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…
Passive-aggressive behaviour involves being indirectly aggressive towards someone. In contrast to verbal and physical abuse, which is overtly violent, passive-aggressive tendencies fly under the radar. They're subtle and tend to...
Consensual non-monogamy – or polyamory as it's more commonly referred to in the mainstream - is gaining more traction as an accepted relationship model. It's existed for quite some time...
Although you might not associate attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) as being related to one another, they are both categorised as being neuropsychiatric disorders. Because of this...
Control mechanisms can come in all types within relationships. We often have the image of a man holding a raised fist against a woman as the stereotype. But a controlling...
Traditionally, trauma is the response to any event that causes us distress. Complex trauma, on the other hand, occurs when there is a continued and cumulative period of abuse, usually...
People don't go into psychology for the money. If those are your primary intentions, you're looking at the wrong profession. It's a person-centred business, not a money-making venture. Relative to...
We all experience situations we'd rather not deal with from time to time. But there is a difference between hesitation and the act of emotional avoidance. Blocking out unwanted distractions...
One of the issues we face in psychology is that it is an ever-evolving landscape. The subject is still relatively new compared to other areas of study such as mathematics,...
Cults can come in many different forms. Members of a cult may be obsessed by a cult figure, or leader, who they believe speaks unrivalled wisdom and consequently hang on...
Boundaries aren't an aggressive measure. They're a completely normal and measured way of limiting our interaction when we feel being asked too much of in our social interactions. For the...
