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…
Despite the focus borderline personality disorder (BPD) receives within the context of romantic relationships, there is far more to explore within other dynamics. The condition, of course, affects all relationships....
Psychosis is an extremely broad term that spans multiple mental health conditions. It can be both a symptom and its own singular condition. And so, making a recovery from psychosis...
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...
Emotion is the language we use to relate to one another. We might communicate directly through both verbal and body language cues. But it’s emotion that underpins how these exchanges...
Relationship dynamics where one partner has borderline personality disorder (BPD) can be extremely challenging for both individuals involved. But it can be made a lot easier by becoming aware of...
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....
If you're feeling lost, it can be hard to think about doing anything at all. You don't know what direction you're heading in and some of the most basic decisions...
Anxiety can be very difficult for adults to cope with. For children, who generally lack the vocabulary and maturity to understand and clearly express what they are feeling, it can...
Dissociation is an often misunderstood subject within mental health, which, in part, is due to it not being as accessible as some of the more well-known points of interest. The...
Trauma is one of the primary reasons people seek out a therapist, but not all trauma is created equal and some it - particularly the persistent and intense versions -...
