Psychologist Newcastle- Dr Kristina Askew Westcott — Psychologist in Newcastle, England

I really appreciated Kristina's approach to each session - in addition to her professional knowledge, she is warm and genuine. Her authenticity helped me engage with the work we were doing, and she was also willing to suggest a modality that I had initially not considered. I felt like Kristina saw me as a person, not a case file.

Kristina has provided excellent support. She is great, active and sympathetic listener, but also provides constructive challenge and advice when needed and appropriate. Therapy with her has provided me not only with immediate emotional relief, but has also helped me to move on and past issues that I was stuck on in a constructive and positive way. I would not hesitate to recommend Kristina.

After a lifetime of misdiagnosis and lack of any genuine support in NHS services, Kristina was absolutely instrumental in dealing with my past, support through grief and after many sessions of EMDR, a reframing of my thought process and its distortions with past, present and future. I recommend her work without hesitation and thank Kristina for her expertise and unwavering human spirit on my dark night of the soul.

Kristina review DR Kristina Westcott and I have worked together for over 12 months. I would without any hesitation, highly recommend Dr Westcott to anyone considering entering into a therapeutic program. Dr Westcott has assisted me greatly in my healing and recovery process. There is a noticeable improvement to my mental health, positive outlook and acceptance of the troublesome situations I have experienced. As a 40+ male, I previously found it extremely difficult talking about my feelings. Choosing to downplay, ignore and often making a jokes of the situation, to avoid acknowledgement of any kind of feelings. The fear of being judged, labelled as weak or seen as being “not a real man” instilled into me from an early age. Unfortunately, Having spent 20+ years in the Emergency Services, the prolonged exposure to some very traumatic and graphic situations, eventually took its toll. I approached Dr Westcott back in January 2024, having recognised myself, I was in need of some professional assistance, to assist me in correctly addressing and processing the overwhelming amount of trauma and stresses encountered over a prolonged period of time. Dr Westcott’s friendly yet professional approach, was very effective, allowing me the confidence and comfort to finally share the extent of some extremely sensitive, emotional and very disturbing situations I have experienced over many years. Dr Westcott consistently proved to be genuinely empathetic, insightful, and caring. Fully focused on helping improve outlook on the previous incidents and improving my mental state, ability to manage stresses in a more structured manner along with improving my overall wellbeing. Dr Westcott ‘s extensive knowledge of her profession, provided me with the skills needed, to effectively manage past events along with future traumatic experiences, while i continue to be further exposed to during the nature of my chosen profession. Dr Westcott has also given me the ability to recognise, not only when I may be struggling, but also those around me, I am confident and willing to speak up , offering encouragement and support to others where and when it may be needed. My journey is not over yet, I continue to work with Dr Westcott at this moment in time. Dr Kristina Westcott is a Therapist I Highly recommend Anyone looking for a genuine, professional compassionate Psychologist, need look no further. KM

I’ve been a client at this practice for some time, and I truly can’t thank Kristina enough for her professional support, compassion, and guidance. She’s helped me navigate some incredibly difficult periods with empathy and insight, and I always feel heard and understood. I’m deeply grateful for the positive impact she’s had on my life.

Throughout the therapy process Kristina has gone out of her way to explain the purpose of each stage and has always been exceptionally knowledgeable, understanding and empathetic. I’m massively grateful for her help in understanding myself and working through past trauma, it feels like a weight has been lifted and I can’t recommend her enough.

Kristina approached the sessions with a calm but thorough approach. It was clear she had a lot of knowledge in her field and explained everything in a way I’d understand as well as trying different techniques until we found what worked for me. I always felt listened to, understood and supported. I’m very grateful for how much she has helped me.

Having struggled for many years with challenging events in childhood, bereavement and employment, I never thought anyone would be able to get me to open up as Kristina has. Whilst at times our sessions have brought back painful memories and realisations this was handled with care, kindness and dignity and I feel a sense of pride in finally being able to put things aside and refocus myself and my well-being. This is only possible because of the absolute trust I gained very quickly with Kristina. I cannot recommend her enough, her relaxed, gentle, kind manner really does provide the safe place to share any issue. I am so glad I took the brave step to make an appointment and I will be forever thankful for not only Kristina’s help with the past but also showing me their is a future to embrace too. I hope this feedback helps others to take the same brave step.

Kristina is unbelievably professional, empowering, supportive… the list truly goes on. I struggle to find the words to express how much she has supported me, her personable nature allows for a down to earth, realistic exploration of past traumas; making you feel like you’re talking to a friend. I honestly cannot recommend her enough!

I cannot recommend Kristina enough; no words can describe how grateful I am to her. She is always professional, empathetic, empowering and patient. Kristina has such vast knowledge, and coupled with her experience, helped me understand what was beneath the surface, why I felt the way I did, how my brain worked/processed information and how to help myself through life. The best investment I ever made was in her office, in myself Thank you so much!