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 terms psychopath and sociopath aren't definitions that you can readily find in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. And you certainly won't receive either as a diagnosis from your therapist or doctor. If someone is exhibiting the types of behaviours associated with either of these conditions, they're more likely to be considered as having anti-social behaviour disorder.
Covert narcissism, a subtle and often undetected form of narcissism, can be a complex and confusing phenomenon to understand. Unlike their overt counterparts who openly seek attention and admiration, covert...
We all have a pretty good idea of what mental illnesses like depression and anxiety look like. Approximately 13% of the world’s population suffer from some kind of mental disorder....
Psychosis is an extremely broad term that spans multiple mental health conditions. It can be both a symptom and its own singular condition. And so, making a recovery from psychosis...
Sex is an unavoidable fact of life. It's what it took for you to get here right now, and it’s one of the main drivers in relationships. And so, it’s...
Have you felt like you’re riding a rollercoaster in your relationship? Are your emotions soaring one moment and plummeting the next due to the uncertainty you feel around the security...
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...
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...
