Private Counselling online and in-person in the North East of England
I provide counselling for adults and couples experiencing anxiety, low mood, grief, relationship difficulties, family challenges, low self-esteem, and trauma. My approach is warm, compassionate and tailored to your individual needs, creating a safe space where you can make sense of your experiences and move forward at your own pace.
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
“I’m Bettina McKinnon, a qualified and BACP-registered counsellor based in the North East of England. I bring a diverse background to my practice including experience in business management and economics, as well as over a decade of working with elderly individuals, families and couples. Those experiences have given me a real appreciation of the complexities of life, relationships and change. They continue to inform my work as a therapist, helping me to offer a compassionate, non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, understood and supported.”
Start your journey
Starting therapy can feel daunting. You might not know what to expect — that’s completely normal. Our first conversation is simply an opportunity 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 discuss how we might work together.
If you prefer face to face therapy we can work together in Birtley, conveniently located near Chester-Le-Street, Washington, Gateshead, Sunderland, and Durham.
Sessions are £50 for individuals and £60 for couples (50 minutes). Longer sessions can be arranged if required, and concessions may be available where appropriate.
I work with individuals aged 18 and over, as well as couples. 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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