Parenting Counselling in Whitley Bay

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Divine Inner Health
Psychotherapist
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
You feel exhausted, anxious, and stuck in a cycle of overthinking. Burnout has drained your energy, while self-doubt and perfectionism hold you back from living fully. You long for calm, clarity, and confidence—yet despite your best efforts, stress and worry keep creeping in. What you want is simple: to quiet your racing mind, feel in control of your emotions, and have the energy to show up for your life and relationships with strength, balance, and peace.
You feel exhausted, anxious, and stuck in a cycle of overthinking. Burnout has drained your energy, while self-doubt and perfectionism hold you back from living fully. You long for calm, clarity, and confidence—yet despite your best efforts, stress and worry keep creeping in. What you want is simple: to quiet your racing mind, feel in control of your emotions, and have the energy to show up for your life and relationships with strength, balance, and peace.
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Next Step Psychotherapy & Wellbeing
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
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.
Counselling & Psychotherapy gives you the opportunity to talk through your problems in a safe, confidential and non judgement environment, where you will be able to embark on a journey of self discovery, which will allow you to understand yourself better, explore destructive patterns of behaviour, help you look at the alternative options and awareness around
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.
Counselling & Psychotherapy gives you the opportunity to talk through your problems in a safe, confidential and non judgement environment, where you will be able to embark on a journey of self discovery, which will allow you to understand yourself better, explore destructive patterns of behaviour, help you look at the alternative options and awareness around
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Dr Lauren Mawn
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Maybe it’s anxiety, low mood, relationship struggles, self-esteem, parenting stress, or navigating a major life change or illness.
I offer a safe, supportive space where individuals, couples, and families can explore their challenges and goals. Drawing on evidence-based therapies like CBT, ACT, EFT and Systemic Couples and Family Therapy, I tailor treatment to your unique needs and help you build insight, resilience, and lasting change.
Maybe it’s anxiety, low mood, relationship struggles, self-esteem, parenting stress, or navigating a major life change or illness.
I offer a safe, supportive space where individuals, couples, and families can explore their challenges and goals. Drawing on evidence-based therapies like CBT, ACT, EFT and Systemic Couples and Family Therapy, I tailor treatment to your unique needs and help you build insight, resilience, and lasting change.
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Lyndsey Waugh
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
My particular area of interest and expertise is Trauma, Personality Disorders, Anxiety, Adoption, Depression, Sexual Issues, Therapeutic Parenting as well as Training Counselling Therapeutic Skills.
I am a professionally qualified psychotherapist, supervisor and trainer. Establishing in private practice in 2013, with private practices in Gosforth and Monkseaton. My knowledge and skills have developed through my psychotherapeutic work in private practice, I will share this knowledge with you where it would be helpful, to enable you to develop tools to use in everyday life beyond therapy. I’m particularly proud of my track record over the last nearly 10 years as a Psychotherapist & in practice, I consider myself friendly and warming, my passion, innovative ideas and solutions particularly around psycho-education with and adults.
My particular area of interest and expertise is Trauma, Personality Disorders, Anxiety, Adoption, Depression, Sexual Issues, Therapeutic Parenting as well as Training Counselling Therapeutic Skills.
I am a professionally qualified psychotherapist, supervisor and trainer. Establishing in private practice in 2013, with private practices in Gosforth and Monkseaton. My knowledge and skills have developed through my psychotherapeutic work in private practice, I will share this knowledge with you where it would be helpful, to enable you to develop tools to use in everyday life beyond therapy. I’m particularly proud of my track record over the last nearly 10 years as a Psychotherapist & in practice, I consider myself friendly and warming, my passion, innovative ideas and solutions particularly around psycho-education with and adults.
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Jesmond Therapy Centre
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
We welcome you to a safe space....Coming for therapy can help you to identify what the issues are so that you can feel better about yourself, your relationships, your work and your life. All of our therapists are independent private practitioners with a great deal of experience of working with a vast range of issues in a variety of settings. We offer a wide range of daytime, late evening & Saturday appointments to fit around your busy schedule . If you're coming to us by car, we have free on-street parking and we are a few minutes walk from the nearest bus stop & metro stations.
We welcome you to a safe space....Coming for therapy can help you to identify what the issues are so that you can feel better about yourself, your relationships, your work and your life. All of our therapists are independent private practitioners with a great deal of experience of working with a vast range of issues in a variety of settings. We offer a wide range of daytime, late evening & Saturday appointments to fit around your busy schedule . If you're coming to us by car, we have free on-street parking and we are a few minutes walk from the nearest bus stop & metro stations.
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Armele Philpotts
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
When you're going through a challenging time, working with someone who has supported others in similar situations is a great way to move forward. I can support you to take some time out of the same old experiences, to invest in yourself so you can be happier and enjoy what life has to offer. It's possible to work with me one to one or in your couple+.
When you're going through a challenging time, working with someone who has supported others in similar situations is a great way to move forward. I can support you to take some time out of the same old experiences, to invest in yourself so you can be happier and enjoy what life has to offer. It's possible to work with me one to one or in your couple+.
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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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Rachel Thomlinson
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I also provide parent/carer support, from pregnancy through to adolescence.
My therapeutic style is integrative, drawing on a wide range of models as indicated, including attachment theory (DDP), CBT, EMDR and CFT. Following a collaborative assessment and formulation with you we will consider the most appropriate intervention plan to meet your needs. I am flexible and adaptive in my approach to suit your needs.
I also provide parent/carer support, from pregnancy through to adolescence.
My therapeutic style is integrative, drawing on a wide range of models as indicated, including attachment theory (DDP), CBT, EMDR and CFT. Following a collaborative assessment and formulation with you we will consider the most appropriate intervention plan to meet your needs. I am flexible and adaptive in my approach to suit your needs.
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Lucia Harvey
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
I work with children, young people and adults around anger, anxiety, grief, family, neurodiversity, relationship and school related issues, parenting, childhood issues and others.
Are you looking for support for yourself or your child? I am here to help. I am here to help. My name is Lucia and I work with clients of all ages. I understand that being able to name the issue or the goal can be challenging. We often don’t know how we feel and this is even more true for children who are learning to navigate their own wellbeing and the world around them. That is why I work with clients’ needs, even unspoken ones, using various techniques from talking to creative approaches, which can help us understand ourselves and overcome challenges whilst building resilience and confidence.
I work with children, young people and adults around anger, anxiety, grief, family, neurodiversity, relationship and school related issues, parenting, childhood issues and others.
Are you looking for support for yourself or your child? I am here to help. I am here to help. My name is Lucia and I work with clients of all ages. I understand that being able to name the issue or the goal can be challenging. We often don’t know how we feel and this is even more true for children who are learning to navigate their own wellbeing and the world around them. That is why I work with clients’ needs, even unspoken ones, using various techniques from talking to creative approaches, which can help us understand ourselves and overcome challenges whilst building resilience and confidence.
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Louise Redfern Counselling & Psychotherapy Service
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
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.
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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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Dr Gemma Gate
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Gateshead NE10
Are you a parent feeling overwhelmed by your child’s big emotions, anxiety, low self-esteem, or challenging behaviour?
I work in a flexible, tailored way, drawing upon CBT, attachment-focused therapy, and NVR to support emotion regulation, build resilience, and strengthen family relationships. With expertise in child development and attachment, I help you and your child feel calmer, more connected, and confident in facing challenges.
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Online Only
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Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Serves Area
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Julia Fletcher
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Online Only
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Counsellor, MBACP
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Bettina McKinnon
Counsellor, MBACP
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Bridget Knowles
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
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Parenting Counsellors
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.

When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.

How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.

Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.