Therapy for Teenagers in Sunderland and Northumberland

I offer psychotherapy for teenagers in Sunderland, with outdoor therapy sessions available in a private woodland space in Longhorsley, Northumberland, near Morpeth, Ponteland and Hexham. I work with young people who are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, low in confidence, or struggling with school, friendships or emotions.

When things feel too much

Being a teenager can feel intense. You might be dealing with pressure from school, friendships, family, or just trying to keep everything together when things don’t feel right underneath.

Some young people I work with feel:

• Anxious or overwhelmed
• Stressed or under pressure
• Low in confidence or self-esteem
• Angry, frustrated or shut down
• Struggling with friendships or school

Sometimes it’s hard to explain what’s going on, or even know where to start.

A space that feels more comfortable

I offer a calm, supportive space where you can talk, think, or just have time without pressure. There’s no expectation to open up straight away or have the “right” words.

We work at your pace, in a way that feels manageable. Sessions can include:

• Talking
• Creative approaches
• Movement
• Simply having space to think

It’s about finding a way of working that feels easier for you.

Outdoor therapy for teenagers

For some teenagers, sitting face-to-face in a room can feel too intense. Outdoor therapy can offer a different way to begin.

Sessions can take place in a private woodland space in Northumberland, where there is more space, less pressure, and a quieter environment. Being outdoors can make it easier to talk, think, or just be, without feeling watched or judged.

Outdoor therapy can be helpful if you:

• Don’t like sitting and talking face-to-face
• Feel overwhelmed in a therapy room
• Find it easier to think when moving or being outside
• Feel more comfortable side-by-side rather than opposite

EMDR therapy for teenagers

Where appropriate, I also offer EMDR therapy for teenagers. EMDR can help process distressing or overwhelming experiences without needing to talk through everything in detail.

This can be helpful for:

• Anxiety and panic
• Trauma or difficult experiences
• Feeling stuck or overwhelmed
• Experiences that continue to affect how you feel or react

EMDR is adapted to feel manageable and age-appropriate.

Getting started

If you’re a parent or young person considering therapy, you’re welcome to get in touch.

I offer a free 20-minute consultation to talk things through and see whether this feels like the right support.