Support with what you’re going through
Talking through our difficulties helps us make sense of what’s happening and why, so we can find our way forward. Whether you know exactly what you need support with, or are still trying to understand it, you can start here.
Not sure where you fit?
You don’t have to know exactly what kind of support you need before you begin. You might recognise yourself in more than one area, or simply know that something feels difficult, stuck or hard to manage.
You can start by exploring the areas below, meeting one of our therapists, or getting in touch if you need help deciding on the right next step.
How we can support you
Here are some of the issues that we can help you with. You don’t need to fit neatly into one category – many of these experiences overlap.
Anger & emotional regulation
Struggling with anger, frustration, or managing strong emotions.
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Anxiety
Support with excessive worry, panic, or feeling on edge.
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Attachment & relationship patterns
Recurring problems in relationships - fear of intimacy, abandonment or rejection.
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Bereavement & loss
Support through grief, loss, or significant life changes.
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Burnout & Stress
Help when life feels overwhelming, exhausting, or unsustainable.
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Child & young person therapy
Support for children and young people from 4 years old upwards.
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Compulsive behaviours
Support for behaviours that feel hard to control or change.
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Depression
If you're weighed down with low mood, hopelessness, or loss of interest in life.
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EMDR for Trauma
Structured, effective support that specifically targets trauma
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Emotional numbness & shutdown
If you're feeling disconnected, flat, or unable to feel much at all.
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Neurodiversity (ADHD & Autism)
Tailored support with emotional, relationship or life challenges.
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People-pleasing & boundaries
Support with conflict avoidance, difficulty holding boundaries and prioritising your own needs.
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Relationship & couples therapy
Help navigating relationship difficulties, communication issues, or breakdowns in trust.
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Self-esteem & confidence
Help with self-doubt, self-criticism, or feeling ‘not good enough’.
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Trauma
For help recovering from recent or historic trauma.
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How therapy can help
Therapy offers a safe, supportive space to explore what you are experiencing and begin making sense of patterns, emotions or situations that feel difficult to manage.
Understand what’s going on
Join the dots between current issues and past experiences. Make sense of your thoughts, feelings and reactions to improve self-compassion.
Work through difficult experiences
Find a safe, supportive space to explore current challenges, process upsetting memories, and gently address anything that feels stuck.
Find new ways forward
Develop greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and positive ways of relating to yourself and others that feel healthier and more sustainable.
Finding the right therapist matters
Our friendly therapists are all qualified, registered with professional bodies and very experienced
Joanne
BACP Registered Counsellor & Clinical Supervisor
Annette
BACP Registered Psychotherapeutic Counsellor
Jade
BACP Registered Psychotherapist
Elizabeth
Senior Accredited Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist
Sharon
UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist
Dr Rhian
Chartered Counselling Psychologist | Founder of The Clearing
Online and in-person therapy options
The Clearing primarily offers online therapy and counselling across the UK, with some therapists also offering in-person sessions across the North East depending availability.
You can choose the format that feels most comfortable and accessible for you.
We are here for you
Whether you know what you need or are still figuring things out, we’ll take things at your pace. To help you decide whether it’s right for you, we offer 50% off your first session, giving you a gentle, low-pressure way to begin your journey toward feeling better.