Lizzy Hodcroft — Private Counselling in Newcastle & North East England

A safe space to heal, explore and grow

I offer warm, professional counselling for people navigating trauma, relationship difficulties and the complex emotional patterns that can shape how we see ourselves and others.

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Integrative Approach Trauma-Informed Online & Home-Based NHS Experience
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My aim is to create a safe and collaborative therapeutic space where we can explore your experiences at a pace that feels manageable for you.
Counsellor
Integrative Counsellor BACP Accredited • NHS & Private Practice
Counsellor
Integrative counsellor in private practice
NHS community mental health services experience
Specialist in complex and developmental trauma
Experience with adult survivors of domestic abuse
About Me

An integrative counsellor specialising in complex mental health problems

I am a BACP Accredited integrative counsellor with extensive experience supporting people with complex mental health needs. Much of my work focuses on complex and developmental trauma — particularly where early life experiences continue to shape how someone relates to themselves and others.

Many of the people I work with find themselves repeating painful relational patterns, feeling overwhelmed by intense emotions, struggling with boundaries or feeling stuck in cycles of shame, anger or disconnection.

Alongside my private practice, I work within NHS community mental health services and deliver psycheducational workshops for the Northumberland Recovery College. I have extensive experience supporting people with complex mental health needs, including those diagnosed with personality disorders such as EUPD and adult survivors of domestic abuse.

This experience allows me to support individuals whose difficulties may feel complex, long-standing or difficult to talk about. Whatever brings you here, you do not need to have the right words — we can find them together.

What I Can Help With

Services I Offer

I offer counselling in Newcastle, Northumberland and North Tyneside, as well as online sessions across the UK. Whether you are experiencing something that has recently become overwhelming, or carrying something you have lived with for a long time, I am here to support you.

Low Mood & Depression

Support for persistent low mood, loss of motivation, hopelessness and the ways depression can make it hard to engage with life and relationships.

Anxiety

Help with worry, panic, social anxiety and the exhausting hypervigilance that can come from a nervous system shaped by difficult experiences.

Bereavement & Loss

Compassionate support through grief, including complicated grief, loss of identity and the kinds of loss that are not always recognised by others.

Complex Trauma

Specialist support for those whose trauma is rooted in early relationships, prolonged adversity or experiences that have been difficult to name or process.

Relationship Difficulties

Support with relational patterns, attachment difficulties, conflict and the impact of past relationships on how you connect with others today.

Self-Worth & Identity

Exploring shame, self-criticism and the beliefs about yourself that may have formed in response to painful or difficult life experiences.

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Specialisms

Areas of Special Interest

I have a particular interest in supporting people experiencing:

Complex trauma and the long-term impact of childhood adversity
Attachment difficulties and early relational wounds
Personality and relational patterns often associated with personality disorders
Domestic abuse and coercive relationships
Difficulties with boundaries, anger, shame and self-worth
My Approach

Integrative & Tailored to You

My approach is integrative, meaning I draw from a range of therapeutic perspectives depending on what is most helpful for each person. My work is particularly influenced by:

Therapeutic Influences

Attachment Theory Trauma-Informed Practice CBT Gestalt Therapy Person Centred Approach

Together We Can Explore

How past experiences shape present patterns
Emotional triggers and relational dynamics
The beliefs you hold about yourself and others
Healthier ways of responding to difficult thoughts and emotions
Getting Started

How It Works

Taking the first step towards therapy can feel daunting. I have tried to make the process as straightforward and pressure-free as possible.

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Get in Touch

Send me a short message using the contact form below or reach out by email. You do not need to explain everything at this stage — just a brief sense of what is bringing you to therapy.

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Free Consultation

I offer a free initial consultation so we can speak briefly, answer any questions you have and get a sense of whether working together feels right. There is no commitment at this stage.

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Begin Therapy

If we both feel it is a good fit, we arrange a first session. We work at your pace, building understanding and trust before moving into the deeper therapeutic work.

Therapy in the comfort of your own home. I offer sessions online or in your own home, so you can access support in an environment that feels safe and familiar to you. Both formats offer the same quality of care. Home visits are limited to the following areas: North of Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne and parts of Northumberland.

The Therapeutic Process

What You Can Expect

Starting therapy can feel daunting, particularly if you have struggled to feel understood in the past. My aim is to create a therapeutic space where you feel safe enough to explore difficult experiences and develop new insights.

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The First Session

The first session is an opportunity for us to meet, explore what has brought you to therapy and begin to understand what you would like support with.

During this session, we will talk about your current difficulties, any important background that may be relevant and what you hope to gain from therapy. This helps us build an initial understanding of your experiences and whether we feel we can work well together.

I will also explain how I work, including confidentiality, boundaries and what therapy might look like going forward. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions and decide whether you feel comfortable continuing.

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Building Understanding Together

The next few sessions focus on gaining a deeper understanding of your experiences before moving fully into the therapeutic work. During this stage, we begin building a formulation — a shared understanding of your story.

Together we look at things such as:

  • Important life experiences and relationships
  • Patterns in emotions, thoughts, and behaviours
  • Triggers that may lead to distress
  • The ways you have learned to cope over time

The purpose of this process is not to label or diagnose you. Instead, it helps us make sense of how your current difficulties developed and what might be keeping them going.

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The Therapeutic Work

Taking the time to build a shared understanding is important because it allows therapy to be more focused and meaningful. Rather than simply reacting to what is happening week to week, we develop a clearer picture of the deeper patterns we are working with.

Once we have created this shared understanding, we use it as a guide for the therapeutic work going forward — working towards the changes you want to make, at a pace that feels right for you.

Investment

Fees

£85
per 50-minute session
50-minute individual therapy sessions
Online or home-based appointments
Free initial telephone consultation
Flexible scheduling to suit your needs
Consistent, regular weekly appointments available
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A note on fees

I understand that investing in therapy is a significant decision, both financially and emotionally. I aim to be transparent about costs from the outset so there are no surprises.

Sessions are typically held weekly, particularly in the early stages of therapy, as consistency helps build the therapeutic relationship and supports the work.

I ask for at least 24 hours' notice if you need to cancel or rearrange a session. Sessions cancelled with less notice will be charged at the full rate.

If you have any questions about fees or are unsure whether you can afford therapy, please do feel free to get in touch. I am happy to have an open conversation.

Get in Touch

Ready to take the first step?

If you would like to arrange an initial session, have questions about my approach or simply want to find out more before deciding, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Either send me an email using the button below or contact me directly at lizzy@hodcroft.com

There is no obligation, and you do not need to have the right words. I will respond to all enquiries promptly and with care.

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