Tyneheart Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy

Psychologist & Counsellor

Whitley Bay & North Shields

Rachel Hughes

I am a psychologist (BSc; MSc) and psychotherapeutic counsellor (DPC; MBACP) with over 22 years of experience in supporting children, adolescents and adults with mental health and emotional wellbeing needs. I have worked within schools, CAMHS and Local Authority Services.

I am an integrative therapist and my practice is rooted in person centred humanistic psychology; however I draw significantly upon Transactional Analysis, Neuroscience and Attachment Theory. I tailor my therapeutic approach to accommodate the needs of each individual client. I draw upon cognitive behavioural approaches, schema work and somatic bodywork. I also use a combination of guided imagery, gestalt techniques and a range of creative approaches.

I'm a BACP registered counsellor and HCPC registered psychologist

Rachel Hughes - Psychologist & Counsellor Whitley Bay & North Shields

Work I Offer

Child / Adult Counselling - tends to be targeted and short term
Child / Adult Psychotherapy - involves working at depth and tends to be long term
Child / Adult EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy - this is an excellent approach for addressing trauma and emotive memories which cause problematic symptoms in the here-and-now
Parenting Support - short term intervention and one-off sessions to provide psychological insight and practical strategies for responding to your child's mental health and special educational needs.
Parent and Child Dyadic Therapy - seeks to build empathic attunement and strengthen the attachment relationship
Life Coaching - targeted work to explore values and aspirations, where you want to be and how to get there.

Adult Therapy

When working with adults I offer a combination of talking therapy, psychoeducation and creative intervention. I integrate knowledge and techniques from psychodynamic theory, attachment theory, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), schema therapy and experiential therapies.

EMDR for Adults & Children

EMDR can help a person process historic traumas and/or painful memories that are causing emotional distress in the here-and-now. The belief is that the memories of specific events/traumas can be stored in our nervous system and get retriggered in the here and now.

Child Therapy

Child therapy involves play, art, clay-field, sandtray and other creative approaches. I view play as the natural means through which children express, communicate and make sense of big, difficult and confusing feelings.

How can therapy help you?

I offer an empathic, non-judgmental approach and provide a safe confidential space where you can reflect on your thoughts, feelings and experiences to gain new insights. Together we will explore how the past is impacting on the present, be curious about long held belief systems, and behavioural - relational patterns.

What issues can therapy help with?

People come to me for help a wide range of issues. Here are a few of the more common difficulties that can be supported through therapy:

Feelings of stress or anxiety

Panic attacks

Relationship problems

Grief, loss or bereavement

Problems with addiction

Trauma and post-traumatic stress

Abuse

Depression

Problems with confidence or self-esteem

Emotional regulation

Issues relating to sexuality

Difficulties at work or in retirement

Problems with family or school life

Trauma

Whitley Bay Location

I offer counselling in Whitley Bay, Newcastle upon Tyne, which is accessible from the surrounding areas such as Blyth, Killingworth and Shiremore. Metro is just a 5 minute walk away.

North Shields Location

I also offer counselling in Chapter House, North Shields which is accessible from the surrounding areas such Tynemouth and Murton. Metro is just a 5 minute walk away.

Fees

Therapy sessions last 50 minutes and cost £65.
EMDR sessions - 50 minute sessions cost £80, 90 minute sessions cost £140.
Parent support sessions last 50 minutes and cost £65.
Parent and Child Dyadic Therapy sessions cost £85.
Life coaching - block booking of 3 sessions for £180.
Concessions may be available in some circumstances, for example for students in full-time education

Whitley Bay Location

I offer counselling in Whitley Bay, Newcastle upon Tyne, which is accessible from the surrounding areas such as Blyth, Killingworth and Shiremore. Metro is just a 5 minute walk away.

Fees

Therapy sessions last 50 minutes and cost £65.
EMDR sessions - 50 minute sessions cost £80, 90 minute sessions cost £140.
Parent support sessions last 50 minutes and cost £65.
Parent and Child Dyadic Therapy sessions cost £80.
Life coaching - block booking of 3 sessions for £180.
Concessions may be available in some circumstances, for example for students in full-time education

North Shields Location

I also offer counselling in Chapter House, North Shields which is accessible from the surrounding areas such Tynemouth and Murton. Metro is just a 5 minute walk away.

Get in touch

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how therapy works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to therapy, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.

It may take time to arrange an initial appointment. If you need to speak to someone urgently, please consider contacting one of the following services:

Newcastle & North Tyneside Crisis Team: 0191 8148899 or the freephone number 0800 652 2863, which is staffed 24/7 by mental health professionals.

The Samaritans: Open 24 hours, seven days a week: Call 116 123 www.samaritans.org

If speaking to someone over the phone does not feel right for you, you can make contact via email to: jo@samaritans.org

Befrienders: Suicide support befrienders.org

IMPORTANT: In an emergency situation please call 999