BLOGS & RESOURCES
Signs of stress and when to seek help
We all get stressed: it may be a deadline at work, relationship difficulties or problems juggling all of our day-to-day demands. Our levels of stress ebb and flow. Most of us identify a few things that we can do to keep it in check but how do we know when stress is...
What Should I Expect From My Therapy Sessions?
You may be starting therapy for the first time, or you have been before and didn’t find it as helpful as you had hoped. We know that starting therapy can be daunting and at Select Psychology we want you to feel prepared. We have come up with a guide that we hope will...
What Type of Therapy Will Suit My Needs?
It can be daunting looking for a therapist. If you have been to see the GP and are referred to an NHS therapist you can assume that whoever you will see will be a good fit for your needs and that they are fully qualified and supervised in what they do. Why private...
What is Mindfulness & How Does It Work?
It seems to be a new buzz word, we should all apparently be more mindful, but what exactly does that mean and how will it make our lives better? Paying attention to the present moment Mindfulness means paying attention to the present moment in a non-judgemental way....
Teacher: I’m Stressed During Exam Season
There are plenty of hints and tips for students to manage their stress during the exam time. But what about teachers? The pressure is, of course, immense on teachers so here are a few tips: The first thing that you need to do is recognise it. Stress affects us all...
How To Cope As A Parent Of An Autistic Child
Autism is a spectrum, which means that every child is unique. As the parent of an autistic child, it’s important that you learn everything you can about this developmental disability and how you can best support your autistic child. Having said that, we know that...
Business News : We’ve Opened a Clinic in Sunderland
Mental health dominates many headlines in today’s media, which no doubt has had an impact on awareness of the issues that surround it, creating a surge of people looking for help. Select Psychology, a North East based private counselling and clinical psychology...
What Is Sex Addiction & Do I Have It?
What is sex addiction? The simplest definition for sex addiction is that it is any form of sexual behaviour that feels out of control and that is causing problems in someone’s life. There are many different types of sexual behaviour that people can become “addicted”...
How our emotions are affected by the brain
We all know that the brain is a powerful thing. But how exactly does it effect our emotions? Read on to find out.... Threat system Let us go back to the time when our ancestors lived in caves: it was important for survival and to avoid danger therefore our brains...
How To Approach Someone With Mental Health Problems
We all hear what NOT TO SAY to someone who we suspect is struggling with their mental health. But what about what we SHOULD SAY to someone we believe needs help? Start off with a simple "how are you"? Sometimes it can be hard to know what to say when speaking to...
Taking back your sex life after beating cancer
Beating the Big C isn’t just about getting the all clear from the medics – it’s also about getting quality back in all aspects of your life and relationships. As a psychosexual therapist, couples often tell me that the experience of going through cancer together has...
Is Social Media Lowering My Self Esteem?
This is the fourth part in our four part series about the impact of social media on mental health. This time we look at how it can effect our self esteem. We are all are bombarded with images of utopia and a life that is unattainable to us. People put the best of...