Helen Sample

I currently have availability on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Sessions are 50 minutes long. I offer long term sessions, face-to-face or online, and short term sessions, face-to-face or online.

I am based in Jesmond NE2 where the atmosphere is warm, friendly and private. A 5-minute walk from the metro or 2-hour free parking outside.

I offer a free initial 20-minute telephone consultation in which you can outline your situation and see if we are a good fit and I can also answer any questions you may have.

I am a trained psychotherapeutic counsellor and am able to offer a warm, safe and calm environment, completely free of judgement, in which to talk confidentially. Together we can explore problems and work to develop or adapt coping strategies to help you manage challenges or stresses, whether they come from life events, work issues, health problems or past experiences. I welcome people from any background, gender, race, status or culture.

I would love the opportunity to work with you, as talking within a safe therapeutic relationship can be a life changing, healing process. I am a kind and compassionate therapist and if you are interested in counselling with me, please get in touch via a phone call, text or email.

I have a background in education, both mainstream and SEN. I have worked with students, their families/carers and teaching staff and am aware of the impact school experiences can have on our mental health and wellbeing.

(My qualifications include BA Hons Psychology, PGCE, Dip Trauma and Mental Health Informed Practice, Dip Psychotherapeutic Counselling)

I am professionally registered with the BACP and NCPS to reassure you that I work to the highest standards and values.

I am an Integrative Therapist, qualified in Psychotherapeutic Counselling.

I work online or in person from Jesmond NE2 where the atmosphere is warm, friendly and private. A 5-minute walk from the metro or with 2-hour free parking in the adjacent street.

I offer a no obligation, free 20 minute online or telephone session to meet me and give you a chance to ask any questions before deciding to try therapy. I know how important it is to find the right person.

In our first session, I listen and gain an understanding of what has brought you to therapy and we explore what you are hoping to achieve. We can discuss the type of therapy model that suits you and any of your short and long term goals. We can then make a plan for frequency and duration of sessions depending on your circumstances. Sessions are typically 50 minutes long and can be face to face or online.

I will also gather some information about your background, history and experiences to help me understand what you are currently experiencing. You will get a welcome pack from Therapy North which includes information on our policies, professional membership, confidentiality agreement and our therapy agreement.