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By Dr Sue Peacock
29.06.23
Dermatologist

Psychosomatic skin problems (Part 2): How psychological techniques can help manage psychosomatic symptoms

The relationship between mental health and skin health is complex and, in some cases, psychosomatic in nature (connecting both mind and body). Following on from the first part, renowned consultant health psychologist Dr Sue Peacock provides an expert insight into how psychological techniques and approaches can help manage psychosomatic symptoms, in this conclusion of a two-part series of articles on psychosomatic skin problems.

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By Dr Sue Peacock
29.06.23
Dermatologist

Psychosomatic skin problems (Part 1): How mental health affects skin health

The relationship between mental health and skin health is complex and, in some cases, psychosomatic in nature (connecting both mind and body). In the first of a two-part series of articles on psychosomatic skin problems, renowned consultant health psychologist, Dr Sue Peacock, provides an expert insight into how mental health affects skin health, and vice versa.

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By Dr Sue Peacock
05.10.21
Psychologist

Post-lockdown anxiety and what to do to help it

Even though lockdown ended a year ago, we are still living with coronavirus and the anxieties: work anxiety, re-entry anxiety, and more. Psychology clinics are seeing lots of clients with post-lockdown anxiety in their life. Consultant health psychologist Dr Sue Peacock gives us a deeper look into the effect this has had and especially on people with chronic pain.

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By Dr Sue Peacock
17.02.21
Psychologist

Nervous about the coronavirus vaccine? Here’s how to overcome needle phobia!

Having a fear of needles is a widespread phobia! If the idea of having the latest coronavirus vaccine is making you feel dizzy just by the mere thought, you might want to read this article for some top tips on how to cope with needle phobia. Thankfully, leading health psychologist Dr Sue Peacock is here to help!

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By Dr Sue Peacock
21.12.20
Psychiatrist

How to overcome mask anxiety

As the coronavirus continues to spread around the world, some people having to wear a face mask have felt their anxiety levels rise to new heights. Consultant psychologist, Dr Sue Peacock, explains why people have 'mask anxiety' and how they can overcome this fear.

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By Dr Sue Peacock
17.06.19
Psychologist

How to reduce anxiety-related pain

Anxiety by itself can be life-limiting but combined with chronic pain can make a person feel miserable. Consultant psychologist Dr Sue Peacock is a specialist in pain management and anxiety. Here she shares how she treats the patients that she sees in her clinic.

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By Dr Sue Peacock
11.06.19
Psychologist

Anxiety: can it cause physical pain?

We've asked one of our top psychologists Dr Sue Peacock to discuss how a mental state of anxiety can make physical pain feel worse. Read more on how anxiety and pain are interlinked and what serious diseases that this has the potential of leading to if left untreated.

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By Dr Sue Peacock
28.05.19
Psychologist

Practical tips on helping someone with their body image

Body image issues affect a huge proportion of people in the UK, and can sometimes be the foundation for mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. Many of us know a friend or two who is struggling with their body image, so here are some practical tips on what you can do to support someone, from expert consultant psychologist Dr Sue Peacock.

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By Dr Sue Peacock
04.03.19
Dentist

Why are people so scared of the dentist?

No one likes going to the dentist but for some people, it can be truly terrifying and what's known as dental phobia. Expert psychologist Dr Sue Peacock offers coping mechanisms for those with a fear of a trip to the dentist.

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By Dr Sue Peacock
28.02.19
Psychiatrist

Dental phobia: how to break the fear

It's normal to feel nervous about going to the dentist but for some people, it can be a full-on debilitating dental phobia. Luckily, leading psychologist Dr Sue Peacock is here to explain how this dental fear can be overcome.

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