Private Counselling online and in-person in the Northeast of England
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break? You might be overthinking, struggling with relationships or finding it hard to cope day-to-day. You’re not alone and you don’t have to figure this out on your own. I’m a fully qualified and trained Integrative Counsellor. I believe that therapy works best when you feel safe, understood and genuinely supported-and that begins with a real human connection.
As a therapist I can help you with:
- Understand why you feel the way you do and break unhelpful patterns
- Explore family dynamics and how they continue to shape your present
- Gently process trauma at a pace that feels safe
- Work through conflict and strengthen communication
- Rebuild trust, attachment, and intimacy in relationships
- Identify patterns that no longer serve you
- Develop emotional resilience and practical coping skills
- Feel more like yourself again
Online and face-to-face counselling available
- Face to face counselling in Birtley, near Chester-Le-Street, Washington, Gateshead, Sunderland, and Durham.
- Single and block booking options
- I offer a free 15‑minute telephone consultation to help you determine which approach is best suited to your needs and decide whether you’d like to work with me.
I have a deeper understanding working with:
- Impacted by low self-esteem
- Overwhelmed by anxiety and low-mood
- Struggling with grief
- Stuck in difficult relationship or family dynamics
- Impacted by abuse and trauma
“I’m Bettina McKinnon, a qualified and BACP-registered counsellor based in the Northeast of England. I bring a diverse background to my practise including experience in business management and economics, as well as over a decade of working with elderly individuals. These experiences have shaped my understanding of the many challenges people face and deepened my empathy and insight as a therapist. I’m passionate about helping people feel heard, supported and empowered to move forward. Clients often tell me they feel at ease quickly because my approach is warm, down-to-earth, and non-judgemental. I focus on creating a space where you can talk openly, feel understood, and gradually build confidence to move forward.”
Start your journey
Starting therapy can feel daunting. You might not know what to expect — that’s completely normal. Our first conversation is simply a chance to talk things through and see if it feels right for you. There’s no pressure.
When you reach out, we’ll briefly explore what’s bringing you to therapy and how we might work together. If it feels like the right fit, we can meet online or in person for your first session, complete an assessment together, and agree on how we’ll move forward.
If you would like to face to face therapy we can work together in Birtley, conveniently located near Chester-Le-Street, Washington, Gateshead, Sunderland, and Durham.
Sessions are £50 (50 minutes). Concessions may be available where appropriate. Please contact me to discuss this further and ask any question you may have.
Please contact me on 07708 029509 or via the Contact Form below to ask any questions that you may have.
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