Couples & Adult Therapy in Tynemouth, Cullercoats, Whitley Bay & North and South Shields

Find a safe and confidential space with expert therapy for couples and individual adults. I provide direct, compassionate support to help you move forward.

How I Can Help

Professional Therapy for Stronger Connections

I’m a UKCP-accredited psychotherapist with ten years’ experience supporting individuals and couples in traditional and diverse relationships. I help clients with a range of issues including anxiety, identity, relationships, trauma and work stress. Whether you’re seeking personal growth or strengthening a partnership, I provide a professional, grounded space to explore your dynamics and find a way forward.

Psychotherapy and Counselling

Stepping into Therapy Can Feel Daunting…

but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I provide a compassionate, professional space to explore your dynamics and find an authentic way forward.

As a specialist in couples and relationship therapy including same-sex partnerships and ENM, I will help you resolve conflict, navigate ruptures and rebuild connection, whether you are at a crisis point or seeking preventative support.

For individuals, I offer a grounded setting to uncover the patterns keeping you stuck, tailoring every session to your specific aims and unique frame of reference.

About Me

How it Works

Get In Touch

It is important that we make sure we’re the right fit. Complete the contact form with a brief description of what brings you to therapy and I’ll reply with next steps.

Beginning Therapy

Your early sessions are about you telling your story and what brings you to therapy so I can get to know you. We’ll explore what a good outcome would be for you and how therapy can help.

The Outcomes

You will gain new insights and practical tools will help you achieve your goals such as breaking unhelpful patterns, improved relationships and removing barriers to fulfilment.

What I Do

Specialist Experience

Relationships don’t always fit a traditional mould, and your therapy shouldn’t either. I provide a non-judgmental, informed space for those navigating same-sex relationships or non-traditional structures, including Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM) and Polyamory. Whether you are establishing boundaries, managing “coming out” dynamics, or simply want to strengthen your connection, I offer a framework that respects your identity and your specific relationship goals.

My approach is Integrative, meaning I tailor our sessions to your specific needs—whether you require short-term support to navigate a life transition or longer-term therapy to address deep-seated patterns.

Whether you are facing burnout, navigating workplace pressure, or managing the complex demands of family life, therapy provides an essential space to reset. Drawing on my corporate background and clinical experience, I help you explore the ‘internal lens’ that may be contributing to unhelpful dynamics. Together, we will work on establishing sustainable boundaries and building the resilience needed to manage pressure with clarity and confidence.

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My Approach

How I Work

As a Humanistic therapist, I work from the core belief that you are the expert on your own life. My role is to provide a non-judgmental, empathic environment that allows your natural capacity for growth to surface.

Being Integrative means I don’t rely on a “one-size-fits-all” model. Instead, I blend different psychological theories to suit your specific needs, whether that is exploring past patterns or managing present stressors.

Additionally, as a Qualified Supervisor, I support other therapists in their clinical practice. This dual perspective ensures my own work remains ethically rigorous, deeply reflective, and grounded in the highest professional standards.

My Approach

Individual Counselling

A tailored approach supporting you on your unique path towards improvement and fulfilment.

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Couples Therapy

Compassionate and professional guidance to improve, repair or strengthen relationships.

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Supervision

Accredited Supervision for experienced practitioners and those establishing themselves in the profession.

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Glenda McIntosh Therapy

Fees & Qualifications

Choosing a therapist is a significant step, and it is essential to know you are in safe hands. As a UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist and Supervisor with over ten years of experience, I have a high level of clinical competency, working to rigorous professional and ethical standards. I am also registered as a therapist with BUPA.