Weight Loss Counselling in Gateshead
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.
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.
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
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, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity 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, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, and learning disabilities.
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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.
I offer a safe and non-judgemental enviroment where I help people solve the problems that they are dealing with. I want my clients to walk away from our time together with the tools to maintain the changes they have worked for and a new found or rediscovered confidence in themselves and life. My therapy is practical, straight forward and it works. Cognitive behaviour therapy was designed for anxiety related issues from panic to OCD. It is perfect for depression or anger issues. As a qualified hypnotherapist I also teach relaxation and mindfillness meditation to those who want that extra dimension to their therapy.
I offer a safe and non-judgemental enviroment where I help people solve the problems that they are dealing with. I want my clients to walk away from our time together with the tools to maintain the changes they have worked for and a new found or rediscovered confidence in themselves and life. My therapy is practical, straight forward and it works. Cognitive behaviour therapy was designed for anxiety related issues from panic to OCD. It is perfect for depression or anger issues. As a qualified hypnotherapist I also teach relaxation and mindfillness meditation to those who want that extra dimension to their therapy.
In the a world where weight loss jabs are taking off, i believe in getting to the root cause of the issue and tackling the issue head on.
I understand how emotional eating can take over—it was part of my own journey too. Training as a therapist helped me not only overcome these struggles, but also learn how to support others in finding freedom from them.
I believe food isn’t the problem—it’s often a way of coping with deeper feelings. Together, we can explore the root causes in a safe and supportive space.
I work integratively, using CBT, Person-Centred, and Psychodynamic approaches, adapting to your unique needs. Whether you want practical tools to manage urges or space to explore what’s driving them, we’ll move at your pace.
You don’t have to go through this alone
In the a world where weight loss jabs are taking off, i believe in getting to the root cause of the issue and tackling the issue head on.
I understand how emotional eating can take over—it was part of my own journey too. Training as a therapist helped me not only overcome these struggles, but also learn how to support others in finding freedom from them.
I believe food isn’t the problem—it’s often a way of coping with deeper feelings. Together, we can explore the root causes in a safe and supportive space.
I work integratively, using CBT, Person-Centred, and Psychodynamic approaches, adapting to your unique needs. Whether you want practical tools to manage urges or space to explore what’s driving them, we’ll move at your pace.
You don’t have to go through this alone
Welcome! You may be seeking a therapist, counsellor, or coach to address a specific issue, heal from past experiences, or explore a general sense that something isn’t quite right. Talking in confidence can help you discover who you are and make self-loving, empowered choices.
Therapy and counselling foster self-awareness, emotional healing, and resilience, reconnecting you with your innate self-worth. Life coaching helps clear unconscious patterns, set meaningful goals, and take action toward a fulfilling, nourishing life.
Welcome! You may be seeking a therapist, counsellor, or coach to address a specific issue, heal from past experiences, or explore a general sense that something isn’t quite right. Talking in confidence can help you discover who you are and make self-loving, empowered choices.
Therapy and counselling foster self-awareness, emotional healing, and resilience, reconnecting you with your innate self-worth. Life coaching helps clear unconscious patterns, set meaningful goals, and take action toward a fulfilling, nourishing life.
Expert treatment for eating disorders, grounded in evidence and care. I provide specialist psychotherapy for people affected by eating disorders and related difficulties.
Expert treatment for eating disorders, grounded in evidence and care. I provide specialist psychotherapy for people affected by eating disorders and related difficulties.
Life can be wonderfully messy, and sometimes we all need a little guidance, or just someone to help untangle the knots.
My approach is warm, empathic, and down-to-earth. I aim to create a space where you feel genuinely heard, supported, and occasionally even able to laugh at life’s absurdities.
I work collaboratively with my clients, exploring thoughts, emotions, and behaviours to help you gain clarity, build resilience, and make meaningful changes.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or simply feeling stuck, my goal is to help you feel more empowered and at ease in your own life.
Life can be wonderfully messy, and sometimes we all need a little guidance, or just someone to help untangle the knots.
My approach is warm, empathic, and down-to-earth. I aim to create a space where you feel genuinely heard, supported, and occasionally even able to laugh at life’s absurdities.
I work collaboratively with my clients, exploring thoughts, emotions, and behaviours to help you gain clarity, build resilience, and make meaningful changes.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or simply feeling stuck, my goal is to help you feel more empowered and at ease in your own life.
Most people I work with are functioning well on the outside, but struggling internally with burnout, chronic stress, anxiety or the impact of trauma. You may be managing work and responsibilities, yet feel constantly switched on exhausted, or stuck in patterns that aren’t changing. Despite this, you continue to cope, which often means the difficulty goes unseen for longer than it should. I specialise in helping people understand and change these patterns using structured, evidence-based approaches.
Most people I work with are functioning well on the outside, but struggling internally with burnout, chronic stress, anxiety or the impact of trauma. You may be managing work and responsibilities, yet feel constantly switched on exhausted, or stuck in patterns that aren’t changing. Despite this, you continue to cope, which often means the difficulty goes unseen for longer than it should. I specialise in helping people understand and change these patterns using structured, evidence-based approaches.
Beginning therapy can feel like a daunting step, but it can also be the first step toward real change. You may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, relationship challenges, or difficulties with self-esteem. You may be living with the impact of trauma, navigating issues around identity, or struggling with a painful relationship with food and body image. Whatever brings you here, therapy offers a confidential and supportive space to explore what’s happening for you and to discover new ways forward.
Beginning therapy can feel like a daunting step, but it can also be the first step toward real change. You may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, relationship challenges, or difficulties with self-esteem. You may be living with the impact of trauma, navigating issues around identity, or struggling with a painful relationship with food and body image. Whatever brings you here, therapy offers a confidential and supportive space to explore what’s happening for you and to discover new ways forward.
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.
Hi, I’m Cheryl, a UKCP-accredited Integrative Psychotherapist and Transactional Analysis specialist based in Stockton-on-Tees. I work with adults and children experiencing anxiety, trauma, low mood, eating distress and grief. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can explore what’s going on beneath the surface and work towards healing and growth
My approach is flexible and tailored to what you need, combining different therapy methods to help you understand yourself better and build the skills to manage life’s challenges. If this feels like the right support, I offer a free, no-obligation introductory call
Hi, I’m Cheryl, a UKCP-accredited Integrative Psychotherapist and Transactional Analysis specialist based in Stockton-on-Tees. I work with adults and children experiencing anxiety, trauma, low mood, eating distress and grief. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can explore what’s going on beneath the surface and work towards healing and growth
My approach is flexible and tailored to what you need, combining different therapy methods to help you understand yourself better and build the skills to manage life’s challenges. If this feels like the right support, I offer a free, no-obligation introductory call
Victoria is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 20 year’s experience in the NHS and private sector. She has a special interest in supporting adults with emotional difficulties that they may face around their physical health conditions. She has has extensive experience of working with anxiety, low mood, adjustment and relationship issues. She also has a special interest in trauma and uses EMDR to formulate and work with adults who have experienced complex or single event traumas.
Victoria is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 20 year’s experience in the NHS and private sector. She has a special interest in supporting adults with emotional difficulties that they may face around their physical health conditions. She has has extensive experience of working with anxiety, low mood, adjustment and relationship issues. She also has a special interest in trauma and uses EMDR to formulate and work with adults who have experienced complex or single event traumas.
You feel exhausted, anxious, and stuck in a cycle of overthinking. Burnout has drained your energy, while self-doubt and perfectionism hold you back from living fully. You long for calm, clarity, and confidence—yet despite your best efforts, stress and worry keep creeping in. What you want is simple: to quiet your racing mind, feel in control of your emotions, and have the energy to show up for your life and relationships with strength, balance, and peace.
You feel exhausted, anxious, and stuck in a cycle of overthinking. Burnout has drained your energy, while self-doubt and perfectionism hold you back from living fully. You long for calm, clarity, and confidence—yet despite your best efforts, stress and worry keep creeping in. What you want is simple: to quiet your racing mind, feel in control of your emotions, and have the energy to show up for your life and relationships with strength, balance, and peace.
I have been a Counsellor / Psychotherapist / Hypnotherapist for over 25years I specialised in the field addiction for many years. Working within addiction offered a wide and varied opportunity to work and become familiar with many client issues. Clients relying upon substances, use as a coping mechanism, however substance use causes further mental health issues which further complicates their ability to cope. I now work solely within private practice based at home where clients can relax in a confidential informal setting. This allows them time explore their own needs in a time frame which meets their own specific needs.
I have been a Counsellor / Psychotherapist / Hypnotherapist for over 25years I specialised in the field addiction for many years. Working within addiction offered a wide and varied opportunity to work and become familiar with many client issues. Clients relying upon substances, use as a coping mechanism, however substance use causes further mental health issues which further complicates their ability to cope. I now work solely within private practice based at home where clients can relax in a confidential informal setting. This allows them time explore their own needs in a time frame which meets their own specific needs.
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.
I offer specialist therapy for eating disorders and body image issues.
Are thoughts about food or your body ruling your life? You've probably tried to change before, to eat less, eat more "normally" or promise yourself tomorrow will be different, but nothing seems to last for long.
I'm Craig, a highly qualified and experienced therapist specialising in eating disorders and body image issues. I work online with adults across the UK, supporting people with a range of experiences including: binge eating, compulsive eating, bulimia, anorexia, ARFID, body dysmorphia and disordered eating that doesn’t fit into a clear category.
I offer specialist therapy for eating disorders and body image issues.
Are thoughts about food or your body ruling your life? You've probably tried to change before, to eat less, eat more "normally" or promise yourself tomorrow will be different, but nothing seems to last for long.
I'm Craig, a highly qualified and experienced therapist specialising in eating disorders and body image issues. I work online with adults across the UK, supporting people with a range of experiences including: binge eating, compulsive eating, bulimia, anorexia, ARFID, body dysmorphia and disordered eating that doesn’t fit into a clear category.
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).
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Weight Loss Counsellors
What is the relationship between weight management and mental health?
Mental health can be significantly influenced by one's physical health, so overall improvements in one's quality of life as a result of improved physical functioning from weight loss can have an overall positive impact on an individual's mental health and allow them to engage more readily in everyday activities. In addition, many strategies used to manage weight, such as exercise and maintaining a healthy diet, are also associated with reducing the symptoms of common mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression. Individuals may also benefit from the improved self-esteem and self-efficacy that can come with successful weight management.
What is the psychological approach to losing weight?
While there are no specific therapy modalities specifically for weight loss, common psychological therapies can be highly effective in helping clients make lasting lifestyle changes. This may be called the "psychological approach" to weight loss because it does not rely on physical interventions, such as medication or weight loss surgery, to help clients lose weight. Weight loss counselling can be used in addition to or instead of such physical interventions. Some clients simply seek therapy to address the challenges that may accompany weight loss in general, including negative thoughts surrounding their body, disordered eating patterns, or difficulty completing daily tasks as a result of their weight challenges. In such cases, therapists will often utilise behavioural coaching or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques to help clients understand how their thoughts may be influencing their diet and physical activity patterns.
What type of therapy is commonly used in weight loss counselling?
Weight loss counseling often involves a combination of therapy and psychoeducation. Common techniques used by weight loss counselors include journalling, thought diaries, and other Cognitive Behavioural Therapy strategies that encourage clients to consider how their feelings about their weight loss impact their mental health. Weight loss counsellors may also teach clients mindfulness exercises, which can be used by clients during and after eating to be more aware of physical cues from their body surrounding eating. Some clients looking for weight loss therapy may also benefit from group therapy approaches, which utilise the power of social connection and accountability to help clients adhere to their weight loss plan.
Is therapy recommended for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery?
While therapy is not a requirement for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery, many individuals undergoing weight loss surgery may benefit from seeing a counsellor. Prior to surgery, counsellors can help clients decide whether surgical weight loss is a good fit for them and assist in surgery preparation. Post-surgery, counsellors can assist clients with the psychological component of maintaining their weight loss, as well as help clients navigate any postoperative pain. Throughout the surgical process, therapists can help clients process body-image challenges that may come with dramatic changes in weight, as well as manage symptoms of anxiety or depression that may accompany the major life changes bariatric surgery can bring.