Although often mistaken for introversion or being shy, social anxiety is a difficulty that can significantly affect the lives of those suffering. Symptoms of social anxiety can include feelings of worry, dread, and physical anxiety at the thought of social situations. Social anxiety can also lead to feelings of depression. For those struggling with social … Read more
Depression is a serious problem that affects people of all ages, and can severely impact everyday life for both sufferers and those around them. Low mood and depression can make it difficult for an individual to connect with others on an emotional level – even the people they love the most. If your friend or … Read more
In this episode Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo (of “The Adversity Psychologist Podcast“) talks to Dr Stuart Sadler, Clinical Psychologist and Sleep Specialist. I am sure we have all experienced difficulties with anxiety at times. This episode will help you understand more about anxiety and how to approach and manage it. We cover: ·What is anxiety and how can … Read more
PTSD, or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, can affect anybody who has experienced any form of trauma. The charity PTSDUK estimates that up to 10% of people will experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder at some point in their lifetime. Whether an accident victim, army veteran, or survivor of abuse, PTSD can develop at any time in … Read more
For people who identify as LGBTQ+, there can still be social stigmas that cause a range of difficulties in day to day life. Coming to terms with being a different sexual orientation, gender identity, or feeling “different” from others can be a source of great distress, with many people not sure where to turn for … Read more
Intrusive or unwanted thoughts are a common occurrence, and can be unpleasant for anybody. But for those with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), intrusive thoughts can begin to dominate the mind of the sufferer. While everyone experiences intrusive thoughts, even on a day to day basis, they often cause extreme distress for people with OCD or other … Read more
It seems as if we are always hearing advice about how best to live our lives. One of the most frequently lauded practices for happiness is meditation, boasting benefits such as anxiety reduction, sleep improvement, and increased productivity. With endless science-backed evidence, meditation really does have a huge range of advantages – providing you have been … Read more
Wellness trends are rapidly becoming popular in our social media focused climate. Many years ago, the techniques behind hypnotherapy were thought of as a magician’s trick… a mystical art, or a showpiece – far away from the context of helping people psychologically. Today however, the mental and physical health benefits of hypnotherapy have been shown … Read more
Chronic pain and its impact on day-to-day life can be debilitating. The mental effects of chronic pain are just as disruptive to the daily life of a sufferer as the physical pain itself. Don’t suffer in silence and think that having chronic pain means that you just have to “put up with it”. Our team … Read more
All children experience feelings of anger from time to time. Understandably, children find it difficult to understand the difference between feeling angry and acting aggressively and part of being a parent involves helping children learn to manage their feelings in healthy ways. Our trained child counsellors in Jesmond are experienced in helping to teach … Read more
