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
If you are thinking about or actively seeking counselling, Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling are a highly trained team of counsellors, psychologists and therapists who specialise in a range of counselling approaches. When you begin your counselling sessions with any of our experienced and compassionate therapists, the focus is on helping you achieve your goals and … Read more
Many people have never meditated before, particularly in the UK where our fast-paced work culture and 9-5 working patterns can mean we always have something on our minds. Mindfulness meditation classes in Newcastle are an easy way to get to grips with meditating and its many benefits. Here are some examples of difficulties that Mindfulness … Read more