Are there counsellors based in North Shields?

Yes. Chapter House on Preston Road is a practice with several BACP and UKCP registered therapists, Susan Irving offers psychotherapy at Amron House in the town centre, and North Vista Therapy provides counselling and EMDR at Chapter House.

How do I choose a counsellor?

Look for someone registered with a recognised body such as the BACP or UKCP, and have an initial conversation or consultation, as feeling comfortable with your therapist matters as much as their approach.

What if I need urgent mental health support?

If you are in crisis, contact your GP, call NHS 111, or call the Samaritans free on 116 123 at any time, day or night.

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Counsellors and Therapists in North Shields

Looking for a counsellor or psychotherapist locally? A guide to the counselling and therapy practices based in North Shields.

North Shields.live·11 September 2026

Reaching out for support with your mental health is a positive step, and it helps to know there are experienced, accredited counsellors and psychotherapists based right here in North Shields. Whether you are looking for individual counselling, couples work or specialist therapy, here is our guide to counsellors and therapists in North Shields.

Chapter House Counselling and Psychotherapy

Chapter House on Preston Road is a counselling and psychotherapy practice that brings together several therapists registered with the BACP or UKCP. Between them they offer counselling and psychotherapy for adults, children and adolescents and families, along with EMDR and coaching, in person and online. As a shared hub, it gives you a choice of practitioners and approaches in one place.

Best for: Best for: a choice of experienced therapists under one roof.

Susan Irving Psychotherapy

Working from Amron House in the town centre, Susan Irving is a UKCP-accredited psychotherapist and BACP member with over twenty years' experience. She offers individual and couples counselling, drawing on CBT, CAT, Gestalt and solution-focused approaches, with in-person sessions midweek and online appointments on other days.

Best for: Best for: experienced individual and couples psychotherapy.

North Vista Therapy

North Vista Therapy, led by UKCP-accredited therapist Emma Hunt, offers counselling, psychotherapy and EMDR from Chapter House on Preston Road. The work spans anxiety, trauma, relationships and couples counselling, available in person and by video or phone.

Best for: Best for: trauma-informed therapy and EMDR.

Finding the right support

It is worth having an initial conversation or consultation to find a counsellor you feel comfortable with, as the relationship matters as much as the approach. Check that anyone you see is registered with a recognised body such as the BACP or UKCP. If you are in crisis, contact your GP, NHS 111, or the Samaritans on 116 123 at any time.

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