Hello, I'm Annie Taylor, founder of Flickering Mind, an independent psychotherapy practice based in the North East of England. I believe that everyone deserves access to compassionate, high-quality therapy, regardless of where they are in life.
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2 customer reviews
Leanne Murray
Therapist
Annie is great and looking forward to more sessions
Christopher West
Therapist
For a first meeting and a first session of therapy ever, it couldn’t have gone any better. I came away feeling much better and already looking forward to the next session.
What do you love most about your job?
What I love most about my job is the working with people. I get to meet so many different people from different walks of life. Not only do I love helping these people but there's also always something I learn from each client I see.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I was inspired to start my own business because I could see how impactful mental health support is and how limited it can be when it is given through charities or NHS. They can include long waiting lists and the content of the therapy can be limited to what they are commissioned to supply. I wanted to break this cycle and offer quick appointments and broad resources to make a positive impact.
Why should our clients choose you?
I have been in the shoes of a client before, my own struggles with mental health has given me the ability to truly understand how clients are feeling and what can make a difference. I want everyone who comes to me, either in my professional life or personal life, to feel I come from a place of acceptance with no judgement.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
All my services are available online and remotely, I use Fresha to handle all online booking and payments. You can view this here: https://www.fresha.com/book-now/flickering-mind-holistic-therapies-vk12ltq7/services?lid=680136&eid=1835412&share=true&pId=638181
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
The therapy room receives a full clean between clients and I regularly complete rapid COVID tests to ensure I am safely delivering appointments. I also am able to offer appointments remotely.
Psychotherapy/Counselling £40 per hour
Psychotherapy is a confidential, evidence-based talking therapy that provides a safe and supportive space to explore thoughts, emotions, behaviours and life experiences. It can help people who are struggling with anxiety, low mood, trauma, relationship difficulties, overwhelming emotions or a sense of feeling “stuck,” by developing greater self-understanding, emotional regulation and healthier coping strategies. Over time, psychotherapy can strengthen resilience, improve relationships and support lasting psychological wellbeing. Sessions typically take place weekly and involve collaborative exploration at a pace that feels safe and manageable, with clear boundaries and agreed goals. Remote appointments are available nation-wide for £40 via telephone and Microsoft Teams.
Hypnotherapy £40 per hour
Hypnotherapy is a therapeutic approach that uses guided relaxation and focused attention to help access deeper levels of awareness and responsiveness. In this calm and absorbed state, people may be better able to explore underlying patterns, shift unhelpful beliefs, and strengthen positive coping strategies. Hypnotherapy can support those experiencing anxiety, stress, phobias, low confidence, habits, or emotional blocks by working with both conscious and subconscious processes. Sessions typically involve an initial discussion of goals, followed by gentle guided techniques tailored to the individual, with clients remaining in control throughout and able to end the process at any time.
Interactive Therapy via Gaming £65 per hour
Gaming therapy is a therapeutic approach that uses video games and interactive play as a structured way to build connection, emotional insight and psychological skills. By working within a shared gaming environment, clients can safely explore themes such as problem-solving, frustration tolerance, communication, identity and resilience in a way that feels engaging and less intimidating than traditional talk-based approaches. It can be particularly helpful for children, adolescents and neurodivergent individuals who may find it easier to express themselves through play. Sessions typically combine gameplay with reflective conversation, with clear therapeutic goals, agreed boundaries and ongoing review to ensure the work remains purposeful and supportive.
Clinical Supervision from £55 per session
I offer reflective, relational and ethically grounded clinical supervision for counsellors, psychotherapists and therapeutic practitioners working with children, young people and adults.
Supervision should be more than case management. It is a collaborative space for thinking, feeling, reflecting and growing — a place where your clinical work can be held safely, explored thoughtfully and developed with confidence.
My supervision style is warm, attuned and appropriately challenging. I aim to create a space where you feel supported, respected and able to bring the full complexity of your work.
My supervision is grounded in:
Trauma-informed and attachment-informed frameworks
Neuro-affirming practice
Developmental and relational models
Ethical and reflective practice
Safeguarding and risk-awareness
