Emily Barker

Sessions are available on evenings from Mon to Thurs, and in the afternoons on Tuesdays. 

I offer short introductory calls before we start so you can decide if I am the right counsellor for you. 

Hi, I'm Emily. I am a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor based in Gateshead, UK.

​Life can be tough - whether that is because of loss, a complex illness, losing a job, or just feeling like something isn't right.

I understand feeling like anxiety might never go away, or the dark, relentless clouds of depression.​ And I know that there is a way out of that place.

​I believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to find peace and happiness in their lives.​ I offer a warm, compassionate counselling service tailored to your needs. I am based in Low Fell, Gateshead, UK. 

Every person is different, and every therapy session is different. I am an Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, therefore I have a wide range of techniques in my toolbox that I can use, from traditional talking therapy to drawing, using clay or exploring feelings through sand tray.

I use a Person Centred Approach, meaning that we work together to ensure you get what you need out of the sessions.

My core model is Transactional Analysis, and I bring in Gestalt Techniques, as well as Mindfulness and CBT. ​

I have been a counsellor for two years with FACT Cancer Support and specialise in supporting people through illness, grief, and caring responsibilities.

I have a diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling from the Northern Guild, and I am a registered member of the Â鶹ԭ´´. 

Starting therapy can be nerve-racking, and I want to make sure that the experience is as easy and comfortable for you as possible.

To begin with, I will do a short 20-minute introductory call over the phone to get to know you. This will give you a chance to see if you feel I am the right fit for you.

If you decide to go ahead with therapy, sessions will either be in-person at the Osteopathy and Therapy Clinic in Low Fell, Gateshead or online.