Anxiety Counselling in Ponteland
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.
At the core of my work is a person centred philosophy. I see every patient as different and individual which is why I tailor my approach to each person. I don’t necessarily agree with prescribing a method to a diagnosis or problem as I’ve found this is not always helpful. However I am qualified to deliver EMDR and NET, both evidence based trauma therapies.
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.
At the core of my work is a person centred philosophy. I see every patient as different and individual which is why I tailor my approach to each person. I don’t necessarily agree with prescribing a method to a diagnosis or problem as I’ve found this is not always helpful. However I am qualified to deliver EMDR and NET, both evidence based trauma therapies.
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.
Are you stuck in cycles of worry, relying on coping strategies that don’t really help, or facing a situation that just isn’t improving?
I’ve worked in mental health since 2005 across charities and NHS Talking Therapies. I’m qualified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Couple Therapy for Depression, and I’m completing an Accredited Life Coaching Diploma to offer more practical, forward‑focused support alongside therapy.
Are you stuck in cycles of worry, relying on coping strategies that don’t really help, or facing a situation that just isn’t improving?
I’ve worked in mental health since 2005 across charities and NHS Talking Therapies. I’m qualified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Couple Therapy for Depression, and I’m completing an Accredited Life Coaching Diploma to offer more practical, forward‑focused support alongside therapy.
Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles or anything else that feels overwhelming, I’m committed to supporting your growth and healing.
I take an integrative approach, blending various therapeutic techniques to tailor my work to your unique needs. With experience in private practice, charities and the NHS, I’ve had the privilege of supporting people from all walks of life. Life can throw unexpected challenges, but together, we’ll build the resilience and confidence you need to navigate them.
Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles or anything else that feels overwhelming, I’m committed to supporting your growth and healing.
I take an integrative approach, blending various therapeutic techniques to tailor my work to your unique needs. With experience in private practice, charities and the NHS, I’ve had the privilege of supporting people from all walks of life. Life can throw unexpected challenges, but together, we’ll build the resilience and confidence you need to navigate them.
Struggling with anxiety, low mood, or life changes?
I use an integrative approach, blending techniques to meet your specific needs. I don’t claim to have all the answers; my role is to walk alongside you with empathy, curiosity and the occasional touch of humour. I’ll offer guidance, and gently challenge you, when needed, but ultimately, this is your journey.
Struggling with anxiety, low mood, or life changes?
I use an integrative approach, blending techniques to meet your specific needs. I don’t claim to have all the answers; my role is to walk alongside you with empathy, curiosity and the occasional touch of humour. I’ll offer guidance, and gently challenge you, when needed, but ultimately, this is your journey.
I support people with depression, anxiety, trauma, complex trauma, low self esteem, burn out, adjustment to physical health conditions, and attachment and relational difficulties.
I mostly practice EMDR, helping people to break free from their pasts, and Compassion Focused Therapy, supporting people to build their compassionate minds and ease guilt, shame and self criticism - issues that underpin many emotional difficulties. I also have extra training in mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT and polyvagal theory.
I support people with depression, anxiety, trauma, complex trauma, low self esteem, burn out, adjustment to physical health conditions, and attachment and relational difficulties.
I mostly practice EMDR, helping people to break free from their pasts, and Compassion Focused Therapy, supporting people to build their compassionate minds and ease guilt, shame and self criticism - issues that underpin many emotional difficulties. I also have extra training in mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT and polyvagal theory.
The way we live our lives, how we think, feel and behave can have a huge impact upon us. If we feel stuck, negative about life that’s all we notice, see and attract into our lives.
Therapy at Kalmer Counselling can change your life! By creating a space to explore you, your needs, your life, dreams and desires you can change your mindset and develop feelings of happiness and positivity. This can help to change everything about your life because if you change you, everything around you has to change too. If you want a more fulfilling life it starts with you. ‘Like attracts like’.
The way we live our lives, how we think, feel and behave can have a huge impact upon us. If we feel stuck, negative about life that’s all we notice, see and attract into our lives.
Therapy at Kalmer Counselling can change your life! By creating a space to explore you, your needs, your life, dreams and desires you can change your mindset and develop feelings of happiness and positivity. This can help to change everything about your life because if you change you, everything around you has to change too. If you want a more fulfilling life it starts with you. ‘Like attracts like’.
I provide an empathic space for those feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or 'stuck', offering a professional presence where your story is met with authentic empathy.
My practice is grounded in a 27-year career in education & senior leadership giving me first-hand insight into managing the mental & emotional load of high-pressure environments before they lead to burnout. My expertise is deepened by lived experience navigating redundancy, betrayal trauma and supporting partners through mental health struggles & addiction.
I provide an empathic space for those feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or 'stuck', offering a professional presence where your story is met with authentic empathy.
My practice is grounded in a 27-year career in education & senior leadership giving me first-hand insight into managing the mental & emotional load of high-pressure environments before they lead to burnout. My expertise is deepened by lived experience navigating redundancy, betrayal trauma and supporting partners through mental health struggles & addiction.
I work with people who may be struggling with their relationships, experiencing depression, anxiety (or both) for a wide range of reasons.
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+.
I work with people who may be struggling with their relationships, experiencing depression, anxiety (or both) for a wide range of reasons.
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+.
Are you stressed, depressed, anxious, sad or just not feeling yourself?
I'm an Integrative Therapist, drawing from a range of approaches to offer you the therapy I feel would help you best. I'm an experienced practitioner, having worked with a variety of people with many different issues but my specialities are: grief/loss, trauma including sexual trauma & relationships. I offer short & longterm therapy for Individuals/Couples.
Are you stressed, depressed, anxious, sad or just not feeling yourself?
I'm an Integrative Therapist, drawing from a range of approaches to offer you the therapy I feel would help you best. I'm an experienced practitioner, having worked with a variety of people with many different issues but my specialities are: grief/loss, trauma including sexual trauma & relationships. I offer short & longterm therapy for Individuals/Couples.
Cognitive behaviour therapy was designed for anxiety related issues from panic to OCD.
As Cognitive Behaviour Therapist I specialize in emotional and behaviour issues. I love working with children and teenagers as well as adults. I like my sessions to be educational and warm even when working on very serious or emotional issues.
Cognitive behaviour therapy was designed for anxiety related issues from panic to OCD.
As Cognitive Behaviour Therapist I specialize in emotional and behaviour issues. I love working with children and teenagers as well as adults. I like my sessions to be educational and warm even when working on very serious or emotional issues.
These include: anxiety and panic; depression; intrusive thoughts, obsessive compulsive disorder; adjustment to life transitions; coping with chronic illness; relationship issues; bereavement and loss; emotional regulation, self-esteem issues as well as others.
Because of my experience in the field I can assess your difficulties quickly and comprehensively. Latterly I have added expertise in treating O.C.D. and Intrusive Thoughts to my skill set but I can still work to a broad remit, able to draw on my years of experience working in the N.H.S. and in Private Practice.
These include: anxiety and panic; depression; intrusive thoughts, obsessive compulsive disorder; adjustment to life transitions; coping with chronic illness; relationship issues; bereavement and loss; emotional regulation, self-esteem issues as well as others.
Because of my experience in the field I can assess your difficulties quickly and comprehensively. Latterly I have added expertise in treating O.C.D. and Intrusive Thoughts to my skill set but I can still work to a broad remit, able to draw on my years of experience working in the N.H.S. and in Private Practice.
Feeling depressed or anxious?
I am an integrative therapist which means that I am able to draw on a number of theoretical models and techniques in order to provide therapy that is tailored to your specific, individual needs. I have found this to be highly successful in supporting clients with a wide range of difficulties. I have lived-experience of mental health issues.
Feeling depressed or anxious?
I am an integrative therapist which means that I am able to draw on a number of theoretical models and techniques in order to provide therapy that is tailored to your specific, individual needs. I have found this to be highly successful in supporting clients with a wide range of difficulties. I have lived-experience of mental health issues.
Whether you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or simply finding life difficult to navigate, I offer a calm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly, make sense of your experiences, and begin to move forward.
You may seem to be coping on the outside, yet feel overwhelmed, exhausted or unsure how to move forward. I support adults experiencing trauma, neurodivergence, relationship difficulties and life transitions. I am a qualified psychotherapist and integrative counsellor, with over thirty years’ experience in the UK’s blue light emergency services. My work as a Family Liaison Specialist supporting people through sudden, life-changing events shaped my calm, grounded approach and led me to create Oldgate Therapy Centre—a welcoming, non-clinical space where you can feel heard, understand yourself more clearly and begin to move forward.
Whether you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or simply finding life difficult to navigate, I offer a calm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly, make sense of your experiences, and begin to move forward.
You may seem to be coping on the outside, yet feel overwhelmed, exhausted or unsure how to move forward. I support adults experiencing trauma, neurodivergence, relationship difficulties and life transitions. I am a qualified psychotherapist and integrative counsellor, with over thirty years’ experience in the UK’s blue light emergency services. My work as a Family Liaison Specialist supporting people through sudden, life-changing events shaped my calm, grounded approach and led me to create Oldgate Therapy Centre—a welcoming, non-clinical space where you can feel heard, understand yourself more clearly and begin to move forward.
Are you struggling with intrusive memories, shame or self-blame following trauma or PTSD? Perhaps intrusive thoughts and images associated with OCD are taking over your life, or the pressures of work and everyday responsibilities are leaving you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted.
As a BABCP-accredited CBT therapist, qualified EMDR therapist, clinical lead and supervisor, I work alongside people to understand the experiences, beliefs and anxieties that may be keeping them stuck. Together, we create a safe and supportive space to explore these difficulties and develop practical ways forward.
Are you struggling with intrusive memories, shame or self-blame following trauma or PTSD? Perhaps intrusive thoughts and images associated with OCD are taking over your life, or the pressures of work and everyday responsibilities are leaving you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted.
As a BABCP-accredited CBT therapist, qualified EMDR therapist, clinical lead and supervisor, I work alongside people to understand the experiences, beliefs and anxieties that may be keeping them stuck. Together, we create a safe and supportive space to explore these difficulties and develop practical ways forward.
Dr Christina Jane Shahabeddin
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
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.
As a qualified EMDR therapist, I have a particular specialism in those who have experienced trauma, be that a one time event, such as birth trauma, repeated exposure to intensely traumatic events (e.g. first responders or military personnel) or a long history of trauma, beginning in childhood (eg survivors of childhood sexual or emotional abuse)
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.
As a qualified EMDR therapist, I have a particular specialism in those who have experienced trauma, be that a one time event, such as birth trauma, repeated exposure to intensely traumatic events (e.g. first responders or military personnel) or a long history of trauma, beginning in childhood (eg survivors of childhood sexual or emotional abuse)
I am an experienced Integrative Psychotherapist with Transactional Analysis as core modality working with individuals and couples across genders, orientations and relationship diversity. I practice in English and Greek.
I have a keen interest in relationships and in particular in midlife, supporting individuals and couples in understanding themselves deeply and removing their obstacles to growth so they can live authentic and connected lives. I work with issues of identity, menopause, separation, co-parenting, coercive control, issues of sex/sexuality, trauma and others.
I am an experienced Integrative Psychotherapist with Transactional Analysis as core modality working with individuals and couples across genders, orientations and relationship diversity. I practice in English and Greek.
I have a keen interest in relationships and in particular in midlife, supporting individuals and couples in understanding themselves deeply and removing their obstacles to growth so they can live authentic and connected lives. I work with issues of identity, menopause, separation, co-parenting, coercive control, issues of sex/sexuality, trauma and others.
Working through these things, and through any symptoms of anxiety, depression, anger, shame, or grief, can help you feel more whole, and to make changes for the future.
I will listen to what you bring to me in each session with respect and without judgement, and will work with you in forming a plan to help you move forward. By integrating techniques from Transactional Analysis, Gestalt, Jungian, and Existential therapies I will help us to do this in a way which is collaborative and effective in making change possible.
Working through these things, and through any symptoms of anxiety, depression, anger, shame, or grief, can help you feel more whole, and to make changes for the future.
I will listen to what you bring to me in each session with respect and without judgement, and will work with you in forming a plan to help you move forward. By integrating techniques from Transactional Analysis, Gestalt, Jungian, and Existential therapies I will help us to do this in a way which is collaborative and effective in making change possible.
When you’re finding it hard to cope with low mood, self‑doubt, anxiety, panic, or the emotional impact of a physical health challenge, psychological therapy can help you restore your wellbeing.
I work in an integrative way, drawing on a range of approaches, adapted for you personally. Working together we seek to understand the challenges you are facing and how they developed. We then identify what helps and work on the goals that are most important to you. My aim is for you to feel stronger, more confident and resilient, both now and in the future.
When you’re finding it hard to cope with low mood, self‑doubt, anxiety, panic, or the emotional impact of a physical health challenge, psychological therapy can help you restore your wellbeing.
I work in an integrative way, drawing on a range of approaches, adapted for you personally. Working together we seek to understand the challenges you are facing and how they developed. We then identify what helps and work on the goals that are most important to you. My aim is for you to feel stronger, more confident and resilient, both now and in the future.
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed or stuck, even when you’re managing day to day?
I offer a calm, supportive space to make sense of what’s going on at a pace that feels manageable. Alongside psychotherapy, I offer EMDR to help process distressing experiences without needing to talk through everything in detail. Outdoor therapy can feel less pressured; working side by side, not sitting in a room and being able to incorporate movement.
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed or stuck, even when you’re managing day to day?
I offer a calm, supportive space to make sense of what’s going on at a pace that feels manageable. Alongside psychotherapy, I offer EMDR to help process distressing experiences without needing to talk through everything in detail. Outdoor therapy can feel less pressured; working side by side, not sitting in a room and being able to incorporate movement.
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- Blyth
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- Cramlington
- Gateshead
- Morpeth
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- North Shields
- Prudhoe
- Stocksfield
- Tynemouth
- Wallsend
- Whitley Bay
Anxiety Counsellors
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
What are the most common types of treatment for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioural therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.