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
Being a child or young adult can be a confusing time as they continue to grow and have to learn to manage their emotions. During lockdown, many children and young people have been cut off from face-to-face social contact with their friends and peers, finding themselves unable to go outside in the way they want, … Read more
Did you know that a third of people have expressed having experienced having insomnia or trouble sleeping to their doctor? Anywhere between 10-40% of adults have trouble sleeping for at least a short period of time, and 10-15% of people with sleep trouble meet the criteria for what would be considered chronic or severe insomnia. … Read more
There are a whole number of reasons that people seek counselling in Newcastle upon Tyne, with many people using it as a stepping stone to help them deal with difficulties in life. Whether it’s to help with an ongoing problem, to deal with a traumatic life event or even to adapt to new life circumstances … Read more
Knowing you need help can be easy, but what type of therapy might work best for you? Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling offer a range of talking based therapies to help individuals, couples and families overcome their problems, manage life better, and get back to day-to-day functioning. A lot of people tend to think of counselling … Read more
Many people experience depression at least once in their life, with depression being one of the most common causes of disability across the world. Its symptoms might vary depending on a variety of factors. Depression varies from person to person. While some people might experience one episode and then never experience it again, others might … Read more
Dr Stuart Sadler (Clinical Psychologist, Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling) and Dr Boo (Clinical Psychologist, Applied Psychology Solutions) discuss “The Machinest” – He can’t eat, he can’t sleep, and someone’s playing hangman on his fridge…. We talk about sleep and malnutrition, formulating what is driving the protagonist, and considering the film, the characters and the symbolism … Read more
Updated 8 October 2020 Depression affects around 1 in 5 people in the UK and influences how a person thinks, feels, and manages in everyday life. Typically, symptoms of depression include a feeling of sadness, loss of interest or pleasure in things previously enjoyed and a lack of motivation. Symptoms of depression can vary, with … Read more
There can be a number of reasons why relationships hit difficulties. Admitting that you need help with your relationship can be hard, and many couples believe that if they’re meant to be together they should be able to fix things themselves. There’s no shame in contacting professional services, such as our couples counselling in Newcastle … Read more
