Many people in the UK suffer from anxiety and the problems that come with it. A lot of the people that experience anxiety only do so in certain situations or are ‘high-functioning’, meaning that they are still able to continue and function (sometimes to a high level) in spite of their difficulties with the problem. … Read more
Interview for KBK Fitness – Kris Kane (Personal Trainer and Coach) and Dr Stuart Sadler (Clinical Psychologist & Sleep Specialist) at Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling). Published: 13 July 2022 KBK Fitness: Thanks a lot for giving up your time this afternoon. Really appreciate it. Just as we were just talking before, one thing I’m trying to do at … Read more
Whether the cause of your stress comes from a single event or you regularly find yourself more stressed than you’d like in daily life, specialist counselling for stress in Newcastle (or online counselling for stress) can help. As well as the mental effects of stress, such as feeling agitated, on edge, or worrying, there are … Read more
When you become ill with the common cold or a short-term illness, the mind can rationalise the mental suffering that comes along with it in the knowledge that the problem will go away in time. This isn’t the case with chronic illness or chronic pain. Often at times, those who have chronic pain or illness … Read more
Since the onset of the COVID 19 pandemic, working from home has become a part of many of our everyday lives. The offices that many bosses and employees thought were the only appropriate place for the tasks at hand are now not the only option and many continue to work from home. In fact, many … Read more
Physical pain is not commonly thought of as being discussed with a psychologist, though there several ways in which the way we think, focus our attention and respond to pain that can make it feel worse. Chronic pain is defined as pain that is continually felt by the sufferer for a period longer than 12 … Read more
Anxiety is experienced in many ways and can interfere with day to day life at home, at work and in our relationships. According to the NHS website, Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is estimated to affect up to 5% of the UK population, with other forms of anxiety, such as social anxiety, health anxiety and OCD, … Read more
We are a big believer in the power of meditation classes in Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling’s headquarters because we have seen the results. Our specialist mindfulness teacher Michael Atkinson has undertaken research in addition to having years of experience in delivering meditation classes in both group and one-to-one sessions. Mindfulness meditation is incorporated into other … Read more
There is research showing that online therapy is effective equally – and sometimes even more beneficial, than in-person therapy. Everybody is different and so too are their personal problems, so when you contact our team to start your therapeutic journey, we will find the right fit for you. Let’s look at some of the ways … Read more
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy that helps to break down problems you are experiencing into smaller parts so you can reduce feelings of overwhelm and tackle the problem effectively. When delivered by an experienced and skilled therapist (such as those at Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling), we become able to understand how our … Read more