Talking Spaces UK
Counsellor, MBACP (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Hartlepool TS25
Let's Connect 01429 806967
I work from the understanding that human experience includes distress, conflict, and harm, and that avoiding these realities is neither helpful nor therapeutic. In the therapy room, I offer a non-judgemental, reflective space where clients can explore their experiences honestly and at their own pace. My role is not to impose interpretations or provide simplistic reassurance, but to listen carefully, ask meaningful questions, and support clients in developing insight, emotional awareness, and psychological resilience.I see therapy as a collaborative process grounded in respect, autonomy, and ethical practice.
I do not position myself as an authority over a client’s life, but as a trained professional who facilitates self-understanding, choice, and change. Therapeutic work is not about fixing or rescuing, but about creating the conditions in which people can reflect, make sense of their experiences, and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.
We support individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addiction, anger, stress, identity and relationship difficulties. We also provide LGBT+ affirmative therapy. Our work is informed by psychological theory, professional standards, and ongoing reflective practice.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions £100
- Couple Sessions £120
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aviva
- AXA PPP
- Vitality
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Andrew Flynn
- In Practice for 7 years
- CPCAB Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling/Psychothe, Diploma, Graduated 2022
- Certificate from Mind Out LGBTQI Affirmative Practice / 2021
Counsellor: Andrew Flynn
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Men's Issues
- LGBTQ+
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Gambling
- Infertility
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Psychosis
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Emotionally Focused
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Person-Centred
- Psychodynamic
- Relational