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.
While the triad of impairments within autism is a very necessary term and represents a tremendous amount of progress with the way in which we think about Autism (ASD) in a broader, more spectrum based way, it doesn’t tell the entire story of the condition. Because as much as impairments can be limiting, serving as…
Tourette's Syndrome is a rare and complex neuropsychiatric condition that is most well-known for the involuntary tics it causes an individual to emote. Despite its rarity, Tourette's often presents itself...
Pornographic material has been with us for a very long time. It’s certainly not a modern concept. What has changed in recent generations is the way that’s it accessed. A...
As growing numbers of countries are passing legislation to make the physical punishment of children illegal, many parents are thinking about this issue. It can be quite a complex and...
A lot of negative emotions result from people asking themselves the wrong questions and then answering them in a way that does not result in useful answers.Both in therapy and...
If you suffer from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is a technique you can use, both together with your therapist and as a self-help technique at...
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a mental condition that is characterised by an obsession with one or more perceived flaws of one's physical appearance. It has recently been classified within...
When you consider the idea of weight loss, the first that springs to mind will undoubtedly be the food you consume with exercise coming in a close second. Being overweight...
It is important for everyone to be physically active, and sports are a great way to stay fit. But what about those people who are attracted to extreme sports that...
The symptoms that contribute to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), only received their official definition within standard psychiatry in the 1980s. But the truth is, the condition has been around for...
Within all areas of the health care industry, there is conjecture about the validity and cause of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Some experts regard it as an imaginary condition, while...
