Online Counselling Across the UK and In-Person Therapy in the North East of England
Perhaps you’re feeling stuck, disconnected from yourself or your relationships, or noticing the same patterns repeating in your life. You may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, grief, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, family challenges, or experiences from the past that continue to affect you today.
I work with individuals and couples, both online and in person, providing a warm, compassionate, and supportive space where you can explore what is happening for you, gain greater self-understanding, and find a way forward at your own pace.
As a therapist I can help you with:
- Understand why you feel the way you do
- Break free from unhelpful patterns
- Navigate life’s challenges and transitions
- Build confidence and self-awareness
- Strengthen communication and relationships
- Process difficult experiences safely
- Develop resilience and coping strategies
- Feel more like yourself again
- Find clarity and a way forward
I’m Bettina McKinnon, a qualified and BACP-registered counsellor providing online counselling across the UK and face-to-face sessions in Birtley. Before becoming a counsellor, I spent many years working with individuals, families, couples, and older adults from a wide range of backgrounds. These experiences gave me a deep appreciation of how life’s challenges, relationships, transitions, and past experiences can shape the way we think, feel, and relate to ourselves and others. I am originally from Hungary and have lived in the UK for over 25 years. I’ve always been deeply interested in people, relationships, and the connections we form throughout our lives. This interest inspired me to become a counsellor and continues to shape the way I work today. I am naturally curious about what helps people grow, overcome challenges, and develop a deeper understanding of themselves.
Start your journey
Starting therapy can feel daunting. You might not know what to expect — that’s completely normal. Our first conversation is simply an opportunity to talk things through and see if it feels right for you. There’s no pressure.
I offer both online counselling across the UK and face-to-face counselling in Birtley, giving you the flexibility to access support in a way that suits you. When you reach out, we’ll briefly explore what’s bringing you to therapy and how we might work together. If it feels like the right fit, we can meet online or in person for your first session, complete an assessment together, and discuss how we might work together.
If you prefer face to face therapy we can work together in Birtley, conveniently located near Chester-Le-Street, Washington, Gateshead, Sunderland, and Durham.
Sessions are £50 for individuals and £60 for couples (50 minutes). Longer sessions can be arranged if required, and concessions may be available where appropriate.
I work with individuals aged 18 and over, as well as couples. Please contact me to discuss this further and ask any question you may have.
Please contact me on 07708 029509 or via the contact form below to ask any questions that you may have.
