Counselling and Psychotherapy
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in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Northumberland
Louise Roy
I am an accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist working in the north east of England, in private practice in Alnwick and the Gosforth area of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
If you have arrived here and are looking for a therapist, perhaps you are struggling with depression or anxiety, or the impact of traumatic experience or difficult relationships; perhaps you are questioning your identity or coming to terms with illness or bereavement, perhaps you feel basically well but are looking to explore at a deeper level to grow and develop.
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In my experience, finding the right therapist is about a personal connection, so my intention here is to let you know a bit about myself and how I work so you can decide if you would like to get in touch.
If you have questions or want to sound me out on the phone then just let me know and we can arrange a phone call. Or you can book an initial session and we can decide together how you can best move forward with your concerns.
Specialising in creative and body-oriented approaches to therapy
Counselling and Psychotherapy
My approach to therapy is humanistic and integrative – this means that I am guided by your concerns and your goals for therapy and draw from ways of working which are most appropriate for you, rather than apply a manualised, one-fits-all therapy.
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In our work together, I don't criticise or offer advice, but I will listen carefully to you, helping you express your thoughts and feelings.
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My specialist area is in creative and body oriented approaches, which help you to express without words, attend to the impact of trauma, regulate your emotions and connect to your inner knowing and resourcefulness.
I offer the skills to help you make sense of your experience, understand your reactions and develop the clarity, resources and resilience to move forward into a more fulfilling life.
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My work is always to be present to you and offer a safe and skilled therapeutic relationship which enables you to find your way to health and healing.​
Beginning with
the Body
As part of psychotherapy, I offer the option of a non-touch body oriented approach which helps you to develop awareness of your self through sensation and explore through movement. This may be guided or I may be simply an attentive witness to this process in you, without interpretation.
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This approach is informed by Authentic Movement, a practice developed by Mary Whitehouse, Janet Adler, Tina Stromsted and others, with roots in Jungian active imagination.
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In this way you can engage with your way of experiencing the world, often lodged non-verbally, deep in the unconscious.
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This approach supports your capacity to connect with the great, instinctive resources for adaptation which your body contains, to regulate your emotions, to lay down new neurological experiences and embody a new sense of self based on safety, integration and connection.
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Retreats
I offer occasional groups and retreats as an opportunity to focus on body based experience, along with time to share your journey with others, nourish yourself and have a break from every day life.
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Upcoming Events:
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There are no groups or retreats planned at this time.​
Please contact me if you would like to receive information when it is available.