NEWCASTLE PSYCHOLOGIST - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Counsellor
- Counsellor and Hypnotherapist )
Claire holds an Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling in addition to a Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills. She is experienced in helping a range of problems including depression, anxiety, bereavement, self-esteem difficulties, recent trauma, and more. Claire also offers specialist hypnotherapy for difficulties related to breaking bad habits, stress & tension, and improving relaxation.
Qualifications
Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Chrysallis, 2016)
Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills (Chrysallis, 2014)
Claire Turnbull is a counsellor and qualified hypnotherapist at Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling, who specialises in helping people overcome problems such as anxiety, stress and tension, depression, grief and bereavement, adjustment difficulties (such as separation, divorce or health difficulties) and trauma.
She works in collaboration with people to help them understand what is going on in their lives and to help people overcome their difficulties. Claire is also a qualified hypnotherapist who uses her hypnotherapy skills to help people with difficulties such as smoking, eating problems, phobias and breaking bad habits.
Job Titles:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Chinical Psychologist
Qualifications
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Teesside University, 2018)
Alicia offers face-to-face appointments at the main clinic in Gosforth (Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling at the Regent Centre).
Dr Alicia Brown is one of our Clinical Psychologists providing specialist talking therapy here at Newcastle Psychologist and Counselling.
After numerous years working in health psychology as a Senior Clinical Psychologist, Alicia is a specialist in supporting adults with the psychological effects of living with long-term health conditions, such as chronic pain, cancer, and associated trauma.
She is also highly skilled in working with depression, anxiety and a range of other difficulties.
As a psychologist with over 10 years of experience, Alicia has worked in both NHS and private mental health services, using approaches such as Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as her main models of therapy.
As one of our most experienced clinical psychologists, Dr Christine Price has worked with adults in both the NHS and private sector. Due to her vast experience, she is skilled in treating a range of issues including depression, anxiety (inlcuding worry & health anxiety), self-esteem issues, and physical health problems. She specialises in CBT, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).
Qualifications
BSc Hons Psychology (University of Birmingham 1990)
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (University of Newcastle Upon Tyne 1997)
Dr Christine Price is one of our most experienced Clinical Psychologists at Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling.
Christine has over many years of experience working with both adults and teenagers and provides a range of therapies for issues including stress and anxiety, low mood, depression, OCD, eating disorders (including anorexia and bulimia), trauma, and difficulties with physical health.
Having worked in both the NHS and privately, Christine has experience with a range age groups across a diverse range of settings. These include working with adults with some of the difficulties mentioned above, but adds to this with her experience from Physical Health settings, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, (CAMHS), and Sexual Health Services.
Christine offers face-to-face appointments at the main clinic in Gosforth (Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling at the Regent Centre).
Dr Claire Ball specialises in Person-Centred Counselling to help children and adults reach their full potential as well as to deal with issues like depression, anxiety, and body image problems. Claire has previously worked as a school counsellor, where she helped children with problems such as bullying, low self-confidence, school refusal and more. Her particular areas of interest are in long term health problems and health anxiety.
Job Titles:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Clinical Psychologist & EMDR Therapist )
- Clinical Psychologist - CBT and EMDR Specialist )
Dr Mariam Majid has over 19 years of experience as a clinical psychologist in which she has developed an eclectic approach, incorporating Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), and mindfulness-based approaches. Mariam is our trauma specialist and has advanced training in Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR) - a specialist trauma therapy to help overcome trauma & PTSD.
Qualifications
Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR) (EMDR UK & Europe 2013)
PG Dip Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) (Durham University 2010)
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Newcastle University 2004)
MSc. Psychological Research Methods (Lancaster University 1994)
BSc.(Hons.) Psychology (Lancaster University 1993)
Dr Mariam Majid is one of our Clinical Psychologists and provides Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and EMDR in Newcastle. Mariam specialises in treating depression, anxiety and trauma (including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) as well as a range of other problems.
Mariam's eclectic approach focuses on the newer forms of CBT, which also incorporate Compassion Focussed Therapy and mindfulness-based approaches to deal with complex conditions.
As a clinical psychologist with more than 19 years of experience, Mariam works with people to help understand how their difficulties might have developed and how to overcome their negative thinking, whether related to depression, anxiety, trauma or other causes.
Mariam's goal is to help people overcome their difficulties, to bring about positive and meaningful change and to alleviate distress and improve day to day functioning, tailoring her approach to each individual for best results.
Job Titles:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Lead Clinical Psychologist & Sleep Therapist )
- Lead Clinical Psychologist and Sleep Specialist )
Dr Stuart Sadler is a highly qualified and experienced Clinical Psychologist who specialises in helping people with depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders. He spent 10 years practising in the NHS and has advanced training in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Mindfulness based approaches
With over 11 years of experience in both the NHS and private practice, Dr Theresa Comer is skilled at incorporating Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Into the therapy she delivers to adults with problems such as depression, anxiety, body image difficulties, chronic health conditions and hormonal conditions (including menopause).
Qualifications
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Teesside University, 2015)
Schema Therapy Accreditation (International Society of Schema Therapy)
Dr Theresa Comer is one of the Clinical Psychologists here at Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling. She specialises in working with adults with issues including depression, anxiety, body image difficulties, chronic health conditions and hormonal conditions (including menopause).
Dr Theresa Comer (Clinical Psychologist) is registered with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and The International Society of Schema Therapists (ISST).
Job Titles:
- Counsellor & Couples Counsellor )
- Couples Counsellor
Graeme is a highly experienced couples counsellor who provides couples counselling, relationship therapy, and marriage guidance. He works with problems relating to conflict, affairs, attachment, and also supports those going through separation and divorce. He is skilled in working with all types of relationship (including LGBTQ+) and also offers individual counselling for adolescents experiencing difficulties with relationship challenges.
Qualifications
Post Graduate Diploma in Relationship Therapy (Systemic Therapy) (University of Hull 2008)
Foundation Skills Training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (NHS Newcastle 2007)
Couples Therapy Supervisor Training Certificate (Relate Institute Doncaster 2007)
Post Graduate Diploma in Couples Therapy (University of East London 2006)
Relate Certificate in Marital and Couple Counselling Theory and Practice (Relate Institute Rugby 2004)
Relate Certificate in Marital and Couple Counselling Theory and Practice (Relate Institute Rugby 2004)
Foundation Skills Training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) (NHS)
CBT for Couples Training
Extensive Training in Domestic Violence & Abuse
Graeme Armstrong is one of the resident therapists at Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling who provides counselling, couples therapy and mindfulness based approaches for a range of clients.
Having spent 21 years working as a general counsellor, Graeme effectively helped people experiencing a range of problems throughout his career. On top of his counselling experience, in 2006, Graeme specialised in becoming a couples therapist and expanded his reach into relationship therapy.
As a clinical supervisor and mindfulness practitioner, Graeme has led over 50 weekends in mindfulness training and has held and attended many of 4-5-day retreats over the years, passing his knowledge of therapeutic skills onto others.
Graeme Armstrong is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Job Titles:
- Children & Young People Counsellor
- Counsellor
- Member of the National Counselling Society
Qualifications
Foundation Degree in Counselling (with distinction) (Teesside University, 2021)
Diploma in Counselling Children & Young People (SPC School, 2022)
Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling Centre Training Programme (RSACC, 2020)
The Inner Child Approach (CPD, 2022)
Identifying and Working with Self-Harm (CPD, 2022)
Working with Suicidal Ideation (CPD, 2022)
Walk & Talk Counselling & Ecotherapy (CPCAB endorsed) (2021)
LGBT+ Awareness and Inclusion (Arcus LGBTQ+, 2019)
Safeguarding (Adult & Child) Levels 1- 3 (Darlington Borough Council 2019-2021)
Enhanced DBS certificate
Jane Miller is one of our counsellors at Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling, who works with adults, children and young people to provide counselling & therapy for a varied range of issues.
Using a variety of counselling approaches, including person centred therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Jane helps adults and children deal with issues such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, low self-esteem, and loss, bereavement & grief.
Jane also provides specialist counselling for adults, children and young people who may be experiencing relationship issues, neurodiversity, or LGBTQ+ related problems, as well as specialist counselling for victims of abuse (domestic, emotional & sexual).
As an accredited member of The National Counselling Society, Jane is registered as both an Adult & Children and Young People counsellor.
Jane offers face-to-face appointments at the main clinic in Gosforth (Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling at the Regent Centre).
Job Titles:
- Family Therapist & Couples Counsellor
Job Titles:
- Counsellor and Couples Counsellor )
Louise specialises in individual counselling for a range of problems and has advanced training in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) to help people overcome stress, anxiety and difficulties with coping with difficult events. Louise has also completed training in couples counselling as part of her continued growth as a counsellor where she works with individuals experiencing difficulties in relationships as well as other difficulties.
Qualifications
BDS Dentistry Degree (Newcastle University)
Post-Graduate Certificate in Psychology (Newcastle University)
Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Newcastle University)
Foundation Degree in Counselling (Sunderland University)
Louise is one of the counsellors at Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling specialising in individual counselling and couples therapy, as well as Emotional Freedom Technique to help people to overcome stress and cope better with in the moment anxiety.
Her special areas of interests are in anxiety, depression and phobias (including Dental Phobia) and she has a Dentistry degree from Newcastle University.
More recently, Louise also completed training to become a skilled couples counsellor, helping people with difficulties related to arguments, relationship problems and marriage guidance.
Louise confesses that she loves the science of counselling because every client brings their own perspective on life, which helps remind us about the challenges we all face.
Louise offers face-to-face appointments at the main clinic in Gosforth (Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling at the Regent Centre).
Job Titles:
- Child and Adolescent Counsellor
- Child Counsellor
- Counsellor for Children and Young People )
- Psychotherapeutic Counsellor for Children & Young People )
- Psychotherapeutic Counsellor With Children & Young People
Qualifications
Accredited Sandplay Training (Association for Sandplay Therapy, 2022)
PGDip in Evidence Based Psychological Therapy (Systemic Practice with Families) (University of Newcastle at Northumbria, 2016)
Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling with Children and Young People (Northern Guild for Psychotherapy, 2007)
BA Hons in Creative Arts (Newcastle upon Tyne Polytechnic, 1991)
Margot Hardman is one of our child counsellors at Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling, who works with children and young people to provide counselling for children and young people for a varied range of issues.
Using a creative arts approach to counselling, Margot helps children deal with issues such as low mood & self-esteem, anxiety, bullying, loss and bereavement, trauma & adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), behavioural issues, and anger issues.
Margot Hardman (Counsellor) is registered with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), as a member of their College for Child and Adolescent Psychotherapies.
Job Titles:
- Mindfulness and Meditation Practitioner
- Mindfulness Meditation Practitioner
- Mindfulness Meditation Therapist
Qualifications
Mindfulness Teacher Training with Mindfulness CIC, Leicester (2017)
BA (Hons) Philosophy from Newcastle University (2004)
Post Graduate Certificate in Compulsory Education and Training from the University of Sunderland (2005)
Masters in Advancing Pedagogy from the University of Sunderland (2011)
Michael is our Specialist Mindfulness and Meditation Practitioner & Therapist at Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling.
He specialises in helping people learn mindfulness and to incorporate mindfulness meditation into their life for improved mental health, greater enjoyment of life, and even relapse prevention for those having suffered from depression, anxiety, and a variety of other problems.
Michael is experienced in teaching various forms of mindfulness and meditation to individuals and groups for personal development and for therapeutic benefit at our clinic in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Michael has a colourful history of teaching mindfulness in Newcastle and online, and helps individuals, families and organisations from a diverse range of backgrounds to develop mindfulness and coping skills, and improve wellbeing through mindfulness and meditation.
Michael holds a national role as Chair of the Mindfulness in Medical Education Special Interest Group for the Association of Studies into Medical Education (ASME) and is a Senior Fellow with Advance HE. Michael also features regularly on Radio Tyneside's Morning Mindfulness programme.
Michael is a a Senior Fellow with AdvanceHE (formerly known as the Higher Education Academy) and a member of the Association of Studies into Medical Education (ASME).
Michael is our Specialist Mindfulness and Meditation Practitioner & Therapist who helps people to incorporate mindfulness meditation into their life to improve their mental health and get more enjoyment from life. He is skilled in one-to-one mindfulness and using mindfulness for relapse prevention as well as a tool to help people become more present and engaged in day to day life.
Miriam Majid (Clinical Psychologist) is registered with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) and EMDR UK.
Job Titles:
- Adult & Young People Counsellor
- Counsellor
Qualifications
BA (Hons) Degree in Counselling
Foundation Degree in Counselling
NCFE Level 3 Counselling Skills
NCFE Level 2 Counselling Skills
Certificates in Addiction, Suicide & Relational Trauma.
Nick Merrey is one of our counsellors at Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling, working with adults and young people to provide counselling & therapy for a wide range of issues.
With his integrative approach to counselling, Nick incorporates a range of different therapy modalities to suit the needs of each individual, which includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Humanistic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), and Mindfulness techniques.
Nick helps adults and adolescents to deal with issues such as anxiety, depression, phobias, low confidence issues, and also to help those with autism.
Nick Merrey (Counsellor) is registered with the British Association for Counselling Psychotherapy (BACP).
Job Titles:
- Informed Counsellor
- LGBTQ Informed Counsellor
An LGBTQ+ Informed Counsellor, Peter Robinson-Vernon specialises in LGBTQ+ issues, anxiety, anger management, relationship counselling. He is also a trained anger management counsellor and has experience in helping children through counselling for issues such as bullying, bereavement, and school refusal, to name but a few. Peter Robinson-Vernon provides face to face and online counselling to both adults and children.
Job Titles:
- Child and Adolescent Counsellor
A highly trained and experienced Child & Adolescent Counsellor, Samantha uses a variety of counselling techniques (including play therapy, counselling and other approaches) to help children overcome issues such as self-esteem difficulties, bullying, anxiety, depression, self-harm and more. She is also able to help parents and adults with a range of issues that affect them as an individual and as a parent.