The very latest news from the world of Psychology. Private Therapy Clinic blog offers information about psychological concepts, theories, therapeutic approaches and human behaviour. The articles and vides posted here also offer tips and advice written by registered Psychologist Dr. Becky Spelman and our team of Psychiatrists, Psychologists and Psychotherapists.
Executive dysfunction in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is more than just a clinical symptom. It actually relates to a much deeper human struggle with agency, identity and self-actualisation. Because when you break down the human journey, it’s one of decision. But for anyone struggling with executive dysfunction, there is an inbuilt, hardwired deficit relating to…
The relationship between therapists and their patient should be a professional one, but ultimately every relationship is about what happens between two people, and when one is speaking about intimate,...
There are times when we’re up against it, and more often than not, we rise to and rise above situations that are challenging us. We would like to believe that...
Personality profiling is nothing new, and we each have our own brand of uniqueness. Understanding who you are at the core of your being - your values and traits -...
Gender Dysphoria isn’t a new phenomenon. It’s been present in cultures all over the world for decades. But as the world becomes ever more progressive and accepting of the full...
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a relatively common mental health issue in the UK, with around 1.2% of the population experiencing some form of it. People often tend to characterise the...
Caffeine occupies a strange place within western culture. By all accounts, it exhibits all the traits of a narcotic – or illicit substance. It’s stimulating, you have incredible highs and...
This second in our series looking at celebrities who’ve opened up about their struggles with mental health. The aim of these posts isn’t to sensationalise or in any way ‘authority...
Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) is an incredibly difficult condition due to its very nature, those who suffer from it are unlikely to consider themselves as being at fault. Another commonly...
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a very complex and commonly misunderstood difficulty which affects approximately 1.6% of the population, although many go undiagnosed. Suffering from BPD often goes hand in...
Narcissists often initially come across as extremely confident, attractive people. Because they see themselves as special and fantastic, they want others to share their view of themselves. It’s certainly not...
