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
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy that has been proven to help people overcome a number of emotional difficulties (such as depression, anxiety, anger, insomnia, and others), achieve your goals, and live a more fulfilling life. Regarded as one of the best forms of intervention for a variety of issues, we use CBT … Read more
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