Counselling in Newcastle upon Tyne

Safe Space Psychology - Dr Stephanie Kelly
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with experience working with clients struggling with relational difficulties, trauma and other emotional and other psychological difficulties such as complex grief, low mood and anxiety. Working with male, female and non-binary clients, my aim is to personalise all therapeutic approaches to each individual client's specific needs. Over the years, I have worked in a wide variety of settings including acute and secure hospitals, community mental health services as well as in custodial settings with experience supporting adults, adolescents and families.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with experience working with clients struggling with relational difficulties, trauma and other emotional and other psychological difficulties such as complex grief, low mood and anxiety. Working with male, female and non-binary clients, my aim is to personalise all therapeutic approaches to each individual client's specific needs. Over the years, I have worked in a wide variety of settings including acute and secure hospitals, community mental health services as well as in custodial settings with experience supporting adults, adolescents and families.

Are you considering starting therapy? 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.
Are you considering starting therapy? 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.

Most importantly, I work with people, not diagnoses or labels. I specialise in working with those with a history of trauma, whether that’s one off events such as a car crash, sexual assault or attack, or layers of trauma in the form of childhood neglect/abuse, a military/medical career or an abusive relationship. I try to help my patients overcome their ongoing reactions to this trauma, such as nightmares, flashbacks, intrusive memories, high levels of anxiety and poor sleep. I also work with people experiencing moral injury and survivors guilt. Additionally, those experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD and relationship issues.
Most importantly, I work with people, not diagnoses or labels. I specialise in working with those with a history of trauma, whether that’s one off events such as a car crash, sexual assault or attack, or layers of trauma in the form of childhood neglect/abuse, a military/medical career or an abusive relationship. I try to help my patients overcome their ongoing reactions to this trauma, such as nightmares, flashbacks, intrusive memories, high levels of anxiety and poor sleep. I also work with people experiencing moral injury and survivors guilt. Additionally, those experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD and relationship issues.

I have a warm and empathetic approach, and a wealth of experience both in the NHS and in private practice working with adults, adolescents and children with a range of problems, including: anxiety; depression; trauma and PTSD; stress and burnout; obsessions and compulsions; relationship problems; Personality Disorder and emotional regulation; and, emotional difficulties associated with physical health problems. I regularly work with clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder and learning disabilities.
I have a warm and empathetic approach, and a wealth of experience both in the NHS and in private practice working with adults, adolescents and children with a range of problems, including: anxiety; depression; trauma and PTSD; stress and burnout; obsessions and compulsions; relationship problems; Personality Disorder and emotional regulation; and, emotional difficulties associated with physical health problems. I regularly work with clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder and learning disabilities.

I am UKCP Registered Psychotherapeutic Counsellor with Children and Young People - I have 16years experience working within a CAMHS setting (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service) and privately since 2019. I have worked with children from 6yrs to 17yrs on issues including; anxiety, low mood, loss and bereavement, low self esteem, poor emotional regulation/behavioural issues, those with adverse childhood experiences, Looked After children, adopted children. I work creatively using drawing, story, enactment, and sandplay, in which I have completed further training. Systemic practice with families also informs my approach.
I am UKCP Registered Psychotherapeutic Counsellor with Children and Young People - I have 16years experience working within a CAMHS setting (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service) and privately since 2019. I have worked with children from 6yrs to 17yrs on issues including; anxiety, low mood, loss and bereavement, low self esteem, poor emotional regulation/behavioural issues, those with adverse childhood experiences, Looked After children, adopted children. I work creatively using drawing, story, enactment, and sandplay, in which I have completed further training. Systemic practice with families also informs my approach.

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.
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.

Faye is passionate about offering an approachable and professional clinical psychology service that aims to support those who find themselves in emotional distress. Faye can help you identify and achieve your goals for better mental health. This will involve gaining a better understanding of your difficulties, consider what is blocking you from moving forward and causing you to feel stuck, and consider ways to better manage the issue identified.
Faye is passionate about offering an approachable and professional clinical psychology service that aims to support those who find themselves in emotional distress. Faye can help you identify and achieve your goals for better mental health. This will involve gaining a better understanding of your difficulties, consider what is blocking you from moving forward and causing you to feel stuck, and consider ways to better manage the issue identified.

I am a therapist working with adults to better understand and improve the relationship they have with themselves and others. As a person-centred, psychotherapeutic counsellor, I work with clients contending various issues. These may include anxiety, depression, grief and anger or be in relation to a personal or global situation or event, family or a specific relationship. You might feel stuck, unable to imagine a time when this will change. Carl Jung said: “Problems are not solved, they are outgrown”. Seeking support reflects your continued desire to grow.
I am a therapist working with adults to better understand and improve the relationship they have with themselves and others. As a person-centred, psychotherapeutic counsellor, I work with clients contending various issues. These may include anxiety, depression, grief and anger or be in relation to a personal or global situation or event, family or a specific relationship. You might feel stuck, unable to imagine a time when this will change. Carl Jung said: “Problems are not solved, they are outgrown”. Seeking support reflects your continued desire to grow.

I work predominantly with queer, neurodivergent clients as I believe that it is essential to work with a therapist that understands your lived experience of being queer in a heteronormative and neurotypical world. I am always clear about the boundaries of my competence, and will let you know in the assessment session if I believe that I can be a useful and enriching therapist for you.
I work predominantly with queer, neurodivergent clients as I believe that it is essential to work with a therapist that understands your lived experience of being queer in a heteronormative and neurotypical world. I am always clear about the boundaries of my competence, and will let you know in the assessment session if I believe that I can be a useful and enriching therapist for you.

Whether you feel depressed, angry, stuck, anxious, fearful, overwhelmed, stressed, self-critical, disconnected or numb, I can lovingly support you to feel better, get clarity, increase self-acceptance, and empower yourself to heal and grow. Hello, my name is Susie and I live with my husband and two teenage daughters in Newcastle. I have developed my deeply healing, compassionate, spiritual and mindful therapy through two decades of personal healing and inner work and over 10 years of empowering hundreds of therapy clients to change and grow.
Whether you feel depressed, angry, stuck, anxious, fearful, overwhelmed, stressed, self-critical, disconnected or numb, I can lovingly support you to feel better, get clarity, increase self-acceptance, and empower yourself to heal and grow. Hello, my name is Susie and I live with my husband and two teenage daughters in Newcastle. I have developed my deeply healing, compassionate, spiritual and mindful therapy through two decades of personal healing and inner work and over 10 years of empowering hundreds of therapy clients to change and grow.

Dr Christina Jane Shahabeddin
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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Hi, I'm Christina. As a clinical psychologist with over 10 years of post qualification experience, I offer a personal, individual, integrative approach to evidence based therapy for a wide range of psychological, emotional or behavioural difficulties. 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.
Hi, I'm Christina. As a clinical psychologist with over 10 years of post qualification experience, I offer a personal, individual, integrative approach to evidence based therapy for a wide range of psychological, emotional or behavioural difficulties. 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.

Hi, I’m Sarah. I am an accredited psychotherapist (BACP) with ten years of experience as a therapist, supporting people of different ages and backgrounds in various settings. I have worked with stress, anxiety, trauma, loss, change, identity, belonging, self-confidence and relationship issues. I offer a confidential, non judgemental space to work through issues, to help you understand yourself more deeply and create meaningful change.
Hi, I’m Sarah. I am an accredited psychotherapist (BACP) with ten years of experience as a therapist, supporting people of different ages and backgrounds in various settings. I have worked with stress, anxiety, trauma, loss, change, identity, belonging, self-confidence and relationship issues. I offer a confidential, non judgemental space to work through issues, to help you understand yourself more deeply and create meaningful change.

Hi, I'm Gemma, I specialise in the treatment of complex trauma (childhood/adulthood). You may notice that you're a people pleaser, or a perfectionist and you might have a strong sense that you're an impostor and don't deserve to have what you have achieved. Perhaps you and the people around you notice that you can react to situations in an exaggerated way. Perhaps you're struggling with trusting others and therefore have difficulty sustaining relationships or perhaps there are ongoing disputes. You may also struggle to sleep and difficult dreams or remembering difficult moments, places and people from the past.
Hi, I'm Gemma, I specialise in the treatment of complex trauma (childhood/adulthood). You may notice that you're a people pleaser, or a perfectionist and you might have a strong sense that you're an impostor and don't deserve to have what you have achieved. Perhaps you and the people around you notice that you can react to situations in an exaggerated way. Perhaps you're struggling with trusting others and therefore have difficulty sustaining relationships or perhaps there are ongoing disputes. You may also struggle to sleep and difficult dreams or remembering difficult moments, places and people from the past.

Taking the first step to finding help can be difficult and confusing. I offer a discrete and compassionate service for individuals wishing to seek professional support and advice for a wide range of mental health issues. We start with a comprehensive assessment and devise a plan for treatment based on your individual needs.
Taking the first step to finding help can be difficult and confusing. I offer a discrete and compassionate service for individuals wishing to seek professional support and advice for a wide range of mental health issues. We start with a comprehensive assessment and devise a plan for treatment based on your individual needs.

Hello, I’m Fiona. As an Integrative Psychotherapist, I can draw on different theories to help support you, with whatever it is you are going through. You may need practical help and coping strategies, or to talk and make sense of certain problems in your life. You may want to explore deeper, into patterns of behaviour, which have stopped you being your 'authentic self.' I can offer a safe confidential space without any judgement.
I have experience of working with a wide age range of children and adults and in a variety of settings including; schools, charities and a GP surgery.
Hello, I’m Fiona. As an Integrative Psychotherapist, I can draw on different theories to help support you, with whatever it is you are going through. You may need practical help and coping strategies, or to talk and make sense of certain problems in your life. You may want to explore deeper, into patterns of behaviour, which have stopped you being your 'authentic self.' I can offer a safe confidential space without any judgement.
I have experience of working with a wide age range of children and adults and in a variety of settings including; schools, charities and a GP surgery.

Coming to therapy might be a very scary and daunting thing to do, you may feel like you ‘shouldn’t’ need therapy. I understand this and I want you to know that you are not alone, from your first steps I will be with you. I can provide a compassionate environment so that you can feel, talk about and reflect on, your own emotional processes. Having gained understanding about yourself and felt your emotions, you will increasingly have the space to reflect and make choices. If you are suffering and feel unsure of how to change this, I invite you to contact me and take the first step towards change and self -acceptance.
Coming to therapy might be a very scary and daunting thing to do, you may feel like you ‘shouldn’t’ need therapy. I understand this and I want you to know that you are not alone, from your first steps I will be with you. I can provide a compassionate environment so that you can feel, talk about and reflect on, your own emotional processes. Having gained understanding about yourself and felt your emotions, you will increasingly have the space to reflect and make choices. If you are suffering and feel unsure of how to change this, I invite you to contact me and take the first step towards change and self -acceptance.

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.

My name is Fiona Fitzpatrick and I am a registered Art Psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist working with children, young people and adults. I am passionate about how the creative process can heal and change a person, helping to understand ourselves and our circumstances & behaviour and with this awareness find acceptance and heal from suffering. You do not have to have any experience of art or any art skills to benefit from this therapy. I have 6 years experience of working with adopted children, children in school with emotional, behavioural and mental health issues and adults in the community as 1:1 therapy and group work
My name is Fiona Fitzpatrick and I am a registered Art Psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist working with children, young people and adults. I am passionate about how the creative process can heal and change a person, helping to understand ourselves and our circumstances & behaviour and with this awareness find acceptance and heal from suffering. You do not have to have any experience of art or any art skills to benefit from this therapy. I have 6 years experience of working with adopted children, children in school with emotional, behavioural and mental health issues and adults in the community as 1:1 therapy and group work

Hi, I'm Anna, a Clinical Psychologist and EMDR therapist with over twenty years experience working in the NHS and private practice. Life can be challenging, and I'm here to offer a nurturing and safe space to help you move forward in the way that you would like. I support people with depression, anxiety, trauma, complex trauma, low self esteem, burn out, adjustment to physical health conditions, and attachment and relational difficulties. After suffering with chronic illness myself, I also specialize in supporting people with chronic illness, including ME/CFS, Long Covid and Chronic Lyme's.
Hi, I'm Anna, a Clinical Psychologist and EMDR therapist with over twenty years experience working in the NHS and private practice. Life can be challenging, and I'm here to offer a nurturing and safe space to help you move forward in the way that you would like. I support people with depression, anxiety, trauma, complex trauma, low self esteem, burn out, adjustment to physical health conditions, and attachment and relational difficulties. After suffering with chronic illness myself, I also specialize in supporting people with chronic illness, including ME/CFS, Long Covid and Chronic Lyme's.

this is therapy - reimagined for the modern mind. where science meets spirituality to create a space for profound healing across mind, body and soul.healing doesn’t happen through words alone — it happens when the body feels safe enough to let go, to feel, release and rewire.
this work isn’t about fixing you, because you’re not broken. it’s about giving you the tools, practices, and presence to trust - feel, move, and express yourself in a way that opens up life again.
my job is to walk alongside you until you remember: you’ve had the medicine all along.
this is therapy - reimagined for the modern mind. where science meets spirituality to create a space for profound healing across mind, body and soul.healing doesn’t happen through words alone — it happens when the body feels safe enough to let go, to feel, release and rewire.
this work isn’t about fixing you, because you’re not broken. it’s about giving you the tools, practices, and presence to trust - feel, move, and express yourself in a way that opens up life again.
my job is to walk alongside you until you remember: you’ve had the medicine all along.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Newcastle upon Tyne
200+
Average cost per session
£65
Counsellors in Newcastle upon Tyne who prioritize treating:
91% | Anxiety |
85% | Self Esteem |
84% | Depression |
84% | Stress |
75% | Relationship Issues |
74% | Trauma and PTSD |
64% | Bereavement |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
63% | Aviva |
63% | Bupa |
58% | AXA PPP |
How Counsellors in Newcastle upon Tyne see their clients
78% | In Person and Online | |
22% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
78% | Female | |
21% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Search for nearby therapists or counsellors by inputting your city, postcode, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postcode into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are members of the main professional associations, mainly the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). Most Psychologists in the directory are accredited members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and/or are registered in the Health and Care Professions Council (HPCP).
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for psychotherapists and counsellors in the UK, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for psychotherapists and counsellors in the UK, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and experience that enable them to do so in the UK. Psychologists have earned a degree in psychology and many are members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and have completed a postgraduate qualification in a specialism. Counsellors and Psychotherapists are not required to have a psychology degree, but to belong to a professional organisation such as the BACP or UKCP, they are required to have completed a training course as well as clinical and supervision hours.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the UK could be between £30 - £60 when seeing a counsellor and £60 - £150 and up when seeing a clinical psychologist. If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The NHS Talking therapies programme offers free of charge counselling for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression. The service is available to anyone registered with a GP, though you do not necessarily need to be referred by your GP and can refer yourself directly to a Talking therapies service. The service will provide different solutions, including group and individual therapy, for a limited number of sessions which are generally up to six.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The NHS Talking therapies programme offers free of charge counselling for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression. The service is available to anyone registered with a GP, though you do not necessarily need to be referred by your GP and can refer yourself directly to a Talking therapies service. The service will provide different solutions, including group and individual therapy, for a limited number of sessions which are generally up to six.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Therapists who are part of a professional organisation such as the BACP, the UKCP, or BPS are bound by an ethical framework that requires them to uphold a confidentiality agreement. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there has been participation in a criminal act or act of terror, or if there is potential or known harm to the client or others, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.