Welcome to Heaton Psychotherapy
Offering Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy for children, adolescents, families and parents across the North-East of England. The practice is based in Heaton, Newcastle - a centrally located easily accessible from Jesmond, Gosforth, Sandyford, Byker, and surrounding areas.
I am Adrian Brooks and I am currently welcoming enquiries for therapy starting in Autumn 2025.
For further information, please feel welcome to get in touch using the contact link below.
A full website is currently in development.
Most recently updated: 21st August 2025
About me
Heaton Psychotherapy provides psychoanalytic psychotherapy for children, adolescents, young adults (up to 25), and parents.
Located in the heart of Chillingham Road, Newcastle.
My name is Adrian Brooks, and from Autumn 2025 I will be welcoming referrals as a qualified Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist (CAPPT), trained at the Northern School of Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy and accredited by the Association of Child Psychotherapists. I bring over 25 years of clinical experience, including extensive work within CAMHS, supporting vulnerable children and families through direct work and multi-disciplinary collaboration.
My particular areas of interests include working with looked‑after and adopted children, neurodiverse young people, and those facing emotional challenges related to attachment, identity, or trauma.
My practice emphasises developmental thinking and deep relational engagement—providing a consistent space for understanding, expression, and growth.
I offer weekly sessions, with flexibility for short- or long-term work, and I often work alongside parents, care‑givers, or professionals where helpful. I am committed to thoughtful, compassionate therapeutic collaboration tailored to each child and family’s needs.
A more detailed professional biography will be added shortly.
My approach and who I work with
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (Sometimes called Child Psychotherapy) offers a safe, consistent space to explore thoughts and feelings that may be difficult to express. Rooted in the psychoanalytic tradition, it supports emotional growth, deeper self-understanding, and lasting change.
I meet with children, young people, young adults and parents regularly - sometimes once a week, and often more frequently when this is helpful - as part of building a therapeutic relationship where meaning and change can emerge over time.
Location
A calm, connected and private space..
The practice is located just off Chillingham Road, in a quiet and private setting.
You can see the entrance to the building on the left, helping you feel prepared for your arrival.
This is Warton Terrace - the practice is just ahead on the right. Free on-street parking is usually available directly near the building.
Adrian Brooks
Heaton Psychotherapy
40 Warton Terrace
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE6 5LS
Fees and Terms
Starting therapy is both a practical and an emotional step. I believe in keeping fees clear and transparent so families can plan with confidence.
If anything here feels unclear, you’re welcome to ask.
Consultations & Assessment
• Initial telephone consultation – Free (30 minutes)
A chance to ask questions and see whether this feels like the right support.
• First appointment – £70 (50 minutes)
We’ll think together about concerns and possible next steps.
• Assessment – £70 per session (4 × 50 minutes)
Four sessions with your child/young person to consider suitability for ongoing therapy.
Ongoing Psychotherapy
• Daytime sessions (9am–3pm) – £50 per session (50 minutes)
• Before/After sessions (7am, 6pm or 7pm, Mon–Fri) – £100 per session (50 minutes)
• Weekend sessions – Please enquire.
• Parent review sessions (as requested) – £70 (50 minutes)
• Brief phone contact – Up to 15 minutes free; over 15 minutes is chargeable at the standard rate.
• Reports/letters – By agreement in advance, with the fee confirmed beforehand.
Payment & Invoicing
• Assessment sessions – Payable in advance once dates are agreed.
• Ongoing therapy – Invoiced monthly in arrears, with payment kindly requested within 7 days by bank transfer.
• Invoices include a clear breakdown of sessions.
Cancellations & Missed Sessions
• Sessions are reserved exclusively for your child. For this reason, missed sessions remain chargeable.
• If I need to change a session and we cannot find an alternative, there will be no charge.
• I aim to give as much notice as possible for planned breaks or changes.
Fee Reviews
• Fees are reviewed each January.
• I aim to keep fees stable—particularly within the first two years of work—and will always communicate any changes well in advance.
Practical Notes
• Session length: 50 minutes, same time and place each week.
• Frequency: Usually weekly; sometimes more often, depending on clinical need and agreement.
• Endings: For longer term work, we plan an ending phase (typically 4–6 weeks) to support a thoughtful close.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are missed sessions always chargeable?
Yes. Your child’s session time is set aside exclusively for them each week. If I need to change or cancel and no suitable alternative can be found, there will be no fee for that session.
Why different fees?
Before school and evening times are in high demand. Daytime appointments are offered at a reduced rate to support therapy being accessible for families who can attend within school hours.
Can we switch between daytime and evening slots later on?
You can ask—where possible I’ll help—but popular times are limited. Any change in time may affect the session fee.
How are parent reviews used?
Reviews help us think together about progress and practicalities around the therapy. Session content with your child remains confidential; we focus on themes and how best to support them.
Why different fees?
Before school and evening times are in highest demand. Daytime appointments are offered at a reduced rate to keep therapy accessible for families who can attend within school hours.
Can I use zoom/teams/facetime for therapy?
The preference for therapy is always to be in the room, in-person. However, if this is challenging online use can be considered. I welcome discussion and consideration of this.
Last updated: August 2025
Fees next due for review; January 2026
Helpful Links
The Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP) has clear, family‑friendly resources that explain what child and adolescent psychoanalytic psychotherapy involves and how to access support if further reading is wanted.
Helpful links:
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ACP Resources for Families (Main page) - guidance, FAQ's and next steps.
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How Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy Can Help - A concise overview of the approach and what sessions look like
In these pages you’ll find:
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What Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapists do and what sessions may look like
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When this approach can help
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How to get support and find a therapist
I’ll keep adding resources here. If you have questions, you’re welcome to get in touch.
Privacy
Confidentiality
All consultations are strictly private and confidential.
No third party will be informed about your therapy or contacted without your explicit consent, except where required by law (e.g., serious risk to yourself or others, or safeguarding concerns).
What data are collected and why?
The following data may be held in secure digital format in order to manage your therapy and communicate with you appropriately:
• Identity data (e.g. name, date of birth, gender, title)
• Contact data (e.g. address, telephone numbers, email, GP details)
• Transaction data (e.g. details of payments and services arranged)
• Correspondence (copies of letters or emails between you, the therapist, and any third party you have agreed may be contacted)
These details are collected solely to support the administration of your therapy and will never be shared without your clear permission.
Therapy notes
Brief summary notes may be kept to support your care. These are anonymised and stored securely. They are not shared and are used only by the therapist to aid therapeutic understanding and continuity.
Phone and video calls
Sessions conducted by phone or video call are never recorded without your prior consent.
Data retention
All records, including notes and contact details, are securely deleted after therapy has ended, in line with current professional guidance and legal requirements.