Anxious Minds is a multi-award-winning mental health charity based in the North East.
Since its founding in 2015, we have become a vital provider of early intervention and sustained mental health support, dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome challenges related to mental health, trauma, abuse, anxiety, and emotional distress.
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 Support in the Heart of the North East
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.
Anxious Minds provides free, award winning mental health support to veterans, HM Forces Reservists, and their families and carers across the North East. Through our accredited Veteran Recovery College and specialist counselling programmes, we offer tailored therapeutic courses, one to one counselling, peer led groups, outdoor therapy, and dedicated families and carers support.
Recognised by the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ under the Quality Network for Veterans Mental Health Services, we are committed to delivering high quality, compassionate care.
In addition, our Veteran and Community Kitchen offers hot meals and food parcels in a welcoming environment that fosters connection, resilience, and recovery for veterans and their loved ones.
Our holistic approach ensures individuals not only access clinical support, but also build confidence, social connections, and practical life skills essential for long-term wellbeing.
We work closely with local services, charities, and healthcare providers to ensure a joined up, person centred approach, addressing everything from mental health and addiction to social isolation, housing, and financial hardship, empowering veterans and their families to rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.
At Anxious Minds, we help parents, carers, and families across the North East navigate mental health concerns with compassion, expertise, and practical support. Whether the young person is struggling with anxiety, low mood, self-harm, bullying, abuse, or trauma, we’re here to help.
It’s never too early to encourage a young people to talk about their feelings, and never too late to seek support. Caring for young people also means caring for yourself. We can help with that too.
If you’re worried about a young persons mental health or struggling yourself, reach out. Our team is ready to listen, support, and guide you.
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.
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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.
