Best Counsellors & Therapists in Tynemouth
From accredited psychotherapists in Tynemouth Village to established therapy centres across North Tyneside, here are the best counsellors and therapists in the area.
Looking for a counsellor or therapist is a step that takes real courage, and finding someone you feel comfortable with makes all the difference. Tynemouth and the wider North Tyneside area have a good range of qualified, accredited practitioners -- from solo therapists working from private rooms in Tynemouth Village to larger centres in North Shields and Whitley Bay. Here is our guide to help you find the right support.
Chapter House Counselling and Psychotherapy
Chapter House is located at 11 Preston Road, North Shields, NE29 0LU, with free parking within a two-minute walk. The practice offers accredited counselling, psychotherapy and coaching services to individuals, children, teenagers and families across Tynemouth, North Shields and the wider North East.
All therapists are registered with the BACP or the UKCP. The centre brings together a team of highly experienced counsellors and psychotherapists working across a range of issues and therapeutic approaches. Whether you are looking for help with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties or family issues, Chapter House is a strong starting point.
Best for: Established team of BACP/UKCP therapists, children and families, free parking nearby.
North Vista Therapy
North Vista Therapy is run by Emma Hunt, a UKCP accredited and BACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist with extensive experience, including former roles managing the counselling function for Sunderland City Council and working within the NHS.
Emma sees clients at Chapter House in North Shields and also from a private Victorian residence on Hotspur Street, Tynemouth, NE30 4EN. She works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, bereavement, abuse, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, stress and women's issues. EMDR therapy is available for processing traumatic memories. An initial assessment session costs £25, with subsequent sessions at £48.50. Call or text 07974 934 661.
Best for: UKCP accredited, consulting room in Tynemouth Village, EMDR available, NHS and council experience.
Tynemouth Counselling
Tynemouth Counselling offers a bespoke, non-prescriptive counselling service from a comfortable base in Tynemouth Village. All counsellors are trained in Person Centred Therapy and also offer Gestalt Therapy, CBT and Mindfulness.
The practice does not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach -- each client is treated as an individual, and the therapeutic style is adapted accordingly. Sessions are available face to face, by video or by telephone. All therapists adhere to the ethical framework of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Best for: Tynemouth Village base, person-centred and CBT, flexible session formats.
Blue Talking Therapies
Blue Talking Therapies is based at 62 Howard Street, North Shields, NE30 1AF. The practice is made up of a team of fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapists and counsellors specialising in helping people overcome common mental health problems including depression, PTSD, anxiety and OCD.
They offer CBT, counselling, Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) and EMDR, and see clients at the clinic, via video conferencing (Zoom or Microsoft Teams) or by telephone. Call 0191 814 7118 to book.
Best for: Specialist CBT and EMDR, accredited therapists, clinic, video and telephone sessions.
Azure Therapy Centre
Azure Therapy Centre is at Arcade House, 252 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay, NE26 2TE -- a short journey from Tynemouth. The centre has been providing therapeutic services since 2012 and offers counselling and psychotherapy to adults, children and young people, couples and families.
All therapists are registered with the UKCP or BACP, and some are also recognised by BUPA and AXA for those using health insurance. Opening hours run Monday to Friday 10am to 9pm (Friday until 8pm) and Saturday 10am to 4pm, making it one of the more flexible options locally. Call 0191 447 1010.
Best for: Whitley Bay, open evenings and Saturdays, adults, children and families, health insurance recognised.
Tyneheart Therapy
Tyneheart Therapy is an experienced psychologist and psychotherapeutic counsellor with over 22 years of experience supporting children, adolescents and adults. The practitioner is both a BACP registered counsellor and an HCPC registered psychologist, and works from Chapter House in North Shields as well as offering sessions in Whitley Bay.
If you are looking for someone who combines educational psychology expertise with therapeutic counselling -- particularly for children or young people -- Tyneheart is worth exploring.
Best for: 22+ years experience, HCPC registered psychologist, children, adolescents and adults.
If you are in crisis
If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs immediate help, please contact:
- Samaritans -- call 116 123 (free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week) or email jo@samaritans.org
- NHS 111 -- call 111 for urgent medical advice
- 999 -- if there is an immediate risk to life
There is no shame in asking for help, and you do not need to face things alone.
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