Tyneheart Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy in Whitley Bay and North Shields
Tyneheart Therapy
Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychologist & Psychotherapist
Whitley Bay & North Shields
Rachel Hughes
I am a psychologist (BSc; MSc) and psychotherapist (DPC; DiP; MSc; MBACP) with over 22 years of experience in supporting children, adolescents and adults with mental health and emotional wellbeing needs. I have worked within the NHS, schools 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. If appropriate I may also integrate cognitive behavioural approaches and sensorimotor art therapy. Whether working with children or adults, I typically blend talking therapy with a range of creative approaches.
HCPC registered Psychologist
UKCP registered Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist
BACP registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist
Work I Offer
- Child and Adolescent therapy
- Adult therapy
- EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy - 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
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 therapy for many reasons. Here are a few of the common challenges that can be supported through therapy:
Anxiety
Panic attacks
Grief, loss or bereavement
Trauma
Post-traumatic stress
Intrusive thoughts
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Low mood or depression
Emotional regulation
Relationship difficulties
Identity issues
School related challenges
Difficulties at work or in retirement
Confidence and self-esteem
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 am based in Whitley Bay, Newcastle upon Tyne, which is accessible from the surrounding areas such as Monkseaton, Blyth, Killingworth and Shiremore. Metro is just a 5 minute walk away.
Fees
- Individual therapy session, £65 - 50 minutes
- Therapeutic parenting support session, £65 - 50 minutes
- EMDR session, 60 to 90 minutes, prices from £80
North Shields Location
For part of the week, I work from 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, 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.
Young Minds: Youngminds.org.uk, 0808802 5544.
IMPORTANT: In an emergency situation please call 999.
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