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Meet the Therapist – Clare

"It's such a privilege to be able to walk alongside our clients and see the positive changes they attain through our work together."...
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Andrew’s story

Andrew, aged 43 from North Shields, came to James' Place Newcastle in September last year for help...
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Ramesh’s story

Ramesh talks about how he has rebuilt his life following a suicidal crisis, thanks to free, life-saving therapy from James' Place...
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Ryan’s story

"James’ Place didn’t give me a new life; it gave me back my life. I’m still me. Still flawed, still figuring things out. But for the first time in a long time, I’m looking forward. And that, I think, is a kind of magic all its own.”...
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Meet the Therapist – Andrew

"What I value most is witnessing that shift, when a man moves from feeling hopeless and alone to reconnecting with his reasons for living, his identity, and his sense of possibility."...
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Anthony’s story

Anthony's unresolved trauma, drinking and substance abuse was the catalyst for him to make a serious attempt to end his life...