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.
When your brain treats everyday expectations as existential threats, “trying harder” isn’t the answer. Understanding the anxiety-autonomy paradox is the first step toward genuine freedom. Imagine knowing exactly what you need to do to improve your life – apply for that dream job, schedule an overdue doctor’s appointment, or even just reply to a text…
When your brain treats everyday expectations as existential threats, “trying harder” isn’t the answer. Understanding the anxiety-autonomy paradox is the first step toward genuine freedom. Imagine knowing exactly what you...
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...
Could you be living a double life – as yourself? This is the daily reality for millions of autistic individuals engaged in all types of masking. Masking themselves, their dreams...
The average British woman endures 7 years seeking an autism diagnosis. Seven years of unexplained meltdowns. Seven years of bewildering GP appointments. Seven years of relationships fracturing under the weight...
For most people, routine can often be a take it or leave it kind of thing. Most neurotypical individuals can drift into routines as they please, change them on the...
The hidden code makes it feel like there is one size fits all solution to being in a relationship both as a high functioning autistic individual and as a neurotypical...
Executive dysfunction in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is more than just a clinical symptom. It actually relates to a much deeper human struggle with agency, identity and self-actualisation. Because when...
Masking in autism is a complex coping mechanism which many people on the higher functioning end of the spectrum engage in, usually setting in during early childhood. This tends to...
Given the ongoing normalisation of neurodivergent conditions, it might be hard to believe, but before 2013, doctors were not allowed to diagnose both autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and ADHD in...
One of the biggest misconceptions surrounding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is people who live with the condition are in some way less than neurotypical people – disabled. The mainstream perception...
