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 my clinical experience, questions about a possible link between Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and narcissism are becoming increasingly common. They often come from people trying to make sense of challenging or confusing behaviour in themselves, or in their partners, colleagues, and family members. In this article, I aim to break down this complex and frequently…
In my clinical experience, questions about a possible link between Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and narcissism are becoming increasingly common. They often come from people trying to make sense of challenging...
Emotionally shut off that’s how many see those labeled with Schizoid Personality Disorder. Yet quietness isn’t emptiness; behind still expressions lies a mind built on survival, not coldness. Removed from...
Strange thoughts shape how some people see the world trust feels impossible, even when there’s no reason to doubt. A single remark, meant kindly, can sound like an insult to...
Key Takeaways on Body Doubling Body doubling means doing a task while someone else is present, either in person or online. The other person is not there to help as...
Most folks imagine narcissists as loud, bragging types who clearly put themselves first. Yet a subtler version slips through unnoticed by the so-called nice guy with narcissistic traits, just as...
There is a particular kind of calm that unsettles intelligent people. Not the obvious kind — not peace after chaos, not relief after pain.But a subtler calm. The kind that...
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...
When a child’s mind faces the unthinkable, it doesn’t break, it becomes brilliantly creative, building internal communities that preserve humanity through extraordinary organisational resilience Polyfragmented Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) might...
Beyond the binary question of “cure” lies a more meaningful journey. One of integration, communication, and reclaiming a life no longer controlled by dissociation. While the portrayal of dissociative identity...
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...
