Our Therapists

Our therapists at TACT can provide both counselling and psychotherapy. We have experienced and accredited therapists or low cost therapy with trainee therapists who are interns at TACT.

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Lynsey Arnott

I’m a UKCP/PSA - registered Integrative Psychotherapist, Child Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and trained Supervisor.

I have recently started work as an Associate Teacher on the Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy Adult Parent Perspective at Therapy and Counselling Teesside.

I have a range of experience and knowledge in presenting issues including: attachment, complex trauma, neglect, abuse, co-dependency, separation anxiety, personality disorders, eating disorders, living with a disability, bereavement and loss, addiction, self-harm and relationships.

My particular areas of interest are attachment and the early relationship, personality adaptations and Mindful Self Compassion. .

I work relationally and integratively, drawing on a range of theories to suit my clients. I’m a reflective practitioner who prioritises providing a safe, reliable, relational base in which my clients can feel safe to explore their ways of being

Julie Colling

I am Julie and I am an UKCP/PSA - registered Psychotherapist trained in Gestalt and Person Centred Counselling.

I have been working as a therapist for 15 years and have experience of working in Addictions Services, Mental Health Services and Domestic Violence/Sexual Violence Services as well as providing short term work for employees of companies.

The areas I have experience of are of working with adults who are experiencing Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Trauma and Loss. I work in an integrative way and will often use a mindfulness and being compassionate to the Self approach.

Helen Lee

Helen is a UKCP/PSA - registered Integrative Psychotherapist and is also a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor for Children and Young People.

Helen is able to offer therapy at our Redcar and Norton premises.

She is able to work with a variety of issues from anxiety and depression through to self development.

Sue Erskine

Hi I’m Sue Erskine, I’m a BACP and UKCP/PSA - registered Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Supervisor. I’m passionate about my vocation and have gained extensive experience working in private practice since 2004 and within the NHS for seven years.

I have a post graduate diploma in Gestalt Psychotherapy, Clinical Supervision and qualifications in Person Centred and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). I have also studied Traditional Chinese Medicine and have been accomplished as a registered Shiatsu practitioner since 1998. I continue to attend varied specialist training.

My approach is holistic working with physical, emotional, mental, behavioural and spiritual issues on a short and long term basis depending on my clients personal needs.

Stress, anxiety, depression, anger, work related problems, relationship difficulties, low self esteem, self harm, chronic illness, bereavement, miscarriage, abortion, infertility, separation, divorce, addictions, past and recent trauma and abuse are issues that I specialise in.

Dom Wilson

I'm Dom, a UKCP/PSA - registered Integrative Psychotherapist.

I work relationally and integrate a range of modalities within my practice to suit your needs. I provide a safe, reliable and consistent space for you to explore your experience with me. I know and value the benefit of psychotherapy from personal experience. The healing qualities of a therapeutic relationship have been transformative in my own life.

I offer both long and short term psychotherapy.

Emma Hughes

Emma started her Training with TACT in 2008 and is now a Graduate member. Emma is UKCP/PSA - registered and also on the BACP register. Emma is trained in Family Group Conferencing and is a Solihul Parent Group Facilitator.

Emma started in private practice last year having spent 7 years setting up and managing counselling services for children within local and national charitable organisations. Emma has worked closely with educational establishments and local authorities to provide specialist psychotherapeutic counselling for children and young people as well as supervision for professionals working with vulnerable children. Emma has been involved in developing practices with local authorities delivering family based attachment support for Looked After Children to stabilise home environments.

Emma's career started in Education working with vulnerable and at risk children. Emma has vast experience of working with multi disciplinary settings.

Nick Shallow

Michelle Walters

Lynette Willet

I believe therapy gives people a regular and confidential space to talk about their worries, problems, or a chance to explore more about themselves; to gain a new or different perspective. This can lead to positive and proactive changes in how they feel about themselves, their relationships, as well as future-proofing their thinking and behaviour.

I am a qualified and UKCP/PSA - registered Child Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and an Integrative Psychotherapist with adults I have over 150 hours working with adults and over 450 fifty with children and families. I work with the following presenting issues: anxiety and low self-esteem, complex-trauma, sexual abuse, bereavement and loss, self-harm, domestic violence, family, and relational issues, eating disorders, depression and more. I integrated therapies, use a relational model, and believe that a good rapport with my clients is vital for growth.

I work from the TACT Redcar and Norton offices as well as online.

Hi, I'm Michelle, a UKCP/PSA - registered Psychotherapeutic Counsellor for children and young people and an Integrative Psychotherapist working with adults. When life feels difficult or overwhelming, I offer a safe, confidential, compassionate space to help you feel heard, understood and supported. I'm passionate about helping clients through challenging times so they can explore, grow and flourish. You are warmly welcome, whatever you may be navigating.

Lynette is UKCP/PSA - registered Psychotherapist after completing our Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy,

and she works form both the Redcar and Norton offices and works with a variety of issues from facilitating self-esteem and personal growth to issues such as stress and anxiety.

Colin Hough

Colin is an UKCP/PSA - registered Integrative Psychotherapist

working from both the Redcar and Norton offices and works with a variety of issues from facilitating self-esteem and personal growth to issues such as bereavement , stress and anxiety.