The 7 Perspectives in Modern Psychology (And How They Inform Therapy)
When it comes to the application of psychology in a therapeutic setting, there are more schools of thought than you might first assume. Beyond the stock references of Freud and...
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Reach us via email, chatbot or WhatsApp messagesReach us on WhatsApp messages only: +447511116565Appointment times: Monday - Sunday: 8 AM-10 PM.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.
You have been holding it together for a very long time. You have learned how to navigate a world that was not designed for the way your brain works. You have developed strategies, workarounds, and a convincing performance of coping. And then, at some point, often without obvious warning, you stop being able to do…
When it comes to the application of psychology in a therapeutic setting, there are more schools of thought than you might first assume. Beyond the stock references of Freud and...
Dr Becky Spelman from Private Therapy Clinic talks about whether it's appropriate to allow your partner to be friends with their ex or not. This can be a difficult decision...
Emotion is the language we use to relate to one another. We might communicate directly through both verbal and body language cues. But it’s emotion that underpins how these exchanges...
As much as the use of attachment styles may inadvertently place us within a very closed definition that can limit growth, they still remain a useful model for understanding the...
Relationship dynamics where one partner has borderline personality disorder (BPD) can be extremely challenging for both individuals involved. But it can be made a lot easier by becoming aware of...
Have you ever found yourself suddenly, almost inexplicably, head-over-heels for someone? It’s like one moment you’re fine, and the next, you can’t stop thinking about them. That intense all-consuming feeling...
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder that features unwanted thoughts (obsessions) which can cause stress and lead to the performance of repetitive behaviours (compulsions) aimed at...
A Psychology Conversion Course is designed to provide a pre-professional qualification equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Graduates from such a course can proceed to post-graduate education, where they...
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...
Until recently, there has been some hesitation to provide a diagnosis for ADHD and ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). The need for a double diagnosis was seen as an unnecessary move,...