We now live in a society that is more open about the importance of taking care of our mental health, both in everyday life and in the face of difficulty. Though the benefits of counselling and therapy are well-documented, there is large demand on services at present and many people are now choosing to opt … Read more
Interview for BBC Radio Newcastle – Anna Foster (Breakfast Show Presenter) and Dr Stuart Sadler (Clinical Psychologist at Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling). Broadcast 17 August 2021 at 7:20am. Anna Foster – BBC Radio Newcastle. Anna: It is twenty past seven right now. Thank you very much for your company, Anna here with you through until 10 o’clock today. … Read more
Modern life and its challenges leaves us feeling as though there is very little time for relaxation and often our days are filled with things we “have to”, “should” and “need to” get done. Even our downtime usually revolves around doing tasks, social media or screen-based socialising, all of which are not conducive to relaxation. … Read more
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
Family therapy is a private therapy practice akin to relationship counselling in that participants attend therapy sessions to learn practical ways of strengthening familial bonds and resolving any conflicts that may have arisen. Like any interpersonal relationship, family dynamics are complex, so having the opportunity to articulate your personal experience in a non-judgemental space can … Read more
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) was established as a groundbreaking talking therapy in the mid-twentieth century and has been shown to be effective in helping people overcome a range of problems as well as being able to help people function better in day to day life. Since then, CBT has been demonstrated as one of the … Read more
Our counselling service in Newcastle aims to help people who are going through a range of difficult emotions, though more and more people are starting to work with counsellors and psychologists to improve their day to day productivity and wellbeing. Contrary to popular belief, it isn’t necessary to be experiencing an emotional problem such as … Read more
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy that has been proven to help people overcome a number of emotional difficulties (such as depression, anxiety, anger, insomnia, and others), achieve your goals, and live a more fulfilling life. Regarded as one of the best forms of intervention for a variety of issues, we use CBT … Read more
As parents looking out for your children’s best interests, finding the best help when they experience distress or emotional problems can be confusing. Knowing whether you need to see a Child Counsellor, Child Psychologist or Child & Adolescent Behavioural Specialist can be difficult to decide but Dr Stuart Sadler (Chartered Clinical Psychologist), and our Child … Read more
Counselling is often thought of as being suitable for people who are suffering from complex difficulties such as depression, anxiety, or trauma but actually, counselling can be a useful tool for people without such problems and can actually help people experiencing temporary difficulty. As well as seeing those with ongoing difficulties, our counselling services in … Read more