Our team of experienced workers support people to enable them to overcome their problems when they feel anxious, depressed or stressed.

Gateshead Talking Therapies offer a free and confidential NHS service for people aged 16 and over who are registered with a GP in Gateshead. We provide a range of psychological therapies to help you feel better if you’re anxious, depressed, stressed or worried.

We offer information courses, therapy groups and one-to-one therapy. We have been operating for over 10 years within the NHS and have built up a qualified and experienced workforce. Our therapies are evidence based as recommended by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE).

We offer evidence-based treatments for a variety of common mental health issues, these may include:

  • Depression
  • Phobias
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
  • Social Phobia
  • Health Anxiety
  • Panic Disorder
  • Mild disordered eating (BMI greater than 18.5)
  • Sleep problems
  • Low Self-Esteem
  • People suffering from chronic physical health problems impacting their emotional wellbeing

Who we are 

Lisa Boyd
Clinical Manager Community Services

Simon Reay 
Clinical Lead

Adele Marston 
Safe Care Lead

Mark Tull 
Safe Care Lead 

Vicky Cowens
Safe Care Lead

Where we are based

Therapies are delivered from Blaydon Primary Care Centre, Gateshead Health Centre, The Croft (Wrekenton), as well as a number of GP surgeries and other community health bases across Gateshead.

How you can contact us

Tel: 0191 2832541
 
Address:
South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust
Gateshead Talking Therapies
based at:  The Croft, Springwell Road, Wrekenton, Gateshead, NE9 7BJ.

Website: https://www.gatesheadtalkingtherapies.nhs.uk/about-us/

e-mail: stsft.gatesheadtalkingtherapiesnoreply@nhs.net

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