Newcastle Psychologist 
For those with sleep issues, daylight saving time can cause disruption to sleep patterns, sleep schedule and general tiredness as a result of the clocks springing forwards. While we all have to deal with a lost hour of sleep once the clocks turn from 2am to 3am on the last Sunday of March, for those … Read more
As parents looking out for your children’s best interests, finding the best help when they experience distress or emotional problems can be confusing. Knowing whether you need to see a Child Counsellor, Child Psychologist or Child & Adolescent Behavioural Specialist can be difficult to decide but Dr Stuart Sadler (Chartered Clinical Psychologist), and our Child … Read more
Counselling is often thought of as being suitable for people who are suffering from complex difficulties such as depression, anxiety, or trauma but actually, counselling can be a useful tool for people without such problems and can actually help people experiencing temporary difficulty. As well as seeing those with ongoing difficulties, our counselling services in … Read more
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, more routinely referred to as OCD, is a serious anxiety related problem characterised by intrusive thoughts and compulsive or repetitive behaviours. During the Coronavirus pandemic, a time of global crisis, anxiety has been high among the general population and so those with this complex condition are likely seeing an increase in their symptoms … Read more
All children have emotional ups and downs throughout their lives and many will have periods of moodiness, dips in academic performance, and trouble with relationships. While some struggles are normal, it’s important as a parent to know when to seek help. Even when done well, there can still be ‘bumps in the road’ when parenting. … Read more
Many people will experience bouts of stress and/or anxiety at some point in their lives but knowing when it’s gone too far is key to overcoming your anxiety and getting back on track. With the current COVID-19 pandemic causing widespread stress and anxiety for many people, simply brushing off anxiety as a passing feeling is … Read more
Now that Christmas has come and gone, January has arrived… bringing colder weather, darker mornings and evenings, and a third lockdown. The start of the year is often considered one of the gloomier months, being host to ‘Blue Monday’ (branded the most depressing day of the year). For many people, it can be even more … Read more
Dr Stuart Sadler (Lead Clinical Psychologist) at Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling discusses with Trevor Jones (Performance Psychology Podcast) how psychology, positive mental health, and good sleep can help improve your sports performance. Click below to watch: Areas we cover: Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) & Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in sport Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in athletes … Read more
Do you remember the last time you woke up from a good night’s sleep feeling refreshed and full of energy? Or the last time you didn’t rely on that morning cup of coffee to energise you for the day? If not, you are not alone, in fact, most adults fall short of the recommended … Read more
When we work on improving our wellbeing, many people focus on exercising more or eating healthier. While these are important, being healthy in how we think and feel is just as vital for our bodies, and for our mental health. There are many ways that you can start to prioritise and improve your mental health. … Read more