Find a Therapist in Whitley Bay

Integrative Therapist & Co-Founder

Person Centred Therapist & Co-Founder

CBT Therapist, EMDR Practitioner, Clinical Supervisor

James helps people feel more in control of anxiety, OCD, trauma, and health worries.For those caught in cycles of intrusive thoughts, “what if” fears, or flashbacks, he supports clients in breaking unhelpful patterns and building practical strategies to feel calmer, more confident, and reconnected with life.

Therapy with James is calm, focused, and collaborative. He offers a grounded, supportive space where clients are heard without judgement and can take meaningful steps forward at a pace that feels right for them.

Primary Educator & Founder of House of Orkney Education

Catherine is an experienced teacher with 19 years in education, including time as a Head of School. She holds a BA (Hons) in Early Primary Education, a Master’s in Education, and the National Professional Qualification for Headship. She believes every child deserves to learn in a way that works for them and brings care, clarity, and consistency to her work with families.

She offers one to one tuition and small learning hubs at local venues, including The Lantern Rooms. These calm, low-pressure groups support children who benefit from smaller settings or learning outside full-time schooling.

Specialist Paediatric Nurse, Health Visitor and Parenting Consultant.

Deborah is a Specialist Paediatric Nurse, Health Visitor, and Parenting Consultant with over 30 years’ experience.

She helps parents understand what’s behind their children’s big emotions and behaviours, and create calmer, more connected family life.

Her approach is therapeutic yet practical, supporting both parent and child. Working together, families build confidence and everyday strategies that help them feel grounded, capable, and closer.

Adult & Adolescent Person Centred Counsellor

Katie is a Person-Centred Counsellor with a genuine commitment to helping clients overcome barriers to being their true selves. She works with care and empathy to bring a sense of calm and emotional wellbeing.

With experience supporting adults and adolescents affected by physical and emotional trauma, she offers a safe and trusting space for recovery and growth.
Her approach is warm, steady, and focused on helping clients rebuild confidence, develop self-understanding, and move towards a greater sense of balance and peace.

For a free telephone assessment or more information, contact Katie at hello@thelanternrooms.com or counselling.ko@gmail.com.

Person Centred Counsellor

Marija is a Person-Centred Counsellor dedicated to helping clients feel seen, heard and understood within a safe, non-judgemental space. Her work is grounded in the belief that meaningful change develops within a trusting therapeutic relationship. She recognises how past or ongoing experiences can shape self-worth, identity and emotional regulation. Marija offers an affirming space that respects different ways of thinking, feeling and processing the world.
Marija specialises in grief and loss, the impact of emotional abuse, and neurodivergent trauma.
Learn more about Marija - https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1703272

Belief Coding Facilitator & Reiki Practitioner

Lindsay works collaboratively with clients to help them become the person they want and deserve to be. She supports people in exploring challenges, easing discomfort, and making sense of what feels confusing or stuck. Together, they work to clear the mental clutter, rebuild confidence, and strengthen self-belief.

Her approach is calm, compassionate, and empowering — offering a space where clients feel heard, supported, and encouraged to move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and connection to themselves.

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Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Creative & Clinical Supervisor

Elli specialises in creative and integrative psychotherapy with children, teens and adults to support social, emotional and mental wellbeing, explore past and current experiences, and make positive changes.

Working within a supportive, nurturing relationship, Elli uses talk, play and creative methods to foster deeper understanding. These can include sand tray, games, imaginary play, puppets and art materials.

Elli also offers creative and clinical supervision to qualified practitioners.

CBT Therapist (BABCP Accredited), EMDR ‘Practitioner’ status (EMDRUK accredited), Interpersonal Psychotherapist (IPTUK accredited) & Occupational therapist (HCPC accredited).

Gemma has over 20 years’ experience of working within the mental health field. Her work focusses on a range of anxiety disorders, trauma and depression, as well as grief and loss and relationship difficulties. Gemma specialises in working with adults who experience an inner critic, who struggle to implement boundaries and assertiveness, who can become overwhelmed emotionally and might having difficulties in trusting others.

Gemma creates a space for you that is non-judgemental, where you will feel heard and empowered. She is passionate in supporting others towards their hopes and at a comfortable pace. She weaves in compassion focussed therapy throughout each session, which creates lasting change.

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