Counselling in
Consett, County Durham
and online.

A place to talk when things feel difficult, confusing or hard to put into words.
In person in Consett, walk and talk locally, online or by phone.

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Integrative Tailored to you
Confidential Clear boundaries
Flexible In person and online

Professional registration

I am registered with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society. You can independently verify my current membership on the NCPS Accredited Register.

My profile and primary professional credential have also been verified by Psychology Today.

Neil Atkinson

You will be talking with Neil

Integrative Counsellor · MNCPS (Acc.)

I came to counselling through real life as much as through training. I work in a clear, thoughtful way, with time to talk openly and begin making sense of what is happening.

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Start simply

Not sure where to begin?

You do not need to have everything worked out before you get in touch. These are simply a few routes through the site.

What is happening

I know what I am struggling with

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Anxiety, grief, trauma, low mood, stress or something else may have become hard to keep dealing with. You can look through the areas I work with and see whether anything feels familiar.

Explore what I help with
How we meet

I know how I would like to meet

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Some people prefer a room, some prefer a screen, some prefer a phone call and some find it easier to talk while walking. The format can be part of what helps it feel manageable.

See ways to work together
First session

I do not know what to expect

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The first session does not need to be polished or prepared. You can read about what usually happens, what you can ask and how we decide whether it feels right to continue.

Read about the first session

Contact

Start with a few lines

You do not need to explain everything. Just tell me what has brought you here, ask the question you are unsure about, or simply say you would like to arrange a first conversation.

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