We now live in a society that is more open about the importance of taking care of our mental health, both in everyday life and in the face of difficulty. Though the benefits of counselling and therapy are well-documented, there is large demand on services at present and many people are now choosing to opt … Read more
Depression can affect people of all age, ethnicity, sex, and gender and can often come with feelings of hopelessness, negativity, and lack of motivation. Though symptoms of depression can vary according to the individual, the nature of depression can make it difficult to reach out and get the support you need. For many people, living … Read more
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often misunderstood and usually represented in mainstream culture as someone washing their hands, cleaning, or counting repeatedly. Though OCD is categorised as an anxiety problem, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) has signs and symptoms of its own that distinguish it from pure anxiety. For example, often people with OCD demonstrate high standards … Read more
It is widely known that effective communication is the cornerstone of a healthy and well-functioning relationship, however this does not make it easy. Without balanced or thoughtful communication, disagreements and falling out can crop up and cause feelings of resentment to creep in over time. The ability to understand and empathise with your partner’s worries … Read more
Health anxiety has been previously referred to in the mainstream as “hypochondria”, though this undersells the genuine distress that those experiencing the problem might experience. A person experiencing health anxiety is continuously worried they have a serious illness, and sometimes they might even develop a paranoia around consuming food and drink items, touching certain sufaces, … Read more
Trauma and PTSD, or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, is a concept that many people first become familiar with by hearing about how soldiers experience it following war or conflict, or when hearing about people having been attacked in the street. Much of the public discourse around PTSD still revolves around military experiences, however PTSD and … Read more
Interview for BBC Radio Newcastle – Anna Foster (Breakfast Show Presenter) and Dr Stuart Sadler (Clinical Psychologist at Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling). Broadcast 17 August 2021 at 7:20am. Anna Foster – BBC Radio Newcastle. Anna: It is twenty past seven right now. Thank you very much for your company, Anna here with you through until 10 o’clock today. … Read more
Modern life and its challenges leaves us feeling as though there is very little time for relaxation and often our days are filled with things we “have to”, “should” and “need to” get done. Even our downtime usually revolves around doing tasks, social media or screen-based socialising, all of which are not conducive to relaxation. … Read more
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