“Think positive” is an affirmation that is often encouraged in daily life and while the advice comes from a place of well intention, in practice (and from the research), thinking positively doesn’t work. There has been recent research that shows this type of “unconditional positivity” is actually detrimental to mental health as it highlights the … Read more
Stress can be overwhelming at times and, at other times, can sit just below the surface, causing us to seek out and use unhelpful coping mechanisms. After a long day at work, it can be tempting to reach for a glass of wine or a beer but alcohol, among many other common ways people try … Read more
Anger is an emotion that everybody experiences at some point and is a complex one which can take some unpacking. At Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling, our team of psychologists, counsellors and psychotherapists help a lot of people with anger issues and there are a number of different psychotherapies we can use to help. Outside of … Read more
There are a number of understandable reasons, even before the current climate with COVID-19, why you might be reluctant to have a face-to-face appointment for counselling or therapy. While the most common cause for not accessing face-to-face sessions at present might be the risk of Coronavirus, our psychologists in Newcastle have solved this problem and … Read more
Life can be challenging and we all experience problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, and possibly even trauma, that can be difficult to overcome on our own. There are also various life events that can lead to problems such as work-related stress, relationships problems, bereavement, and even financial blows that can affect us. In the … Read more
Updated: 8 October 2020 It’s normal to feel sad, depressed and experience low mood from time to time, especially after negative or upsetting events, and even sometimes for no reason at all. There are times however that these feeling can become a problem. If your sadness, low mood or feelings of depression persist for weeks … Read more
Hypnotherapy is often wrongly associated with stage hypnotism and way it is portrayed on television. In reality, hypnotherapy is an effective therapeutic approach that can create effective, lasting improvements for those suffering from problems such as smoking and drinking too much, eating problems (especially under- and over-eating), phobias, and lack of self-confidence among others. One … Read more
At Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling, we specialise in being able to provide the best therapist for your problem. We also know that every client is totally individual. While therapies like CBT or counselling are widely effective and widely known, for some people, combining these therapies with other approaches can be beneficial in helping you overcome … Read more
Anger as an emotion is not a bad thing when channelled appropriately. In some situations, anger can actually be a helpful feeling. As an emotional response, anger informs us as to whether we think we are being treated unfairly, being taken advantage of, or are losing something important to us. As one of the hardwired … Read more
Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is a talking therapy that examines how your thoughts, attitudes, and beliefs affect your feelings and behaviour. It is an effective combination of Cognitive Therapy, which focuses on how your thoughts influence the way you feel and respond to certain situations, and Behavioural Therapy, which examines how what you do to … Read more
