Infidelity Counselling in Sunderland

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Michael Colling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Whether you are finding it difficult to make a tough choice, or if you are experiencing difficult times that are a little bit overwhelming for you; if its to do with bereavement, mental health/illness, depression, anxiety, phobias, relationships or something in the past that feels unresolved, then it would be a privilege for me as a qualified counsellor/psychotherapist to join you on your road to a better place. I bring with me insights from my experience in mental health nursing also. I am a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming counsellor with an excellent reputation in this field.
Whether you are finding it difficult to make a tough choice, or if you are experiencing difficult times that are a little bit overwhelming for you; if its to do with bereavement, mental health/illness, depression, anxiety, phobias, relationships or something in the past that feels unresolved, then it would be a privilege for me as a qualified counsellor/psychotherapist to join you on your road to a better place. I bring with me insights from my experience in mental health nursing also. I am a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming counsellor with an excellent reputation in this field.
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Beverley Ann Colman
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, I’m Bev. Sometimes life can feel overwhelming and when our thoughts are disorganised it can be challenging to see a clear way forward and to make positive and healthy choices. Although it is helpful talking to others, many people feel more comfortable and more able to be fully open, talking to a trained professional. I am an Integrative Person-centered Counsellor and EMDR Practitioner. I have experience in supporting and helping clients overcome mental health issues including; bereavement, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and trauma.
Hello, I’m Bev. Sometimes life can feel overwhelming and when our thoughts are disorganised it can be challenging to see a clear way forward and to make positive and healthy choices. Although it is helpful talking to others, many people feel more comfortable and more able to be fully open, talking to a trained professional. I am an Integrative Person-centered Counsellor and EMDR Practitioner. I have experience in supporting and helping clients overcome mental health issues including; bereavement, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and trauma.
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Maureen Courtney
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MUKCP
I am a qualified and experienced Counsellor and Psychotherapist working in the Tunstall, Sunderland area. I offer one to one counselling and psychotherapy. My training was Integrative/ Transpersonal which means I learnt all the different Psychotherapy Theories and approaches in my 5 years of training. The great advantages of this training is you can tailor my work to suit each individual person best. I also work with couples & families as well as running one-to-one psychological Retreats offering.
I am a qualified and experienced Counsellor and Psychotherapist working in the Tunstall, Sunderland area. I offer one to one counselling and psychotherapy. My training was Integrative/ Transpersonal which means I learnt all the different Psychotherapy Theories and approaches in my 5 years of training. The great advantages of this training is you can tailor my work to suit each individual person best. I also work with couples & families as well as running one-to-one psychological Retreats offering.
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Deborah English
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Offices based in Sunderland & Easington. Are you experiencing life changes that are causing you stress, low moods and anxiety? Are you struggling with your mental health? Are you struggling with past trauma? Perhaps your using substances or alcohol to cope with life’s pressures that are spiralling out of control? Do you feel ready to talk, explore and work through your issues in a safe and confidential space? I can help you address your concerns without any judgement and at your own pace while building a trusting authentic therapeutic relationship.
Offices based in Sunderland & Easington. Are you experiencing life changes that are causing you stress, low moods and anxiety? Are you struggling with your mental health? Are you struggling with past trauma? Perhaps your using substances or alcohol to cope with life’s pressures that are spiralling out of control? Do you feel ready to talk, explore and work through your issues in a safe and confidential space? I can help you address your concerns without any judgement and at your own pace while building a trusting authentic therapeutic relationship.
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Samantha Jane Johnson
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Hi, I'm Samantha Johnson, co founder of SR2 Therapeutic Solutions and I am a Person Centred Therapist (PCT) and Cognitive Behavioural therapist (CBT) for children and adults. I have been practising counselling PCT & CBT since 2020. I have previously worked for over 8 years supporting children and adults in educational settings. I have recently worked as a school lead in mental health counselling where I supported children with additional and complex needs, their parents and carers and their wider family. I currently have my own therapy space and offer a free telephone or video consultation in the first instance with all clients.
Hi, I'm Samantha Johnson, co founder of SR2 Therapeutic Solutions and I am a Person Centred Therapist (PCT) and Cognitive Behavioural therapist (CBT) for children and adults. I have been practising counselling PCT & CBT since 2020. I have previously worked for over 8 years supporting children and adults in educational settings. I have recently worked as a school lead in mental health counselling where I supported children with additional and complex needs, their parents and carers and their wider family. I currently have my own therapy space and offer a free telephone or video consultation in the first instance with all clients.
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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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Dr Stuart Sadler
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Serves Area
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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Great Minds Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Victoria is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 20 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.
Victoria is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 20 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.
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Lindsay Wilkinson
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I specialise in working with individuals who have difficulties in managing their emotions and therefore struggle with things like relationships, drinking, substance use, self harming and other impulsive behaviour. You don't need a formal diagnosis to work with me, but I do have a speciality of working with people with personality disorders. I also have lots of experience of working with people who have had traumatic histories and are struggling to manage as a result. This might mean they are depressed, anxious or just finding trusting people hard. As well as these specialities, I also work with all major mental health issues
I specialise in working with individuals who have difficulties in managing their emotions and therefore struggle with things like relationships, drinking, substance use, self harming and other impulsive behaviour. You don't need a formal diagnosis to work with me, but I do have a speciality of working with people with personality disorders. I also have lots of experience of working with people who have had traumatic histories and are struggling to manage as a result. This might mean they are depressed, anxious or just finding trusting people hard. As well as these specialities, I also work with all major mental health issues
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Joanna Moseley
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you feel sad, lost, weighed down by past events? Has lockdown had a lasting emotional impact? Are you troubled by childhood trauma? Or a loss which prevents you living fully in the present? Are you experiencing bullying or abuse at home or at work? Do you feel called to explore the spiritual or intuitive parts of yourself? As an experienced person centred counsellor I can offer you the opportunity to explore these and other issues within a safe therapeutic relationship. I know that starting counselling can feel daunting and take real courage. I am a gentle, empathic and sensitive practitioner and will help you feel at ease.
Do you feel sad, lost, weighed down by past events? Has lockdown had a lasting emotional impact? Are you troubled by childhood trauma? Or a loss which prevents you living fully in the present? Are you experiencing bullying or abuse at home or at work? Do you feel called to explore the spiritual or intuitive parts of yourself? As an experienced person centred counsellor I can offer you the opportunity to explore these and other issues within a safe therapeutic relationship. I know that starting counselling can feel daunting and take real courage. I am a gentle, empathic and sensitive practitioner and will help you feel at ease.
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Karen Ambelez
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Struggling to cope with negative emotions can feel very isolating and, by the nature of some problems, guilt and shame can make us feel stigmatised and prevent us reaching out for support even when its not our fault. People come to counselling for all kinds of reasons from childhood trauma to life events as adults such as divorce, bereavement and stress and what they all have in common is a desire to feel better and begin to enjoy life. Some people find they use alcohol or drugs in an attempt to cope with their feelings but inventively this creates more problems
Struggling to cope with negative emotions can feel very isolating and, by the nature of some problems, guilt and shame can make us feel stigmatised and prevent us reaching out for support even when its not our fault. People come to counselling for all kinds of reasons from childhood trauma to life events as adults such as divorce, bereavement and stress and what they all have in common is a desire to feel better and begin to enjoy life. Some people find they use alcohol or drugs in an attempt to cope with their feelings but inventively this creates more problems
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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.
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Judith Ramsay
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Hello, I am Jude I am an Integrative Counsellor who is committed and dedicated to supporting individuals through life's emotional and psychological challenges. I am deeply passionate about supporting you to discover your own inner strengths and resources to empower you to make meaningful and lasting changes in your life. My aim is to work collaboratively to build a therapeutic alliance in order to support and help you explore the best way to meet your needs. My Integrative approach enables me to tailor my therapy to the individual.
Hello, I am Jude I am an Integrative Counsellor who is committed and dedicated to supporting individuals through life's emotional and psychological challenges. I am deeply passionate about supporting you to discover your own inner strengths and resources to empower you to make meaningful and lasting changes in your life. My aim is to work collaboratively to build a therapeutic alliance in order to support and help you explore the best way to meet your needs. My Integrative approach enables me to tailor my therapy to the individual.
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North East Counselling Services
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
North East Counselling Services provide counselling to anyone aged 4+ using our team of experienced counsellors. We provide counselling for couples in addition to individuals. We believe that getting you the right counsellor is important to your progress which is why we carry out an assessment then allocate you to the most appropriate counsellor, not just whoever is available. We've got a team of around 50 counsellors and 98% of our clients have said that our counselling helped them.
North East Counselling Services provide counselling to anyone aged 4+ using our team of experienced counsellors. We provide counselling for couples in addition to individuals. We believe that getting you the right counsellor is important to your progress which is why we carry out an assessment then allocate you to the most appropriate counsellor, not just whoever is available. We've got a team of around 50 counsellors and 98% of our clients have said that our counselling helped them.
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Talk Works
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Life is hard. Talking helps. Talk Works deliver counselling, CBT, EMDR and psychology to individuals who require mental health support. Therapy offers you a safe, confidential place to talk about your life and anything that may be distressing. Whenever we get people talking, great things happen.
Life is hard. Talking helps. Talk Works deliver counselling, CBT, EMDR and psychology to individuals who require mental health support. Therapy offers you a safe, confidential place to talk about your life and anything that may be distressing. Whenever we get people talking, great things happen.
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My Family Psychologist
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My work is to empower you to understand and manage your own and your family's psychological wellbeing. From initial confusion and hopelessness the end game is enlightenment and clarity. I rely on data, clear aims, objectives, and objective measurement.
My work is to empower you to understand and manage your own and your family's psychological wellbeing. From initial confusion and hopelessness the end game is enlightenment and clarity. I rely on data, clear aims, objectives, and objective measurement.
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Natalie Holmes
Counsellor, MBACP
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, I’m Natalie, the therapist at East Durham Counselling. I work with adults and young people in private practice. I’m trained in integrative counselling, which means I have lots of techniques to choose from when deciding what will help my clients the most; I draw from person-centred, psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioural therapies depending on the presenting issues and client's needs. I have experience of working with autism, ADHD, abuse, anxiety, bereavement, depression, domestic violence, eating disorders, OCD, PTSD, relationship issues, self-harm, stress, trauma and dissociation.
Hi, I’m Natalie, the therapist at East Durham Counselling. I work with adults and young people in private practice. I’m trained in integrative counselling, which means I have lots of techniques to choose from when deciding what will help my clients the most; I draw from person-centred, psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioural therapies depending on the presenting issues and client's needs. I have experience of working with autism, ADHD, abuse, anxiety, bereavement, depression, domestic violence, eating disorders, OCD, PTSD, relationship issues, self-harm, stress, trauma and dissociation.
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Sarah Moran
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Hi there, I'm Sarah A qualified Person-Centred Counsellor, and an Advanced Imago Relationship Therapist. Using an integrative method - I am experienced in supporting people deal with a number of diverse issues including relationship issues, family issues, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, bereavement, communication and marital problems.
Hi there, I'm Sarah A qualified Person-Centred Counsellor, and an Advanced Imago Relationship Therapist. Using an integrative method - I am experienced in supporting people deal with a number of diverse issues including relationship issues, family issues, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, bereavement, communication and marital problems.
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Wendy Russell Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Common issues addressed in couples therapy include: Money, parenting, sex, affairs, family and friends, chronic illness, conflict, communication breakdown.
I feel I specialise in helping people move forward, set goals, challenge themselves and become more self-aware of who they are. We'll go at your pace and focus on what feels most meaningful for your goals and growth.
Common issues addressed in couples therapy include: Money, parenting, sex, affairs, family and friends, chronic illness, conflict, communication breakdown.
I feel I specialise in helping people move forward, set goals, challenge themselves and become more self-aware of who they are. We'll go at your pace and focus on what feels most meaningful for your goals and growth.
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Lesley Inglis Supervisor
Psychotherapist, COSRT Accred
Online Only
Hello, I am a widely experienced, Psychosexual Therapist/Supervisor. If you want to understand yourself better,/change unwanted behaviours to 'feel' better I would be delighted to receive an EMAIL from you. I work with common & also unusual Sex & Relationship difficulties & Mental health conditions . I assess you, help you identify goals & I review how you think our work is progressing. I explain the rational for my exploration & focus of the tasks I ask you to practice. I work collaboratively with you-as a team to reach your goals. Clients say this is a good way to work. I often see the funny side of life, when appropriate :-)
Hello, I am a widely experienced, Psychosexual Therapist/Supervisor. If you want to understand yourself better,/change unwanted behaviours to 'feel' better I would be delighted to receive an EMAIL from you. I work with common & also unusual Sex & Relationship difficulties & Mental health conditions . I assess you, help you identify goals & I review how you think our work is progressing. I explain the rational for my exploration & focus of the tasks I ask you to practice. I work collaboratively with you-as a team to reach your goals. Clients say this is a good way to work. I often see the funny side of life, when appropriate :-)
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Infidelity Counsellors
How does therapy for infidelity work?
A skilled infidelity therapist will provide a safe space for clients to communicate their feelings and concerns. The goal is to be completely honest about what led to the cheating and how it has affected the entire family to prevent it from recurring in the future. The therapist will help the clients work on rebuilding mutual trust and respect and developing better communication and conflict-resolution skills. If the goal is to remain a couple, clients will learn the “danger signs” for their specific relationship, and they will make a renewed commitment to be faithful.

How long does therapy for infidelity take?
Recovery from infidelity can take time, and it can vary from person to person. Generally, a therapist will want to see the clients at least once a week for around six months. Then the sessions can be arranged as needed, depending on the clients’ individual needs. While therapy may end or shift to an as-needed basis, it can take up to two years or more for some clients to fully recover from infidelity.

How does therapy help the partner who was cheated on?
When a client discovers their partner’s infidelity, their trust in the relationship and in the life they had together may be shattered. They often experience mental health symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, grief, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). They don’t always want to stay in the relationship; they may feel ambivalent or may even want to leave. Therapy gives these clients a safe and healthy way to communicate all of their complicated emotions and concerns.

How does therapy help the partner who committed infidelity?
Infidelity often occurs when one or both partners’ emotional needs are not being met in the relationship. Therapy can help this client understand why they cheated and figure out how to address those unmet needs without resorting to infidelity in the future. This can lessen (but not entirely eliminate) the risk of repeated infidelity. Clients who cheat may also feel intense guilt about deceiving their partners, a sentiment that they can work through in therapy.