Best Counsellors & Therapists in Gosforth
Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties or grief, Gosforth has a strong choice of qualified, accredited counsellors and therapists ready to help.
Reaching out for professional support with your mental health is one of the most positive steps you can take, and it is not always an easy one. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, low mood, a difficult life transition, or something you cannot quite put into words, talking to a trained therapist can make a real difference. Gosforth is home to several experienced, accredited counsellors and therapy practices -- here is our guide to help you find the right fit.
Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling
Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling operates from Dobson House, Regent Centre, Regent Farm Road, Gosforth, NE3 3PF. Their team of clinical psychologists and counsellors specialise in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, sleep problems and anger using a range of evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, EMDR and Compassion Focused Therapy.
The practice works with both adults and young people. You can contact them on 07966 645198 for an initial consultation.
Best for: Clinical psychologists and counsellors at the Regent Centre, CBT, EMDR and trauma work.
Select Psychology
Select Psychology is based at The Grainger Suite, Dobson House, Regent Centre, Regent Farm Road, Gosforth, NE3 3PF. The practice offers an experienced team of accredited psychologists and counsellors providing confidential, evidence-based therapy sessions.
Approaches include Trauma Focused CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy. Clinic hours run Monday to Friday from 9am to 8pm and Saturday from 9am to 12pm. They also offer online sessions for those who prefer remote consultations.
Best for: Evidence-based psychology and counselling, extended evening hours, Saturday mornings available.
Next Step Psychotherapy & Wellbeing
Next Step Psychotherapy & Wellbeing has a clinic at 106 High Street, Gosforth, NE3 1HB, right on the main street. The practice offers psychotherapy, counselling and EMDR therapy for adults, couples, teenagers, children and families -- making it one of the few local services with a genuinely broad age range.
Their therapists are either BACP or UKCP accredited. Additional services include therapeutic parenting programmes and dramatherapy. You can arrange a free 15-minute consultation by calling 0191 580 4468.
Best for: High Street location, EMDR, children and family therapy, free initial consultation.
InnerFocus Therapy
InnerFocus Therapy is run by Kathryn Spence, an accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor, accredited CBT therapist and EMDR therapist with over 15 years of clinical experience. The practice is based on the border between Gosforth and Kenton, and Kathryn is registered with the BACP.
She works with adults aged 18 and over, specialising in trauma and PTSD (including complex PTSD), attachment and relationship difficulties, OCD, anxiety, low self-esteem, social anxiety and depression. Couples counselling is also available. Kathryn offers a free 10-15 minute telephone consultation before you commit to an appointment.
Best for: BACP accredited, specialist in trauma and PTSD, EMDR, couples counselling available.
Zain Kazi -- CBT Therapist
Zain Kazi is a CBT therapist registered with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) who sees clients at the Newcastle Psychologist clinic in Gosforth. She specialises in OCD and also works with anxiety, stress, depression and confidence difficulties.
If you are specifically looking for structured, evidence-based CBT rather than a more open-ended talking therapy, Zain is worth considering. Sessions are available face to face at the Gosforth clinic.
Best for: BABCP-registered CBT specialist, particular expertise in OCD and anxiety.
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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