Counselling and Psychhotherapy

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Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy for Children and Teenagers in Sunderland and Northumberland

I offer psychotherapy for children and teenagers in Sunderland, with outdoor therapy sessions available in a private woodland space in Longhorsley, Northumberland, near Morpeth, Ponteland and Hexham.

This page gives you a sense of how therapy works and what to expect when starting.

What psychotherapy offers

Psychotherapy provides a calm, steady space where children and teenagers can begin to make sense of what’s going on, in a way that feels manageable for them.

They don’t need to have the right words or know where to start. Therapy begins gently, allowing things to unfold over time.

How sessions work

Every child or young person is different, so sessions are adapted to suit them.

This might include:

Talking
Creative work
Movement
Play-based approaches (for younger children)

Some young people talk openly, others take more time. Both are completely okay.

Working at their pace

There’s no pressure to open up straight away or to talk about everything at once.

We go at a pace that feels manageable, helping your child or teenager feel safer, more settled, and better able to cope with their thoughts and emotions over time.

Outdoor therapy as part of the work

For some children and teenagers, being outdoors can make therapy feel easier.

Sessions can take place in a private woodland space in Northumberland, offering more space, less pressure, and a quieter environment.

Being outside can help young people feel more at ease, making it easier to talk, think, or simply spend time without feeling overwhelmed.

Where helpful, EMDR can be integrated

Alongside psychotherapy, I also offer EMDR therapy where appropriate. This can support children and teenagers in processing experiences that feel overwhelming or difficult to make sense of.

EMDR is adapted in a way that feels safe, creative and age-appropriate.