On the whole, having a job is of huge benefit to our health and overall attitude towards life. However, when we face significant stress in the workplace, it often outweighs any possible benefits and can even pose a threat to our health. Stress at work can result from a range of factors, including heavy workloads, … Read more
If you experience symptoms of depression, stress, or anxiety while you’re at work, you are not alone. Many people find their mood and anxiety worsen at work for a variety of reasons. These include the workplace being a stressful environment, increased workload, lack of job satisfaction, or conflict with colleagues. If this is left to … Read more
As anxiety levels have risen in the adult population, the number of children experiencing anxiety symptoms has risen too. Anxiety and depression in children and adolescents/teenagers is a common mental health problem that our psychologists, counsellors and psychotherapists see when offering children’s counselling in Newcastle (and online). According to recent research, around 1 in 5 … Read more
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
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
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
Anxiety is a common mental health problem throughout the world, with an estimated 1 in 6 people in the UK describing themselves as suffering from anxiety. There are different types of anxiety and the severity of the symptoms fluctuate according to a variety of factors, however there are a number of therapies that have been … Read more
Interview for BBC Radio Newcastle – Alfie Joey (Breakfast Show Presenter) and Dr Stuart Sadler (Clinical Psychologist at Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling). Broadcast 23 September 2020 at 7:50am. Alfie: It’s exactly six months since lockdown began. What about the nation’s mental health. This was a conversation I saw on social media last night… The last few months haven’t … Read more
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can cause feelings of overwhelm due to the anxiety, tension, compulsive behaviour and intrusive thoughts that come with the problem. The past 18 months have been a time of high anxiety for everybody, including those who don’t suffer with pre-existing mental health conditions, but those with anxiety-related issues are likely to … Read more
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often misunderstood and usually represented in mainstream culture as someone washing their hands, cleaning, or counting repeatedly. Though OCD is categorised as an anxiety problem, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) has signs and symptoms of its own that distinguish it from pure anxiety. For example, often people with OCD demonstrate high standards … Read more
