Suicidal Ideation Counselling in Ponteland

Dr Petra Carlsson Mitchell
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel that despite efforts to improve your life, the way you are feeling continues to have a negative impact on your mood, motivation, relationships and how you cope with everyday life? Perhaps you are experiencing a sense of hopelessness that things may never improve as a result of having felt this way for a long time? These could be signs that your mental health needs are enduring and deep-rooted. I am Petra Carlsson-Mitchell, a Clinical Psychologist and through my practice INPSYCHOLOGY, I specialise in psychological treatments for mental health concerns at the moderate to complex end of the mental health continuum.
Do you feel that despite efforts to improve your life, the way you are feeling continues to have a negative impact on your mood, motivation, relationships and how you cope with everyday life? Perhaps you are experiencing a sense of hopelessness that things may never improve as a result of having felt this way for a long time? These could be signs that your mental health needs are enduring and deep-rooted. I am Petra Carlsson-Mitchell, a Clinical Psychologist and through my practice INPSYCHOLOGY, I specialise in psychological treatments for mental health concerns at the moderate to complex end of the mental health continuum.
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Dr Darren Adamson
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
Feeling depressed or anxious? Need to make a change? Taking the first steps to get help can be daunting. This is why I always offer therapy in an emotionally supportive and empathetic manner to help you to achieve the changes that you are looking for. As a psychologist I work with the processes of change; though change is never easy, it’s always worthwhile. I’m fully trained in a diverse range of therapies. This means when we first meet for your assessment consultation, we can consider which approaches may be the best fit for you & therefore the most effective, ensuring you a unique and individualised treatment plan.
Feeling depressed or anxious? Need to make a change? Taking the first steps to get help can be daunting. This is why I always offer therapy in an emotionally supportive and empathetic manner to help you to achieve the changes that you are looking for. As a psychologist I work with the processes of change; though change is never easy, it’s always worthwhile. I’m fully trained in a diverse range of therapies. This means when we first meet for your assessment consultation, we can consider which approaches may be the best fit for you & therefore the most effective, ensuring you a unique and individualised treatment plan.
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Michelle Robinson
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Hi there, thanks for checking my profile. Sometimes life events can feel overwhelming and impact us in a myriad of ways. You might be feeling stuck in a rut at work or in a personal relationship and want a space to consider the reasons for this in a safe and non-judgemental relationship. I will work with whatever you bring to therapy and together we will commit to establishing your objectives and through the medium of the therapeutic relationship I will assist you towards resolution. I have experience working with under 18s, the elderly as well as adults.Areas of expertise include life transitions such as death, divorce, retirement.
Hi there, thanks for checking my profile. Sometimes life events can feel overwhelming and impact us in a myriad of ways. You might be feeling stuck in a rut at work or in a personal relationship and want a space to consider the reasons for this in a safe and non-judgemental relationship. I will work with whatever you bring to therapy and together we will commit to establishing your objectives and through the medium of the therapeutic relationship I will assist you towards resolution. I have experience working with under 18s, the elderly as well as adults.Areas of expertise include life transitions such as death, divorce, retirement.
07449 768633 View 07449 768633
Sian Barnard Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I offer a safe and non-judgemental enviroment where I help people solve the problems that they are dealing with. I want my clients to walk away from our time together with the tools to maintain the changes they have worked for and a new found or rediscovered confidence in themselves and life. My therapy is practical, straight forward and it works. Cognitive behaviour therapy was designed for anxiety related issues from panic to OCD. It is perfect for depression or anger issues. As a qualified hypnotherapist I also teach relaxation and mindfillness meditation to those who want that extra dimension to their therapy.
I offer a safe and non-judgemental enviroment where I help people solve the problems that they are dealing with. I want my clients to walk away from our time together with the tools to maintain the changes they have worked for and a new found or rediscovered confidence in themselves and life. My therapy is practical, straight forward and it works. Cognitive behaviour therapy was designed for anxiety related issues from panic to OCD. It is perfect for depression or anger issues. As a qualified hypnotherapist I also teach relaxation and mindfillness meditation to those who want that extra dimension to their therapy.
0191 743 0131 View 0191 743 0131
Lorraine Whitfield
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
Life can be full of challenges, and when you need support, the right counsellor can make the world of difference. I have experience in supporting a wide range of clients, with issues including trauma, anxiety, and anger. Supporting clients through grief and loss, is a personal passion of mine. I provide a safe space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions at your own pace. With gentle encouragement and support, you have the power to heal; to live a more productive, and happier life. It is vital that you choose the right counsellor, which is why I offer a free 15 minute phone call with no obligation. A good first step.
Life can be full of challenges, and when you need support, the right counsellor can make the world of difference. I have experience in supporting a wide range of clients, with issues including trauma, anxiety, and anger. Supporting clients through grief and loss, is a personal passion of mine. I provide a safe space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions at your own pace. With gentle encouragement and support, you have the power to heal; to live a more productive, and happier life. It is vital that you choose the right counsellor, which is why I offer a free 15 minute phone call with no obligation. A good first step.
01904 929345 View 01904 929345
Loveday Elisabeth Koranteng
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Serves Area
Are you stressed, depressed, anxious, sad or just not feeling yourself? Then counselling might be something that can help you, whether it is a new concern or a long held one. Sometimes emotional pain or life events can temporarily cloud your ability to see possible solutions, leaving you feeling stuck, confused, unhappy, anxious, sad or even shut down. The process of talking about this can gradually make things seem clearer as you make sense of your feelings and your thoughts become more ordered. You can feel change taking place, sometimes to your own surprise and so start to find a way forward that feels right for you.
Are you stressed, depressed, anxious, sad or just not feeling yourself? Then counselling might be something that can help you, whether it is a new concern or a long held one. Sometimes emotional pain or life events can temporarily cloud your ability to see possible solutions, leaving you feeling stuck, confused, unhappy, anxious, sad or even shut down. The process of talking about this can gradually make things seem clearer as you make sense of your feelings and your thoughts become more ordered. You can feel change taking place, sometimes to your own surprise and so start to find a way forward that feels right for you.
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Nat 1 Therapy
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
A quiet table for loud thoughts. Although I offer traditional talk therapy, I work with teens and adults who feel like traditional talk therapy hasn't quite fit. Many come to me exhausted from masking, feeling misunderstood by past therapists and peers, or struggling to put complex experiences into words on demand. I offer TTRPG Therapy for those who haven't found a therapeutic style that matched how their mind actually works. It works especially well for neurodivergent individuals,
A quiet table for loud thoughts. Although I offer traditional talk therapy, I work with teens and adults who feel like traditional talk therapy hasn't quite fit. Many come to me exhausted from masking, feeling misunderstood by past therapists and peers, or struggling to put complex experiences into words on demand. I offer TTRPG Therapy for those who haven't found a therapeutic style that matched how their mind actually works. It works especially well for neurodivergent individuals,
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Sarah Smith
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Struggling with anxiety, low mood, or life changes? I offer down-to-earth therapy tailored to your needs. Let’s work together to help you feel more like you again. In Newcastle, Hexham and online. In today's world, it’s easy to feel stretched thin, whether in your health, work, relationships, or sense of self. I offer a non-judgemental space where you can pause, reflect, and explore what’s going on for you. Whether you're seeking confidence, connection, or clarity, I am here to support you. My aim is to help you move from just getting through the days to feeling more grounded and fully alive in them.
Struggling with anxiety, low mood, or life changes? I offer down-to-earth therapy tailored to your needs. Let’s work together to help you feel more like you again. In Newcastle, Hexham and online. In today's world, it’s easy to feel stretched thin, whether in your health, work, relationships, or sense of self. I offer a non-judgemental space where you can pause, reflect, and explore what’s going on for you. Whether you're seeking confidence, connection, or clarity, I am here to support you. My aim is to help you move from just getting through the days to feeling more grounded and fully alive in them.
01434 303162 View 01434 303162
Jane Spowart
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Serves Area
Space to Process. Strength to Change. Do you feel you just have to 'get on with it', but are finding it hard? Whether navigating a demanding career or feeling like the 'emotional anchor' for others, a part of you recognises it’s time for something different. 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 goal is to help you make sense of what is happening so you feel empowered to make positive changes. Together, we can find your path forward and move from "autopilot" to a life where you feel lighter & more stable.
Space to Process. Strength to Change. Do you feel you just have to 'get on with it', but are finding it hard? Whether navigating a demanding career or feeling like the 'emotional anchor' for others, a part of you recognises it’s time for something different. 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 goal is to help you make sense of what is happening so you feel empowered to make positive changes. Together, we can find your path forward and move from "autopilot" to a life where you feel lighter & more stable.
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Anna Kate Peter
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
I offer a space where you can feel safe and free to talk about the issues that you are currently facing, knowing that what you say is confidential, and will not be judged. Are you suffering from problems that are hindering you from actively enjoying life? I work with you to find a deeper understanding of what may be causing these problems, working towards raising awareness of why you feel the way you do. This will enable you to make changes in your life and increase your sense of wellbeing.
I offer a space where you can feel safe and free to talk about the issues that you are currently facing, knowing that what you say is confidential, and will not be judged. Are you suffering from problems that are hindering you from actively enjoying life? I work with you to find a deeper understanding of what may be causing these problems, working towards raising awareness of why you feel the way you do. This will enable you to make changes in your life and increase your sense of wellbeing.
01434 629544 View 01434 629544
LOTUS Mind
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
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.
0191 917 5944 View 0191 917 5944
Armele Philpotts
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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+.
0191 743 3173 View 0191 743 3173
Dr Carolyn Law
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Most importantly, I work with people, not diagnoses or labels. I specialise in working with those with a history of trauma, whether that’s one off events such as a car crash, sexual assault or attack, or layers of trauma in the form of childhood neglect/abuse, a military/medical career or an abusive relationship. 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. I also work with people experiencing moral injury and survivors guilt. Additionally, those experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD and relationship issues.
Most importantly, I work with people, not diagnoses or labels. I specialise in working with those with a history of trauma, whether that’s one off events such as a car crash, sexual assault or attack, or layers of trauma in the form of childhood neglect/abuse, a military/medical career or an abusive relationship. 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. I also work with people experiencing moral injury and survivors guilt. Additionally, those experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD and relationship issues.
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Jonathan Lake
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
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.
01670 209319 View 01670 209319
Dr Anna Day
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Anna, a Clinical Psychologist and EMDR therapist with over twenty years experience working in the NHS and private practice. Life can be challenging, and I'm here to offer a nurturing and safe space to help you move forward in the way that you would like. I support people with depression, anxiety, trauma, complex trauma, low self esteem, burn out, adjustment to physical health conditions, and attachment and relational difficulties. After suffering with chronic illness myself, I also specialize in supporting people with chronic illness, including ME/CFS, Long Covid and Chronic Lyme's.
Hi, I'm Anna, a Clinical Psychologist and EMDR therapist with over twenty years experience working in the NHS and private practice. Life can be challenging, and I'm here to offer a nurturing and safe space to help you move forward in the way that you would like. I support people with depression, anxiety, trauma, complex trauma, low self esteem, burn out, adjustment to physical health conditions, and attachment and relational difficulties. After suffering with chronic illness myself, I also specialize in supporting people with chronic illness, including ME/CFS, Long Covid and Chronic Lyme's.
01661 520453 View 01661 520453
Lauren Clarissa Holmes
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I’m here to offer a supportive, compassionate space where you can feel truly heard, understood, and empowered. 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 believe the answers lie within you. My role is to help you trust in your ability to cope and grow, to cultivate the inner resources you need, and to empower you to make meaningful change in your life. I’ll not just be your therapist—I’ll be your biggest advocate, celebrating both your smallest victories and your biggest breakthroughs along the way.
I’m here to offer a supportive, compassionate space where you can feel truly heard, understood, and empowered. 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 believe the answers lie within you. My role is to help you trust in your ability to cope and grow, to cultivate the inner resources you need, and to empower you to make meaningful change in your life. I’ll not just be your therapist—I’ll be your biggest advocate, celebrating both your smallest victories and your biggest breakthroughs along the way.
0191 743 3196 View 0191 743 3196
Clear Path Therapies
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Are you struggling with moving forward? Here at Clear Path Therapies we want to help you to put down some of that heaviness, and find your path. We offer EMDR for Trauma, anxiety and phobias, with testimonials on our website and a growing demand for our services we offer coaching in several areas, specialising in ADHD for anyone over 16 years of age, with or without a diagnosis. Menopause, because nobody should have to feel the burden that life's changes bring. Specialist support around addictions is also available for anyone 16 years and above, this is a bespoke package shaped to meet the needs on a case by case basis
Are you struggling with moving forward? Here at Clear Path Therapies we want to help you to put down some of that heaviness, and find your path. We offer EMDR for Trauma, anxiety and phobias, with testimonials on our website and a growing demand for our services we offer coaching in several areas, specialising in ADHD for anyone over 16 years of age, with or without a diagnosis. Menopause, because nobody should have to feel the burden that life's changes bring. Specialist support around addictions is also available for anyone 16 years and above, this is a bespoke package shaped to meet the needs on a case by case basis
01904 935396 View 01904 935396

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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.