Blue Talking Therapies

21/10/2025

Thank you Elizabeth for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re delighted to hear how much the support from David has helped.

Please contact us if you’d like to chat about how CBT could support you or someone you know:
📞 0191 258 4958
✉️ enquiries@bluetalkingtherapies.co.uk

18/10/2025

Huge congratulations to Sam Fender on his well deserved Mercury Prize win for his third album, People Watching 👏 He dedicated the award to his late mentor, Annie Orwin, he said: “I was honoured and lucky enough to be with her in the last week of her life, and the title track was about her and about grief," he told the BBC.
"Then the rest of the album is very much local stories, little pictures of Shields, and the people I've grown up with.”
Our therapist, Liam bumped into Sam one day outside our clinic on Howard Street as he sat listening to this new album before he released it. Liam was thrilled to chat with him.
We’re delighted for you Sam and proud to be based in this great town. I Love North Shields 💙

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp3dnjd9g4go?fbclid=IwdGRjcANgWS9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHj0G4-YLtFsvL7X1P--eb01VeLn5S1IWRL5TWVBA_a3TQ4XytfHwJtK3g9qj_aem__b9SUrfQy6Cxc6eqSIzL1g

17/10/2025

Huge congratulations to Sam Fender on his well deserved Mercury Prize win for his third album, People Watching 👏 He dedicated the award to his late mentor, Annie Orwin, he said: “I was honoured and lucky enough to be with her in the last week of her life, and the title track was about her and about grief," he told the BBC.
"Then the rest of the album is very much local stories, little pictures of Shields, and the people I've grown up with.”
Our therapist, Liam bumped into Sam one day outside our clinic on Howard Street as he sat listening to this new album before he released it. Liam was thrilled to chat with him.
We’re delighted for you Sam and proud to be based in this great town. I Love North Shields 💙

"I didn't think that was going to happen at all," the star says, as judges laud his "classic" album.

16/10/2025

“My daughter’s anxiety has reduced and she is now attending school with a more positive attitude.”

It’s really encouraging to know our support has helped make school feel that bit more manageable. Thank you for sharing your daughter’s experience with us.

Remember, you can work with us from anywhere - we offer remote sessions as well as face-to-face in the clinic and you can book both of these online: https://bluetalkingtherapies.co.uk/contact/

12/10/2025

🌥️ Got the Sunday blues? You’re not alone. 🌥️

That creeping anxiety or low mood on a Sunday night is something many of us feel - especially when the thought of Monday starts to loom. Whether it's work stress, routine overwhelm or just a dip in energy, it’s okay to acknowledge it. If low mood is affecting you more and you feel there's something else going on.. we're here to help so do get in touch to learn more.

Here are a few gentle ways to ease into the new week:

🕯️ Create a Sunday wind-down ritual
A warm bath, calming music or reading a book can help you transition into rest mode.

📋 Plan something small for Monday that you’ll enjoy
Having something to look forward to - even a favourite coffee or a short walk - can shift your mindset.

📓 Write it out
Journaling your worries (and wins from the past week) can make them feel more manageable.

🧠 Try a 5-minute mindfulness practice
Slow breathing or a grounding exercise can calm the nervous system and bring you back to the present.

👥 Talk about it
Sometimes, just sharing how you're feeling with a friend or partner can help take the weight off.

✨ Remember: it’s okay to take Sundays slow. Be kind to yourself as you head into a new week.

10/10/2025

World Mental Health Day is a chance to talk about mental health more, how we need to look after it, and how important it is to talk about things and get help if you are struggling.

This deserves your attention - it’s easy to overlook our inner struggles, but remember, your mental state is as vital as your physical. Taking care of your mind is an act of courage, not weakness.

We know that with awareness, empathy and support, transformation is absolutely possible. We’re helping people do this every day.

Get in touch if you’d like to chat through how it could work for you.

It is OK to not be OK 💙

07/10/2025

Thank you so much for your recommendation Julie, we are so happy to hear what a difference it's made for you.

"My therapy sessions with Andrew have been amazing.

"What a journey, from the person I first walked in to the room, to the person I am after leaving my last session is remarkable.

"I truly feel that Andrew has provided me with tools that I will be able to take with me for life. His friendliness, advice, care and support has been exceptional and second to none.

"I would highly recommend Blue Talking Therapies, especially Andrew Bryan."

If you’d like to book an initial assessment, which can be done remotely or in person, please get in touch.
https://bluetalkingtherapies.co.uk/contact/

02/10/2025

We’re feeling very grateful this week 🥰

Thank you so much to everyone who has taken the time to leave us such kind words - we’ve had so many amazing reviews over the past week that it was hard to choose just one to share!

Your feedback means so much and reminds us why we love supporting our clients every day.

Here’s one of the lovely reviews we’ve received:

“I have lived with OCD for many years, and at times it has been difficult to manage on my own. During those moments, having the right support has been crucial to helping me get back on track.

“I’m so grateful to have found Blue Talking Therapies. Liam is a truly wonderful therapist - easy to talk to, deeply supportive, and someone I trust completely.

“The care I’ve received has made me feel safe and understood, and that has made such a positive difference in my life.”

Please contact us if you’d like to chat about how CBT could support you or someone you know: https://bluetalkingtherapies.co.uk/contact/

23/09/2025

Thank you for your lovely review, Lyndsey. Feedback like this really helps others take that important first step towards therapy.

If you’re thinking about therapy, we know it can feel daunting at first - but the rewards can be life-changing. We're here to make that first step easier. You can book a no-obligation assessment and decide if it feels right for you.

📞 0191 258 4958
✉️ enquiries@bluetalkingtherapies.co.uk

16/09/2025

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective therapies available, it can help with all sorts of things - from anxiety and low self-esteem to sleep problems and trauma.

This blog explains what CBT really is (and what it isn’t) and gives you some simple steps to help you find the right therapist.

The low-down on what CBT can help with, myth-busting & how to choose the right BABCP-accredited therapist to get your transformation started.

11/09/2025

03/09/2025

Thank you so much Robert, your feedback is really important to us.

"I was directed to Blue Talking Therapies following unexpected and unsettling anxiety issues.

"Being new to therapy I didn’t know what to expect, however right from the first contact to set up online meetings and my first meetings with my therapist I was treated gently and with respect. His very practical and down to earth expertise, skill and support helped me to find a way to explore my experiences and engage with strategies that are now very much a part of my day to day approach to managing and exploring my mental health.

"Whilst this is no doubt a journey that I will continue to engage with for many months and even years I now feel equipped to anticipate and find positive solutions to my own internal experiences of the world and build upon the work and resources he enabled me to explore.

"I would highly recommend Blue Talking Therapies’ services. A safe place to share yourself with an expert you can trust and upon whom you can rely for genuine day to day help where needed."

If you’d like to explore your options you can use our easy booking tool on our website to book an initial assessment:
https://bluetalkingtherapies.co.uk/book-appointment/