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In-person therapy

Face-to-Face Therapy Across The North East

In-person sessions with a psychologist or therapist at one of our North East clinics. Call us or request a callback, and the Pathway Team will match you with a therapist and a clinic.

  • 44 Practitioners
  • 6 North East clinics
  • Free First Pathway call

What it is

What face-to-face therapy is

Face-to-face therapy, also called in-person therapy, means you go to a clinic for your appointments and meet your therapist in the same room. Online therapy is the alternative, where you meet by video call.

Each session is 50 to 60 minutes. Our clinics are open from 9am to 8pm Monday to Friday and from 9am to 12pm on Saturday, by appointment only.

Our team includes HCPC-registered psychologists and BACP, BABCP and BPS-accredited therapists.

What it can help with

What you can bring

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Panic attacks

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Relationship problems

  • Grief and bereavement

  • Low self-esteem and confidence

  • Stress and burnout

  • Anger management

  • OCD and intrusive thoughts

  • Phobias

  • Sleep problems

  • Eating difficulties

  • Child and adolescent mental health

How it works

How to start

You do not need a GP referral. You can refer yourself.

  1. Reach out

    Call 0191 258 0008, request a callback or book a free phone consultation, whenever suits you.

  2. Talk to the Pathway Team

    The Pathway Team will have a 15-minute chat with you about what you need and answer your questions.

  3. Get matched

    We match you with the right therapist, at the right clinic, at a time that fits.

  4. Start therapy

    Most people come weekly or fortnightly. You and your therapist review your progress together and adjust the plan as your needs change.

Is it right for you

When in person suits you

Neither format is better in itself. It depends on what you prefer and what is practical for you.

In-person therapy may suit you if

  • You prefer to be in the room with your therapist
  • You can travel to one of our clinics without difficulty
  • Being face to face helps you to talk about how you feel
  • You cannot find a private, secure space at home for online sessions
  • Your internet connection is unreliable

A simple first move

Not sure where to start? Talk it through with the Pathway Team.

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Who you might work with

Practitioners who offer this

Browse the full team, or let the Pathway Team match you.

Where we offer this

Face-to-face therapy across the North East

Select Psychology Tynemouth clinic, coastal view

Tynemouth

1 Tynemouth Road, NE30 4AY

Psychologists and counsellors in Tynemouth. CBT, EMDR, child psychology and ten other therapies for adults, couples and families across North Tyneside.

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Select Psychology Newcastle Gosforth clinic

Newcastle

The Grainger Suite, Dobson House, Regent Centre, NE3 3PF

Accredited psychologists and counsellors in Newcastle upon Tyne. CBT, EMDR, DBT and talking therapy for adults, couples and children, at our Gosforth clinic.

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Select Psychology South Shields clinic, aerial coastal view

South Shields

Unit 3, Market Dock, Long Row, NE33 1LE

Counselling psychologist in South Shields. CBT, EMDR, psychodynamic therapy and health psychology for adults, at our Market Dock clinic on Long Row.

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Select Psychology Durham clinic, near Durham city centre

Durham

Durham Workspace, Abbey Road, DH1 5JZ

Clinical and counselling psychologists in Durham. CBT, EMDR, CAT and family therapy for adults, couples and children, at our Durham Workspace clinic in Pity Me.

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Select Psychology Darlington clinic

Teesside

Pilates and Beyond, 85 Grange Road, DL1 5NN

Clinical and counselling psychologists in Darlington and Teesside. CBT, ACT, EMDR and psychosexual therapy for adults and couples, at our Grange Road clinic.

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Select Psychology Hexham clinic

Hexham

2 Cattle Market, NE46 1LS

Clinical and counselling psychologists in Hexham. EMDR, CBT, CAT and child psychology for adults and young people, across our two town centre clinics.

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Also available all locations.

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Conditions, clinics and related therapies

Conditions this helps with

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Fees and insurance

Clear fees, and most major insurers accepted

No GP referral is needed. If you are using private medical insurance, tell the Pathway Team when you get in touch and they will help with authorisation.

Session fees

  • Relationship therapy£95
  • Specialist psychological therapy£110
  • Clinical & counselling psychology£140
  • Psychological assessmentsfrom £350
Insurers accepted

Bupa · Aviva · AXA · Allianz · Simply Health · Vita Health Group

Questions before you start

What people usually ask

1 Where are your face-to-face clinics?

We see people in person at our six clinics: Tynemouth, Newcastle (Gosforth), South Shields, Durham, Teesside and Hexham. Some practitioners also see people at our Yarm clinic. The Tynemouth and Newcastle clinics are each about a 5 minute walk from a Metro station. Each clinic page has directions and parking details. Not every therapist works from every clinic, so the Pathway Team will tell you who is available where.

2 Is face-to-face therapy better than online therapy?

Neither is better in itself. It depends on what you prefer and what suits your circumstances. In person, you meet your therapist in the same room and there is no technology to get in the way. Online therapy removes the need to travel. We offer online sessions across all therapy types, and many clients combine in-person and online sessions depending on their week.

3 How long are sessions, and how often will I come?

Each session is 50 to 60 minutes. Most people attend weekly or fortnightly, and you review your progress with your therapist as you go.

4 Are face-to-face therapy sessions confidential?

Yes. Your therapist keeps what you say confidential, except in very rare cases where there is a risk of serious harm.

5 How much does face-to-face therapy cost?

Fees are £95 for relationship therapy, £110 for specialist psychological therapy such as CBT and psychotherapy, and £140 for clinical and counselling psychology. Each session is 50 to 60 minutes. We accept most major private medical insurers. Tell the Pathway Team when you get in touch and they will help with authorisation.

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