thepsychologyhaven.co.uk

Hi, I'm Jen — a Clinical Psychologist with a calm and caring approach

Making that first call to a therapist is a big step, so it matters that you get a feel for the person you’ll be talking to.

I’m an HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist with 15 years of experience across the NHS and private practice — and a mum of two (plus my little dog, Luna). I’ve been to therapy myself, so I know how important it is to feel welcomed, safe, and heard without judgement.

My approach is calm and caring. Together, at your pace, we’ll make sense of what’s going on and start moving towards change, using therapeutic approaches tailored to you. I practice neuroaffirmingly and welcome people from all walks of life.

Read more about me

House Seven, Tynemouth

A boutique wellbeing space just two minutes from Tynemouth Metro and Longsands beach.

Grosvenor House, Monkseaton

A peaceful room in a beautiful Victorian building, two minutes from Monkseaton Metro.

Online sessions

Prefer to talk from home? Online sessions are available too, either as a full course of therapy or whenever coming in person isn’t possible.

Testimonial

Dr Jen helped me start to feel back in control of my life and start to make sense of my feelings and how I could work through / around the issues, and shed the emotional load I'd been carrying for far too long. Thank you.

Jennifer Lawson

Dr Jen created a safe, non-judgmental space where I felt comfortable opening up and exploring what I was going through. Through our sessions, she helped me make sense of my feelings and recognise patterns in my thinking and behaviour that I hadn’t been aware of before.

Rebecca Wallis

You have helped me understand me and my relationships which has improved my overall wellbeing, quality of relationships and engagement and enjoyment of life. Thank you once again for your time, excellent expertise and care and compassion.

Karen Weeks

She is a fantastic therapist. Really takes time to get to understand your issues and is kind and compassionate. I have had therapy sessions very the years with 2-3 other therapists and have found Dr Guthries approach and skill unmatched.

'Dr Dave'

I found her to be kind, empathetic and knowledgeable. I felt that she really listened and took the time to really understand me. She was able to translate this understanding into practical, workable strategies to help me to meet my therapeutic goals.

'Anna'

I have just finished a course of therapy with Jennifer and have found this most helpful through my difficult time.

Jonathan Holder

Therapies I offer

As a Clinical Psychologist, I offer a variety of evidence-based therapies and will use the first few sessions to understand your day-to-day difficulties and recommend the most appropriate approach for you. Because you are unique, I can tailor and combine different approaches to suit your individual needs, giving you informed choice and autonomy over your treatment.

Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) skills Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) Mindfulness Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

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Book an initial chat

Book in for an initial chat over the phone at a convenient time for you

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Take your time to decide

Either take your time to think about it or book in for a first assessment session at my Tynemouth or Monkseaton therapy rooms

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A few short questionnaires

I will send you a couple of short questionnaires to fill out online which will help us to understand what type of support you may need

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Your first session

We’ll start an assessment of what your goals for therapy are and which type of therapy may best suit your needs

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Therapy tailored to you

Intervention is tailored to you and is often an agreed number of sessions between us

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Reviewing how things feel

As we approach the end of therapy we can reassess how things feel

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A planned ending

We have an ending and discuss next steps and how to hold therapy in mind and keep it going beyond the regular sessions

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A follow-up session

After a few months, often people like to come for a follow up session to check in

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Top-up sessions

People can find it helpful to have less regular sessions once the main course of therapy is complete and you can get back in touch for a top up or touch base again every so often

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The door stays open

The door is open and therapy can be a support if life throws stuff at you again!

How to find us - our locations

House Seven, Tynemouth

House Seven
7 Livingstone View
Tynemouth
NE30 2PL

Choose from our two therapy rooms. Both have on street parking nearby and are easily accessible by public transport via bus, or are a short distance from Tynemouth and Monkseaton metro stations.

Monkseaton

62 Front Street
Monkseaton
Whitley Bay
NE25 8DP

We also provide online sessions. Please contact us below to find out more.

Reaching out can feel like the hardest step, so I keep it simple. Send me a few details via the form and I’ll reply personally, usually within two working days, to arrange a free initial chat by phone at a time that suits you.

Everything you share stays private
A friendly chat to see if we’re a good fit, with no commitment
You can come to me directly, without going through your GP

You can also find me on the Counselling Directory website

And on the Therapy North website

And for Bupa Insurance Policy holders I am on their Finder directory here.

Compassionate, Evidence-based therapy in the North East of England