What Does it Mean to Be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)?
We’re all emotional and somewhat sensitive beings. And to be completely devoid of all emotion would render us a nation of sociopaths. But there’s a subset of society that is far more...
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Reach us via email, chatbot or WhatsApp messagesReach us on WhatsApp messages only: +447511116565Appointment times: Monday - Sunday: 7 AM-11 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.
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are distinct conditions that can present similarly, leading to significant diagnostic challenges. Whenever there is an overlap of symptoms within separate mental health condition, there’s the potential for misdiagnosis, which can lead a lifetime of struggle. Not knowing why you’re acting the way you are –…
We’re all emotional and somewhat sensitive beings. And to be completely devoid of all emotion would render us a nation of sociopaths. But there’s a subset of society that is far more...
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...
Abortion has always been a polarising issue. Everyone has a view on the subject and are rarely shy in expressing it. But when you move beyond the argument of choice...
The aim of this case study is to show through the use of a client study, how cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can be applied in the treatment of depression. The patient...
Borderline Line Personality (BPD) is a serious mental health condition that affects around 1.6-3% of the general population. BPD is a mood disorder that takes its name from the way...
Easy access to the internet means that people are watching porn younger and more frequently than ever before. While for most people it doesn’t impact on their daily lives and...
For most of us when we hear the word “psychopath” pictures of criminals committing violent offences will come to mind. Although on average 20 percent of prison inmates also score...
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...
Everyone nowadays is familiar with the term narcissist, but not so much its roots. The word originates from Greek mythology and refers to Narcissus, famed for his incredible beauty, who...
Dr Becky Spelman discusses fear of commitment on a UK talk show. What is commitment phobia, where does it come from and how to overcoming it.