Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Counselling in Gateshead

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Caítriona Collins
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Waitlist for new clients
I also have a special interest in perinatal mental health particularly around supporting people who have experienced birth and/ or neonatal trauma.
I offer evidenced based interventions including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR).
I also have a special interest in perinatal mental health particularly around supporting people who have experienced birth and/ or neonatal trauma.
I offer evidenced based interventions including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR).
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Roisin Nicholson
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I support mums through babyloss & pregnancy after loss.
Listen, I get it. Whether you're drowning in grief after losing your baby or pregnant again and terrified, this is hard! Maybe you're both—grieving while growing a new life. People keep saying stupid things like "at least you're pregnant again" or "everything happens for a reason" (seriously?!). You're stuck bouncing between overwhelming sadness and paralysing anxiety. Dreading every scan. Feeling guilty when you smile. Wondering if you'll ever feel "normal" again. Some days you can barely breathe. Your babyloss matters, whether it was yesterday or years ago and if you're pregnant after loss? That constant fear? It's real!
I support mums through babyloss & pregnancy after loss.
Listen, I get it. Whether you're drowning in grief after losing your baby or pregnant again and terrified, this is hard! Maybe you're both—grieving while growing a new life. People keep saying stupid things like "at least you're pregnant again" or "everything happens for a reason" (seriously?!). You're stuck bouncing between overwhelming sadness and paralysing anxiety. Dreading every scan. Feeling guilty when you smile. Wondering if you'll ever feel "normal" again. Some days you can barely breathe. Your babyloss matters, whether it was yesterday or years ago and if you're pregnant after loss? That constant fear? It's real!
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Frankie Aitchison Counselling and Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Online Only
Specialist areas: Grief including pregnancy and infant loss, work stress, and life transitions.
Hello and welcome. I am a Psychotherapist with over 10 years experience working online with people in the North East and across the UK. I can offer a supportive space if you are overwhelmed by difficult feelings, looking for support with stress and anxiety, or maybe you are looking for someone to help you with a bereavement, life transition, or long-term health issue. You may be looking for a safe, confidential place to talk freely and explore what is going on for you. I can offer you this and I hope that you will feel relaxed, supported, and heard.
Specialist areas: Grief including pregnancy and infant loss, work stress, and life transitions.
Hello and welcome. I am a Psychotherapist with over 10 years experience working online with people in the North East and across the UK. I can offer a supportive space if you are overwhelmed by difficult feelings, looking for support with stress and anxiety, or maybe you are looking for someone to help you with a bereavement, life transition, or long-term health issue. You may be looking for a safe, confidential place to talk freely and explore what is going on for you. I can offer you this and I hope that you will feel relaxed, supported, and heard.
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Dr Christina Jane Shahabeddin
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
I use models including EMDR, CBT, Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), for difficulties including Trauma and PTSD, grief, depression, anxiety, low self esteem, insomnia, pregnancy and birth related complications or trauma.
As a qualified EMDR therapist, I have a particular specialism in those who have experienced trauma, be that a one time event, such as birth trauma, repeated exposure to intensely traumatic events (e.g. first responders or military personnel) or a long history of trauma, beginning in childhood (eg survivors of childhood sexual or emotional abuse)
I use models including EMDR, CBT, Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), for difficulties including Trauma and PTSD, grief, depression, anxiety, low self esteem, insomnia, pregnancy and birth related complications or trauma.
As a qualified EMDR therapist, I have a particular specialism in those who have experienced trauma, be that a one time event, such as birth trauma, repeated exposure to intensely traumatic events (e.g. first responders or military personnel) or a long history of trauma, beginning in childhood (eg survivors of childhood sexual or emotional abuse)
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Claire Austin
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Online Only
Problems i have worked with are anxiety, depression, childhood abuse, domestic abuse, sexual violence, pregnancy loss, fertility issues, birth trauma, postnatal depression, low self esteem, low mood, eating distress, anger, loss, identity issues, family issues, self harm and suicidal ideation
I am an experienced Women focused Counsellor, who has worked in various sectors over my career.. I have a depth of experiencing in offering therapeutic space to explore issues arising and work in an integrative, compassion focused way to develop the therapeutic relationship. I work creatively with individual need allowing a range of therapeutic processes to be used. EMDR is a huge part of my practice using creative means to explore 'stuck memories'. Working in a EMDR process helps move memories quickly and focuses on primary target memories.
Problems i have worked with are anxiety, depression, childhood abuse, domestic abuse, sexual violence, pregnancy loss, fertility issues, birth trauma, postnatal depression, low self esteem, low mood, eating distress, anger, loss, identity issues, family issues, self harm and suicidal ideation
I am an experienced Women focused Counsellor, who has worked in various sectors over my career.. I have a depth of experiencing in offering therapeutic space to explore issues arising and work in an integrative, compassion focused way to develop the therapeutic relationship. I work creatively with individual need allowing a range of therapeutic processes to be used. EMDR is a huge part of my practice using creative means to explore 'stuck memories'. Working in a EMDR process helps move memories quickly and focuses on primary target memories.
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Genevieve Theresa Buée
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
I work with a range of issues for example: Eating disorders, Self-harm, Abuse, Anxiety, Bereavement, Depression, Loss, Post-traumatic stress, Trauma, Asperger syndrome, Disability, Health related issues, Identity issues, Self esteem, Sexual identity, Spirituality, Women's issues, Infertility/ Pregnancy, Narcissism and family dynamics, including estrangement.
Hello, I am an experienced therapist offering counselling sessions for adults and young people aged 14 and over. I provide professional insight and perspectives in approaching problems to enhance well being and create an overall positive change in understanding. This helps make meaning out of life in the "here and now" and also provides support with ongoing benefits in making life choices for the future. When situations or context do not have solutions, supporting the process of emotional healing is the focus of therapy.
I work with a range of issues for example: Eating disorders, Self-harm, Abuse, Anxiety, Bereavement, Depression, Loss, Post-traumatic stress, Trauma, Asperger syndrome, Disability, Health related issues, Identity issues, Self esteem, Sexual identity, Spirituality, Women's issues, Infertility/ Pregnancy, Narcissism and family dynamics, including estrangement.
Hello, I am an experienced therapist offering counselling sessions for adults and young people aged 14 and over. I provide professional insight and perspectives in approaching problems to enhance well being and create an overall positive change in understanding. This helps make meaning out of life in the "here and now" and also provides support with ongoing benefits in making life choices for the future. When situations or context do not have solutions, supporting the process of emotional healing is the focus of therapy.
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Dr Natasha Wallace
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Are you feeling low, anxious or helpless? Or maybe you just know something just doesn't feel right? Are past events and traumas still troubling you today? Are you confused by your behaviour and your reactions towards yourself and others? I am a Clinical Psychologist and I work with people just like you! I am experienced in supporting people to understand themselves better and to improve their relationships with others, supporting people to heal from the traumas that they have experienced, supporting those who don't feel like they fit anywhere, and those who question their whole lives because of the experiences that they have had.
Are you feeling low, anxious or helpless? Or maybe you just know something just doesn't feel right? Are past events and traumas still troubling you today? Are you confused by your behaviour and your reactions towards yourself and others? I am a Clinical Psychologist and I work with people just like you! I am experienced in supporting people to understand themselves better and to improve their relationships with others, supporting people to heal from the traumas that they have experienced, supporting those who don't feel like they fit anywhere, and those who question their whole lives because of the experiences that they have had.
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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.
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The Featherstone Group
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Are you a couple who needs help navigating your relationship? Not all relationships need to be at the end, or struggling against the tide before accessing therapy. You may however have found yourself having to deal with issues such as infidelity, lack of trust or inability to communicate, and require professional help to find a resolution.
Are you a couple who needs help navigating your relationship? Not all relationships need to be at the end, or struggling against the tide before accessing therapy. You may however have found yourself having to deal with issues such as infidelity, lack of trust or inability to communicate, and require professional help to find a resolution.
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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.
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Marina Oliveira de Carvalho
Psychologist, MA, CPsychol
Hi there! I'm Marina, a psychologist with a Master's in Clinical Psychology at the Jungian Studies Centre in São Paulo and a PhD Course in Human Sexuality in Portugal. I'm from Brazil and currently living in Newcastle. I'm an open-minded therapist who offers an empathic and non- judgmental environment. I work with people online and in-person in English or Portuguese.
Hi there! I'm Marina, a psychologist with a Master's in Clinical Psychology at the Jungian Studies Centre in São Paulo and a PhD Course in Human Sexuality in Portugal. I'm from Brazil and currently living in Newcastle. I'm an open-minded therapist who offers an empathic and non- judgmental environment. I work with people online and in-person in English or Portuguese.
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Karen Hepburn
Counsellor, MBACP
I have over 20 years experience working as an Integrative Counsellor and over 9 years as an EMDR therapist working with a diverse range of issues relating to personal and work life. I also work as a Couples Therapist and have a background in health and fitness, therefore, work from a holistic perspective with clients to enhance self-care. I will work with you together to explore the relationship between your thoughts, emotions and behaviour's enabling you to progress through the process of therapy helping you overcome the problems or issues and feel more in control of your daily life.
I have over 20 years experience working as an Integrative Counsellor and over 9 years as an EMDR therapist working with a diverse range of issues relating to personal and work life. I also work as a Couples Therapist and have a background in health and fitness, therefore, work from a holistic perspective with clients to enhance self-care. I will work with you together to explore the relationship between your thoughts, emotions and behaviour's enabling you to progress through the process of therapy helping you overcome the problems or issues and feel more in control of your daily life.
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Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Counsellors

What are the most effective ways to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns?

The most effective way to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns is by finding a therapist who has prior experience helping other patients overcome the challenge being faced. For example, a marriage and family therapist may have experience helping couples adjust to their new relationship dynamic. An anxiety specialist may have experience helping with phobias or illness anxiety related to the child’s health. A depression specialist may have experience treating postpartum depression.

When should I seek treatment for prenatal or postpartum concerns?

Pregnancy and the postpartum period involve intense physical and mental changes; a degree of upset and instability is normal. However, if these changes impair daily functioning, it may be time to seek help. This distinction is pertinent for postpartum depression: A period of teariness, irritability, and distress is difficult but normal in the one to two weeks after childbirth (sometimes called the “baby blues.”) But if feelings of sadness and hopelessness persist beyond that period, the person should seek treatment.

How do I manage worries during pregnancy or the postnatal period?

A therapist can help patients develop the tools they need to manage anxieties during or after pregnancy. Cognitive behavioural therapy can help people identify and reframe harmful patterns of thought, and change their behaviours. Other techniques and skills can allow people to develop acceptance, psychological flexibility, self-compassion, communication skills, and more.