Private counselling in Newcastle
If you're looking for private counselling in Newcastle or Gateshead, you're likely looking for two things at once: a counsellor you feel comfortable with, and a space that is genuinely yours. Dragonfly Pond Counselling is an independent practice based in Gateshead, offering calm, unhurried therapy for adults, children and organisations.
There are no referral routes to navigate and no waiting lists to join - you can reach out directly, and your first online session is free.
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Why choose private counselling?
Private counselling means the work moves at your pace and on your terms. You choose when to begin, how often to meet, and what to bring - whether that's anxiety, low mood, relationship struggles, a period of change, or simply a sense of feeling stuck. Sessions are held online, and your first session is free, so you can ask questions and decide if this feels like the right fit before committing to anything.
How I work
My approach is integrative, drawing from Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, CBT, Solution-Focused and Inner Child work, so therapy can be shaped around you rather than the other way round. I am a registered member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), hold enhanced DBS clearance, and am registered with the ICO, which means my practice meets recognised professional and ethical standards. I work with adults, children and young people, and with organisations who want to look after the wellbeing of their staff and students.
Counselling that fits around you
Some people come with a clear question; others arrive with something harder to name. Either way, you'll be met with empathy, insight, and practical support, in a calm, boundaried space where nothing is rushed. Sessions are confidential, warm, and shaped entirely around your story.
What's your story?
Moving forward isn't always easy, but reaching out is a strong place to start. Your first online session is free, so you can ask questions and decide if this is the right fit.