How Sleep Therapy Can Help Early Waking

If you wake up too early and struggle to fall back asleep, you’re not alone. Early morning waking is a common sleep problem that can leave you feeling tired and unproductive throughout the day. While the occasional early rise might not be a cause for concern, persistent early waking can significantly impact your quality of … Read more

Podcast Interview by The Adversity Psychologist – What Affects our Sleep and How Can We Better Manage it?

In this episode Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo (of “The Adversity Psychologist Podcast“) talks to Dr Stuart Sadler, Clinical Psychologist and Sleep Specialist. I am sure we have al experienced difficulties with our sleep at times. During the pandemic sleep issues were more commonplace. This episode will help you understand more about sleep and how it can … Read more

Do You Have Poor Sleep Hygiene?

Sleep issues are a common occurrence for many people, with the UK often described as a sleep-deprived nation. There are many causes for sleep disturbances, such as age, stress, or poor sleep habits, but it is important to address the cause so you can enjoy all of the mental and physical health benefits of a … Read more

Podcast Interview with KBK Coaching – Sleep Tips for Fitness

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

Help with Loss and Bereavement

When we are faced with loss or bereavement of a loved one, we are often left feeling a sense of grief that can impact on our sense of wellbeing and happiness with life. Bereavement is caused by losing someone or something we value in our life, whether the loss pertains to a person, relationship, job, … Read more

3 Ways to Use Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to Help You Sleep Better

As a Sleep Specialist and one of the few psychologists trained in Insomnia-focused CBT in Newcastle, Dr Stuart Sadler (Clinical Psychologist) is well versed in working with conditions such as insomnia, nightmares, and early morning waking which affect many of those that we see. When we feel restless or tired, our overall wellbeing is affected … Read more

Coping with Daylight Saving Time

For those with sleep issues, daylight saving time can cause disruption to sleep patterns, sleep schedule and general tiredness as a result of the clocks springing forwards. While we all have to deal with a lost hour of sleep once the clocks turn from 2am to 3am on the last Sunday of March, for those … Read more

5 Tips for Better Sleep

Do you remember the last time you woke up from a good night’s sleep feeling refreshed and full of energy? Or the last time you didn’t rely on that morning cup of coffee to energise you for the day?   If not, you are not alone, in fact, most adults fall short of the recommended … Read more

Insomnia Therapy: How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Did you know that a third of people have expressed having experienced having insomnia or trouble sleeping to their doctor? Anywhere between 10-40% of adults have trouble sleeping for at least a short period of time, and 10-15% of people with sleep trouble meet the criteria for what would be considered chronic or severe insomnia.  … Read more

Podcast: Dr Stuart Sadler – “Analyse This: Mental Health in Film & TV”

Dr Stuart Sadler (Clinical Psychologist, Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling) and Dr Boo (Clinical Psychologist, Applied Psychology Solutions) discuss “The Machinest” – He can’t eat, he can’t sleep, and someone’s playing hangman on his fridge…. We talk about sleep and malnutrition, formulating what is driving the protagonist, and considering the film, the characters and the symbolism … Read more