The Lesser-Known Ingredients of a Happy Life
When people talk about leading a happy life, the usual clichés are rolled out of living in the moment, letting go and practicing mindfulness. And while there is truth to...
+4420 3887 2866 If we miss your call please leave a voicemail and we will typically get back to you on the same day.
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.
Around a third of UK adults now use AI for emotional or relationship questions. It is convenient, available at 2am, and almost always tells you what you want to hear. The last part is the problem. “We’re doing ourselves a disservice by outsourcing our thinking to AI when it comes to interpersonal situations.” — from…
When people talk about leading a happy life, the usual clichés are rolled out of living in the moment, letting go and practicing mindfulness. And while there is truth to...
Depression, as is well-known is one of the common mental health disorders. And as much as seeking help when necessary is a part of the healing journey for many people,...
Anxiety is a normal human emotion, designed to keep us safe from danger. However, it can cause problems when it’s particularly severe, long-lasting and has an impact on our day-to-day life....
Relationships are the easiest thing in the world to get right – until they’re not. And things can quickly do a 180-degree turn overnight, and even in the blink of an eye...
Communication is the foundation of all good relationships. And so, when there are communication problems where communication is compromised in some way, or the two people involved don’t have the...
Feeling like a failure is not a new concept. However, as we’re moved increasingly into a culture that values attainment over fulfilment, the fear of not measuring up has become...
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...
Tara McCloskey is a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT), working both in private practice for the Private Therapy Clinic and for the NHS. She provides therapy both in English and in...
This second in our series looking at celebrities who’ve opened up about their struggles with mental health. The aim of these posts isn’t to sensationalise or in any way ‘authority...
We've all likely had a friend who leans on us a bit too hard for support. And ordinarily, you don’t mind, because you want to be there for them. You...