Psychodynamic Counselling in Newcastle upon Tyne

Photo of Stephanie Kelly - 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.
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Photo of Gabrielle Landric - Gabrielle Landric Psychotherapeutic Counselling, Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Working relationally, I blend humanistic–existential and psychodynamic approaches, using our therapeutic relationship to explore patterns, improve your connections, and heal old wounds.
Do you feel weighed down by depression, anxiety, emptiness, or a loss of meaning? Do relationships leave you lonely, unfulfilled, or stuck in patterns of people-pleasing? Are you troubled by traumatic or painful memories? As a relationally trained therapist, I help people build self-esteem, overcome anxiety, form more satisfying connections, and rediscover purpose. You may feel you’ve never truly belonged, or carry the wounds of childhood abuse, neglect, or bullying. You may live with an inner voice that’s often critical or unkind. Perhaps a sudden trauma, betrayal, or loss has shaken your life and left you questioning everything.
Working relationally, I blend humanistic–existential and psychodynamic approaches, using our therapeutic relationship to explore patterns, improve your connections, and heal old wounds.
Do you feel weighed down by depression, anxiety, emptiness, or a loss of meaning? Do relationships leave you lonely, unfulfilled, or stuck in patterns of people-pleasing? Are you troubled by traumatic or painful memories? As a relationally trained therapist, I help people build self-esteem, overcome anxiety, form more satisfying connections, and rediscover purpose. You may feel you’ve never truly belonged, or carry the wounds of childhood abuse, neglect, or bullying. You may live with an inner voice that’s often critical or unkind. Perhaps a sudden trauma, betrayal, or loss has shaken your life and left you questioning everything.
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Megan Primrose
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
I understand it can feel hard to be vulnerable and share your story. I’ll work gently at your pace, checking in to make sure it feels right for you. I’m a trained psychotherapeutic counsellor for children and young people, with years of experience supporting women too. I often work with those who feel low, worn out, anxious or unseen—who carry quiet feelings of not being good enough, or not truly mattering. Many I support are neurodivergent or tend to care for others while neglecting their own needs, often feeling burnt out, hopeless or uncertain about the future.
I understand it can feel hard to be vulnerable and share your story. I’ll work gently at your pace, checking in to make sure it feels right for you. I’m a trained psychotherapeutic counsellor for children and young people, with years of experience supporting women too. I often work with those who feel low, worn out, anxious or unseen—who carry quiet feelings of not being good enough, or not truly mattering. Many I support are neurodivergent or tend to care for others while neglecting their own needs, often feeling burnt out, hopeless or uncertain about the future.
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Rebecca Moncrief
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Hello! I’m Rebecca. I am a UKCP-accredited psychotherapist, specialising in children and young people. I work primarily with those who have experienced relational, developmental or acute trauma. My approach is integrative, drawing on a range of therapeutic models and theories to tailor intervention to the unique needs of each child or young person. I believe in the power of creative methods, including play and metaphor, as transformative tools for exploring emotions and experiences. I provide a variety of creative materials to facilitate this process, helping young clients express themselves in ways that words alone may not allow.
Hello! I’m Rebecca. I am a UKCP-accredited psychotherapist, specialising in children and young people. I work primarily with those who have experienced relational, developmental or acute trauma. My approach is integrative, drawing on a range of therapeutic models and theories to tailor intervention to the unique needs of each child or young person. I believe in the power of creative methods, including play and metaphor, as transformative tools for exploring emotions and experiences. I provide a variety of creative materials to facilitate this process, helping young clients express themselves in ways that words alone may not allow.
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Alice Rout
Counsellor, MBACP
Does life sometimes feel overwhelming? You may find yourself struggling in your relationships, feeling unheard, or questioning whether the path you’re on is truly right for you. At times, it might just feel like something is “off,” even if you can’t quite put your finger on why. These experiences can be unsettling, and it’s natural to feel unsure about where to turn. Counselling offers a space away from the pressures of daily life, a place to pause, reflect, and make sense of what you’re going through. Together, we can explore your experiences and find a way forward that feels right for you.
Does life sometimes feel overwhelming? You may find yourself struggling in your relationships, feeling unheard, or questioning whether the path you’re on is truly right for you. At times, it might just feel like something is “off,” even if you can’t quite put your finger on why. These experiences can be unsettling, and it’s natural to feel unsure about where to turn. Counselling offers a space away from the pressures of daily life, a place to pause, reflect, and make sense of what you’re going through. Together, we can explore your experiences and find a way forward that feels right for you.
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Lyndsey Waugh
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
I am a professionally qualified psychotherapist, supervisor and trainer. Establishing in private practice in 2013, with private practices in Gosforth and Monkseaton. My knowledge and skills have developed through my psychotherapeutic work in private practice, I will share this knowledge with you where it would be helpful, to enable you to develop tools to use in everyday life beyond therapy. I’m particularly proud of my track record over the last nearly 10 years as a Psychotherapist & in practice, I consider myself friendly and warming, my passion, innovative ideas and solutions particularly around psycho-education with and adults.
I am a professionally qualified psychotherapist, supervisor and trainer. Establishing in private practice in 2013, with private practices in Gosforth and Monkseaton. My knowledge and skills have developed through my psychotherapeutic work in private practice, I will share this knowledge with you where it would be helpful, to enable you to develop tools to use in everyday life beyond therapy. I’m particularly proud of my track record over the last nearly 10 years as a Psychotherapist & in practice, I consider myself friendly and warming, my passion, innovative ideas and solutions particularly around psycho-education with and adults.
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Photo of Peter Robinson-Vernon, Counsellor, MBACP
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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Photo of Bev Lawrie - Ponteland Counselling, Counsellor, MBACP
If your feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward your not alone. Starting counselling can feel like a big step, but can lead to meaningful change. I help people who are experiencing a range of emotional challenges including but not limited too anxiety, low mood, sadness, trauma and low self esteem. I support people who have relationship problems, grieving, work issues, stress, struggling with adjustment and transitions.
If your feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward your not alone. Starting counselling can feel like a big step, but can lead to meaningful change. I help people who are experiencing a range of emotional challenges including but not limited too anxiety, low mood, sadness, trauma and low self esteem. I support people who have relationship problems, grieving, work issues, stress, struggling with adjustment and transitions.
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Honey Summers
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Do you feel weighed down by worry, stress and the demands of your life? Do you feel anxious, or depressed or low, or unmotivated and like you have lost the best part of you? Maybe you feel like you have never been able to discover the best part of you? Do you have unwanted thoughts, memories or images which you can't keep out of your mind? Are you worried about not being in the right relationship, or the right job? Do you feel confused about your feelings or unsure of the right decision to make? Do you feel like you have lost hope? You might feel lonely and unable to talk to family or friends about how you feel.
Do you feel weighed down by worry, stress and the demands of your life? Do you feel anxious, or depressed or low, or unmotivated and like you have lost the best part of you? Maybe you feel like you have never been able to discover the best part of you? Do you have unwanted thoughts, memories or images which you can't keep out of your mind? Are you worried about not being in the right relationship, or the right job? Do you feel confused about your feelings or unsure of the right decision to make? Do you feel like you have lost hope? You might feel lonely and unable to talk to family or friends about how you feel.
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Daniel Saul Crump
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Online Only
I am trained in Relational Integrative Therapy, meaning I focus primarily on building the most conducive therapeutic relationship between myself and the client. I believe we are all autonomous agents looking to take ownership over our own mental well being with a therapist who is able to collaborate with them and offer unconditional support. I look to keep myself informed on a wide variety of approaches, but place a particular emphasis on psychodynamic therapy, which explores childhood and early life experiences in order to foster self awareness and freedom from harmful behavioural patterns.
I am trained in Relational Integrative Therapy, meaning I focus primarily on building the most conducive therapeutic relationship between myself and the client. I believe we are all autonomous agents looking to take ownership over our own mental well being with a therapist who is able to collaborate with them and offer unconditional support. I look to keep myself informed on a wide variety of approaches, but place a particular emphasis on psychodynamic therapy, which explores childhood and early life experiences in order to foster self awareness and freedom from harmful behavioural patterns.
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Tabitha Appleby
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Online Only
I am BACP Accredited Psychotherapist, EMDR Practitioner Accredited with EMDR Association, BACP Accredited CBT Therapist and BACP Couples Therapist. I am only working online. I feel that therapy is relational and as such I always offer a free telephone call in which you can get a sense of me and how I work, and we can find out if I am the right therapist for you.
I am BACP Accredited Psychotherapist, EMDR Practitioner Accredited with EMDR Association, BACP Accredited CBT Therapist and BACP Couples Therapist. I am only working online. I feel that therapy is relational and as such I always offer a free telephone call in which you can get a sense of me and how I work, and we can find out if I am the right therapist for you.
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Jesmond Therapy Centre
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
We welcome you to a safe space....Coming for therapy can help you to identify what the issues are so that you can feel better about yourself, your relationships, your work and your life. All of our therapists are independent private practitioners with a great deal of experience of working with a vast range of issues in a variety of settings. We offer a wide range of daytime, late evening & Saturday appointments to fit around your busy schedule . If you're coming to us by car, we have free on-street parking and we are a few minutes walk from the nearest bus stop & metro stations.
We welcome you to a safe space....Coming for therapy can help you to identify what the issues are so that you can feel better about yourself, your relationships, your work and your life. All of our therapists are independent private practitioners with a great deal of experience of working with a vast range of issues in a variety of settings. We offer a wide range of daytime, late evening & Saturday appointments to fit around your busy schedule . If you're coming to us by car, we have free on-street parking and we are a few minutes walk from the nearest bus stop & metro stations.
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Katy Scott
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Waitlist for new clients
Psychodynamic-exploring our personal history to help us understand why we respond to current experiences in the way we do.
UKCP registered Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor and Trainer with 14 years experience. I work with people who have/are experiencing difficulties with any type of relationship such as romantic, family, work, peers, and people experiencing emotional abuse/coercion and control in relationships. I'm trained to work with people struggling with compulsive sexual behaviours-sometimes known as porn/sex addiction, and I offer therapy to individuals, couples and groups. Please note-Therapy for compulsive sexual behaviour is carried out in individual therapy only, and not as part of relationship therapy.
Psychodynamic-exploring our personal history to help us understand why we respond to current experiences in the way we do.
UKCP registered Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor and Trainer with 14 years experience. I work with people who have/are experiencing difficulties with any type of relationship such as romantic, family, work, peers, and people experiencing emotional abuse/coercion and control in relationships. I'm trained to work with people struggling with compulsive sexual behaviours-sometimes known as porn/sex addiction, and I offer therapy to individuals, couples and groups. Please note-Therapy for compulsive sexual behaviour is carried out in individual therapy only, and not as part of relationship therapy.
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Photo of Jade Elliott - Walking with you, a nature-based counselling, Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
My ideal clients are often thoughtful, capable women who have spent years coping, adapting, and holding things together for others, sometimes at the cost of their own wellbeing. Many arrive feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or stuck in cycles of anxiety, burnout, or long-term stress. Some have been to therapy before and gained insight but found that lasting change was harder to maintain. They may understand their experiences intellectually, yet still feel stuck emotionally. Together we focus on slowing things down, rebuilding nervous system regulation, and creating sustainable ways to support wellbeing and recovery.
My ideal clients are often thoughtful, capable women who have spent years coping, adapting, and holding things together for others, sometimes at the cost of their own wellbeing. Many arrive feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or stuck in cycles of anxiety, burnout, or long-term stress. Some have been to therapy before and gained insight but found that lasting change was harder to maintain. They may understand their experiences intellectually, yet still feel stuck emotionally. Together we focus on slowing things down, rebuilding nervous system regulation, and creating sustainable ways to support wellbeing and recovery.
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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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Psychology Newcastle - Dr Mariam Majid
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Thank you for visiting my profile. My name is Mariam and I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with adults with mental health problems. I am also trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) both of which are evidence based psychological approaches to treat a wide range of emotional, behavioural and psychological difficulties including anxiety, depression, complex trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), adjustment difficulties, self esteem etc. I also work with couples.
Thank you for visiting my profile. My name is Mariam and I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with adults with mental health problems. I am also trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) both of which are evidence based psychological approaches to treat a wide range of emotional, behavioural and psychological difficulties including anxiety, depression, complex trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), adjustment difficulties, self esteem etc. I also work with couples.
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Emma Smith
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
My training allows me to draw on Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioural and Person-Centred therapeutic approaches so that the therapy can fit your emotional needs and life situation.
Hello, my name is Emma and I’m a therapist and trainee Counselling Psychologist. And over to you. Do you feel stuck in patterns in your life that you are struggling to shift? Or would you like to explore certain life events with someone who is not family or a friend? We all have our ways of behaving and seeing the world that have developed over time, and perhaps been useful once, but no longer serve us. I believe that we repeat and relive what we have not processed. These repetitions show up in our relationships, work, choices, and symptoms, but it is very difficult to get out of these behaviours and thinking loops on your own.
My training allows me to draw on Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioural and Person-Centred therapeutic approaches so that the therapy can fit your emotional needs and life situation.
Hello, my name is Emma and I’m a therapist and trainee Counselling Psychologist. And over to you. Do you feel stuck in patterns in your life that you are struggling to shift? Or would you like to explore certain life events with someone who is not family or a friend? We all have our ways of behaving and seeing the world that have developed over time, and perhaps been useful once, but no longer serve us. I believe that we repeat and relive what we have not processed. These repetitions show up in our relationships, work, choices, and symptoms, but it is very difficult to get out of these behaviours and thinking loops on your own.
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Dr Alex Hull
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
I'm a clinical psychologist with the skill and experience to help you better understand and manage your mental health. I use evidence-based approaches to best suit your needs. Sessions with me will feel informative and helpful. We'll focus on developing coping skills and strategies for you to take forwards so that when our sessions end, you'll feel empowered to reach your potential.
I'm a clinical psychologist with the skill and experience to help you better understand and manage your mental health. I use evidence-based approaches to best suit your needs. Sessions with me will feel informative and helpful. We'll focus on developing coping skills and strategies for you to take forwards so that when our sessions end, you'll feel empowered to reach your potential.
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Bea Rodriguez
Counsellor, MBACP
I’m a psychodynamic and person-centred counsellor based in Jesmond.
I support clients with challenges such as relationship and attachment difficulties. Low self-worth, shame and Complex PTSD. People pleasing, boundary setting, codependency and difficult childhood experiences. I've also helped clients with a range of other issues, including anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma, and abuse.
I’m a psychodynamic and person-centred counsellor based in Jesmond.
I support clients with challenges such as relationship and attachment difficulties. Low self-worth, shame and Complex PTSD. People pleasing, boundary setting, codependency and difficult childhood experiences. I've also helped clients with a range of other issues, including anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma, and abuse.
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Lucy Brown
Counsellor, MBACP
Hello, My name is Lucy, I am a qualified counsellor and Senior Psychological well-being practitioner for IAPT. I work in an integrative modality meaning the therapy will be led by you and what you would like to focus on. I strongly believe we are the best experts on ourselves but can sometimes become lost along the way and can refind ourselves or answer questions in therapy. I work with different counselling modalities and adapt to what may be more appropriate for you. Additionally, I can implement guided self-help CBT to help with any difficulties in the present and to provide coping strategies/interventions
Hello, My name is Lucy, I am a qualified counsellor and Senior Psychological well-being practitioner for IAPT. I work in an integrative modality meaning the therapy will be led by you and what you would like to focus on. I strongly believe we are the best experts on ourselves but can sometimes become lost along the way and can refind ourselves or answer questions in therapy. I work with different counselling modalities and adapt to what may be more appropriate for you. Additionally, I can implement guided self-help CBT to help with any difficulties in the present and to provide coping strategies/interventions
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Psychodynamic Counsellors
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.

How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.

Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.

What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.