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.
In many ways, dating someone with mild autism is no different from dating anyone else. We all have our likes and dislikes. We all have our own quirks. We all have our own needs, wants, and desires. Dating someone with mild autism simply comes with a particular set of needs and ways of interacting which…
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...
What do we think of the term “break up,” the mind can often think of romantic relationships first. But friendship breakups can and do happen as we progress through life,...
Empathy and compassion… They’re sometimes used interchangeably, but in reality, they represent two related and overlapping concepts. They form the basis of what a thriving society and culture could and...
ADHD paralysis is one of the most debilitating aspects of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It can affect one’s capacity to show up in their daily life and as a...
Have you ever felt a pull, a sting, a pang of emotion when someone mentions their bond with their mother? If so, this might be the surfacing of some of...
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...
Becoming emotionally available is a journey that requires the willingness to look at yourself through a lens of honesty and ask, “Am I being true to myself and my needs...
Dating someone with BPD presents a unique set of challenges. But the piece that can often make a BPD relationship so difficult isn’t necessarily the presence of the condition itself,...
How you break a trauma bond depends entirely on your personal circumstances as there are so many relational contexts in which they can present.
Reactive abuse is a concept that is often misunderstood and misappropriated in certain sections of society. It can be a polarising topic. Because the perception of any term that contains...
