Borders & Northumberland Counselling Support

A safe space to be heard, understood and supported

Hello, and welcome to my website. I’m Elspeth, a person-centred, integrative counsellor and clinical supervisor based in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland. I offer one-to-one counselling sessions for adults and young people aged 12 years and over, from my therapy room in Berwick and online. I also offer outdoor “walk and talk” therapy in north Northumberland and the Borders. 

We all have times where we find ourselves overwhelmed by our thoughts and emotions and struggle to make sense of them. We may feel confused, stuck, or uncertain how to change our situation. As a counsellor I can support you in exploring your experiences, challenges and worries and work towards moving forward in the way that you choose.

I understand that coming to counselling can feel like a big step, especially if you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure of where to begin.  But you don’t need to have things clearly worked out—I offer a space where you can bring whatever is on your mind, in your own way and in your own time.

Please take a good look round my site where I hope you will find enough information to decide whether you’d like to work with me, or contact me for an initial chat.

It is astonishing how elements that seem insoluble become soluble when someone listens, how confusions that seem irremediable turn into relatively clear flowing streams when one is heard – Carl Rogers

I found the experience extremely helpful and rewarding. Over the sessions I had every week I came away with several tools to help with my mental health. I feel so much more positive about my life now and will continue working on my coping mechanisms.

Elspeth was empathetic and understanding and gave me information that was well received. I would definitely recommend counselling with her to anyone going through a difficult time.

You have helped me to re-think how I do things and helped me to explore my thoughts, as well as becoming more confident with myself.

Throughout all my years of seeking help you have, by far, been the most instrumental person in forging the paths of change.

Thank you so much for your understanding and help. I felt listened to and that my thoughts and feelings are valid.

Thank you so much for your very supportive and professional care over the last few weeks. It has been really beneficial for me and I feel I'm in a much better place now.

Your support has been invaluable to me over the last few months and I feel prepared to step out into the world now on my own.