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
The arrival of COVID-19 has prompted a lot of disruption to daily life for many people, and this can cause new and exacerbate existing mental health problems as well as increase general feelings of anxiety. For some, the big changes of working from home (if possible), looking after and schooling the children, cancelling events and … Read more
Many people experience anxiety at some point in their lives… but how do you know when it’s time to seek help? The current situation with the COVID-19 outbreak has increased anxiety world-wide and increased awareness about the importance of control and worries about our own safety. What Causes Anxiety? Anxiety can be caused by a … Read more
How to Avoid Stress and “Burn Out” – Stress Counselling in Newcastle In today’s fast-paced world, stress and “burn out” are a common phenomenon. One of the most important things to recognise about stress is that no one is immune to it. As human beings, we all experience some level of day-to-day stress and particularly … Read more
3 Ways to Deal with Anxiety and Stress – Anxiety Services in Newcastle Anxiety and stress can be distressing and debilitating. What’s more, once you begin suffering from either of these problems, it can be difficult to break the negative cycles that cause distress and return to leading a normal life. Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling’s … Read more
What Issues can Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Help with? In this article about Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), we look in more detail at the kinds of problems it helps with. In the previous article, we discussed how CBT works and what a typical session involves. Next, we’ll explore options for how to stay well between … Read more
Across the UK, rates of anxiety are on the up and it can leave those who suffer from the condition feeling isolated and alone. Anxiety causes many people to feel confused about what is happening, and interferes with how they think and feel, often worrying that something awful is about to happen. At Newcastle Psychologist … Read more
