Terrie Henderson

I offer sessions Tuesday to Friday between 08.30 and 16.00

I also offer Saturday mornings between 8.30 and 13.00  this however is only for anyone who is not available through the week 

I see individuals both in person and online using Teams, Whatspp Video and FaceTime

I see couples In Person only

Individual session is 55 minutes @£70

Couples session is 55minutes @£85

Outdoor sessions for Individuals are 55 minutes @£70 however a longer session can be arranged if preferred 

I have learned that the most important part of therapy is the relationship we build together. My role is to offer a warm, accepting space where you can feel heard, seen and understood, without fear of judgement.

Over many years, I have come to understand that people rarely want someone to have all the answers. More often, they need someone who will listen with care, stay alongside them as they make sense of their experiences and gently support them in finding their own way forward.

My practice is grounded in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy and informed by over 11 years of Buddhist practice, meditation and mindfulness. These experiences have profoundly shaped the way I am as both a therapist and a person, deepening my capacity to be present, compassionate and curious.

Mindfulness may form part of our work together if it feels helpful, but it is never something you need to do. Therapy is always shaped around you and your individual needs.

Alongside almost 30 years in private practice, I've worked extensively within specialist services including addiction, sight loss, higher education and sexual health. These experiences have given me a deep appreciation that every person's story is unique and that therapy always shaped around the individual.

Sometimes life can begin to feel as though you're moving through the same thoughts, feelings or situations over and over again. You may feel anxious, overwhelmed or disconnected from yourself, aware that something doesn't feel quite right but unsure how to make sense of it.

Therapy offers the opportunity to pause, reflect and become curious about what may be shaping your experience. Together we can explore the beliefs, patterns and ways of relating that have developed over time, gently discovering which continue to support you and which may no longer serve you.

My work is grounded in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy and informed by mindfulness. Over the years, I have come to appreciate that lasting change rarely comes from trying to fight our thoughts or force ourselves to be different. Instead, it begins by developing a deeper understanding of ourselves, learning to meet our experiences with curiosity and compassion rather than judgement.

Mindfulness may become part of our work together if it feels helpful. It isn't about emptying the mind or doing anything perfectly. It simply offers an opportunity to pause, become more present and notice your experience with greater awareness.

Above all, I aim to offer a warm, accepting space where you feel able to explore whatever has brought you to therapy. There is no expectation to move at any pace other than your own. I won't tell you how to live your life or have all the answers. Instead, I'll stay alongside you as together we begin to understand what matters most to you and help you find a way forward that feels right.

You decide the pace. We can work as slowly or as deeply as feels right for you.

Your First Conversation

I offer a free initial video conversation of around 15–20 minutes via Teams, FaceTime or WhatsApp Video.

There's no expectation to make a decision during this conversation. It's simply an opportunity for us to see whether working together feels right.

This gives us both the opportunity to meet before you decide whether to book a first therapy session. It's a chance for you to tell me a little about what has brought you to therapy, for me to consider whether I have the experience to support you, and for you to ask any questions you may have.

If you decide to begin therapy with me, I'll email you my therapy agreement and privacy notice before your first session. These explain confidentiality and its limits, how I store your information, my cancellation policy and payment arrangements, giving you the opportunity to read everything before we meet.

Payment is made by bank transfer at the time of booking to secure your appointment.

Ongoing Sessions

I offer in-person therapy from my quiet and peaceful practice in the County Durham countryside, in a village between Bishop Auckland and Barnard Castle, with nearby parking available.

Online therapy for individuals is available via Teams, FaceTime or WhatsApp Video.

Couples therapy is offered in person only.

I also offer walk and talk therapy in quiet countryside surroundings. Walking side by side in nature can offer a different way of exploring thoughts and feelings, with the rhythm of walking and the natural environment creating space to pause, reflect and talk without the intensity of sitting face to face.

All therapy sessions last 55 minutes. Walk and talk sessions can be longer if this feels appropriate, and we can discuss this together.

Session fee. £70 for individuals.  Â£85 for couples  

I offer supervision from Tuesday to Friday between 8.00 am and 4.30 pm, and on Saturday mornings between 8.00 am and 1.00 pm.

Sessions are available in person from my quiet, peaceful practice in the County Durham countryside, or online via Teams, WhatsApp Video or FaceTime.

I also offer outdoor supervision, either in a peaceful local countryside setting or at another mutually agreed location.

The length and frequency of supervision will be based on your individual needs, together with the requirements of your professional body. We can discuss this during our initial meeting.

Please note that the fee shown on my profile relates to a 55 minute supervision session.

Payment is made at the time of booking to secure your next supervision session.

Good supervision begins with a relationship where you feel able to think openly, honestly and without judgement.

I believe supervision is at its most valuable when it offers a safe, supportive and reflective space where you can bring your client work openly, explore ethical dilemmas and continue developing as the practitioner you want to be.

With almost 30 years' experience as a psychotherapist and many years of supervising qualified counsellors and therapists, I bring a breadth of clinical experience alongside specialist knowledge in addiction, sight loss and higher education. Whether you're looking for your first supervisor, a new supervisory relationship or additional supervision within one of my specialist areas, I offer a warm, collaborative space where we can think together about your work and your wellbeing.

The way I am as a supervisor is the way I am as a therapist. 

I believe that the quality of the supervisory relationship creates the conditions for reflection, ethical practice and professional growth.

For over 11 years, Buddhism has been an important part of my life. Through retreats, teachings and meditation practice, it has profoundly influenced the way I am with both clients and supervisees, deepening my capacity to be present, reflective and compassionate.

Alongside this, I have a good working knowledge of the Â鶹ԭ´´ Ethical Framework, having seen its development over many years. Whilst it always informs my practice, I believe its application is rarely one-size-fits-all and is best considered thoughtfully in the context of each individual practitioner and their client work.

Every practitioner brings their own way of working, influenced by their training, experience and values. My role isn't to expect you to work like me, but to offer a supervisory relationship that supports your own development, helping you think more deeply about your client work, your practice and yourself as a therapist.

My core training is in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy, and I also work integratively, drawing on mindfulness where it is likely to be helpful. How we use supervision will depend on what you need. If you're newly qualified, you may prefer more structure and guidance. If you're a more experienced practitioner, our work may feel more like a reflective conversation between colleagues, whilst always recognising my responsibility as your supervisor.

Above all, I aim to create a space where you feel safe enough to think openly, question your assumptions and explore your work without fear of judgement. Therapy can sometimes feel like a solitary profession. I see supervision as the place where you don't have to carry that responsibility alone.

Alongside my private practice, I bring specialist experience in addiction, sight loss and higher education. I also offer additional supervision within these areas for therapists who already have a primary supervisor and would value specialist consultation.

Areas of Specialist Experience

• Addiction – 13 years in specialist substance misuse services
  
• Sight loss – 20 years leading a counselling service for a national sight loss charity
  
• Higher Education – 10 years supporting students in university counselling service.

Your First Meeting

After you get in touch, we'll arrange a free initial meeting, either in person or online, to talk about what you're looking for from supervision.

This gives us both the opportunity to get to know one another. I'll be interested to hear about your practice, the settings you work in, the clients you support and your previous experience of supervision. We can explore what has worked well for you in the past, what hasn't, and how we might shape supervision to best support your practice.

You'll also have the opportunity to ask me any questions about my experience, the way I work and whether it feels like the right supervisory relationship for you.

I know how important this relationship can become. Whether you work in private practice, within an organisation or as part of a multidisciplinary team, supervision offers a dedicated space to think, reflect and feel supported in your work.

Our initial meeting is free of charge.

I hope supervision becomes a steady anchor in your professional life—a place where you can think freely, reflect honestly and feel supported in your work.

Additional Specialist Supervision

Alongside ongoing supervision, I also offer one-off or short-term specialist supervision for qualified practitioners who would value additional support in areas where I have extensive clinical experience.

These include:

• Addiction – supporting clients affected by substance use or the impact of another person's addiction.
  
• Sight loss – understanding the emotional impact of sensory loss, adjustment and identity.
  
• Higher Education– supporting students and the unique challenges of university life.
  
• Helping professions – supervision for professionals working in supportive roles. Please get in touch to discuss whether this may be helpful for you.