Counselling for Seniors in Wallsend
Do you feel like you are disappearing in your own home? If you are constantly walking on eggshells and managing a partner's volatile moods while your own truth is systematically silenced or labelled as the problem, you are not alone. I specialize in helping women recover from the profound identity crisis, severe anxiety, and crushing low self-esteem caused by narcissistic abuse and coercive control. When your reality is rewritten by a partner or family member, your mental health takes a massive hit, often leaving you to face chronic depression.
Do you feel like you are disappearing in your own home? If you are constantly walking on eggshells and managing a partner's volatile moods while your own truth is systematically silenced or labelled as the problem, you are not alone. I specialize in helping women recover from the profound identity crisis, severe anxiety, and crushing low self-esteem caused by narcissistic abuse and coercive control. When your reality is rewritten by a partner or family member, your mental health takes a massive hit, often leaving you to face chronic depression.
Hello, I am an experienced therapist offering counselling sessions for adults and young people aged 14 and over. I provide professional insight and perspectives in approaching problems to enhance well being and create an overall positive change in understanding. This helps make meaning out of life in the "here and now" and also provides support with ongoing benefits in making life choices for the future. When situations or context do not have solutions, supporting the process of emotional healing is the focus of therapy.
Hello, I am an experienced therapist offering counselling sessions for adults and young people aged 14 and over. I provide professional insight and perspectives in approaching problems to enhance well being and create an overall positive change in understanding. This helps make meaning out of life in the "here and now" and also provides support with ongoing benefits in making life choices for the future. When situations or context do not have solutions, supporting the process of emotional healing is the focus of therapy.
I have over 30 years experience, working privately, within the NHS, relate couples counselling, drug & alcohol services, refugee & disability agencies & as a coach. Confidentiality guaranteed. Free telephone consultation. I work face to face, video & telephone calls locally & internationally.
I have over 30 years experience, working privately, within the NHS, relate couples counselling, drug & alcohol services, refugee & disability agencies & as a coach. Confidentiality guaranteed. Free telephone consultation. I work face to face, video & telephone calls locally & internationally.
Many of my clients are struggling with anxiety, trauma, low mood, or emotional overwhelm. Some are processing past abuse or loss, while others feel stuck or disconnected and want to understand themselves better. You may be seeking relief, clarity, or a calmer mind. Whether you have clear goals or just need someone to talk to, I offer a supportive, non-judgemental space where we can work at your pace. I primarily work with adult individuals and couples aged 18 and over. In some cases, I also see young people aged 14 and above. My trainee therapy dog Coco (puppy) may be present during sessions, unless you would prefer otherwise.
Many of my clients are struggling with anxiety, trauma, low mood, or emotional overwhelm. Some are processing past abuse or loss, while others feel stuck or disconnected and want to understand themselves better. You may be seeking relief, clarity, or a calmer mind. Whether you have clear goals or just need someone to talk to, I offer a supportive, non-judgemental space where we can work at your pace. I primarily work with adult individuals and couples aged 18 and over. In some cases, I also see young people aged 14 and above. My trainee therapy dog Coco (puppy) may be present during sessions, unless you would prefer otherwise.
Would you like to learn more about yourself and explore what you need to live a life where you can truly be you? Is the pressure of meeting everyone else’s expectations weighing you down? Would you like to find ways of managing anxiety or make sense of difficult experiences?
Maybe you have experienced grief and loss after bereavement, a life transition or life loss? Perhaps you have experienced a relationship breakdown and would like some support?
Maybe you would like to learn more about coping with overwhelming feelings or work on self-worth, setting boundaries and moving forwards embracing change.
Would you like to learn more about yourself and explore what you need to live a life where you can truly be you? Is the pressure of meeting everyone else’s expectations weighing you down? Would you like to find ways of managing anxiety or make sense of difficult experiences?
Maybe you have experienced grief and loss after bereavement, a life transition or life loss? Perhaps you have experienced a relationship breakdown and would like some support?
Maybe you would like to learn more about coping with overwhelming feelings or work on self-worth, setting boundaries and moving forwards embracing change.
Hi, I’m Andrea,
I am dedicated to personalising my therapeutic approach to suit your individual needs. In our sessions, I create a nurturing environment where you can openly explore your feelings without fear of judgment.
I recognise that life presents each of us with unique challenges, and it can feel challenging to share your experiences.
Taking the courageous step to seek help is a significant accomplishment, and you've already made great progress!
I provide a safe and confidential space for you to express your concerns and receive the empathy and support you truly deserve.
Hi, I’m Andrea,
I am dedicated to personalising my therapeutic approach to suit your individual needs. In our sessions, I create a nurturing environment where you can openly explore your feelings without fear of judgment.
I recognise that life presents each of us with unique challenges, and it can feel challenging to share your experiences.
Taking the courageous step to seek help is a significant accomplishment, and you've already made great progress!
I provide a safe and confidential space for you to express your concerns and receive the empathy and support you truly deserve.
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I am a Consultant Nurse currently on a career break, an accredited EMDR consultant and clinical supervisor. I specialise in working with co-morbid physical and mental health problems, although I work with people with everything from mild anxiety to complex trauma. I also have training in DBT, NLP, Hypnosis and am an accredited EFT practitioner. I believe that the mind and body are closely connected and one has to heal using the body and the mind to get the best benefit.
I am a Consultant Nurse currently on a career break, an accredited EMDR consultant and clinical supervisor. I specialise in working with co-morbid physical and mental health problems, although I work with people with everything from mild anxiety to complex trauma. I also have training in DBT, NLP, Hypnosis and am an accredited EFT practitioner. I believe that the mind and body are closely connected and one has to heal using the body and the mind to get the best benefit.
Hi there, my names Dane, I am an animal lover, Northerner, book-worm, rock climber... and Clinical Psychologist! I it can be hard to find a therapist who you can click with. My work follows a Narrative Therapy approach. I also bring elements of Compassion-Focused Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy where needed. I am trained in 3 Trauma therapies (EMDR, NET & Tree of Life). For Relationships, I blend System Theory with EFT/NVC/The Gottmans Approach with a twist of Queer Theory. There’s no single map for being human, I take a ‘many paths up the mountain’ approach, adapting the route to suit you.
Hi there, my names Dane, I am an animal lover, Northerner, book-worm, rock climber... and Clinical Psychologist! I it can be hard to find a therapist who you can click with. My work follows a Narrative Therapy approach. I also bring elements of Compassion-Focused Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy where needed. I am trained in 3 Trauma therapies (EMDR, NET & Tree of Life). For Relationships, I blend System Theory with EFT/NVC/The Gottmans Approach with a twist of Queer Theory. There’s no single map for being human, I take a ‘many paths up the mountain’ approach, adapting the route to suit you.
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.
I support adults struggling with the impact of trauma, loss or significant life changes. You may be trying to make sense of a something that’s happened to you, feel like you’re constantly on edge or feel stuck in the past.
I offer a warm, compassionate space to help you find a way forward. My approach is centred around your unique needs, history and experience, and is always informed by evidence based interventions.
I support adults struggling with the impact of trauma, loss or significant life changes. You may be trying to make sense of a something that’s happened to you, feel like you’re constantly on edge or feel stuck in the past.
I offer a warm, compassionate space to help you find a way forward. My approach is centred around your unique needs, history and experience, and is always informed by evidence based interventions.
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’.
Concessions offered for NHS and Blue Light workers. Concession for online appointments.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with experience in mental and physical health services within the NHS, supporting adults with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and common psychological difficulties. I also help individuals adjusting to significant changes in physical health—navigating shifts in identity, roles, relationships, and the emotional impact of their condition.
Drawing on this experience, I now provide individual online and in-person therapy for adults (18+).
Concessions offered for NHS and Blue Light workers. Concession for online appointments.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with experience in mental and physical health services within the NHS, supporting adults with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and common psychological difficulties. I also help individuals adjusting to significant changes in physical health—navigating shifts in identity, roles, relationships, and the emotional impact of their condition.
Drawing on this experience, I now provide individual online and in-person therapy for adults (18+).
Are you in your 20s and feel like you are stuck, lost or unsure of yourself, while everyone else seems to have things figured out? Or are you a parent trying to adjust to changes that can come as children grow older and relationships shift? Hello, I’m Jen, and I'm an accredited counsellor offering in-person psychotherapeutic counselling in Gosforth, Newcastle, on Saturdays. My practice is focused on supporting clients navigating life transitions, when people are quite often trying to figure out who they are and what they want.
Are you in your 20s and feel like you are stuck, lost or unsure of yourself, while everyone else seems to have things figured out? Or are you a parent trying to adjust to changes that can come as children grow older and relationships shift? Hello, I’m Jen, and I'm an accredited counsellor offering in-person psychotherapeutic counselling in Gosforth, Newcastle, on Saturdays. My practice is focused on supporting clients navigating life transitions, when people are quite often trying to figure out who they are and what they want.
Hello, my name is Emma and I'm an Integrative Psychotherapist and trainee Counselling Psychologist.
And over to you. Do you feel stuck in patterns that you are struggling to shift? Or would you like to explore certain life events with someone who is not family or a friend?
We all have our ways of behaving and seeing the world that have developed over time, and perhaps been useful once, but no longer serve us. I believe that we tend to repeat what we have not processed. These repetitions show up in our relationships, work, choices, and symptoms, but it is difficult to get out of these behaviours and thinking loops on your own.
Hello, my name is Emma and I'm an Integrative Psychotherapist and trainee Counselling Psychologist.
And over to you. Do you feel stuck in patterns that you are struggling to shift? Or would you like to explore certain life events with someone who is not family or a friend?
We all have our ways of behaving and seeing the world that have developed over time, and perhaps been useful once, but no longer serve us. I believe that we tend to repeat what we have not processed. These repetitions show up in our relationships, work, choices, and symptoms, but it is difficult to get out of these behaviours and thinking loops on your own.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, fear? There is help and support available to you, all you have to do is reach out.
We know life is hard, but sometimes other things make it even harder, this is where I can help. Counselling can help you make sense of things, help to get some understanding of what you need and how to make changes that will help. It also gives you some focus on what's important to you, relationships, handling stress better, major life changes and much more.
All of this is possible, and achievable, take control of your life and reach out for the support you deserve.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, fear? There is help and support available to you, all you have to do is reach out.
We know life is hard, but sometimes other things make it even harder, this is where I can help. Counselling can help you make sense of things, help to get some understanding of what you need and how to make changes that will help. It also gives you some focus on what's important to you, relationships, handling stress better, major life changes and much more.
All of this is possible, and achievable, take control of your life and reach out for the support you deserve.
I support clients with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, bereavement, trauma, the impact of abuse, and life transitions. I also have experience working with individuals who are neurodivergent, supporting the unique challenges this can bring to identity, emotional regulation, self-worth, relationships and everyday life. My practice is rooted in GSRD-aware principles, ensuring that diverse gender identities, sexualities, and relationship structures are respected, offering an affirming, supportive space that fosters a sense of belonging.
I support clients with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, bereavement, trauma, the impact of abuse, and life transitions. I also have experience working with individuals who are neurodivergent, supporting the unique challenges this can bring to identity, emotional regulation, self-worth, relationships and everyday life. My practice is rooted in GSRD-aware principles, ensuring that diverse gender identities, sexualities, and relationship structures are respected, offering an affirming, supportive space that fosters a sense of belonging.
Counselling is not a one-size-fits-all approach, so I am very mindful of providing a service that meets the needs of the people I support and work with. If you are unsure whether counselling is right for you and would like to understand a little more about how I work, please reach out and book an intro call. I am always happy to share the ways I work and would be keen to understand what you would like to get out of counselling. I really believe that clients are the experts in their own lives and need a space where they can be witnessed, seen, and heard. I aim to offer a space that feels safe, contained and emotionally held.
Counselling is not a one-size-fits-all approach, so I am very mindful of providing a service that meets the needs of the people I support and work with. If you are unsure whether counselling is right for you and would like to understand a little more about how I work, please reach out and book an intro call. I am always happy to share the ways I work and would be keen to understand what you would like to get out of counselling. I really believe that clients are the experts in their own lives and need a space where they can be witnessed, seen, and heard. I aim to offer a space that feels safe, contained and emotionally held.
Are you caught in the same arguments with your partner? Always playing peacemaker? Or struggling to move past betrayal or loss? Or, maybe you feel disconnected from someone you love—or even from yourself? Perhaps you’re reading this because you’re exhausted and need things to change. Are you looking for a safe space where you can be heard and have your experience validated? Somewhere that will help you to break free from painful patterns, rebuild trust, communicate in ways that actually work and produce lasting change.
Are you caught in the same arguments with your partner? Always playing peacemaker? Or struggling to move past betrayal or loss? Or, maybe you feel disconnected from someone you love—or even from yourself? Perhaps you’re reading this because you’re exhausted and need things to change. Are you looking for a safe space where you can be heard and have your experience validated? Somewhere that will help you to break free from painful patterns, rebuild trust, communicate in ways that actually work and produce lasting change.
Saying "I'm fine" when you're really not? "Just keep going" got you this far, but something's shifted and it's costing you more each day.
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.
You don't need the right words to start. Most people arrive knowing only that something needs to change. That's enough. Whatever's weighing on you, you don't have to carry it alone — and you don't have to have it all figured out before we begin.
Saying "I'm fine" when you're really not? "Just keep going" got you this far, but something's shifted and it's costing you more each day.
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.
You don't need the right words to start. Most people arrive knowing only that something needs to change. That's enough. Whatever's weighing on you, you don't have to carry it alone — and you don't have to have it all figured out before we begin.
Hi, I’m Cat, a registered therapist with over 15-years of experience supporting people to un-hook from the difficult thoughts, feelings and behaviours that are holding them back so they can live the life they want.
Perhaps you've lost your way. You feel scared, stuck or overwhelmed by anxiety and self-doubt. Everyone around you says you have so much to offer, but you’ve lost that spark of belief and don’t know how to pull yourself out of this rut.
You might have tried other therapists before, but find that nothing out there seems quite right.
Well, with a solution-focused approach akin to life coaching, that's where I come in!
Hi, I’m Cat, a registered therapist with over 15-years of experience supporting people to un-hook from the difficult thoughts, feelings and behaviours that are holding them back so they can live the life they want.
Perhaps you've lost your way. You feel scared, stuck or overwhelmed by anxiety and self-doubt. Everyone around you says you have so much to offer, but you’ve lost that spark of belief and don’t know how to pull yourself out of this rut.
You might have tried other therapists before, but find that nothing out there seems quite right.
Well, with a solution-focused approach akin to life coaching, that's where I come in!
Nearby Seniors Counsellors Searches for Wallsend
- Blyth
- Chester le Street
- Cramlington
- Gateshead
- Houghton le Spring
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- North Shields
- South Shields
- Sunderland
- Tynemouth
- Washington
- Whitley Bay
FAQ - About Therapy for Seniors
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical mobility challenges.
How is counselling for elderly different from counselling for other age groups?
In general, counselling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. Therapists who specialise in working with elderly clients generally have the same framework but may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counselling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.
How can therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.
What are the qualities to look for in therapists who see seniors?
Seniors counsellors, like mental health counselors in general, should be kind, empathetic, skilled at listening, and knowledgeable about their particular area of expertise. Counsellors specialising in working with the senior population should be very familiar with the aging process in general and the common conditions that the elderly can face, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and/or physical illness. Many senior counsellors are also well-equipped to help caregivers and families navigate the aging process of their loved ones, and they may draw on Interpersonal Therapy to help facilitate improved interactions between seniors and those that care for them.