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Dozens of professionally trained, deeply experienced therapists and psychologists are ready to help.
Across a variety of North East locations, let us help you breathe, reflect and grow towards a kinder life.

It's Time for Change

At Select Psychology, across our North East locations, we offer a comfortable space where you will find help tailored to your personal needs.

Our team is dedicated to Newcastle & the North East community - committed to providing caring support to everyone who walks through our doors. We’re here to help you on your path to better mental health.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, but we make it easy. Our Professional team is ready to guide you through finding the support you need in a simple and straightforward way.

Whether you're wondering about the type of therapy that might work best for you, or you have questions about costs and therapist qualifications, we're here to provide all the answers you need.

With Select Psychology, every client feels supported on their journey to better mental health.

Our Therapy Services

CBT
ACT
Child and Adolescent Psychology
CAT
DBT
EMDR

Health Psychology
MBCT
Trauma Focused CBT
Solution Focused Therapy
CFT
EFT

Specialist Assessments
Eating Disorder Therapy
Adult ASD Assessment
Child and Adult ASD Therapy
Adult ADHD Assessment
Adult and Child ADHD Therapy

Some Of Our Team

Our dedicated team of professionals is here to support you with a range of therapeutic services tailored to your needs.

DR CLARK DAVISON

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

DR KERRY SHIELDS

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST & CHILD CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

DR FRAN WILKINS

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

DR HANNAH MAKARSKI

COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGIST

DR BARBARA MEDEA

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

DR JANET PILKINGTON

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

DR SALLY MOORE

COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGIST

PAUL GRIMMER

PSYCHOTHERAPIST

ALISON BARTON

COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPIST

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Testimonials

It's not easy and can seem scary or take a moment to settle in but so worth it - it's something I wish I could continue as feel it's so beneficial. It has allowed me to process something traumatic in a safe way and has given me tools to continue helping now I've finished therapy. Renske was excellent throughout and everyone I've spoken with on the team have been great too.

Mel, Newcastle

Therapy has significantly improved my quality of life and overall wellbeing. With her warm nature, Hannah created a comfortable environment which allowed me to open-up and speak honestly about my life experiences, something which I was never comfortable doing previously. We have worked together to gain a better understanding of myself and to navigate a tough period of my life, I have came out the other end stronger and better equipped to deal with life’s challenges. As a previous sceptic, I have been pleasantly surprised by the powerful and transformative impact that the therapy journey has had.

After 2 years of hard work and honest conversations, I feel able to tackle life with a more positive mindset and renewed perspective. For anyone considering therapy, I could not recommend Select Psychology and Hannah more.

Keith, Newcastle

My therapist Gillian Barton is a credit to Select Psychology

She assesses plans implements and evaluates care during sessions Her natural relaxed ability to connect enabled me to feel easy and comfortable talking to her. She is very understanding empathetic and listens which enabled me to get feelings out and address coping . I would highly recommend her to anyone

Caroline, Durham

I have found the sessions over the last few months to be really helpful in both understanding my own thoughts, feelings, emotions and being better at regulating them and being more rational. The EMDR in particular was really impactful for me – far more than I could have imagined and has helped me look back on things differently and far more calmly. I'm more calm and relaxed, more rational and present in all aspects of my day to day life.

Paul, Newcastle

Psychology treatment gave me the framework for how to approach my OCD compulsions and the confidence that my progress is satisfactory. It gave me more confidence and massively improved my mood. Select were easy to access and administration was straightforward. The price was what I expected. Lloyd was fantastic. He is very supportive and understanding. I took confidence from his encouragement when I made progress that I was undervaluing. He listens well and adapts to my style of thought pattern. It felt like an easy conversation and I came away from every conversation feeling content and motivated to practise.

Anonymous, Tynemouth

It's made a huge impact in grounding myself, helped with intrusive thoughts from an abusive childhood & gave me the confidence to move on with a healthy lifestyle & I'm now not living in the past. I now have the ability to ground myself immediately without being bad tempered over small testing things throughout my day, and I now live a much happier & relaxed lifestyle & more productive. 100% yes! Cannot recommend Allison barker enough!

Joe, Newcastle

I found therapy very fulfilling. As a man who lost both his wife and daughter to cancer within twelve months of each other the grief that I experienced has been at times unbearable, and without the kindness and support of the therapists I doubt whether I would have made it through. As a man dealing with grief, it is especially hard. If I can advise any other fellow in my situation - don't give up! Talking to a female therapist helps as your men friends cant help you!

Anonymous, Newcastle

Firstly I would like to say Hannah was a great help and she’s really helped me in loads of aspects and given me a different look on a lot of situations. I would highly recommend her to anyone ex or currently in the military and to just anyone in general going through problems in their life. She’s given me a different perspective on things and it’s definitely for the good. She should be very proud of herself for helping me get out the dark path I was on and for helping me realise a lot of things about my self.

Toby, Newcastle

It’s hard to put in to words. I could never thank Hannah enough. She has literally changed my life and all for the better. All of the problems I was having I now have a really good insight into, and a really good insight into how I got to the place I was in. I see everything from a different perspective now and think very differently about things. I feel like going forward I have everything I need and I’m confident I won’t get into that place again, but if I did I wouldn’t hesitate to pick up the phone and book in for an appointment. I think it might be the single greatest thing I’ve ever done.

Anonymous, Newcastle

I would like to say that throughout my treatment I found Matilda to be a highly competent, compassionate, professional who in my opinion give me my life back, and for that I will be forever grateful.

Phil, Tynemouth

I would like to thank your team for their professionalism and kindness whilst I recently attended your clinic. Tammy, you have taken me through one of the most difficult times of my life. I am a strong individual normally, but the physical and mental issues I have endured over the past year and a half nearly beat me. I can not thank you enough, I know I still have challenges ahead but I look forward to dealing with them head on with perspective, honesty and kindness.

Michelle, Houghton-le-Spring

I’ve been doing really well since our sessions, if you remember our sessions then you’ll appreciate how much of a big step it was when I went down to London on the train a few months ago, for a week. I wouldn’t have managed this without the help you gave me and I’m sure I’ll do more travelling in the future. I loved our sessions and couldn’t thank you more.

Jonny, Newcastle

Matilda has always been highly professional, easy to engage and work with. She has supported and encouraged me throughout a sometimes difficult and challenging journey and enabled me to move away from my comfort zone, towards a better quality of life/being. I thank her and highly recommend her as a Clinical Psychologist and Therapist.

Susan, North Shields

I strongly believe that the therapy has benefited my everyday life. I have had a dog phobia since childhood, which has prevented me from being around any dog. Since the therapy, I can now confidently visit my sister and friend's house (who have dogs) and not worry about being in the company of their dogs. In fact, I look forward to seeing the dogs. I can also walk down a street or an open area without extreme anxiety or being on the lookout for dogs. I would highly recommend my psychologist and the office has been very helpful and approachable.

Anonymous, Tynemouth

I just wanted to say the service you offered was amazing.

The office staff couldn’t have been more helpful and were always happy to help. They responded quickly and the person I initially spoke to put me at ease straight away and was wonderful. Any problems were always dealt with quickly.

Ellen was amazing and I cannot thank her enough.

Thank you for all of your help and I would always recommend you

Anne, Online

Please can you pass on my thanks to Dr Davison as he was superb in helping me reflect on and manage my mental health and I would highly recommend him for his bespoke, careful and detailed management.

John, works in healthcare

I saw Ellen for the first time in January 2023 after a heartbreaking breakup. Monthly appointments with her kept me going through the initial half of the year, and I was able to manage on an appointment every two months after that. Ellen also referred me to a practitioner in a different field for further support. I'm now a lot better & have learned a lot about myself. I feel more able to navigate dating and life in general, with my issues. If I ever need to go through this process again, I'm hoping Ellen will be there.

Anon, Online

I have recently completed a course of therapy at Select Psychology. A prolonged period of insomnia following some major life changes was causing problems for myself and my family. I needed help but didn’t know where to turn. My daughter suggested Select Psychology. I was uncertain and hesitated, but am now so glad that I accepted my daughter’s advice.

The psychologist I saw (Caroline Murphy) was warm, kind, patient and reassuring and I felt immediately that I could trust her. She listened and I felt I heard. Gradually, making full use of her professional training, knowledge and experience, she helped me to many insights and self understanding. This enabled me to make adjustments to my thinking and self perception, and consequently, to the way I approached each new day. I am now able to actively enjoy life again and look forward to each day.

Anonymous, Tynemouth

I feel so much happier and lighter. I can now feel excited and optimistic about things. I laugh a lot more and I am really noticeably able to handle things that would previously have lead me to spiral, with a much more positive outlook. I feel so free compared to before being trapped in my head of negative thinking. Looking back I really hadn't realised how bad I'd let myself get, and it's only now I know there was no need for me to living that way. Alison helped me to understand my core beliefs, where they have come from and how they effect me and most importantly how I can shrink down the bad ones and know that I deserve more from myself. This has had such a positive effect on my day to day life, which has inspired people close to me and that makes me feel even more grateful that I completed the therapy.

Anonymous, Tyneside

1. I feel I have more insight to who I am, that I am normal just wired a bit differently, that it's ok to be me and feel as I do. Clarke has allowed me to give myself freedom to enjoy life and take control over it. Through diagnosis of likely triggers for my behaviour I am more accepting and able to manage why and how I think in day to day life. This is all positive.

2. I am more relaxed, not anxious and feel emotions that are not scary. My family have noticed the changes already.

3. Your services are amazing, I should have come for help sooner. I feel safe in the knowledge that the door is always open. Clarke is a very approachable, friendly, calming professional who I would always recommend. He is amazing at his role.

Anonymous, Hexham

Explore Our Locations

TYNEMOUTH

1 Tynemouth Road, Tynemouth Tyne & Wear, NE30 4AY.

SACRISTON, DURHAM

Northern Integrative Health Practice, Durham Road, Sacriston, DH7 6FE

HEXHAM

2 Cattle Market, Hexham, NE46 1LS

Resources

What’s The Difference Between A Counsellor & A Psychologist

What’s The Difference Between A Counsellor & A Psychologist

Aug 6, 2018 | Mental health

"What's the difference between a Counsellor and a Psychologist? Which do I need?" Counselling and psychology are related, with a focus on providing guidance and support to improve an individual’s mental health, but there are differences between the two in terms of...

What is PTSD & How Can It Be Treated

What is PTSD & How Can It Be Treated

Jul 16, 2018 | Mental health

POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) WHAT IS POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER? Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem caused by exposure to either a single event, a series of events or prolonged exposure to traumatic events. You do not have to...

A Parents Guide to Helping Your Child to Beat Exam Stress

A Parents Guide to Helping Your Child to Beat Exam Stress

May 30, 2018 | Anxiety, Case Studies

We are very good at recognising how stressful exams can be for our children but sometimes it is hard to know what to do for the best. Advice can vary from the ‘leave them to it, you can take a horse to water but you can’t make them drink’ school of thought to the ‘if...

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