Occasions throughout the year

Posted January 10, 2025 / No comments

As January rolls around each year, the term “Blue Monday” starts to make its rounds in discussions and social media posts. Blue Monday is apparently on 20th January this year. But what exactly is Blue Monday, and is it really the most depressing day of the year as some claim? In this article, I will

Posted January 1, 2025 / No comments

Welcome to 2025. Happy New Year. The first blog of 2025. As a psychologist, I have seen clients looking to make a fresh start in the new year. It’s a time when people reflect on the past year, evaluate their goals, and set new intentions for the future. Reflecting on 2024 Before looking ahead at 2025

Posted December 1, 2024 / No comments

The clinic is on the countdown to bring a close to 2024. As the festive season approaches I’m aware that some celebrate this time of year and others don’t. Many find themselves in a whirlwind of holiday cheer, gift-giving, and gatherings with loved ones. The social media pages are full of the ‘perfect’ decorations and the happy

Posted June 14, 2024 / No comments

The season of summer is about to greet us officially in days. It’s the season for holidays for many especially if you have school aged children or those returning home from university. Traveling can be an enriching experience for many however it can have its own set of challenges and stressors. If you have no

Posted February 16, 2024 / No comments

Mother’s Day is fast approaching here in England. As a private practicing psychologist for over 15 years it’s vital to remember that not everyone celebrates this date. In fact not everyone has a mother e.g. same sex relationships. I work with many cultures and soon realised when I arrived in Newcastle to start using the

Posted December 29, 2023 / No comments

Psychologist Newcastle:  tips for setting goals As the New Year of 2024 approaches us I extend peace and love to you and yours. Many are talking about the last year, reviewing all that has been and what is yet to come. Social media is covered in ‘new me’ and goals. Lets pause for a moment

Posted November 13, 2023 / No comments

Mastering emotional preparation for Christmas: Tips for clients @ our counselling Newcastle Clinic. As I write this the Fenwick’s window in Newcastle has been unveiled and I have twinkling lights in the clinic. During many years of working in clinic it’s important to highlight that not everyone celebrates Christmas the ‘traditional way’ or even celebrates

Posted January 25, 2023 / No comments

Valentines Day Valentine’s Day is fast approaching us, and with it you may find a wide range of emotional responses. For some of us, it might be exciting at the thought of expressing the feelings of love. And for others we may experience profound panic of the future, sadness and a sense of being alone