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Chapter House

At Chapter House, we offer counselling and psychotherapy to adults, children, teenagers and families.

04/09/2026

This is Cam Highland.

Cam is a person-centred therapist who trained at the University of Leeds. Working in a person-centred way means that Cam has faith in you to know what to talk about, and when, trusting that you will find your way to the things that are most important at the pace that is right for you. They will stay alongside you through whatever you want to explore, meeting you as a human and not as a blank canvas.

Cam’s aim as a therapist is to offer you a space to be seen, heard and welcomed for exactly who you are. They acknowledge the interplay of social, cultural and political factors that impact each person’s experience of the world and believe that doing so can be an important part of therapy work. They are here to work with all parts of your experience and will not expect you to educate them about your background or culture.

Cam is q***r, trans and neurodivergent and would like to extend a particular welcome to clients who may find comfort in working with a therapist who shares these identities, while also honouring the differences between your experiences. They also stand proudly with other communities under the gender, s*xuality and relationship diversity umbrella, including kink, polyamory and s*x work.

They also welcome plural clients, or plural systems: they are happy to work with as many members of the system as would like to take part in therapy, without pathologizing or pushing integration.

They offer a free 30-minute introductory chat for you to get to know each other and decide whether they are the right therapist for you. You can contact them via the Chapter House website:

www.chapterhousenorthshields.com

28/08/2026

As the season starts to change, we are delighted to present a new window display at Chapter House.

Emily Ward is a local artist and has kindly lent us two striking canvases from her collection.

You can find out more about Emily’s work using the link below.

https://www.emilywardart.com/

06/08/2026

The view from Chapter House’s windows at the height of summer.

We can’t believe it’s been two years since we opened our doors to clients.
In that time, we’ve grown from a team of six to fourteen therapists.
The building continues to feel calm and positive - it is a special place and clients and therapists love working here.
There are still the echoes of the old bookshop which add to the peaceful ambience.
It’s hard to imagine working anywhere else now.

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02/07/2026

The therapists at Chapter House are here to support you through all life's transitions and challenges

Menopause can feel so overwhelming when fluctuating and declining hormones alter the brain's stress response and cognitive function. Add this to physical and emotional strain, it can impact the resilience to cope with daily life.

Talking to someone can help you understand what's happening for you and help you to navigate a path that's right for you.

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19/06/2026

The therapists at chapter house are qualified to support you through emotional changes at all life stages.

Many women start to feel ‘not themselves’ or ‘not quite right’ in their 40s. This is normally the first signs of Perimenopause. In terms of mental health, this can escalate into anxiety, depression, loss of confidence and suicidal thoughts.

It can be very disturbing when these emotions have not been an issue before.

Talking to someone can help to explore what is going on and reassure you that it’s not just you.

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03/06/2026

The menopause is a natural part of ageing and is marked by the point a time 12 months after a woman's last period. The menopause years often co-incide with other major life events including aging parents, empty nests and career shifts.

During menopause, hormonal fluctuations impact the parts of the brain which control mood which can lead to anxiety, depression, irritability and brain fog., all of which can lead to a loss of confidence.

Therapy can help clients navigate the emotional challenges. Please reach out if you would like some support during this time - you're not alone

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25/05/2026

The final post in our Domestic Abuse series.

If any of the recent posts have struck a chord, please get in touch to discuss further in therapy.

It may be something that you are currently experiencing, or it may be part of your past.

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09/05/2026

WHAT IS REACTIVE ABUSE?
Reactive abuse happens when someone provokes you - intentionally or repeatedly - until you react emotionally and then use your reaction to label you as the problem. It’s a manipulation tactic designed to shift blame, distort the truth, and make you question your sanity.

THIS IS HOW IT WORKS
They push you, poke at your boundaries, or trigger deep emotional wounds until you finally snap. Maybe you raise your voice, cry, or fight back and suddenly, they act like victims. Their behaviour disappears into the background, and your reaction becomes the focus. Reacting to mistreatment doesn’t make you abusive. It makes you human. But in environments where emotional expression is dismissed or labeled as ‘too much’, it’s easy to feel like you’re the problem.

THE CYCLE
Step 1: They provoke - using criticism, comparisons, or guilt that hit where it hurts the most
Step 2: You react - out of frustration, pain or sheer exhaustion
Step 3: They blame - shifting the focus to your reaction while ignoring their own behaviour

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF
Name the pattern: recognise when guilt, shame, or care is being weaponised
Step back before engaging: If you feel triggered, pause and give yourself time to process before reacting
Build your circle: Find people who see, hear and validate you’re experiences

Your peace is worth protecting - the therapists at Chapter House are here to help you

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26/04/2026

Emotional Abuse in relationships can be subtle.

This highlights a typical pattern that abuse can take.

DARVO (an acronym for Deny, Attack, and Reverse Victim and Offender) is a psychological manipulation used to avoid accountability and blame the victim.

The concept was coined by Jennifer J. Freyd, a professor of psychology, in 1997.

If you are struggling in a relationship and would like to unpackage your emotions and feelings, therapy can help.

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09/04/2026

If you have resonated with the tactics used on the Power & Control Wheel, it can be difficult to know what to look for in a healthy relationship. This is where the Equality Wheel can be really helpful as it offers an alternative. If you lay the Equality Wheel over the Power and Control Wheel, you’ll notice they are corresponding opposites:

FAIRNESS AND NEGOTIATION instead of Coercing and Threatening
NON-THREATENING BEHAVIOUR instead of Using Intimidation
RESPECT instead of Using Emotional Abuse
TRUST AND SUPPORT instead of Using Isolation
ACCOUNTABILITY AND HONESTY instead of Minimising, Denying and Blaming
RESPONSIBLE PARENTING instead of Using Children
SHARED RESPONSIBILITY instead of Using Privilege
ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP instead of Using Economic Abuse

The Equality Wheel visually represents healthy relationship dynamics.

The therapists at Chapter House can help you to heal from past or current relationships.

www.chapterhousenorthshields.com

Address

11 Fenwick Terrace
North Shields
NE290LU

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 9pm
Tuesday	8am - 9pm
Wednesday	8am - 9pm
Thursday	8am - 9pm
Friday	8am - 9pm
Saturday	9am - 6pm
Sunday	9am - 6pm

Website

https://chapterhousenorthshields.com/

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