
Established Therapeutic counsellor to individuals experiencing life's difficulties including change, loss, depression, grief and psychological trauma.
Clinical Supervisor to other counselling professionals.
NCPS Accredited Professional member.
Registered BACP member.
Aviva insurance recognised.
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I provide therapeutic counselling to individuals, along with clinical supervision for other counsellors. With a warm, respectful, and down-to-earth approach, my hope is that you will feel very much at ease discussing anything with me.
New Balance Counselling opened its doors in 2013. My aim is to offer a non-clinical, inclusive, relaxed, and professional counselling service to anyone seeking therapy, without any lengthy waiting times or limits on the number of sessions.
You are invited to explore your thoughts with me and process difficult and/or traumatic emotions and experiences. I view counselling as a partnership between us both, where we will work together on your emotional healing. I strive to create the right conditions to help you address whatever is causing you emotional distress, providing non-judgemental and sturdy emotional support at all times.
I am ready, willing, and able to work at great psychological depth, at your pace, in your time.
There are many reasons you may be considering counselling. Whether it's related to your past, present, or future—perhaps a specific traumatic incident, a significant life change, your current circumstances, or a fear of something in your predicted future. It may even be a non-specific feeling that you can't quite identify but is affecting how you currently feel.
Counselling can be challenging at times, and you may experience some difficult emotions during the process. But more importantly, it can be empowering, enlightening, and life-changing.
It may be the best decision you ever make.

In 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns brought forth the need for everyone to work differently, and it was wonderful that people could still access therapy at a time when many needed it more than ever! It has become abundantly clear that online and telephone therapy is, paradoxically, similar to and different from face-to-face therapy, and remains the choice of many, which is why I continue to provide it.
All I ask is that you find a quiet, private space to talk during your online or telephone session, where you won't be interrupted or overheard, then grab a cuppa, and maybe a blanket, and then we can start.

You may choose to attend counselling sessions in person. You would be welcome to come along to my therapy room, which is situated at Morton Park, Darlington.
With lots of free parking, and on regular bus routes, my hope is that you will find it easy to access my counselling services in person.
Accessibility issues should be no problem, with wide access areas and a completely flat access route. If you have any questions, just ask.
"Thanks so much for today. I feel as though a cloud has started to lift after our counseling session."
"Thank you for the counselling you have provided me over the last 2 years. Your kindness in our counselling sessions will always be remembered, and I truly appreciate the support."
"I highly recommend Kathryn Jones at New Balance Counselling for her exceptional counselling services. She is a warm, compassionate, and approachable counsellor who truly understands the importance of clinical supervision in the counseling process." (Facebook review)
"I'm getting married! I can't keep the smile off my face; I've never been this happy! I believe all this joy is thanks to you and the support from the counselling services you've provided. Your patience and understanding has truly changed my life. Thank you!" (Email)
"I’d like to thank you for providing me with a safe place to talk during our counselling sessions. They have enabled me to emotionally and intellectually work through things. With these weekly sessions I have developed the confidence to express myself without feeling judged, my self-worth is slowly improving." (Thank you card)
"Just wanted to say thanks for yesterday. I went home feeling so much better after our counselling session. I'm truly amazed at the power of counseling and the impact it can have!" (Text message)
"I feel different somehow, like I've changed for the better through the insights gained in coming to counselling. It has helped me see things so differently. Thank you!"
"Thank you, Katherine. Your guidance has helped me tremendously through this difficult time. I truly appreciate you"
I had 6 sessions of EMDR with Kathrine as I definitely had PTSD from a traumatic event from my past! Initially, I was uncertain how something that seemed so simple could be effective. However, I am absolutely blown away by how this has transformed my association with the past trauma. Kathrine, as a skilled counsellor, made me feel incredibly safe with her amazing empathic nature.
Thank you so much for bringing my life into a much more aligned state! I am no longer reliving this trauma, and the triggers are no longer triggers!
People often comment on the lovely smell in my therapy room. I use Californian White sage smokeless incense by Aromafume.
I am sharing by request, but also because I appreciate the fact that all of their products are ethically sourced and are 100% vegan. Packaging entirely recyclable, and they only work with suppliers who adhere to a strict anti-animal testing policy.
For transparency, I will earn a tiny commission if you order via my link below, however any pennies I gain from your order go directly towards replenishing my little supply so that I can keep my room smelling beautiful!
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"Life, at it's best, is a flowing, changing process" ~ Carl Rogers