Anxiety is a common mental health problem with many possible causes. For some people anxiety presents by itself as a single problem, whereas for others it can be connected to other problems such as trauma, depression, insomnia or other difficulties. The number of people identifying as anxious and being diagnosed with anxiety has increased dramatically … Read more
When we are faced with loss or bereavement of a loved one, we are often left feeling a sense of grief that can impact on our sense of wellbeing and happiness with life. Bereavement is caused by losing someone or something we value in our life, whether the loss pertains to a person, relationship, job, … Read more
Family therapy is a private therapy practice akin to relationship counselling in that participants attend therapy sessions to learn practical ways of strengthening familial bonds and resolving any conflicts that may have arisen. Like any interpersonal relationship, family dynamics are complex, so having the opportunity to articulate your personal experience in a non-judgemental space can … Read more
We all experience anxiety from time to time, and to varying degrees. For some people, or if left unchecked, anxiety can affect our performance at work, at home, and even affect our relationship with family, friends and partners. Anxiety can also have a big impact on our physical health and other mental health difficulties we … Read more
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) was established as a groundbreaking talking therapy in the mid-twentieth century and has been shown to be effective in helping people overcome a range of problems as well as being able to help people function better in day to day life. Since then, CBT has been demonstrated as one of the … Read more
The founders of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) provided a ground-breaking therapy to help people overcome the negative thoughts, feelings and cycles of behaviour that cause distress in those that have experienced trauma, PTSD and other related difficulties. A similar statement could be made for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which is based on the … Read more
Our counselling service in Newcastle aims to help people who are going through a range of difficult emotions, though more and more people are starting to work with counsellors and psychologists to improve their day to day productivity and wellbeing. Contrary to popular belief, it isn’t necessary to be experiencing an emotional problem such as … Read more
Meditation can be an effective coping strategy to help us calm down when feeling overwhelmed, anxious or stressed. It can reduce negative thinking, increase relaxation, and help let go of difficult emotions. Our specialist meditation in Newcastle practitioners, comprising of Mindfulness Teachers, Clinical Psychologists, and therapists, know that this ancient practice can help with difficulties … Read more
As a Sleep Specialist and one of the few psychologists trained in Insomnia-focused CBT in Newcastle, Dr Stuart Sadler (Clinical Psychologist) is well versed in working with conditions such as insomnia, nightmares, and early morning waking which affect many of those that we see. When we feel restless or tired, our overall wellbeing is affected … Read more
The last year has been extremely unconventional and many have had their resilience tested with the pressure of the pandemic and the stress that it has brought. Whether you suffering from anxiety, are looking to adjust to the current situation, or are just feeling the strain of social distancing and restrictions, the present day can … Read more
