Anxious Minds is a multi national award-winning community mental health charity supporting people in crisis.
Since 2015, Anxious Minds has become a vital lifeline for individuals and families across the North East facing crisis, domestic violence, abuse, trauma and severe emotional distress. Our approach is trauma-informed: we recognise the lasting impact of traumatic experiences and place safety, trust, dignity and choice at the heart of our support. We provide a compassionate, non-judgemental space where people can feel heard, regain control and begin rebuilding their lives at their own pace.Through early intervention and sustained support, we help prevent distress from escalating, break isolation and restore hope. Our work is life-changing and life-saving, helping people find a way forward when they feel they have nowhere else to turn.
The charity’s mission is to provide rapid, person-centred care and create safe, welcoming environments that foster healing and resilience.
Welcome to Anxious Minds, Compassionate Mental Health, Bereavement and Healthcare Support Services
At Anxious Minds, we understand how overwhelming mental health challenges can feel, but you don’t have to face them alone. Our multi-award-winning counselling service, based in Wallsend (North Tyneside) and Blyth (Northumberland), provides a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can begin your journey to recovery.
With over ten years of experience, our highly qualified therapists deliver personalised, evidence-based talking therapies designed to meet your unique needs. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or other challenges, we’re here to help you gain clarity, develop practical coping strategies, and improve your overall wellbeing.
Beyond one-to-one counselling, we run a range of community mental health projects, including the HOPE Drop-in & Recovery Centre, a peer-led, welcoming space where individuals connect, share lived experiences, and support one another on the road to recovery.
At Anxious Minds, we believe in early intervention, long-term support, and the power of community. Take the first step toward a healthier, more hopeful future, book your consultation today.
Award-Winning Mental Health,Bereavement and Healthcare Support for Veterans, Reservists and Their Families
Anxious Minds provides funded mental health and counselling support for veterans, reservists and their families across the North East.
We understand that military life can have a lasting impact, not only on those who have served, but also on the people closest to them. Veterans, reservists and family members may face challenges linked to trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, isolation, relationship difficulties, transition to civilian life, financial worries, grief or feeling overwhelmed.
Our support offers a safe, confidential and compassionate space to talk, be heard and receive professional help. Whether someone needs counselling, mental health support, practical guidance or a place to connect with others who understand, Anxious Minds is here to support them.
For more than a decade, Anxious Minds has supported veterans, reservists and their families across the North East through professional counselling, community-based support and our multi-award-winning Veteran Recovery College.
We believe early intervention saves lives. No one should have to wait until they reach crisis point before asking for help. Reaching out is not a weakness; it is a positive step towards recovery, resilience and wellbeing.
If you are a veteran, reservist or family member and need support, please get in touch.
You served your country. Now let us support you and your family.
In a mental health crisis, waiting is not an option. Without immediate support, another life could be lost, or another person left without hope.Together, we can make sure no one is left waiting in their darkest hour.
Funded Mental Health Support for NHS and Blue Light Workers
Anxious Minds offers funded mental health and counselling support for NHS staff, emergency service workers and blue light personnel across the North East.
The people who care for our communities are often the ones carrying the heaviest emotional load. Whether working in hospitals, ambulances, police, fire services or other frontline roles, staff can face trauma, pressure, long shifts, distressing situations and constant responsibility. Over time, this can take a real toll on mental health, wellbeing, relationships and everyday life.
Our support gives frontline workers a safe and confidential place to talk openly, without judgement. Through professional counselling and mental health support, we help people who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, trauma, low mood, relationship difficulties or the feeling that everything has become too much.
At Anxious Minds, we know that asking for help can be difficult, especially for those who are used to being the strong ones for everyone else. But getting support early can make a life-changing difference. You do not have to wait until you are in crisis. Support is available, and you deserve to be heard.
For over ten years, Anxious Minds has been supporting people across the North East through counselling, mental health services and community-based support. We are proud to stand alongside those who serve, protect and care for others.
If you work for the NHS, emergency services or a blue light organisation and feel you need support, please reach out to Anxious Minds.
You spend your life helping others. Now let us help you.
Anxious Minds provides compassionate, trauma-informed support for women affected by domestic violence and abuse across the North East. We understand that abuse can leave lasting emotional scars, undermine confidence and make reaching out feel frightening. Every woman deserves to feel safe, respected and heard.
Our Women’s Centre offers a welcoming, supportive environment where women can access counselling, peer support and practical guidance without judgement. We recognise the impact of trauma and place safety, trust, choice and dignity at the heart of our approach. Women are supported at their own pace, without pressure to share experiences before they feel ready.
Through personalised support, we help women rebuild confidence, reduce isolation and reconnect with their strengths. We work alongside them as they navigate challenges, access appropriate services and take steps towards recovery. Our commitment is to restore hope and help women build a future where abuse no longer defines their lives or possibilities.
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We host regular groups, activities, and events designed to bring people together, offer support, and build community. Everyone is welcome — we’d love for you to be part of it. Click below to explore what’s on and reserve your place.
