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.
While the triad of impairments within autism is a very necessary term and represents a tremendous amount of progress with the way in which we think about Autism (ASD) in a broader, more spectrum based way, it doesn’t tell the entire story of the condition. Because as much as impairments can be limiting, serving as…
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health disorders worldwide, affecting a significant number of people every year. Yet, still, it remains one of the most misunderstood conditions and...
Dr Becky Spelman discusses unhealthy relationships, why people are attracted to unhealthy relationships and how to start to change your tendency to choose poor relationships for yourself.
Have you ever thought to yourself “why am I so emotional?” We can all get a little overwhelmed sometimes. It doesn’t imply we’re weak, it simply means that we have...
The term gaslighting is an unusual one in psychology and doesn't seem to fit any logical analogy or etymology. It originated from the British play Gas Light, but was performed in...
The concept of breadcrumbing is often misunderstood as a quirk of dating. However, it’s actually more complex, involving both intentional and unintentional behaviours. Despite being commonly viewed as a form...
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,...
Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a personality disorder in which an individual loves themselves excessively without thinking about others. It is usually a lifelong condition, but whether a narcissist can...
Quiet BPD is one of those grey areas in psychology. Although it isn’t recognised officially by the DSM-5 as a diagnosable condition, there is enough client-based evidence that suggests it...
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...
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...
