Sports Performance Counselling in Gateshead

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.
0191 743 4109 View 0191 743 4109
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 specialise in adult online sessions offering a safe, confidential space to explore anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout and the emotional impact of late diagnosis. My integrative approach blends Person-Centred Therapy, CBT, and Psychodynamic principles. 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’m a trauma-informed, neuro-affirming Counsellor supporting children and adults through in-person and online therapy. I specialise in adult online sessions offering a safe, confidential space to explore anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout and the emotional impact of late diagnosis. My integrative approach blends Person-Centred Therapy, CBT, and Psychodynamic principles. 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.
07588 702503 View 07588 702503

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Anna Leishman
Psychologist, HCPC - Sport Psych.
Online Only
I have worked with diverse groups/individuals from a wide range of sports, sporting levels, demographics and age ranges and believe that sport psychology support is for everyone.
Sport psychology isn't one size fits all. In our initial call I will collaborate with you to understand why you are interested in sport psychology and the possible next steps. I am experienced in supporting a range of issues including: competitive anxiety, purpose and meaning, sporting transitions, injury, motivation, confidence and sport/life balance.
I have worked with diverse groups/individuals from a wide range of sports, sporting levels, demographics and age ranges and believe that sport psychology support is for everyone.
Sport psychology isn't one size fits all. In our initial call I will collaborate with you to understand why you are interested in sport psychology and the possible next steps. I am experienced in supporting a range of issues including: competitive anxiety, purpose and meaning, sporting transitions, injury, motivation, confidence and sport/life balance.
0151 453 9947 View 0151 453 9947
Dr Alice Bentley
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Hi my name is Alice, I'm an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist at AB Psychology. I work with adults (17+) with a variety difficulties and offer a range of evidence based psychological therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR and Compassion Focused Therapy. In my practice I empower people to gain a better understanding of themselves, their difficulties and to develop skills to reduce the challenging impact that difficult thoughts and feelings can have on their life.
Hi my name is Alice, I'm an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist at AB Psychology. I work with adults (17+) with a variety difficulties and offer a range of evidence based psychological therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR and Compassion Focused Therapy. In my practice I empower people to gain a better understanding of themselves, their difficulties and to develop skills to reduce the challenging impact that difficult thoughts and feelings can have on their life.
0191 743 3336 View 0191 743 3336
Genevieve Theresa Buée
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
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.
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.
0191 917 9391 View 0191 917 9391
Ellen Houston
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
If you are here, you may be experiencing emotional difficulties that are leaving you feeling anxious, stuck or confused. Perhaps you are questioning aspects of your life, trying to solve the puzzle of why you are who you are. Or maybe you wish to feel happier, free'er and more settled in yourself, your choices and your relationships. You may not be able to put your finger on why you’re here, and that's okay too. I believe that to change, we must feel truly seen and listened to. I support my clients by providing a healing space to reflect and begin to address the difficulties and deeper questions they are facing in their lives.
If you are here, you may be experiencing emotional difficulties that are leaving you feeling anxious, stuck or confused. Perhaps you are questioning aspects of your life, trying to solve the puzzle of why you are who you are. Or maybe you wish to feel happier, free'er and more settled in yourself, your choices and your relationships. You may not be able to put your finger on why you’re here, and that's okay too. I believe that to change, we must feel truly seen and listened to. I support my clients by providing a healing space to reflect and begin to address the difficulties and deeper questions they are facing in their lives.
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If you need your life to be different but you are not sure how to change then psychotherapy may be useful for you. Through the experience of being listened to at a deep level, psychotherapy can sometimes feel like being introduced to yourself. As we think together about your issues I will take you seriously enough to be honest with you.
If you need your life to be different but you are not sure how to change then psychotherapy may be useful for you. Through the experience of being listened to at a deep level, psychotherapy can sometimes feel like being introduced to yourself. As we think together about your issues I will take you seriously enough to be honest with you.
0191 917 9610 View 0191 917 9610
Coco Belle Therapies
Verified Verified
Online Only
Sometimes life feels harder than it should. I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, disconnected from themselves, or simply not quite like they used to. Many people come to me when overthinking is taking over, routines feel hard to maintain, life pressures are building up, or they’re navigating change, caregiving, pain, or uncertainty. Some people are looking for something more practical or accessible than traditional therapy, while others want support alongside it. Together, we focus on making things feel lighter, clearer, healthier, and more manageable — in ways that fit real life.
Sometimes life feels harder than it should. I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, disconnected from themselves, or simply not quite like they used to. Many people come to me when overthinking is taking over, routines feel hard to maintain, life pressures are building up, or they’re navigating change, caregiving, pain, or uncertainty. Some people are looking for something more practical or accessible than traditional therapy, while others want support alongside it. Together, we focus on making things feel lighter, clearer, healthier, and more manageable — in ways that fit real life.
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Dr David Blakelock
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
I can provide clients with access to tailored, evidence based interventions for a range of mental health difficulties. Examples include depression, generalized anxiety disorder, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and personality disorder. I am also able to provide services to enhance the performance and well-being of athletes, sportspersons, coaches and teams. Examples of areas of focus include performance anxiety, difficulty managing/regulating emotions, problems with concentration, focus and attention and difficulties coping with transitions/injuries.
I can provide clients with access to tailored, evidence based interventions for a range of mental health difficulties. Examples include depression, generalized anxiety disorder, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and personality disorder. I am also able to provide services to enhance the performance and well-being of athletes, sportspersons, coaches and teams. Examples of areas of focus include performance anxiety, difficulty managing/regulating emotions, problems with concentration, focus and attention and difficulties coping with transitions/injuries.
0191 917 4532 View 0191 917 4532
Neil Atkinson
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Consett DH8
I work with adults who feel anxious, low, overwhelmed or disconnected, including those troubled by thoughts they find difficult to share. Some have tried counselling before but felt unheard or were offered advice and techniques before anyone understood what was happening. I listen carefully and take time to understand their experience from their point of view. Together, we look at what has become difficult, what may be behind it and how they have managed so far. This can help them recognise patterns, understand their responses and decide what they want to change, without following a fixed programme.
I work with adults who feel anxious, low, overwhelmed or disconnected, including those troubled by thoughts they find difficult to share. Some have tried counselling before but felt unheard or were offered advice and techniques before anyone understood what was happening. I listen carefully and take time to understand their experience from their point of view. Together, we look at what has become difficult, what may be behind it and how they have managed so far. This can help them recognise patterns, understand their responses and decide what they want to change, without following a fixed programme.
07719 382796 View 07719 382796
Gill Louise Stephenson
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
1 Endorsed
Hexham NE47
Are you feeling challenged by something in the past or present, anxious and overwhelmed. Or are you struggling and finding it difficult to cope with life in general? As a trainee psychotherapist, I work in a relational and integrative way, which means that I look at different approaches to understand how your previous experiences might impact on current relationships, helping to relate to how you are in life. Helping you to explore and process your feelings. and helping you to work through past and present issues, which may relate to how you’re feeling both physically and mentally.
Are you feeling challenged by something in the past or present, anxious and overwhelmed. Or are you struggling and finding it difficult to cope with life in general? As a trainee psychotherapist, I work in a relational and integrative way, which means that I look at different approaches to understand how your previous experiences might impact on current relationships, helping to relate to how you are in life. Helping you to explore and process your feelings. and helping you to work through past and present issues, which may relate to how you’re feeling both physically and mentally.
01434 307708 View 01434 307708
Tracey Adams
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Ashington NE63
Hi I am a UKCP accredited psychotherapist and clinical supervisor working in the Ashington area of Northumberland. I have over 30 years experience working within Forensic and Mental Health Services both within the public and voluntary sector including Civil Service and the NHS. I hold an MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy however I have extensive CPD training, which I integrate within my practice including Hypnotherapy, EMDR, Group Analysis and in more recent years with the expansion in neuroscience research I have trained in Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM).
Hi I am a UKCP accredited psychotherapist and clinical supervisor working in the Ashington area of Northumberland. I have over 30 years experience working within Forensic and Mental Health Services both within the public and voluntary sector including Civil Service and the NHS. I hold an MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy however I have extensive CPD training, which I integrate within my practice including Hypnotherapy, EMDR, Group Analysis and in more recent years with the expansion in neuroscience research I have trained in Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM).
07889 510099 View 07889 510099
Nick Shallow
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Waitlist for new clients
I believe therapy gives people a regular and confidential space to talk about their worries, problems or a chance to explore more about themselves; to gain a new or different perspective. This can lead to positive and proactive changes in how they feel about themselves, their relationships, as well as future-proofing their thinking and behaviour. I am a UKCP accredited Integrative Psychotherapist and also a UKCP Accredited Integartive Child Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. I have worked with children and adults since 2017.
I believe therapy gives people a regular and confidential space to talk about their worries, problems or a chance to explore more about themselves; to gain a new or different perspective. This can lead to positive and proactive changes in how they feel about themselves, their relationships, as well as future-proofing their thinking and behaviour. I am a UKCP accredited Integrative Psychotherapist and also a UKCP Accredited Integartive Child Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. I have worked with children and adults since 2017.
01642 056959 View 01642 056959
Anna Kate Peter
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Corbridge NE45
I offer a space where you can feel safe and free to talk about the issues that you are currently facing, knowing that what you say is confidential, and will not be judged. Are you suffering from problems that are hindering you from actively enjoying life? I work with you to find a deeper understanding of what may be causing these problems, working towards raising awareness of why you feel the way you do. This will enable you to make changes in your life and increase your sense of wellbeing.
I offer a space where you can feel safe and free to talk about the issues that you are currently facing, knowing that what you say is confidential, and will not be judged. Are you suffering from problems that are hindering you from actively enjoying life? I work with you to find a deeper understanding of what may be causing these problems, working towards raising awareness of why you feel the way you do. This will enable you to make changes in your life and increase your sense of wellbeing.
01434 629544 View 01434 629544
Alan Jukes
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am an accredited EMDR Therapist and Registered Nurse Mental Health. I have over 20 years’ experience supporting people with complex mental health difficulties and specialise in trauma work, psychosis and complexity. I am also Mindfulness Teacher, Coach and Breathing Therapist and offer clinical supervision. I offer individuals time to focus on their well-being in a safe space which enables people to develop awareness, insight and an opportunity to heal and grow. Whether you are feeling anxious or stuck in life, I will sit with you to create a space where we can develop a journey of healing, insight and development.
I am an accredited EMDR Therapist and Registered Nurse Mental Health. I have over 20 years’ experience supporting people with complex mental health difficulties and specialise in trauma work, psychosis and complexity. I am also Mindfulness Teacher, Coach and Breathing Therapist and offer clinical supervision. I offer individuals time to focus on their well-being in a safe space which enables people to develop awareness, insight and an opportunity to heal and grow. Whether you are feeling anxious or stuck in life, I will sit with you to create a space where we can develop a journey of healing, insight and development.
01287 551067 View 01287 551067
Kayleigh Fearn
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
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.
0191 743 2340 View 0191 743 2340
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
Dr Stuart Sadler
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
I specialise in helping people overcome problems such as depression, anxiety (whether due to worry, obsessive-compulsive disorder, health anxiety, or intrusive thoughts), and sleep disorders (such as insomnia, nightmares and early waking) so they can feel better and function better in day to day life again.
I specialise in helping people overcome problems such as depression, anxiety (whether due to worry, obsessive-compulsive disorder, health anxiety, or intrusive thoughts), and sleep disorders (such as insomnia, nightmares and early waking) so they can feel better and function better in day to day life again.
019467 60715 View 019467 60715
Next Step Psychotherapy & Wellbeing
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
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.
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.
0191 580 4468 View 0191 580 4468
Dr Lauren Mawn
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Something feels not right for you at the moment and you’re feel ready to do something about it. Maybe it’s anxiety, low mood, relationship struggles, self-esteem, parenting stress, or navigating a major life change or illness. I’m Lauren, a HCPC registered psychologist working with individuals, couples, and families. My approach is warm and collaborative, drawing on both psychology and systemic thinking. That means I’m interested not just in what’s happening inside you, but in the relationships and contexts that shape your experience. If this resonates, let’s start with a chat to see if we’re a good fit.
Something feels not right for you at the moment and you’re feel ready to do something about it. Maybe it’s anxiety, low mood, relationship struggles, self-esteem, parenting stress, or navigating a major life change or illness. I’m Lauren, a HCPC registered psychologist working with individuals, couples, and families. My approach is warm and collaborative, drawing on both psychology and systemic thinking. That means I’m interested not just in what’s happening inside you, but in the relationships and contexts that shape your experience. If this resonates, let’s start with a chat to see if we’re a good fit.
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How does sports psychology work?
Sports psychology helps athletes identify and overcome challenges, such as perfectionism or a fear of failure, and improve key mental skills, such as confidence or concentration. By applying principles and techniques from psychology, such as goal-setting, visualisation, positive self-talk, and emotion regulation, sports psychologists help athletes improve their performance on the field and their well-being overall.

How long does treatment for a sports-related problem take?
The duration of sports psychology treatment depends on the athlete’s individual challenges, goals, the complexity of the interventions used, and even on the length of the season. A performance anxiety issue may be treated with a short-term treatment, like Cognitive behavioural therapy, while issues such as depression, substance abuse, or severe anxiety may require longer-term treatments.

How effective is treatment for sports performance problems?
Sports psychology has been shown to improve performance and help athletes manage their emotions. Sports psychology can be effective in boosting performance, team dynamics, and injury rehabilitation. Over the past decade, nearly every professional sports team in every major sport has added a sports psychologist to its staff. Many colleges have done the same, and even some high school programs have done the same. Olympic hopefuls may consult with sports psychologists starting in elementary school.

What are the limitations of sports psychology?
Sports psychology may have several limitations. Every athlete is unique and may respond differently to sports psychology treatments. Therapy can help an athlete reach their potential; it can help athletes cope with injury and pain, but it cannot change the physical limitations that may be affecting an athlete’s performance.