have training in EMDR and have many years experience working with children and families within settings, such as hospices, charities, clinical settings, LAC teams and in the community. I am a humanistic, ‘integrative’ practitioner, so I use different methods to develop a warm, friendly relationship based on individual needs, respect and seeing the person as a whole – in other words - ‘I’m Ok – You’re Ok’.
Please note I am not accepting new child referrals presently
Hello, I’m an accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor (UKCP/ MBACP) with a specialism of working with children, young people and adults. I have training in EMDR and have many years experience working with children and families within settings, such as hospices, charities, clinical settings, LAC teams and in the community. I am a humanistic, ‘integrative’ practitioner, so I use different methods to develop a warm, friendly relationship based on individual needs, respect and seeing the person as a whole – in other words - ‘I’m Ok – You’re Ok’.
Please note I am not accepting new child referrals presently
I am Kirsty and I am a counsellor that believes every person is unique and I work in way where my approach is tailored to my clients. The therapeutic relationship is one of the most honest open relationship you may ever have. Therefore, me and my clients need to be the right fit for one another. If I am not the counsellor for you still get in touch as I know several counsellors with unique specialised skills.
I have a a 5 star rating on google
I am Kirsty and I am a counsellor that believes every person is unique and I work in way where my approach is tailored to my clients. The therapeutic relationship is one of the most honest open relationship you may ever have. Therefore, me and my clients need to be the right fit for one another. If I am not the counsellor for you still get in touch as I know several counsellors with unique specialised skills.
I have a a 5 star rating on google
I am a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Educational Psychologist, with over 17 years’ experience of working therapeutically.
I specialise in supporting people navigating the impact of early trauma, who experience attachment difficulties and unhelpful patterns of relating. My specialism also includes supporting parents experiencing post-adoption issues and the lasting impact of their children's early relational experiences. I am able to combine adult therapy with a package of family support, in such cases. I have expertise in supporting neurodivergent individuals and families, particularly those experiencing SEND-system burnout.
I am a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Educational Psychologist, with over 17 years’ experience of working therapeutically.
I specialise in supporting people navigating the impact of early trauma, who experience attachment difficulties and unhelpful patterns of relating. My specialism also includes supporting parents experiencing post-adoption issues and the lasting impact of their children's early relational experiences. I am able to combine adult therapy with a package of family support, in such cases. I have expertise in supporting neurodivergent individuals and families, particularly those experiencing SEND-system burnout.
Hello, I’m Kayleigh and i offer psychotherapy and counselling in Morpeth and North Shields. I work with children and adults, online and in-person. I support clients with a wide range of mental health challenges, specialising in neurodivergence (ADHD and Autism). With over 15 years’ experience in education-much of that time spent in Special Educational Needs settings supporting children and young people with Autism, ADHD, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs-I bring a deep understanding of the challenges faced by both individuals and families.
Hello, I’m Kayleigh and i offer psychotherapy and counselling in Morpeth and North Shields. I work with children and adults, online and in-person. I support clients with a wide range of mental health challenges, specialising in neurodivergence (ADHD and Autism). With over 15 years’ experience in education-much of that time spent in Special Educational Needs settings supporting children and young people with Autism, ADHD, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs-I bring a deep understanding of the challenges faced by both individuals and families.
Play Therapy offers children and young people (ages 4–16) a supportive space to explore their feelings, understand themselves, and make sense of the world around them.
Play works differently from talking therapies. I offer clear boundaries and familiar materials so that symbolic expression can take place, allowing your child to express thoughts and feelings that might otherwise be hard to put into words. Crutially, your child is not alone with their feelings and it is this that can make all the difference.
Play Therapy offers children and young people (ages 4–16) a supportive space to explore their feelings, understand themselves, and make sense of the world around them.
Play works differently from talking therapies. I offer clear boundaries and familiar materials so that symbolic expression can take place, allowing your child to express thoughts and feelings that might otherwise be hard to put into words. Crutially, your child is not alone with their feelings and it is this that can make all the difference.
Hello, I’m Amanda Wilkinson. I’m a therapist and jointly own a non profit making therapy company. I am experienced in working with Autism and relational trauma. I work with children, adults, families and organisations. I am a parent of four children and have a lived experience of parenting children who are neurodivergent. I have over 26 years of experience personally and professionally of different neurological conditions. I work with families who have adopted and looked after children, as well as birth families and individuals. I am NVR trained and work with groups and individuals where there is child to parent violence.
Hello, I’m Amanda Wilkinson. I’m a therapist and jointly own a non profit making therapy company. I am experienced in working with Autism and relational trauma. I work with children, adults, families and organisations. I am a parent of four children and have a lived experience of parenting children who are neurodivergent. I have over 26 years of experience personally and professionally of different neurological conditions. I work with families who have adopted and looked after children, as well as birth families and individuals. I am NVR trained and work with groups and individuals where there is child to parent violence.
Hello, I’m Bev. Sometimes life can feel overwhelming and when our thoughts are disorganised it can be challenging to see a clear way forward and to make positive and healthy choices. Although it is helpful talking to others, many people feel more comfortable and more able to be fully open, talking to a trained professional. I am an Integrative Person-centered Counsellor and EMDR Practitioner. I have experience in supporting and helping clients overcome mental health issues including; bereavement, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and trauma.
Hello, I’m Bev. Sometimes life can feel overwhelming and when our thoughts are disorganised it can be challenging to see a clear way forward and to make positive and healthy choices. Although it is helpful talking to others, many people feel more comfortable and more able to be fully open, talking to a trained professional. I am an Integrative Person-centered Counsellor and EMDR Practitioner. I have experience in supporting and helping clients overcome mental health issues including; bereavement, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and trauma.
Whether working through significant change, life event or trying to manage/resolve longer term issues which prevent you from thriving and reaching your fullest potential in life, relationships, family or work – I can work with you in a fully supportive, non-judgemental, empathic way. I am a warm, relational and person-centred integrative psychotherapist and EMDR specialist Dip Psych & DPC (child and adolescent), also clinical hypnotherapist (Adult). Additionally -Dip CBT, EFT, Mindfulness, Art and Couples Therapies. I lecture in psychotherapy, psychology and counselling and have worked with clients 5 yrs old to 80yrs+.
Whether working through significant change, life event or trying to manage/resolve longer term issues which prevent you from thriving and reaching your fullest potential in life, relationships, family or work – I can work with you in a fully supportive, non-judgemental, empathic way. I am a warm, relational and person-centred integrative psychotherapist and EMDR specialist Dip Psych & DPC (child and adolescent), also clinical hypnotherapist (Adult). Additionally -Dip CBT, EFT, Mindfulness, Art and Couples Therapies. I lecture in psychotherapy, psychology and counselling and have worked with clients 5 yrs old to 80yrs+.
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- Stockton-on-Tees
- Sunderland
- Whitley Bay
Play Therapy Counsellors
Who is play therapy for?
Play therapy is generally targeted to children between the ages of 3 and 11 who have social, emotional, or behavioural difficulties. Play therapy has also been found helpful for children who have experienced physical or emotional abuse or witnessed atrocities. Play therapy is also often recommended for children who are undergoing major medical procedures or who are suffering from chronic illness; many children’s hospitals are equipped to offer play therapy on-site. Play therapy is also sometimes used for adults; creative writing, music, and art are expressive forms that can all be adapted for therapeutic purposes.
Why do people need play therapy?
Children often do not have the language skills or words to know or to express what is troubling them. Yet they often spontaneously draw or use playthings to depict scenarios that reflect problems in their everyday life. Play therapy provides children with an array of objects and play situations to act out their feelings or experiences so that therapists can get a clear picture of what children might be struggling with and help them find solutions. In addition, play therapists are skilled at helping children understand their inner experience and find words for them, necessary steps toward helping children learn to control their own behaviour and come up with solutions to problems they encounter.
What happens in play therapy?
A child enters a comfortable playroom where they are free to choose the objects they want to play with. The play therapist will typically observe how they play with the toys—whether a sandbox, puppets, dolls and action figures, trucks, costumes, drawing and painting materials, or more—because such play provides clues to a child’s family and social relationships, difficulties they are encountering in the world, and what going on inside themselves. Sometimes the therapist may ask the child to use the play objects to tell a story about their family. Using the same instruments of play, therapists can help children discover more advantageous ways of thinking and behaving.
What kinds of problems do play therapists treat?
Play therapy can help children who display destructive or self-destructive impulses; children who seem angry, sad, or fearful; children who experience frequent social, emotional, family, or school difficulty. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, who are regularly exposed to family conflict, or who have been physically or emotionally abused. Play therapy can help children who are perpetrators of bullying as well as those who are targets of bullying. It helps children learn to identify their feelings, to express them in constructive ways, and to regulate them so they can get on with the business of development.
How long does play therapy last?
Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and they usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Each session is tailored to the individual child and the kinds of problems they are struggling with. Play that is highly repetitive often indicates a problem requiring further exploration. Therapists typically measure progress through session-to-session changes in play behaviour.