Stress can be overwhelming at times and, at other times, can sit just below the surface, causing us to seek out and use unhelpful coping mechanisms. After a long day at work, it can be tempting to reach for a glass of wine or a beer but alcohol, among many other common ways people try … Read more
Anger is an emotion that everybody experiences at some point and is a complex one which can take some unpacking. At Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling, our team of psychologists, counsellors and psychotherapists help a lot of people with anger issues and there are a number of different psychotherapies we can use to help. Outside of … Read more
There are a number of understandable reasons, even before the current climate with COVID-19, why you might be reluctant to have a face-to-face appointment for counselling or therapy. While the most common cause for not accessing face-to-face sessions at present might be the risk of Coronavirus, our psychologists in Newcastle have solved this problem and … Read more
Updated: 8 October 2020 It’s normal to feel sad, depressed and experience low mood from time to time, especially after negative or upsetting events, and even sometimes for no reason at all. There are times however that these feeling can become a problem. If your sadness, low mood or feelings of depression persist for weeks … Read more
At Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling, we specialise in being able to provide the best therapist for your problem. We also know that every client is totally individual. While therapies like CBT or counselling are widely effective and widely known, for some people, combining these therapies with other approaches can be beneficial in helping you overcome … Read more
Mindfulness meditation is the practice of learning to focus one’s mind for a period of time, helping you to become more aware of your thoughts, feelings and behaviour in everyday life. While there are many different forms of meditation, our meditation training in Newcastle focuses on mindfulness based meditation to help you learn to manage … Read more
When the World Health Organisation declared that the Corona Virus outbreak was a global pandemic, many of us were forced to self-isolate inside our homes to slow the spread of the virus. At present, many people are feeling the anxiety that has come from lockdown, with only key workers and certain others still being allowed … Read more
Meditation has been around for centuries but has recently gained mass popularity as a way to manage stress, improve mood and reduce anxiety. Like any new habit, practising mindfulness meditation every day requires putting aside time but it can vastly improve your life. Aside from being part of a structured treatment process for those with … Read more
4 Reasons to Bring Meditation Into Your Life – Meditation Services in Newcastle Meditation, specifically “Mindfulness Meditation” has increased in popularity recently and its benefits are becoming more and more known. There are a number of reasons to meditate, especially if suffering from stress, anxiety, depression or any other difficulty, and people who meditate regularly … Read more
Which Form of Meditation is Right for You? The purpose of meditation is to promote mental and physical well-being, and is a way of reconnecting body and mind. Many cultures throughout history have practised meditation with the goal of achieving total inner peace. In this article we will discuss the various meditation techniques, how they … Read more
