Not all talking therapies are relational…
Relational Psychotherapeutic Counselling in Darlington
Relational Psychotherapeutic Counselling in Darlington
- Uncover a deeper understanding of yourself and embrace your true, authentic being. Through our therapeutic process, you will gain insights into your innermost thoughts, feelings, and desires, helping you navigate life with clarity and purpose.
- Cultivate healthier patterns of relating to others, fostering meaningful and fulfilling connections. We provide you with tools and strategies to develop strong, healthy, and authentic relationships, allowing you to experience the joy and fulfilment that comes from deep connections with others.
- Gain profound insights about yourself and the dynamics of your relationships. Our skilled therapists will guide you in exploring the patterns and dynamics that shape your relationships, helping you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your interactions with others.
- Cultivate a strong sense of self-worth, enhancing your overall wellbeing and happiness. Through our therapeutic support, we help you develop a positive self-image, fostering self-acceptance, and empowering you to embrace your unique worthiness and potential.
Nurture connections that extend beyond the therapy room, enriching your everyday life with meaningful relationships. Our goal is not only to support you during therapy but also to equip you with the tools and insights to cultivate and nurture meaningful connections in all areas of your life. Together, we’ll help you build a network of authentic relationships that bring joy, support, and fulfilment into your everyday experiences.
An enhanced sense of zest and wellbeing derived from genuine connections.
The motivation and ability to foster healthy dynamics both within and beyond your relationships.
Discovering profound insights about yourself and others.
Fostering an elevated sense of self-worth.
A genuine desire for deeper connections that extend beyond the therapy room.
Harnessing the profound knowledge of human development, we uncover a cornerstone truth – the foundation of successful psychotherapeutic counselling lies in a robust therapeutic alliance built on trust between the client and therapist. Complementing this, the therapist’s empathetic and congruent approach assumes a pivotal role in facilitating transformative therapy.
To provide truly effective treatment, the relationally centered therapist must possess a keen awareness of the client’s personal journey, their own inner workings, and the intricate dynamics of their therapeutic bond. By cultivating the power of this extraordinary relationship, we unlock invaluable insights into how the client navigates their external connections beyond the therapeutic realm.
Our Counsellor covering Darlington
Introducing Paula

Paula Haigh
Practice Location: Northallerton, Darlington and Bedale
Top Specialities: Stress, Chronic Illness, Women’s Issues
Expertise: Anxiety, Bereavement, Chronic Pain, Coping Skills, Depression, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Family Conflict, Infidelity, Life Transitions, Peer Relationships, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Suicidal Ideation, Weight Loss

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All Indigo Thinking counsellors are Relational Centred trained and can assist you with a wide range of life issues. Paula and Andrea, as UKCP advance trainees, offer a discounted hourly rate which can be up to 60% cheaper than other counsellors and are available for face-to-face counselling in Darlington and Northallerton.
Providing counselling for the surrounding area, including: Catterick, Hutton Rudby, Hurworth-on-Tees, Newton Aycliffe, Norton, Richmond, Sadberge, Shildon, Stockton-on-Tees, Stokesley, Yarm. Offering an initial free 15 minute phone consultation 07544 573204