About Stepping Stone Therapy

Hello, I'm Carrie and I am a  Psychotherapeutic Counsellor based in the North East. I work with  Children and Young people who are experiencing a range difficulties and I am based within schools or in Azure Therapy Centre in Whitley Bay. 

I enjoy using a range of creative interventions when working with clients such as clay, paint, puppets, drawing, imagery and sand tray, and tailor my approach to each child. Being a Integrative counsellor, I draw upon a range of approaches to help young people explore their emotions, improve their emotional well-being, develop resilience and achieve their goals. I am passionate about supporting children and young people in a creative way to overcome challenges and reach their full potential.

 

I can provide therapeutic support to those who have experienced a range of difficulties; anxiety, depression, relational difficulties, bullying, grief and loss, sleep difficulties, and dysregulation. I have also worked with young people who have experienced trauma. 

I have a Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling from Northern Guild, a Bachelor's degree in Care and Education and Childhood Studies from Northumbria University, and a Teaching in the Life Long Learning Sector certificate from the University of Sunderland. I have 20 years of experience working with children, young people and families in education, social care and mental health settings, working with diverse and vulnerable groups. Throughout my career I have gained alot of experience working with those young people that are neurodivergent, and I am able to meet the needs of each child where they are, at the time of each session.  Prior to working within private practice I worked within the charity sector for Barnardo's specialist trauma service Orchard Mosaic. This service provided therapeutic support to those children and families that had experienced  bereavement or sexual abuse. ​

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Alongside currently working in both Private and State schools within Newcastle Upon Tyne I offer private counselling within Azure Therapy Centre in Whitley Bay.

 

 

Get in contact for a  free 15min consultation if you would like to discuss the services I can provide further. ​​