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
There is often a focus on meditation in modern psychology. Many people have heard that meditation can benefit their health and wellbeing, but did you know that meditation can help you achieve your personal life goals? If you have heard positive things about meditation and want to find good quality meditation services in Newcastle, our … 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
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
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
Christmas is undoubtedly the busiest time of the year and can come with significant stress for many. Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, the rituals and mentions of Christmas are constant throughout the winter months. Shopping centres, restaurants and other public spaces are always bustling and if you have family or work tensions, it can … Read more
Meditation can be an effective coping strategy to help us calm down when feeling overwhelmed, anxious or stressed. It can reduce negative thinking, increase relaxation, and help let go of difficult emotions. Our specialist meditation in Newcastle practitioners, comprising of Mindfulness Teachers, Clinical Psychologists, and therapists, know that this ancient practice can help with difficulties … Read more
The last year has been extremely unconventional and many have had their resilience tested with the pressure of the pandemic and the stress that it has brought. Whether you suffering from anxiety, are looking to adjust to the current situation, or are just feeling the strain of social distancing and restrictions, the present day can … Read more
As a second lockdown continues and many of us are once again working from home, the line between work-life and personal-life can very easily become blurred. Having a work-life balance is important for mental health, particularly for those who already have problems such as depression or anxiety (including related problems such as OCD, worry, health … Read more
“Think positive” is an affirmation that is often encouraged in daily life and while the advice comes from a place of well intention, in practice (and from the research), thinking positively doesn’t work. There has been recent research that shows this type of “unconditional positivity” is actually detrimental to mental health as it highlights the … Read more
