About Terrie
BACP Accredited Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor based in County Durham.
A little About Me…..
I have always been curious about people and what shapes us. That curiosity, together with many years experience as a psychotherapist, continues to inspire the way I work today.
Outside of my clinical practice, I enjoy travelling and photography. Spending time in different cultures, from volunteering at a wildlife sanctuary in Namibia, sharing quiet moments with nomadic people in Mongolia, staying with remote tribes in Borneo and being involved with Greek cat rescue volunteers. This has all deepened my appreciation of our shared humanity and the many different ways people experience the world.
Looking after my own wellbeing is an important part of being a therapist. I walk regularly across the moorlands of County Durham and North Yorkshire which helps me slow down, recharge and return to my work with openness and care.
Alongside my professional development, my own personal practice has been equally important in shaping the therapist I have become. For over a decade I have studied Buddhist philosophy and practised meditation, attending retreats and teachings that continue to deepen my understanding of presence, compassion and the human experience. While my therapy is not Buddhist, these experiences quietly inform the way I am alongside the people I work with.
I believe therapy begins with an authentic relationship. I don’t have all the answers, but I offer a calm, peaceful space where you can speak freely, feel heard and begin to make sense of whatever has brought you here.
This is a place where you can bring your whole self and be met with warmth and understanding.
What you can expect?
Who I Work With
Whether you are seeking therapy for yourself, as a couple or looking for clinical supervision, I offer a peaceful space where you can explore what feels important to you.
Specialist Experience
Over the course of my career, I have worked extensively within specialist counselling services. These experiences have given me a deep appreciation of the many ways people can experience loss, change, addiction, disability and life’s challenges.
For 13 years, I worked as a harm reduction counsellor with a substance misuse charity, supporting individuals and families affected by alcohol and drug use. This can affect every area of life, including relationships, family life, work and emotional wellbeing. Therapy can help you explore the role substances have come to play in your life, understand the patterns that may be keeping you stuck and begin making choices that feel healthier and more in keeping with the life you really want. While my specialist experience was in alcohol and drug services, the understanding I developed extends to many forms of addiction, recognising that this is often an attempt to cope with emotional pain, distress or unmet needs.
For 20 years, I managed a counselling service supporting people living with sight loss and those close to them. During that time, I came to understand that alongside the practical adjustments, sight loss often brings a deep sense of grief and change. It can affect identity, relationships, confidence and everyday life in ways that others may not always realise. Therapy provides a compassionate space to acknowledge these experiences, explore their impact and gently begin to adapt to a different way of living.
For 10 years, I worked as a student counsellor within Higher Education, supporting students through the many changes and challenges that university life can bring. For some, this may be the first time away from home, alongside the pressures of study, changing relationships and uncertainty about the future. These experiences can affect confidence, identity and emotional wellbeing.
Therapy offers a supportive space to reflect on these experiences, understand the patterns that may be affecting you and find a way forward that feels right for you. All of this continues to inform my practice today and has given me the knowledge to meet people with openness, curiosity and an understanding that every person’s story is unique. This continues to shape the therapist I am today.
Qualifications & Professional Development
Alongside my clinical experience, I am committed to ongoing professional development. I attend training and workshops to ensure my practice continues to be enhanced, alongside regular clinical supervision in line with the BACP ethical framework.
My qualifications include:
If You’re Ready To Get In Touch
Finding the right therapist is an important decision. If you would like to explore whether working together feels right , I would be pleased to hear from you. You are welcome to get in touch to arrange an initial conversation or ask any questions you may have.