Bupa Counselling in Whitley Bay

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Fiona Wright
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
I'm a BACP Accredited Integrative counsellor, psychotherapist, supervisor and EMDR practitioner, with over 14 years experience. Sometimes life can be hard, and it can be difficult to make sense of distressing thoughts and feelings, and recover from painful life events. Often talking to family and friends may be difficult for a number of reasons. I will provide a safe, confidential space for you, underpinned by a supportive and empathic therapeutic relationship where we can work together on your difficulties.
I'm a BACP Accredited Integrative counsellor, psychotherapist, supervisor and EMDR practitioner, with over 14 years experience. Sometimes life can be hard, and it can be difficult to make sense of distressing thoughts and feelings, and recover from painful life events. Often talking to family and friends may be difficult for a number of reasons. I will provide a safe, confidential space for you, underpinned by a supportive and empathic therapeutic relationship where we can work together on your difficulties.
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Psychology Connections On The Coast
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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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Dr Larissa Johnson
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
Online Only
I accept BUPA, Cigna, and WPA.
If small things send you spiralling, you feel disconnected from yourself, or you've been carrying something heavy for as long as you can remember — these are experiences I work with often. I'm Dr Larissa Johnson, a Forensic Psychologist specialising in trauma, complex PTSD, and personality difficulties. I work with adults who carry the weight of difficult histories. Maybe you're reliving painful memories, caught in cycles of shame or self-criticism, or feel that your emotions are too much. Maybe you've been told your difficulties are "complex" without ever feeling truly understood. If this resonates, I'd love to hear from you.
I accept BUPA, Cigna, and WPA.
If small things send you spiralling, you feel disconnected from yourself, or you've been carrying something heavy for as long as you can remember — these are experiences I work with often. I'm Dr Larissa Johnson, a Forensic Psychologist specialising in trauma, complex PTSD, and personality difficulties. I work with adults who carry the weight of difficult histories. Maybe you're reliving painful memories, caught in cycles of shame or self-criticism, or feel that your emotions are too much. Maybe you've been told your difficulties are "complex" without ever feeling truly understood. If this resonates, I'd love to hear from you.
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Dr Sonia Pace
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
3 Endorsed
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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Next Step Psychotherapy & Wellbeing
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
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
Serves Area
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. To achieve this I draw upon a range of models and theory in therapy, ensuring an individualised approach. I have a warm and compassionate approach and understand how daunting coming to therapy can be. I hold our therapeutic relationship at the centre of our work, and we will explore what has brought you to therapy at a pace you feel comfortable with.
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. To achieve this I draw upon a range of models and theory in therapy, ensuring an individualised approach. I have a warm and compassionate approach and understand how daunting coming to therapy can be. I hold our therapeutic relationship at the centre of our work, and we will explore what has brought you to therapy at a pace you feel comfortable with.
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Armele Philpotts
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My Bupa number is 30048402 .
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+.
My Bupa number is 30048402 .
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+.
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Rachel Thomlinson
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I provide support across the lifespan and can support with a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, low mood, trauma and relationship difficulties. I have specialist experience working with Children and Young People, and will work systemically with you, as well as individually with your child, to support your child's social and emotional development. I also provide parent/carer support, from pregnancy through to adolescence. I will support you to adopt a parenting approach that will enhance your child’s social and emotional development, and will work with you to understand any triggers that might get in the way.
I provide support across the lifespan and can support with a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, low mood, trauma and relationship difficulties. I have specialist experience working with Children and Young People, and will work systemically with you, as well as individually with your child, to support your child's social and emotional development. I also provide parent/carer support, from pregnancy through to adolescence. I will support you to adopt a parenting approach that will enhance your child’s social and emotional development, and will work with you to understand any triggers that might get in the way.
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Kathryn Spence
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, I’m Kathryn, an Accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, CBT Therapist and EMDR Therapist. I offer a free consultation to discuss how I may help. I work with adults with trauma, OCD, attachment and relationship issues, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, and neurodivergence-related challenges. Many of the people I work with feel stuck and want things to change. Together, we can explore what may be contributing to how you feel, whether that involves understanding your past or focusing on the present. My aim is to help you develop new ways of coping, recover from emotional difficulties, and feel better about yourself.
Hi, I’m Kathryn, an Accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, CBT Therapist and EMDR Therapist. I offer a free consultation to discuss how I may help. I work with adults with trauma, OCD, attachment and relationship issues, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, and neurodivergence-related challenges. Many of the people I work with feel stuck and want things to change. Together, we can explore what may be contributing to how you feel, whether that involves understanding your past or focusing on the present. My aim is to help you develop new ways of coping, recover from emotional difficulties, and feel better about yourself.
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Susan Irving
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello, I would like to introduce myself as a warm and compassionate therapist, committed to helping you on your journey towards well-being in a confidential and non-judgmental environment. With a wealth of experience spanning over ten years, I've had the privilege of working closely with clients from all walks of life. Working alongside clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, family issues, low self-esteem, grief, and the impact of trauma.
Hello, I would like to introduce myself as a warm and compassionate therapist, committed to helping you on your journey towards well-being in a confidential and non-judgmental environment. With a wealth of experience spanning over ten years, I've had the privilege of working closely with clients from all walks of life. Working alongside clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, family issues, low self-esteem, grief, and the impact of trauma.
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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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LOTUS Mind
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
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.
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Gabrielle Victoria Christie
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hello, my name is Gabrielle, I am a Registered Nurse, BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, EMDR practitioner, and Fellow of Advance Higher Education. I have over 16 years of experience working across NHS services and private practice, supporting people with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties. Alongside my clinical work, I am Course Lead for the CBT and MSc programme in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy. I also have specialist experience in anxiety, OCD, and trauma, and have completed advanced training in Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder through University of Oxford.
Hello, my name is Gabrielle, I am a Registered Nurse, BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, EMDR practitioner, and Fellow of Advance Higher Education. I have over 16 years of experience working across NHS services and private practice, supporting people with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties. Alongside my clinical work, I am Course Lead for the CBT and MSc programme in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy. I also have specialist experience in anxiety, OCD, and trauma, and have completed advanced training in Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder through University of Oxford.
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Dr Christine Price
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
With over 25 years of qualified experience as a Clinical Psychologist, I have treated a wide range of difficulties. My career has been about helping people with all kinds of mental health challenges. These include: anxiety and panic; depression; intrusive thoughts, obsessive compulsive disorder; adjustment to life transitions; coping with chronic illness; relationship issues; bereavement and loss; emotional regulation, self-esteem issues as well as others.
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Fe Robinson Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Serves Area
To assist clients I work with AXA, BUPA and Aviva where relevant.
I work with a wide range of clients, particularly clients who live with the aftermath of trauma. My clients may have symptoms of post-traumatic stress or of depression or anxiety, and their self-esteem and day to day coping may be compromised. I also work with clients who are finding relationships with others, or with themselves challenging or whom have been impacted by past relationships. Clients may have had difficult childhoods or have experienced abuse, or may be having problems currently. I work with clients in a bespoke way to meet your individual goals and needs, and to improve your well-being and relating.
To assist clients I work with AXA, BUPA and Aviva where relevant.
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Dr Anthony Redhead
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Durham DH1
Many of the people I work with have spent years feeling misunderstood, exhausted or disconnected from themselves. They may be autistic or otherwise neurodivergent, exploring whether neurodivergence explains lifelong experiences, or struggling with anxiety, burnout, trauma, masking, identity or major life transitions. They're looking for more than symptom relief, they want to understand themselves in a way that feels compassionate, respectful and meaningful, creating change that fits who they are rather than who they feel expected to be.
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I accept new clients through BUPA's private healthcare.
Hi, I’m Katie. I’m an experienced therapist specialising in helping people heal from childhood trauma/ CPTSD. I am based in Newcastle upon Tyne and also work nationally online, using Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) and EMDR. I specialise in helping you understand and change repeating relational patterns so you can build healthier self-esteem and more balanced relationships. I am also a fully qualified and accredited CBT therapist and can support you with anxiety, insomnia and depression. If you have already tried CBT and feel you did not get what you needed, I can draw on my wider training to tailor therapy to you.
I accept new clients through BUPA's private healthcare.
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Dr Jenny Paton
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
I am an experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist in both the NHS and private practice. My approach is all about helping you to understand and improve your mental health . The sessions will be structured and focused toward understanding why you feel the way you do (your own mental health blueprint), how to recognise unhelpful patterns or triggers in everyday life and successful skills to self regulate. You will be equipped, not only to understand why you feel the way you do, but also how to work toward healthier ways of managing your mental health.
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Denise Hopkins
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Are you looking for nurturing support, healing, and space to reconnect with your self‑worth? You may feel depressed, anxious, stuck, or unable to hold onto happiness. Perhaps relationships feel difficult, or you’ve noticed unhelpful patterns repeating in your life. If you’re ready to explore the emotions behind these experiences and understand what’s shaping them, therapy can help you move toward meaningful change. I’m here to support you.
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