Tony Listens

27/07/2025

10/06/2025

Someone told me I should be “constantly advertising on social media” … so if by “advertising” they meant “mentioning in passing that I’m a counsellor/therapist in Newcastle” and by “constantly” they meant “about three times a year” then I’m absolutely nailing it.

24/01/2025

Other therapists may not like me saying this, but a lot of what we can help you with is often (for whatever reason) wrapped up in unfamiliar or alien language.

A tiny example, I’m a big hairy Geordie from the rough end of Newcastle, what do you think I thought the first time I heard the term “mindfulness”? Sounds like hippy dippy pseudo-religious nonsense - not for people like me.

The thing is, “mindfulness” just means “noticing stuff”. Don't let language put you off doing something helpful.

05/12/2024

I have one or two in-person slots available in Newcastle and Chester-le-Street for anyone whose resolution is to start therapy.

I understand that this can be daunting, but between us, we will make it as easy as possible.

07/08/2024

Someone asked me today if they are “allowed“ to see a therapist only once a month. I would say that you’re in charge, and how often you need to see a therapist is up to you. If you want a monthly mental health check-in, I’m more than happy to accommodate - in person or on zoom. Link in bio.

18/07/2024

It looks like my counselling directory entry is finallyy up!

With me as your counsellor, whether you’re struggling with broad worries or specific problems, you can be sure of non-judgemental counselling that focuses entirely on you, going at your pace and addressing only what you’d like to address.

06/05/2024

Someone did a lovely bit of reframing for me recently.

We seem to have demonised the word “attention“. Attention is just another form of connection. The next time you find yourself thinking “they’re doing it for attention”, try changing your perspective to “they’re doing it for connection“.

02/05/2024

Got a little bit of admin work to do….

25/04/2024

New Blog on the website - scroll down, I think I blog the wrong way up.

Counsellor/Therapist, fully qualified BACP Registered in North East England