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When the whole family is feeling the strain

Family Therapy Across The North East

Compassionate, evidence-based support to help families navigate conflict, rebuild communication, and grow stronger together.

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

How it works

For families ready to understand each other differently.

Family therapy begins with an initial assessment where your therapist takes time to understand your family's situation, concerns, and goals. This first session helps create a supportive foundation, everyone has space to ask questions, feel heard, and understand how therapy will work.

Sessions may involve the whole family or focus on specific relationships depending on what is most helpful. Throughout therapy, the focus is on practical, present-focused strategies that support positive change. Progress is reviewed regularly, and the skills developed in sessions are designed to last well beyond the therapy room.

Our psychologists draw on systemic therapy, Internal Family Systems, and integrative relational approaches, tailoring the work to your family's specific needs and goals.

Family embracing during a therapy session at Select Psychology

What family therapy can help with

When the whole system is under strain.

  • Communication issues

  • Parenting challenges

  • Family conflict

  • Sibling rivalry

  • Behavioural difficulties

  • Separation and adjustment

  • Blended family dynamics

  • Grief and loss

  • Trauma impact

  • Mental health support

How Select routes the work

The right family therapist, matched with care

Our Pathway Team takes the time to understand what your family is going through before matching you with a practitioner who has the right family therapy expertise, experience, and availability. Good fit helps create the best foundation for effective support.

  1. 01

    Initial enquiry

    The Pathway Team begins by listening. You can call or message at any time, and the team will take time to understand the family's situation before making any recommendations.

  2. 02

    Matched to a family therapist

    Select routes you to a practitioner with specific experience in family and systemic work, relevant to your situation and available at your preferred location or online.

  3. 03

    Sessions together

    The therapist agrees with you who attends at each stage. Sessions are typically weekly, with the format adapting as the family's needs evolve.

  4. 04

    Review and consolidation

    As therapy draws to a close, sessions focus on embedding new communication patterns and equipping the family with tools to manage future difficulties together.

Practitioner fit

Is family therapy right for us?

Family therapy is most helpful when relational patterns, rather than one person's difficulties alone, are driving the stress at home. It can benefit families at many different stages.

Signs it could be right for you

  • Communication has broken down between family members
  • A young person is struggling and the family is feeling the impact
  • The family is going through a significant transition
  • One person's difficulties are affecting everyone at home

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

Family Therapy across the North East

Select Psychology Tynemouth clinic

Tynemouth

1 Tynemouth Road, NE30 4AY

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Select Psychology Newcastle clinic

Newcastle

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

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Also available all locations.

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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 Does the whole family need to attend every session?

Not necessarily. Sessions are tailored to what is most helpful at each stage. Some sessions will involve the whole family, while others may focus on a couple, a parent, or an individual family member. Your therapist will discuss this with you from the outset.

2 Can family therapy help if only one person is willing to attend?

Yes. While involving multiple family members is ideal, therapy with one or two willing participants can still produce meaningful change. Shifts in one person's communication and behaviour often influence the wider family system over time.

3 How many sessions will we need?

This varies depending on the complexity of the difficulties and the goals you set together. Some families see significant progress in six to eight sessions; others benefit from longer-term work. Your therapist will review progress regularly and be transparent about recommendations.

4 Is family therapy suitable for children?

Yes. Our therapists are experienced working with children and young people within a family context. Sessions are conducted sensitively, ensuring younger family members feel safe, heard, and appropriately involved.

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Get in touch

Ready to feel heard?

Leave your details and a member of our Pathway Team will be in touch, usually within one working day. Or call us directly on 0191 258 0008.

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  • No obligation, no pressure to book
  • No GP referral needed
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