The heightened focus on our relationship that happens following Christmas and New Year, and then with Valentine’s day in February, may cause people to think about their relationship more. Sometimes couples can develop a way of relating to each other that creates patterns of interacting or communicating that can cause problems or fall-outs in the … Read more
The symptoms of OCD can significantly impact quality of life for those that struggle with it. OCD is characterised by obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviour or routines, with the root cause not always clear to the person experiencing the problem. Given the distress OCD can cause in both the short and long term, seeking support … Read more
Problems with low self esteem and low confidence can occur for men and women at any age. Perhaps you have always felt your self-image wasn’t as positive as you would like but thought it would change with time, or maybe a recent relationship has impacted your sense of self worth. It could be the case … Read more
Therapy and counselling are becoming more normalised as a tool everybody can use to get the most out of life. When we take ownership of our mental health and seek ways in which we can improve our lives, research has shown that we are both happier and healthier overall. The conversation around mental health is … Read more
The last few years have shone a spotlight on the advantages of remote and online services as many businesses have gone online to meet the needs of the people they serve. There has been a revolution in the way we live, work, and enjoy ourselves as the pandemic forced us to re-evaluate the way we … Read more
Meditation has many mental and physical health benefits that can be achieved by the deliberate practice of mindfulness techniques and meditation – one of them is helping you become present and to live in the moment. If you are hoping to reduce chronic feelings of stress, manage an existing mental health difficulty or want to … Read more
Stress affects all of us from time to time, especially around the new year period, but stress can feel overwhelming if it has been ongoing, or you start to experience physical symptoms as a result of stress. The therapists at Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling offer a range of therapies that can help you overcome and … Read more
Any relationship, whether you are LGBTQ+, married, polyamorous, in a long-distance relationship, or any other form of relationship, requires both parties to be committed to making it work in order for the relationship to be healthy and fruitful in the long-term. Couples counselling in Newcastle, or online counselling, at Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling is a … Read more
Many people often think about seeking counselling or therapy but hold off from making the final step as they often feel uncertain about how it works, and what it could do for them. Though some often contact us with a specific idea of what approach or therapy they need, many are often unsure and this … Read more
Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a form of talking therapy that has been proven to help with a range of problems including depression, anxiety, stress, insomnia, and even in managing physical pain or physical illness. People have different reasons for contacting us about CBT therapy in Newcastle (and for online CBT), however whether face-to-face or via … Read more