The therapy room plays a vital role in the therapeutic process, offering a space where you can feel safe, relaxed, and at ease. I’ve carefully created a warm, confidential, and welcoming environment in the peaceful setting of Newburn.

The room is comfortably furnished, with soft seating, air conditioning for the warmer months, and heating for the colder ones. It includes a sand tray and a wide selection of miniatures to support explorative and creative work, should that become part of our sessions.

For those who benefit from more creative approaches, I have a broad range of materials including popular psychology books, children’s stories, creative media, and therapeutic games — all available to support our work together.

From the seating area, there are calming views of trees, open fields, and the nearby river — a connection to nature that many clients find soothing during sessions.

The therapy room is located on the top floor of Newburn Activity Centre and is fully accessible via lift for wheelchair users. On-site facilities include toilets, and I encourage clients to speak with the friendly staff at reception to find out more about what the centre offers. Facilities include a gym, climbing wall, sports hall, and outdoor football pitches. There is also a sensory room and soft play area, which I can incorporate into sessions with child clients, subject to availability (please note an additional charge applies).

I also have access to a spacious bar/conference room within the centre, which is ideal for hosting corporate coaching events such as Buteyko breathing workshops or Mental Health Awareness sessions.

Newburn is also a wonderful base for walk-and-talk therapy. A scenic 50-minute loop takes us from the centre along the river, through the park, and back again — and there’s a lovely coffee shop along the way if you’d like to pause for a refreshment at the beginning or end of our walk.