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.
Beyond the binary question of “cure” lies a more meaningful journey. One of integration, communication, and reclaiming a life no longer controlled by dissociation. While the portrayal of dissociative identity disorder (DID) in films like “Split” has brought more attention to the condition, it’s also created a lot of misconceptions about what is an incredibly…
Uncertainty is the mother of all anxiety. Dealing with the anxiety of not knowing anything is the unavoidable side-effect of changing times, which prompts us to question whether things are...
Labels like Autism (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can help us identify areas of behaviour that require support, but they could also be limiting. For some people, they...
The nature of our uniqueness within society and culture at large means we aren’t going to see eye to eye with one another all the time. This can be the...
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...
Many problems with emotional or mental health result when someone falls into a pattern of negative thinking. They interpret everything that happens in their life in such a way that...
Most people do their best to avoid being biased. We are aware of the existence in society of issues like racism and sexism, and we generally make an effort not...
Many people have trouble waking up in the morning. But if you have consistent difficulties sleeping, you could have attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). New...
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used to help a person change how they think about themselves, their world and others around them. It also tries to help them notice how...
Often, our own thought processes hold us back from achieving all that we can. In order to make sure that our own negative thought patterns are not holding us back,...
Behavioural experiments are one of the tools commonly used by therapists who work in the area of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. They can be an immensely useful agent of change when...
