Suicidal Ideation Counselling in Newcastle upon Tyne
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Relief Counselling
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
Hello, My name is Billy Signey, MBACP, BA honours. I work in an integrative way offering a safe, confidential environment for my clients, enabling them to understand their feelings and emotions in this ever-changing and demanding world. I have worked with problems such as PTSD, Depression, Abuse, Sexual and Physical, Historical/Childhood issues, Neglect, Anxiety, Panic attacks,
Suicidal ideation
, Phobias, avoidance, etc. Please text me for a free 10-minute no-obligation chat and I will do my best to find the best way forward for you. I have an extensive list of client testimonials that can be viewed on request.

Helen Gifford
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Being a young adults and parenting young people is complex and sometimes some help is beneficial. Counselling, is confidential support to offload, get perspective and gain the tools to find your way and is especially useful in periods of transition. It can be in the comfort of a therapy room or your own home, school or workplace. This support can help in different areas; depression, grief and loss, anxiety, relationship difficulties, obsessive thoughts, anger problems, self esteem, addictions, abuse, domestic violence, bullying, self harm,
suicidal
thoughts, as well as many others.
Not accepting new clients

Great Minds Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Victoria is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 12 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.

Genevieve Theresa Buée
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
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.

Ruby Ravinder Aujla
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
Hello and Welcome! My name is Ruby, I have lived in the North East all of my life and I have enjoyed learning about Psychology from the age of 19. I have always been interested in learning about people and what brings them meaning in life. I have been lucky enough to learn from so many individuals life stories. I have worked with individuals who have struggled a lot with self esteem, body image, a sense of who they are and what they have to offer. I have learned from individuals who have desired connection but have found themselves repeating painful relationship dynamics as well as struggling to identify work and personal interests.
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1
& Online

Gem Sheinman
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
I am a qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor who practises person centred and transactional analysis therapy. I am a LGBTQ+ identified therapist, and I specialise in working with Queer people to negotiate relationships, lives and family dynamics. I understand that our intersecting identities impact our lived experience, and I work with you to fully understand your identity so that we can best work together towards a fuller, more authentic and enriching life.

Jesmond Therapy Centre
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
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.
Not accepting new clients

Dr Jenny Paton
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am an experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist in both the NHS and private practice. My approach is all about helping you to understand and improve your mental health . The sessions will be structured and focused toward understanding why you feel the way you do (your own mental health blueprint), how to recognise unhelpful patterns or triggers in everyday life and successful skills to self regulate. You will be equipped, not only to understand why you feel the way you do, but also how to work toward healthier ways of managing your mental health.
Not accepting new clients
Jessica Devon
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
There are many different reasons why people seek counselling. Whatever your reasons, I promise that I'll meet you with empathy and compassion. I use a client-centred approach which means that sessions can be tailored to fit your unique needs. Whether you're stuggling with depression, anxiety, family problems, or anything in between, we can work together to help you work through your troubles.

Katy Scott
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
Psychotherapist with 11 years experience. I have particular experience of working with clients who have/are experiencing relationship issues, family related issues, emotional abuse/coercion and control in relationships, and difficulties with dating. I work with individuals, couples and groups.

Dr Joanne Dixon
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I'm Jo, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and CAT Practitioner. Lots of people struggle with their mental health at times and feel like they're not enough. Maybe you have a hard time liking yourself, find it hard to get your voice heard and feel like giving up trying or feel like it's only you struggling? We all have lots of messy feelings and I help people make sense of these. I love working alongside people to develop an understanding of what's gone on and how to make changes. I am experienced in been working with people with worry, mood, difficult relationship patterns, trauma and the effects these have on a person.
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Lyndsey Waugh
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
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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.

George Gardner
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hi and welcome. If starting or restarting therapy is something you have been thinking about doing for some time, congratulations on taking this step. You may be feeling low, distressed or anxious. Perhaps sleep or daily tasks are more difficult than they used to be. Maybe you're finding less fulfilment in things that used to bring you joy (or stopped doing them altogether) You could be unsure about what you want from life. Or you might be struggling to process something difficult that happened to you or someone you care about. Maybe you've lost a job, a relationship, a loved one. Whatever you are dealing with, therapy can help.

Psychology Newcastle - Dr Mariam Majid
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
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.
Not accepting new clients

Kate Upshall Gestalt Therapy
Counsellor, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
You may be dealing with difficulties such as anxiety or depression, the impact of past experiences or trauma, difficulties in relationships, a period of transition or change in your life, your sense of self or identity, grief or loss. Or perhaps you're interested in finding a new direction or meaning in your life. Whatever your reasons for considering therapy, I'd be happy to meet with you and discuss how Gestalt therapy can help.

Audrey Linden
Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
Verified
Verified
You may be struggling with a specific issue – stress, worries about the future, problems in a relationship, experiencing discrimination, a loss or traumatic experience. Perhaps past experiences such as childhood abuse or neglect are interfering with present-day life. Or you may be experiencing difficulties with anxiety, depression or finding life difficult to cope with. Whatever your reasons for looking for counselling, I’m happy for you to get in touch.
Newcastle upon Tyne NE12
& Online

Jeannie Davison
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
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.

Gabrielle Landric Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Counsellor, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, feelings of emptiness or meaninglessness? Do your relationships leave you feeling unfulfilled and lonely? Are you troubled by traumatic memories? Wondering where to turn? As a relationally trained therapist, I am skilled in helping people to improve their self-esteem, to have more satisfying relationships with themselves and others and to find meaning in their lives. Perhaps you have never felt like you fit anywhere. Perhaps you were abused, neglected or bullied in childhood. Perhaps a sudden trauma, relationship betrayal or bereavement has derailed you and made you question your whole life.

LOTUS Mind. Monica. Ann Julian. Trauma And Ptsd.
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
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.
Waitlist for new clients

Dr Barbara Medea
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Do you often get overwhelmed with difficult emotions, thoughts or memories and find it hard to cope? Do you ever feel like not fitting in? Do you often beat yourself up or feel like your own worst enemy? I know first hand what it means to deal with these issues and therapy has helped me tremendously with them. I have then trained in evidence-based approaches like CBT to support people like you heal from painful life experiences, learn how to cope with their emotions and thoughts and feel more content within themselves. I am a native Italian psychologist and can also help clients who deal with difficulties related to being an expat.
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Suicidal Ideation Counsellors
How does therapy for suicidal ideation work?
Stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances can give rise to suicidal thinking. Therapy can address the events at the core of an individual’s suffering. Understanding why a person may be suicidal can help the therapist and the patient discover alternative methods of coping. A person with suicidal ideation may be mired in catastrophic thinking, and treatment like cognitive behavioural therapy is a good choice for breaking such patterns. In addition, treatment such as acceptance and commitment therapy can help a person manage their distress through better emotion regulation.
Which therapies are best for suicidal ideation?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioural, dialectical behaviour, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual tolerate distress, regulate emotions, and not act on dangerous urges.
Are there specific medications to be combined with therapy?
The use of medication for suicidal thoughts must be aligned with the underlying cause; conditions such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis may be at the root of suicidal ideation. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for symptoms, which may include antipsychotics such as aripiprazole or antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
How often and how long are therapy sessions for suicidal ideation?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. Still other patients, especially those with co-occurring conditions like major depression and anxiety, may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months. In some cases, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm.