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Meet The Team
Meet The Team
Meet the Newcastle Psychologist and Counselling Team
Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling provide a network of highly qualified specialists to provide high quality counselling, therapy and psychology services for a range of problems.
Each therapist offers compassion, insight, and unparalleled psychological support to help you develop coping strategies that will help you to lead a more fulfilling life.
Meet the qualified psychologists, counsellors and therapists at Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling below.
Dr Stuart Sadler (Lead Clinical Psychologist and Sleep Specialist)
Dr Stuart Sadler is a highly qualified and experienced Clinical Psychologist who specialises in helping people with depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders. He spent 10 years practising in the NHS and has advanced training in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Mindfulness based approaches
Dr Mariam Majid (Clinical Psychologist - CBT and EMDR Specialist)
Dr Mariam Majid has over 19 years of experience as a clinical psychologist in which she has developed an eclectic approach, incorporating Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), and mindfulness-based approaches. Mariam is our trauma specialist and has advanced training in Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR) - a specialist trauma therapy to help overcome trauma & PTSD.
Dr Christine Price (Clinical Psychologist)
As one of our most experienced clinical psychologists, Dr Christine Price has worked with adults in both the NHS and private sector. Due to her vast experience, she is skilled in treating a range of issues including depression, anxiety (inlcuding worry & health anxiety), self-esteem issues, and physical health problems. She specialises in CBT, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).
Dr Theresa Comer (Clinical Psychologist)
With over 11 years of experience in both the NHS and private practice, Dr Theresa Comer is skilled at incorporating Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Into the therapy she delivers to adults with problems such as depression, anxiety, body image difficulties, chronic health conditions and hormonal conditions (including menopause).
Dr Alicia Brown (Clinical Psychologist)
Dr Alicia Brown has over 10 years of experience in the NHS and private mental health practices. Previous experience as a Senior Clinical Psychologist gives Alicia a specialist background in providing support to adults who are experiencing the psychologist effects of long-term health conditions such as cancer, chronic pain, and other, related traumas. Her main forms of therapy are Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Claire Turnbull (Counsellor and Hypnotherapist)
Claire holds an Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling in addition to a Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills. She is experienced in helping a range of problems including depression, anxiety, bereavement, self-esteem difficulties, recent trauma, and more. Claire also offers specialist hypnotherapy for difficulties related to breaking bad habits, stress & tension, and improving relaxation.
Louise Keyes (Counsellor and Couples Counsellor)
Louise specialises in individual counselling for a range of problems and has advanced training in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) to help people overcome stress, anxiety and difficulties with coping with difficult events. Louise has also completed training in couples counselling as part of her continued growth as a counsellor where she works with individuals experiencing difficulties in relationships as well as other difficulties.
Dr Claire Ball (Specialist Counsellor)
Dr Claire Ball specialises in Person-Centred Counselling to help children and adults reach their full potential as well as to deal with issues like depression, anxiety, and body image problems. Claire has previously worked as a school counsellor, where she helped children with problems such as bullying, low self-confidence, school refusal and more. Her particular areas of interest are in long term health problems and health anxiety.
Peter Robinson-Vernon (LGBTQ+ Informed Counsellor)
An LGBTQ+ Informed Counsellor, Peter Robinson-Vernon specialises in LGBTQ+ issues, anxiety, anger management, relationship counselling. He is also a trained anger management counsellor and has experience in helping children through counselling for issues such as bullying, bereavement, and school refusal, to name but a few. Peter Robinson-Vernon provides face to face and online counselling to both adults and children.
Graeme Armstrong (Couples Counsellor)
Graeme is a highly experienced couples counsellor who provides couples counselling, relationship therapy, and marriage guidance. He works with problems relating to conflict, affairs, attachment, and also supports those going through separation and divorce. He is skilled in working with all types of relationship (including LGBTQ+) and also offers individual counselling for adolescents experiencing difficulties with relationship challenges.
Samantha Black (Child and Adolescent Counsellor)
A highly trained and experienced Child & Adolescent Counsellor, Samantha uses a variety of counselling techniques (including play therapy, counselling and other approaches) to help children overcome issues such as self-esteem difficulties, bullying, anxiety, depression, self-harm and more. She is also able to help parents and adults with a range of issues that affect them as an individual and as a parent.
Michael Atkinson (Mindfulness Meditation Practitioner)
Michael is our Specialist Mindfulness and Meditation Practitioner & Therapist who helps people to incorporate mindfulness meditation into their life to improve their mental health and get more enjoyment from life. He is skilled in one-to-one mindfulness and using mindfulness for relapse prevention as well as a tool to help people become more present and engaged in day to day life.
For Further Information
If you are unsure of the best approach for you, our team can help you identify the most suitable therapy and approach to help.
Appointments with our experienced psychologists, counsellors and therapists are available face-to-face or online via Skype, Zoom, Facetime and WhatsApp Video.
Contact us using the box below or call us on 07966 645 198.
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How To Find Our Gosforth Clinic
Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling, Dobson House, Regent Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 3PF
How To Find Our Jesmond Clinic
Fleming Business Centre, Burdon Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 3AE.
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