Polyamory and ENM Counselling in Newcastle upon Tyne

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Fennec Adams
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BACP
Online Only
I offer Integrative Counselling, as well as Clinical Supervision. I have experience of working with a range of individuals and issues. I think it is really important to understand and acknowledge the complexity of every individual's experience. I endeavour to do this by holding an open mind and creating a safe, boundaried space in which we can work. I incorporate a range of theories and skills in order to best facilitate your individual process and needs. I work in a sex and kink positive way, with all types of relationship styles. Neurodiversity and how that shapes how we experience the world is also a big part of my practice.
I offer Integrative Counselling, as well as Clinical Supervision. I have experience of working with a range of individuals and issues. I think it is really important to understand and acknowledge the complexity of every individual's experience. I endeavour to do this by holding an open mind and creating a safe, boundaried space in which we can work. I incorporate a range of theories and skills in order to best facilitate your individual process and needs. I work in a sex and kink positive way, with all types of relationship styles. Neurodiversity and how that shapes how we experience the world is also a big part of my practice.
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Lisa Morina
Counsellor, MBACP
Welcome — I’m Lisa, an integrated counsellor with a down to earth approach offering a warm, grounded space where you can slow down, breathe, and be met just as you are. Are you someone experiencing anxiety, stress, trauma, or relationship difficulties, often feeling overwhelmed or disconnected. You maybe struggle with emotional regulation, patterns rooted in past experiences, or challenges in communication and intimacy. My aim is to develop clarity, improve relationships, building resilience, and more feelings of grounded and regulated. I offer a safe, non‑judgemental space to understand oneself and create meaningful change.
Welcome — I’m Lisa, an integrated counsellor with a down to earth approach offering a warm, grounded space where you can slow down, breathe, and be met just as you are. Are you someone experiencing anxiety, stress, trauma, or relationship difficulties, often feeling overwhelmed or disconnected. You maybe struggle with emotional regulation, patterns rooted in past experiences, or challenges in communication and intimacy. My aim is to develop clarity, improve relationships, building resilience, and more feelings of grounded and regulated. I offer a safe, non‑judgemental space to understand oneself and create meaningful change.
0191 743 3340 View 0191 743 3340
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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
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Freya Bryson
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I’m Freya, an LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent identifying psychotherapist with a particularly interested in supporting others within these communities and what it means to live the life we want authentically and well. If you don’t identify as any of those, that’s okay, too. I am happy to support you as you are. All of you is welcome. I offer in-person and remote sessions to individual adults seeking therapy. None of us are invulnerable to life’s challenges and difficulties. Sometimes in our lives we can find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, fearful and isolated.
Hi, I’m Freya, an LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent identifying psychotherapist with a particularly interested in supporting others within these communities and what it means to live the life we want authentically and well. If you don’t identify as any of those, that’s okay, too. I am happy to support you as you are. All of you is welcome. I offer in-person and remote sessions to individual adults seeking therapy. None of us are invulnerable to life’s challenges and difficulties. Sometimes in our lives we can find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, fearful and isolated.
0191 743 3867 View 0191 743 3867
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Dr Scott J Staniforth
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP
As a psychotherapist with 17 years of practice, I work with couples and individuals to understand the patterns shaping their lives and relationships, make sense of what they are going through, and explore what may be standing in the way of change. Many people who contact me already know that something is not working. They may find themselves repeating the same patterns in relationships, struggling to express what they really think or feel, adapting around others to keep the peace, or feeling stuck between wanting something different and feeling unable to move towards it.
As a psychotherapist with 17 years of practice, I work with couples and individuals to understand the patterns shaping their lives and relationships, make sense of what they are going through, and explore what may be standing in the way of change. Many people who contact me already know that something is not working. They may find themselves repeating the same patterns in relationships, struggling to express what they really think or feel, adapting around others to keep the peace, or feeling stuck between wanting something different and feeling unable to move towards it.
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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.
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Gem Sheinman
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Online Only
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.
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Dr Louise Fernandes
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Hello and welcome - I’m really glad you’re here. I’m Louise, an experienced Clinical Psychologist. I support people with mental health difficulties, life changes, and adjusting to physical health conditions. I qualified in Newcastle in 2006 and have over 20 years’ experience in NHS community and hospital settings. I now run a private clinic in Jesmond and offer face-to-face, online, and telephone appointments for those aged 16+, so you can access support in a way that feels most comfortable for you. Concessionary rates are available for NHS and Blue Light workers.
Hello and welcome - I’m really glad you’re here. I’m Louise, an experienced Clinical Psychologist. I support people with mental health difficulties, life changes, and adjusting to physical health conditions. I qualified in Newcastle in 2006 and have over 20 years’ experience in NHS community and hospital settings. I now run a private clinic in Jesmond and offer face-to-face, online, and telephone appointments for those aged 16+, so you can access support in a way that feels most comfortable for you. Concessionary rates are available for NHS and Blue Light workers.
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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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I have a wide range of experience in clinical issues, I have worked with a range of ages from three years to sixty six year old clients. Specialising in Sex therapy, anger management, stress, anxiety and LGBTQIA+ issues, relationships and men's issues. All mental health issues can be talked about in person or via cyber counselling. I also offer experienced clinical supervision for counsellors, feel free to contact me for more information
I have a wide range of experience in clinical issues, I have worked with a range of ages from three years to sixty six year old clients. Specialising in Sex therapy, anger management, stress, anxiety and LGBTQIA+ issues, relationships and men's issues. All mental health issues can be talked about in person or via cyber counselling. I also offer experienced clinical supervision for counsellors, feel free to contact me for more information
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Ruby Aujla
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
I have great experience in helping individuals explore meaningful ways of living. Connecting to their authentic selves, whilst developing more authentic and meaningful relationships. I help individuals and couples to understand what is at the roots of their conflicts and dissatisfaction. Helping explore anger, rejection, disappointment and betrayal. Hot and cold relationships increase individuals insecurities. I help individuals understand what lies underneath their relationship choices, underneath repeated patterns, their fears of genuine intimacy and the dance of intimacy individuals and couples play out in their relationships.
I have great experience in helping individuals explore meaningful ways of living. Connecting to their authentic selves, whilst developing more authentic and meaningful relationships. I help individuals and couples to understand what is at the roots of their conflicts and dissatisfaction. Helping explore anger, rejection, disappointment and betrayal. Hot and cold relationships increase individuals insecurities. I help individuals understand what lies underneath their relationship choices, underneath repeated patterns, their fears of genuine intimacy and the dance of intimacy individuals and couples play out in their relationships.
0191 743 3239 View 0191 743 3239
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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.
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Lucy Slesser
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
I specialise in working with adults experiencing anxiety, whether that’s constant overthinking, relationship worries, or a deeper sense of feeling stuck or unsettled. Alongside my private practice, I work within the NHS as a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, supporting clients with more complex and long-standing emotional difficulties and trauma. This has shaped a way of working that is both grounded and effective.
I specialise in working with adults experiencing anxiety, whether that’s constant overthinking, relationship worries, or a deeper sense of feeling stuck or unsettled. Alongside my private practice, I work within the NHS as a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, supporting clients with more complex and long-standing emotional difficulties and trauma. This has shaped a way of working that is both grounded and effective.
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Max Gillespie
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
I offer a soulful approach to therapy grounded in the latest psychological theory. ​Often, it may seem that much of modern psychological therapy merely ruffles and reorganises the surface of the things that trouble us, seeing people who are experiencing psychological suffering as complex machines to which we can apply a set psychological theories. In contrast, after 20years of working as a psychological therapist, I believe it's more appropriate to approach clients as 'souls' in need of hearing, healing, connection, meaning, and renewal. ​
I offer a soulful approach to therapy grounded in the latest psychological theory. ​Often, it may seem that much of modern psychological therapy merely ruffles and reorganises the surface of the things that trouble us, seeing people who are experiencing psychological suffering as complex machines to which we can apply a set psychological theories. In contrast, after 20years of working as a psychological therapist, I believe it's more appropriate to approach clients as 'souls' in need of hearing, healing, connection, meaning, and renewal. ​
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Ruth Robson
Counsellor, MBACP
If you are going through a life change, struggling with relationships, or questioning your identity, I offer a supportive 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 where you bring in an issue each week, coaching strategies to develop coping skills, or creative methods to explore confusing feelings. I aim to be flexible to best support your personal growth, and therapy goals.
If you are going through a life change, struggling with relationships, or questioning your identity, I offer a supportive 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 where you bring in an issue each week, coaching strategies to develop coping skills, or creative methods to explore confusing feelings. I aim to be flexible to best support your personal growth, and therapy goals.
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Jeannie Davison
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Are you looking for a warm and supportive therapeutic environment to enable you make changes, heal and grow? I am an experienced UKCP registered counsellor/psychotherapist providing therapy tailored to meet your specific needs. I am qualified to and experienced in working with all mental health issues. I will always ask what the goal of therapy is for you and work with you in planning the best way for us to make sure that this is achieved.
Are you looking for a warm and supportive therapeutic environment to enable you make changes, heal and grow? I am an experienced UKCP registered counsellor/psychotherapist providing therapy tailored to meet your specific needs. I am qualified to and experienced in working with all mental health issues. I will always ask what the goal of therapy is for you and work with you in planning the best way for us to make sure that this is achieved.
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Paul Agar
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
I understand reaching out for support can feel difficult, especially if you’ve been feeling stuck for some time. If you’re considering therapy, you're welcome to get in touch and make use of a free initial consultation. I’m an EMDR Psychotherapist, Consultant and Clinical Supervisor, and an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I have over fifteen years of experience supporting individuals with their mental health and emotional wellbeing, particularly in relation to trauma, anxiety, and feeling stuck in patterns that are difficult to shift.
I understand reaching out for support can feel difficult, especially if you’ve been feeling stuck for some time. If you’re considering therapy, you're welcome to get in touch and make use of a free initial consultation. I’m an EMDR Psychotherapist, Consultant and Clinical Supervisor, and an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I have over fifteen years of experience supporting individuals with their mental health and emotional wellbeing, particularly in relation to trauma, anxiety, and feeling stuck in patterns that are difficult to shift.
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Hannah Graham
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Waitlist for new clients
Are you looking for a counsellor who celebrates you for who you are and respects you as an expert in your own experience? As a humanistic, integrative counsellor, I'll put your unique self at the very heart of our work and draw from a variety of therapeutic techniques to find out what works best for you. I aim to use kindness, warmth and humour to create a space where you can be yourself and achieve your goals. Inclusivity is central to my practice: I'm neurodiversity affirming; and committed to supporting LGBQT+ clients, including trans and gender diverse clients, and those in non-monogamous or non-traditional relationships.
Are you looking for a counsellor who celebrates you for who you are and respects you as an expert in your own experience? As a humanistic, integrative counsellor, I'll put your unique self at the very heart of our work and draw from a variety of therapeutic techniques to find out what works best for you. I aim to use kindness, warmth and humour to create a space where you can be yourself and achieve your goals. Inclusivity is central to my practice: I'm neurodiversity affirming; and committed to supporting LGBQT+ clients, including trans and gender diverse clients, and those in non-monogamous or non-traditional relationships.
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Jocelyn Rapley
Psychotherapist, COSRT Reg.
Online Only
My name is Jocelyn, I am a trans, AuDHD Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist, and a GSRD specialist. I frequently work with gender, non-monogamy, kink and neurodivergence within my therapeutic practice. I enable individual clients and intimate partners to create relationships with themselves, each other and with sex that they want, in a way that aligns with their identity. I also work with clients who are gender, sexuality, and relationally diverse (GSRD) and want to work with a therapist who is affirming of their identities. I hold both early morning time slots and evening slots.
My name is Jocelyn, I am a trans, AuDHD Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist, and a GSRD specialist. I frequently work with gender, non-monogamy, kink and neurodivergence within my therapeutic practice. I enable individual clients and intimate partners to create relationships with themselves, each other and with sex that they want, in a way that aligns with their identity. I also work with clients who are gender, sexuality, and relationally diverse (GSRD) and want to work with a therapist who is affirming of their identities. I hold both early morning time slots and evening slots.
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Karen Hepburn
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
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.
0191 917 2262 View 0191 917 2262

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Open Relationships Non-Monogamy Counsellors
Why might an individual want to see a therapist specialising in open relationships and consensual non-monogamy?
A client seeking help with an open or consensually non-monogamous relationship will prefer to talk with a professional whom they can count on to be nonjudgmental. Talking with a supportive therapist may on its own help relieve some of the stigma and challenges partners face. That said, the most important factor in the success of any type of therapy is the ability of the client and practitioner to form a strong, trusting bond. For this reason, an individual or couple could find success with a therapist who does not specialise in non-monogamous relationships but with whom they can build trust.

When should open or consensually non-monogamous partners seek counselling?
Like other couples, polyamorous partners typically seek counseling when they face relationship challenges they can’t solve themselves. In non-monogamous relationships, this could include breaches of trust, including infidelity; unclear rules or violations of boundaries; jealousy of outside partners; the stress of juggling the needs of multiple partners; or the effect of high partner turnover on children. Like those of other couples, polyamorous bonds can be threatened by increasingly frequent arguments, poor or dysfunctional communication, diminished emotional or physical intimacy, or the feeling that something is wrong, even if they don’t know what it is.

Do therapists have special training to gain expertise in open relationships and consensual non-monogamy?
No, but individuals seeking help with non-monogamous relationships would most likely consult a licensed professional with specific training in couples counseling or couples therapy. Couples counselling and couples therapy both involve teaching concrete strategies to navigate conflict in relationships. A good therapist can engage both partners as they explain these approaches but can also work with a single partner.

How long does therapy for consensually non-monogamous couples typically last?
Couples therapy for any type of couple, tends to be relatively time-limited, lasting around 12 weeks on average. A good therapist will tailor sessions to the individual partners’ emotions and sometimes their past, along with patterns found to be repeating in the relationship. In many cases, clients should expect their therapist to assign “homework” between weekly sessions.