Anxiety Counselling in Tynemouth

Dr Helena Widdrington
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Tynemouth NE30
You or your child may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, caught in cycles of worry and overthinking, or struggling with relationships that leave you feeling hurt, disconnected, or not quite yourself.
I am a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with nearly 10 years' experience in NHS and private settings. I specialise in anxiety, trauma, and relationship difficulties, supporting adults, children, and young people. My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative, helping people make sense of their experiences, build resilience and create change.
You or your child may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, caught in cycles of worry and overthinking, or struggling with relationships that leave you feeling hurt, disconnected, or not quite yourself.
I am a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with nearly 10 years' experience in NHS and private settings. I specialise in anxiety, trauma, and relationship difficulties, supporting adults, children, and young people. My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative, helping people make sense of their experiences, build resilience and create change.
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Rowan Elizabeth Horner
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
If you're overwhelmed, anxious or just exhausted by "trying to hold it all together", our sessions will help you:understand why your mind reacts the way it does, -break patterns that keep pulling you back -learn how to regulate your emotions and your body -reconnect with who you are (not who you should be) -rebuild boundaries, relationships and self-worth.
If you're reading this because you're feeling stuck, and life feels heavy or confusing, you're in the right place. My work is all about helping people to understand what's going on beneath the surface so they can feel calmer, clearer and more in control. Whether it's you, or a young person you care for who is struggling; my aim is simple - to help life feel easier, lighter and more manageable.
If you're overwhelmed, anxious or just exhausted by "trying to hold it all together", our sessions will help you:understand why your mind reacts the way it does, -break patterns that keep pulling you back -learn how to regulate your emotions and your body -reconnect with who you are (not who you should be) -rebuild boundaries, relationships and self-worth.
If you're reading this because you're feeling stuck, and life feels heavy or confusing, you're in the right place. My work is all about helping people to understand what's going on beneath the surface so they can feel calmer, clearer and more in control. Whether it's you, or a young person you care for who is struggling; my aim is simple - to help life feel easier, lighter and more manageable.
0191 743 7285 View 0191 743 7285
Dr Alice Bentley
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I provide support for a variety of difficulties including anxiety, low mood, adjustment to life changes (e.g. injury, medical conditions, retirement) and trauma.
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 provide support for a variety of difficulties including anxiety, low mood, adjustment to life changes (e.g. injury, medical conditions, retirement) and trauma.
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.
0191 743 3336 View 0191 743 3336
Psychology Connections On The Coast
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Many of us can be our own harshest critic...never feeling good enough, never feeling as if we are "enough", not wanted or unloveable...these thoughts understandably have a big impact on our wellbeing and day to day functioning. It's not just you that feels this way - many of us struggle with these thoughts and feelings at times, but particularly if we've experienced adversity or trauma, this may have become the "norm" in the way we think about ourselves. But this can change. And when we start to think about ourselves and relate differently to ourselves, the world feels like a much better place!
Many of us can be our own harshest critic...never feeling good enough, never feeling as if we are "enough", not wanted or unloveable...these thoughts understandably have a big impact on our wellbeing and day to day functioning. It's not just you that feels this way - many of us struggle with these thoughts and feelings at times, but particularly if we've experienced adversity or trauma, this may have become the "norm" in the way we think about ourselves. But this can change. And when we start to think about ourselves and relate differently to ourselves, the world feels like a much better place!
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Fiona Fitzpatrick
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Serves Area
Improves self esteem, reduces anxiety, depression.
I am a trauma-informed, psychotherapist working with adults online & in person in North East England. I offer short or longer term therapy packages that suit you. I also offer clinical supervision & work based wellbeing workshops I can support you with new insights in your relationships, maladaptive behaviours, early lived experience. I can support you during life transitions such as menopause, separation, bereavement? I have over a decade of experience working with adults, alongside specialist trauma informed therapy with adopted children, young people and families.
Improves self esteem, reduces anxiety, depression.
I am a trauma-informed, psychotherapist working with adults online & in person in North East England. I offer short or longer term therapy packages that suit you. I also offer clinical supervision & work based wellbeing workshops I can support you with new insights in your relationships, maladaptive behaviours, early lived experience. I can support you during life transitions such as menopause, separation, bereavement? I have over a decade of experience working with adults, alongside specialist trauma informed therapy with adopted children, young people and families.
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Dr Sonia Pace
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello, I’m Dr Sonia Pace, Consultant Clinical Psychologist. I have over 16 years experience working with adults with a range of psychological and mental health difficulties. I work collaboratively with you each step of the way creating a supportive environment that enables self-discovery and growth. Therapy involves creating a safe space to develop a greater understanding of why you might be experiencing current difficulties and then using this understanding to tailor an approach that meets your individual needs.
Hello, I’m Dr Sonia Pace, Consultant Clinical Psychologist. I have over 16 years experience working with adults with a range of psychological and mental health difficulties. I work collaboratively with you each step of the way creating a supportive environment that enables self-discovery and growth. Therapy involves creating a safe space to develop a greater understanding of why you might be experiencing current difficulties and then using this understanding to tailor an approach that meets your individual needs.
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Joseph Tyson-Adams
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Serves Area
If you are suffering from past traumas, stress, depression or anxiety issues, I am here to help.
I have specialist experience delivering Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & EMDR, working with people suffering depression, trauma & anxiety disorders including; panic, generalised anxiety (excess worry), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), health anxiety, social anxiety, phobias & stress. I also work with sleep difficulties & low self-esteem issues.
If you are suffering from past traumas, stress, depression or anxiety issues, I am here to help.
I have specialist experience delivering Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & EMDR, working with people suffering depression, trauma & anxiety disorders including; panic, generalised anxiety (excess worry), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), health anxiety, social anxiety, phobias & stress. I also work with sleep difficulties & low self-esteem issues.
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Susan Irving
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Working alongside clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, family issues, low self-esteem, grief, and the impact of trauma.
When you begin your therapeutic journey, I will invite you to a 50-60 minute assessment session. This will be your opportunity to openly discuss your concerns and issues in a safe and supportive environment. Your comfort and safety is my priority. Depending on the nature of your concerns, I offer both short and long-term sessions.
Working alongside clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, family issues, low self-esteem, grief, and the impact of trauma.
When you begin your therapeutic journey, I will invite you to a 50-60 minute assessment session. This will be your opportunity to openly discuss your concerns and issues in a safe and supportive environment. Your comfort and safety is my priority. Depending on the nature of your concerns, I offer both short and long-term sessions.
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Hazel Ahern
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I specialise in supporting clients with unresolved childhood trauma, abuse and all types of relationship difficulties, , I also work with addiction, anxiety, stress, low self esteem and low mood.
I am a fully qualified experienced BACP registered counsellor. I have had extensive experience working with childhood trauma, abuse and relationship issues. I use an integrative style of counselling meaning I can tailor my approach to suit each person. I work creatively which can help people who find it difficult to express how they feel
I specialise in supporting clients with unresolved childhood trauma, abuse and all types of relationship difficulties, , I also work with addiction, anxiety, stress, low self esteem and low mood.
I am a fully qualified experienced BACP registered counsellor. I have had extensive experience working with childhood trauma, abuse and relationship issues. I use an integrative style of counselling meaning I can tailor my approach to suit each person. I work creatively which can help people who find it difficult to express how they feel
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Nicola Gauld
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Would you like to find ways of managing anxiety or make sense of difficult experiences?
I offer an integrative approach to counselling including humanistic approaches, psychodynamic counselling, CBT and creative counselling techniques. I work with clients with a range of emotional and psychological concerns. You set the agenda and pace of the sessions, and as I work integratively, you can have choice in the way we work together.
Would you like to find ways of managing anxiety or make sense of difficult experiences?
I offer an integrative approach to counselling including humanistic approaches, psychodynamic counselling, CBT and creative counselling techniques. I work with clients with a range of emotional and psychological concerns. You set the agenda and pace of the sessions, and as I work integratively, you can have choice in the way we work together.
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Blue Talking Therapies
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Serves Area
We're here to help you overcome and recover from common mental health issues such as depression, panic, worry, social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), health anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), phobias, stress and some long term health conditions.
We care deeply about helping people recover from mental health issues and only use evidence based talking therapies to achieve this. At Blue Talking Therapies we offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Counselling, Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR).
We're here to help you overcome and recover from common mental health issues such as depression, panic, worry, social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), health anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), phobias, stress and some long term health conditions.
We care deeply about helping people recover from mental health issues and only use evidence based talking therapies to achieve this. At Blue Talking Therapies we offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Counselling, Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR).
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Ryan Maguire
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
You may be wrestling with anxiety, low mood, bereavement, trauma or relationship difficulties — and unsure why the same patterns keep repeating, or why things feel harder than they used to.
I tailor the therapy to you. My work is integrative — drawing on Transactional Analysis, CBT and trauma-informed practice — so we work with what fits you, not a fixed script. Together we build self-awareness and practical tools for lasting change. I have a particular focus on neurodivergent adults, including autistic and ADHD clients.
You may be wrestling with anxiety, low mood, bereavement, trauma or relationship difficulties — and unsure why the same patterns keep repeating, or why things feel harder than they used to.
I tailor the therapy to you. My work is integrative — drawing on Transactional Analysis, CBT and trauma-informed practice — so we work with what fits you, not a fixed script. Together we build self-awareness and practical tools for lasting change. I have a particular focus on neurodivergent adults, including autistic and ADHD clients.
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Gabrielle Victoria Christie
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I also have specialist experience in anxiety, OCD, and trauma, and have completed advanced training in Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder through University of Oxford.
My approach is grounded in evidence-based practice, including CBT and EMDR to help you understand unhelpful patterns, make sense of difficult experiences, whilst processing them or targeting them, from a cognitive, behavioural and emotional level.
I also have specialist experience in anxiety, OCD, and trauma, and have completed advanced training in Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder through University of Oxford.
My approach is grounded in evidence-based practice, including CBT and EMDR to help you understand unhelpful patterns, make sense of difficult experiences, whilst processing them or targeting them, from a cognitive, behavioural and emotional level.
0191 743 2242 View 0191 743 2242
Divine Inner Health
Psychotherapist
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
You feel exhausted, anxious, and stuck in a cycle of overthinking.
I offer high intensity cognitive behaviour therapy and take a very holistic approach to health and wellbeing. This service goes beyond symptom relief—together we’ll work through unhelpful patterns, using evidence based practices to help you restore energy, and build emotional resilience so you can thrive.
You feel exhausted, anxious, and stuck in a cycle of overthinking.
I offer high intensity cognitive behaviour therapy and take a very holistic approach to health and wellbeing. This service goes beyond symptom relief—together we’ll work through unhelpful patterns, using evidence based practices to help you restore energy, and build emotional resilience so you can thrive.
0191 743 7070 View 0191 743 7070
Next Step Psychotherapy & Wellbeing
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Experienced & friendly professionals. BOOK a FREE consultation ONLINE 24 hours a day at a time that’s convenient for yourself simply by clicking on our website. We offer Counselling & Psychotherapy for adults, couples, children and young people. with private clinics in Gosforth and Monkseaton. As well as therapy we also offer therapeutic parenting programs, dramatherapy, work with schools, businesses as well and training in and around the North East.
Experienced & friendly professionals. BOOK a FREE consultation ONLINE 24 hours a day at a time that’s convenient for yourself simply by clicking on our website. We offer Counselling & Psychotherapy for adults, couples, children and young people. with private clinics in Gosforth and Monkseaton. As well as therapy we also offer therapeutic parenting programs, dramatherapy, work with schools, businesses as well and training in and around the North East.
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Dr Charley Blackwell
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
3 Endorsed
Tynemouth NE30
If you’re weighed down by anxiety, difficult life events, uncertainty, or challenges in relationships, I can help you to make sense of what’s driving those feelings and make a plan together to create the change you hope for.
I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with experience working with a wide range of mental health difficulties with adolescents and adults including anxiety, anger, phobias, mood difficulties, trauma, neurodiversity, relationship difficulties and unusual experiences (often referred to as psychosis).
If you’re weighed down by anxiety, difficult life events, uncertainty, or challenges in relationships, I can help you to make sense of what’s driving those feelings and make a plan together to create the change you hope for.
I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with experience working with a wide range of mental health difficulties with adolescents and adults including anxiety, anger, phobias, mood difficulties, trauma, neurodiversity, relationship difficulties and unusual experiences (often referred to as psychosis).
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Lisa Etherson
Verified Verified
Tynemouth NE30
I work with individuals who think they may have compulsive sexual behaviour, shame about themselves and their sexual activities, or just shame more broadly. I have a particular interest in working with gay men around sexual issues, including chems and shame. Many of my clients are high-functioning and self-aware, yet struggle with cycles of secrecy, self-criticism, or disconnection. Together, we slow things down to understand what sits beneath these patterns, helping you develop a more stable, compassionate, and integrated way of relating to yourself and others.
I work with individuals who think they may have compulsive sexual behaviour, shame about themselves and their sexual activities, or just shame more broadly. I have a particular interest in working with gay men around sexual issues, including chems and shame. Many of my clients are high-functioning and self-aware, yet struggle with cycles of secrecy, self-criticism, or disconnection. Together, we slow things down to understand what sits beneath these patterns, helping you develop a more stable, compassionate, and integrated way of relating to yourself and others.
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Bea Rodriguez
Counsellor, MBACP
Tynemouth NE30
Waitlist for new clients
I've also helped clients with a range of other issues, including anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma, and abuse.
I’m a psychodynamic and person-centred counsellor based in Jesmond. I offer a calm, nurturing space to explore life challenges, deepen self-understanding, and make sense of past and present experiences so you can find your own way forward..
I've also helped clients with a range of other issues, including anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma, and abuse.
I’m a psychodynamic and person-centred counsellor based in Jesmond. I offer a calm, nurturing space to explore life challenges, deepen self-understanding, and make sense of past and present experiences so you can find your own way forward..
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Dr Sophie Monaghan
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I offer a safe, compassionate space to explore past experiences, present challenges, and future fears, helping you better understand yourself and move forward with confidence.
I am committed to helping people navigate and move beyond life’s challenges. I support people encountering sudden and significant life changes, whether affecting them directly or someone close to them. Often this relates to physical health conditions, neurological difficulties, life transitions, bereavement or traumatic experiences; leading to understandable distress and feeling overwhelmed. I offer a space to genuinely hear your story, explore how your experiences have shaped your life, consider possible next steps and support your aims for therapy, while working collaboratively at
I offer a safe, compassionate space to explore past experiences, present challenges, and future fears, helping you better understand yourself and move forward with confidence.
I am committed to helping people navigate and move beyond life’s challenges. I support people encountering sudden and significant life changes, whether affecting them directly or someone close to them. Often this relates to physical health conditions, neurological difficulties, life transitions, bereavement or traumatic experiences; leading to understandable distress and feeling overwhelmed. I offer a space to genuinely hear your story, explore how your experiences have shaped your life, consider possible next steps and support your aims for therapy, while working collaboratively at
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Dr Huw Williams
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a Clinical Psychologist providing therapy tailored to individuals with general mental health difficulties, long-term health conditions and neurodiversity. Additionally, I have experience working with people living with HIV, chronic pain, neurological disorders, FND, and traumatic brain injury. I also provide neurorehabilitation, assessment of challenging behaviour, behaviour support plans, and mental capacity assessments.
I am a Clinical Psychologist providing therapy tailored to individuals with general mental health difficulties, long-term health conditions and neurodiversity. Additionally, I have experience working with people living with HIV, chronic pain, neurological disorders, FND, and traumatic brain injury. I also provide neurorehabilitation, assessment of challenging behaviour, behaviour support plans, and mental capacity assessments.
0191 743 6760 View 0191 743 6760
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.