Counselling in Newcastle upon Tyne

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.

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.

James Bowness Clarke
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
I am an experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience of working in the NHS and private practice. Whilst I typically work with clients who are experiencing anxiety or low mood, I have a special interest in Personality Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and complex grief. I am experienced in working with individual or couples and families, and I am qualified in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). I hold clinics in the evenings in Jesmond or offer evening online appointments.
I am an experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience of working in the NHS and private practice. Whilst I typically work with clients who are experiencing anxiety or low mood, I have a special interest in Personality Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and complex grief. I am experienced in working with individual or couples and families, and I am qualified in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). I hold clinics in the evenings in Jesmond or offer evening online appointments.

Dr Jenna Kirtley
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Newcastle upon Tyne NE12
Hi, I am Jenna, a Clinical Psychologist and EMDR Therapist with a particular specialism in working with individuals who have experienced relationship difficulties, trauma and complex trauma. I have also previously worked in services supporting Military Veterans. I am passionate about empowering individuals to find ways to make positive changes to their lives and heal from past trauma, and am able to adapt my approach based on your specific needs. I find it important to listen to someone’s story and to help them make sense of the difficulties they are facing, with consideration of social, relational, economic and cultural factors.
Hi, I am Jenna, a Clinical Psychologist and EMDR Therapist with a particular specialism in working with individuals who have experienced relationship difficulties, trauma and complex trauma. I have also previously worked in services supporting Military Veterans. I am passionate about empowering individuals to find ways to make positive changes to their lives and heal from past trauma, and am able to adapt my approach based on your specific needs. I find it important to listen to someone’s story and to help them make sense of the difficulties they are facing, with consideration of social, relational, economic and cultural factors.

There are many reasons why you may be seeking out a therapist to help with the issues you face in your life. You may be experiencing distressing feelings; you may be approaching important crossroads in life and you’re faced with uncertainty; you may feel like your confidence or self-esteem is low. It may also be something more difficult to put your finger on – you may have an unnameable sense that something just isn’t right with your internal world and you want to make a change. You may be wondering what it is that I can do to help, so let's start there...
There are many reasons why you may be seeking out a therapist to help with the issues you face in your life. You may be experiencing distressing feelings; you may be approaching important crossroads in life and you’re faced with uncertainty; you may feel like your confidence or self-esteem is low. It may also be something more difficult to put your finger on – you may have an unnameable sense that something just isn’t right with your internal world and you want to make a change. You may be wondering what it is that I can do to help, so let's start there...

Hi my name is Alice, I'm an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist at AB Psychology. I work with adults (17+) with a variety difficulties and offer a range of evidence based psychological therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR and Compassion Focused Therapy. In my practice I empower people to gain a better understanding of themselves, their difficulties and to develop skills to reduce the challenging impact that difficult thoughts and feelings can have on their life.
Hi my name is Alice, I'm an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist at AB Psychology. I work with adults (17+) with a variety difficulties and offer a range of evidence based psychological therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR and Compassion Focused Therapy. In my practice I empower people to gain a better understanding of themselves, their difficulties and to develop skills to reduce the challenging impact that difficult thoughts and feelings can have on their life.

I use tailored techniques to deliver art therapy that is individualised to the clients needs. I work with trauma-informed application, as a method to connect with the clients needs and best support them through therapy. I have a high success rate form sensory interventions which move at the client's pace. I believe self discovery is something that we are constantly discovering about ourselves, this I feel, enables us to accept past experiences and to be able to grown from these, as we build strength in our self belief.
I use tailored techniques to deliver art therapy that is individualised to the clients needs. I work with trauma-informed application, as a method to connect with the clients needs and best support them through therapy. I have a high success rate form sensory interventions which move at the client's pace. I believe self discovery is something that we are constantly discovering about ourselves, this I feel, enables us to accept past experiences and to be able to grown from these, as we build strength in our self belief.

I am BACP Accredited integrative psychotherapist working with adults and couples. I am also an EMDR Accredited Therapist and BACP Couples Counsellor and regularly work with neurodiversity. I provide a free initial short call service to get more information regarding the presenting issue. Integrative means that I have many tools and can adapt my style to meet my clients needs. EMDR can help with trauma, phobias and anxiety and I work with Couples to help with communication and better relationships. I work online at the moment sessions prices are £80 for assessment, £60 for EMDR and talking therapy, £140 for couples.
I am BACP Accredited integrative psychotherapist working with adults and couples. I am also an EMDR Accredited Therapist and BACP Couples Counsellor and regularly work with neurodiversity. I provide a free initial short call service to get more information regarding the presenting issue. Integrative means that I have many tools and can adapt my style to meet my clients needs. EMDR can help with trauma, phobias and anxiety and I work with Couples to help with communication and better relationships. I work online at the moment sessions prices are £80 for assessment, £60 for EMDR and talking therapy, £140 for couples.

I have been a Counsellor / Psychotherapist / Hypnotherapist for over 25years I specialised in the field addiction for many years. Working within addiction offered a wide and varied opportunity to work and become familiar with many client issues. Clients relying upon substances, use as a coping mechanism, however substance use causes further mental health issues which further complicates their ability to cope. I now work solely within private practice based at home where clients can relax in a confidential informal setting. This allows them time explore their own needs in a time frame which meets their own specific needs.
I have been a Counsellor / Psychotherapist / Hypnotherapist for over 25years I specialised in the field addiction for many years. Working within addiction offered a wide and varied opportunity to work and become familiar with many client issues. Clients relying upon substances, use as a coping mechanism, however substance use causes further mental health issues which further complicates their ability to cope. I now work solely within private practice based at home where clients can relax in a confidential informal setting. This allows them time explore their own needs in a time frame which meets their own specific needs.

As a busy professional you may feel you don't have time to be stressed and anxious yet you do. You feel under pressure, can't take time off and don't like letting others down. Many of my clients come to me with similar concerns. They often say "I thought I was stronger than this". When we start to talk about what lead them to make an appointment it turns out there have been a number of life-changing experiences that haven't been dealt with. Then something else happens that just 'tripped' them up and they now feel overwhelmed and unable to cope. I help them lead a happier, healthier life where they feel more confident and in control.
As a busy professional you may feel you don't have time to be stressed and anxious yet you do. You feel under pressure, can't take time off and don't like letting others down. Many of my clients come to me with similar concerns. They often say "I thought I was stronger than this". When we start to talk about what lead them to make an appointment it turns out there have been a number of life-changing experiences that haven't been dealt with. Then something else happens that just 'tripped' them up and they now feel overwhelmed and unable to cope. I help them lead a happier, healthier life where they feel more confident and in control.

I am an experienced Women focused Counsellor, who has worked in various sectors over my career.. I have a depth of experiencing in offering therapeutic space to explore issues arising and work in an integrative, compassion focused way to develop the therapeutic relationship. I work creatively with individual need allowing a range of therapeutic processes to be used. EMDR is a huge part of my practice using creative means to explore 'stuck memories'. Working in a EMDR process helps move memories quickly and focuses on primary target memories.
I am an experienced Women focused Counsellor, who has worked in various sectors over my career.. I have a depth of experiencing in offering therapeutic space to explore issues arising and work in an integrative, compassion focused way to develop the therapeutic relationship. I work creatively with individual need allowing a range of therapeutic processes to be used. EMDR is a huge part of my practice using creative means to explore 'stuck memories'. Working in a EMDR process helps move memories quickly and focuses on primary target memories.
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I am an experienced psychotherapist trained in EMDR, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and CBT. I integrate elements of these therapy approaches to create an intervention that is responsive and matched to your individual needs and hopes for therapy. My approach is rooted in attachment theory and scientific understanding of the impact of adversity, trauma and chronic stress on our relationships and neurobiology (mind-body connection).
I am an experienced psychotherapist trained in EMDR, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and CBT. I integrate elements of these therapy approaches to create an intervention that is responsive and matched to your individual needs and hopes for therapy. My approach is rooted in attachment theory and scientific understanding of the impact of adversity, trauma and chronic stress on our relationships and neurobiology (mind-body connection).

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.

Hi there. My name is Joe, and I’m a Psychological Therapist based in Newcastle upon Tyne.
After suffering through years of anxiety and depression throughout my teens and early twenties, I was able to work through these issues and make a full recovery. I knew then that if I could recover, I could help other people do the same.
Following my recovery, I went on to gain a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Counselling from The University of Sunderland and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (IAPT) from Teesside University. I am an accredited member of The British Association for Cognitive & Behavioural Psychotherapies.
Hi there. My name is Joe, and I’m a Psychological Therapist based in Newcastle upon Tyne.
After suffering through years of anxiety and depression throughout my teens and early twenties, I was able to work through these issues and make a full recovery. I knew then that if I could recover, I could help other people do the same.
Following my recovery, I went on to gain a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Counselling from The University of Sunderland and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (IAPT) from Teesside University. I am an accredited member of The British Association for Cognitive & Behavioural Psychotherapies.

Dr Natasha Wallace
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Newcastle upon Tyne NE12
Are you feeling low, anxious or helpless? Or maybe you just know something just doesn't feel right? Are past events and traumas still troubling you today? Are you confused by your behaviour and your reactions towards yourself and others? I am a Clinical Psychologist and I work with people just like you! I am experienced in supporting people to understand themselves better and to improve their relationships with others, supporting people to heal from the traumas that they have experienced, supporting those who don't feel like they fit anywhere, and those who question their whole lives because of the experiences that they have had.
Are you feeling low, anxious or helpless? Or maybe you just know something just doesn't feel right? Are past events and traumas still troubling you today? Are you confused by your behaviour and your reactions towards yourself and others? I am a Clinical Psychologist and I work with people just like you! I am experienced in supporting people to understand themselves better and to improve their relationships with others, supporting people to heal from the traumas that they have experienced, supporting those who don't feel like they fit anywhere, and those who question their whole lives because of the experiences that they have had.

My name is Julia, and I am an integrative and relational psychotherapist, meaning I work flexibly with theory and approaches, based on your individual needs and goals and I value the therapeutic relationship as a fundamental factor in our work together. I am committed to creating a safe, compassionate space for you to feel empowered to truly be yourself, without fear of judgement or unsolicited advice. By building a trusting and supportive partnership, we can work together to explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. Therapy is challenging by design, but as a client you deserve to feel comfortable and supported.
My name is Julia, and I am an integrative and relational psychotherapist, meaning I work flexibly with theory and approaches, based on your individual needs and goals and I value the therapeutic relationship as a fundamental factor in our work together. I am committed to creating a safe, compassionate space for you to feel empowered to truly be yourself, without fear of judgement or unsolicited advice. By building a trusting and supportive partnership, we can work together to explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. Therapy is challenging by design, but as a client you deserve to feel comfortable and supported.

I am a fully qualified psychotherapist with experience of working with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and trauma. My work has taken place in primary care, the charity sector and private practice. I specialise in working with individuals and couples offering psychosexual therapy to help overcome sexual difficulties. I am currently undertaking a diploma in this subject.
I am a fully qualified psychotherapist with experience of working with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and trauma. My work has taken place in primary care, the charity sector and private practice. I specialise in working with individuals and couples offering psychosexual therapy to help overcome sexual difficulties. I am currently undertaking a diploma in this subject.

Are anxiety, OCD, or past trauma making daily life feel overwhelming? Maybe intrusive thoughts are keeping you stuck, social situations feel unbearable, or memories from the past won’t let go. You might feel frustrated, exhausted, or like nothing has worked so far. But change is possible. My clients want to feel in control, break free from negative cycles, and move forward with confidence. Whether you’re struggling with self-doubt, panic, or overwhelming stress, I provide a structured yet compassionate approach to help you regain balance. Therapy isn’t just about coping—it’s about transforming how you experience life.
Are anxiety, OCD, or past trauma making daily life feel overwhelming? Maybe intrusive thoughts are keeping you stuck, social situations feel unbearable, or memories from the past won’t let go. You might feel frustrated, exhausted, or like nothing has worked so far. But change is possible. My clients want to feel in control, break free from negative cycles, and move forward with confidence. Whether you’re struggling with self-doubt, panic, or overwhelming stress, I provide a structured yet compassionate approach to help you regain balance. Therapy isn’t just about coping—it’s about transforming how you experience life.

Armele Philpotts
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
When you're going through a challenging time working with someone who has supported others in similar situations is a great way to move forward. I can support you to take some time out of the same old experiences, to invest in yourself so you can be happier and enjoy what life has to offer. It's possible to work with me one to one or in your couple.
When you're going through a challenging time working with someone who has supported others in similar situations is a great way to move forward. I can support you to take some time out of the same old experiences, to invest in yourself so you can be happier and enjoy what life has to offer. It's possible to work with me one to one or in your couple.

Hello - I'm Michael Blades, an Integrative, Relational Psychotherapist and full member of the UCKP and member of the BACP (MBACP). I understand how life can leave a lasting impression on how we come to think and feel about ourselves as adults. Psychotherapy can help you change your sense of self and your relationships with others and the world. I often work with motivated and courageous clients who realise they are not just the stories they have come to believe about themselves - and, in time, reconnect with a more profound sense of who they are and have meaning in their lives.
Hello - I'm Michael Blades, an Integrative, Relational Psychotherapist and full member of the UCKP and member of the BACP (MBACP). I understand how life can leave a lasting impression on how we come to think and feel about ourselves as adults. Psychotherapy can help you change your sense of self and your relationships with others and the world. I often work with motivated and courageous clients who realise they are not just the stories they have come to believe about themselves - and, in time, reconnect with a more profound sense of who they are and have meaning in their lives.
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- South Shields
- Sunderland
- Tynemouth
- Wallsend
- Washington
- Whitley Bay
How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Newcastle upon Tyne
200+
Average cost per session
£61
Counsellors in Newcastle upon Tyne who prioritize treating:
90% | Anxiety |
84% | Depression |
84% | Self Esteem |
84% | Stress |
75% | Relationship Issues |
73% | Trauma and PTSD |
64% | Bereavement |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
64% | Aviva |
64% | Bupa |
58% | AXA PPP |
How Counsellors in Newcastle upon Tyne see their clients
79% | In Person and Online | |
21% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
78% | Female | |
21% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |