The last few years have shone a spotlight on the advantages of remote and online services as many businesses have gone online to meet the needs of the people they serve. There has been a revolution in the way we live, work, and enjoy ourselves as the pandemic forced us to re-evaluate the way we … Read more
Meditation has many mental and physical health benefits that can be achieved by the deliberate practice of mindfulness techniques and meditation – one of them is helping you become present and to live in the moment. If you are hoping to reduce chronic feelings of stress, manage an existing mental health difficulty or want to … Read more
Stress affects all of us from time to time, especially around the new year period, but stress can feel overwhelming if it has been ongoing, or you start to experience physical symptoms as a result of stress. The therapists at Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling offer a range of therapies that can help you overcome and … Read more
Any relationship, whether you are LGBTQ+, married, polyamorous, in a long-distance relationship, or any other form of relationship, requires both parties to be committed to making it work in order for the relationship to be healthy and fruitful in the long-term. Couples counselling in Newcastle, or online counselling, at Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling is a … Read more
Many people often think about seeking counselling or therapy but hold off from making the final step as they often feel uncertain about how it works, and what it could do for them. Though some often contact us with a specific idea of what approach or therapy they need, many are often unsure and this … Read more
Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a form of talking therapy that has been proven to help with a range of problems including depression, anxiety, stress, insomnia, and even in managing physical pain or physical illness. People have different reasons for contacting us about CBT therapy in Newcastle (and for online CBT), however whether face-to-face or via … Read more
Christmas is undoubtedly the busiest time of the year and can come with significant stress for many. Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, the rituals and mentions of Christmas are constant throughout the winter months. Shopping centres, restaurants and other public spaces are always bustling and if you have family or work tensions, it can … Read more
Low self-esteem and a lack of self confidence are common problems that many people experience. Sometimes self-esteem and confidence problems can occur as a result of sudden change or trauma, such as a health issue, physical assault, or becoming unemployed. For others it can be indicative of a more longstanding problem, such as other mental … Read more
Anxiety is a common mental health problem throughout the world, with an estimated 1 in 6 people in the UK describing themselves as suffering from anxiety. There are different types of anxiety and the severity of the symptoms fluctuate according to a variety of factors, however there are a number of therapies that have been … Read more
Interview for BBC Radio Newcastle – Alfie Joey (Breakfast Show Presenter) and Dr Stuart Sadler (Clinical Psychologist at Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling). Broadcast 23 September 2020 at 7:50am. Alfie: It’s exactly six months since lockdown began. What about the nation’s mental health. This was a conversation I saw on social media last night… The last few months haven’t … Read more