R E a C H — Counsellor in Newcastle, England

Marnie Merrilees is a psychologist and counsellor based in Newcastle, England. She works with individuals seeking to improve performance in various domains, including sports, poker, and professional life. Her approach incorporates techniques such as cold water therapy, breathing exercises, and progressive muscle relaxation to enhance mental health and wellbeing. Clients have reported significant improvements in focus, emotional regulation, decision-making, and overall life balance. Marnie also offers shamanic energy healing, including illumination and guided meditation, to help clients feel lighter and more energised. She is described as professional, compassionate, and easy to talk to, providing tailored support for complex issues like anxiety, depression, and CPTSD.

Dr. Kristina Askew Westcott is a psychologist practicing in Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne. She offers evidence-based psychological therapy for individuals and couples aged 16 and over, focusing on understanding and improving mental health and emotional well-being. Dr. Westcott utilizes a range of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). Her approach is tailored to individual needs, aiming to help clients develop healthier responses to emotions and cope with life's challenges. Dr. Westcott holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Northumbria and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Newcastle. She also works part-time for the NHS.

Sarah is a psychotherapist and yoga therapist based in Newcastle, England, working in private practice in Tynemouth, Sandyford, and online. Her approach is non-directive and relational, informed by her own journey and a deep curiosity about human experience, awareness, and authentic relating. She specialises in trauma and anxiety, drawing on her training in psychotherapy, yoga therapy, and trauma-informed yoga. Sarah is committed to inclusive practice, affirming neurodiversity and working with LGBTQIA+ clients and those from diverse cultural backgrounds. Her background includes living internationally, which has fostered sensitivity to identity, belonging, and adapting across differences. She holds a PGDip in Psychotherapy and Counselling from Regent's University London and is an accredited member of the BACP.