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.
The hidden code makes it feel like there is one size fits all solution to being in a relationship both as a high functioning autistic individual and as a neurotypical person. But just to measure expectations immediately, there is no one size fits all solution. Just as there is no one size fits all solution…
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) in men is a condition which is rarely talked about. BPD is characterised by emotional instability and relationship difficulties, which has traditionally been viewed as a...
The term “Favourite Person” (FP) is often used in the context of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) to refer to someone that serves as primary support and anchor to the individual...
Living with Petulant BPD presents a unique set of challenges that sets it apart from the other other subtypes of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). However, like many of those other...
For adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), particularly those on the higher functioning end, scripting is often one of those parts that is ever-present, but rarely acknowledged. It makes life...
Autistic shutdowns are complex neurological response to overwhelming stimuli or stress, which can present in varying ways depending on an individual’s particular type of neurodivergence. These episodes lead to a...
As a woman with high functioning autism (HFA), navigating life may feel like a constant performance, leading to an intense need to fit in – at all costs. Trying to...
You may have heard the term “Asperger’s Syndrome” used before in relation to autism. This used to be the name for what’s now called high functioning autism or Autism Spectrum...
The fawn trauma response is a survival strategy that stems from experiences of neglect, trauma or insecure attachment styles. It drives the ‘fawn’ to constantly seek approval and adapt to...
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a relatively common mental disorder that develops in response to a traumatic experience, such as warfare, assault, and violence, including domestic and sexual violence and...
Have you ever felt like your anger is invalid? Have you been trying to suppress your anger only to find yourself blowing up? If so, you’re not alone. Anger is...
