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Posted 1st May 2024
Posted 1 week ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Depression Linked to Weight Gain?
What are the links between weight gain and depression. What studies reflect this?
Posted 16th April 2024
Posted 3 weeks ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Clinical Benefits of Talking Therapy
What are the benefits of talking therapy and explain why a psychologist is best qualified to carry out talking therapy.
Posted 12th April 2024
Posted 4 weeks ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
The Big 5 Personality Traits
What personality do you have? How to answer personality questionnaires to help you get a job?
Posted 9th April 2024
Posted 4 weeks ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Trauma Focused CBT
In the intricate tapestry of human experience, trauma stands out as a profoundly disruptive thread, capable of altering the very fabric of our lives.
Posted 2nd April 2024
Posted 1 month ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
What is Psychological Executive Coaching?
How executive coaching by a psychologist can help you regain the edge
Posted 27th March 2024
Posted 1 month ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Trauma-Based Addiction and Mental Health
Mental illness and addiction and the links with trauma
Posted 21st March 2024
Posted 2 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Make your Psychological Health a Priority
How and when to seek help for your psychological health. How important is psychological health. How can a psychologist help you!
Posted 27th February 2024
Posted 2 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 22nd February 2024
Posted 3 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Navigating the Aftermath of a Motor Vehicle Accident
How a psychologist can help in the aftermath of a car crash
Posted 20th February 2024
Posted 3 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 16th February 2024
Posted 3 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Psychological Impact of Online Dating Scams
This article considers the psychological harm caused by online romance scammers
Posted 13th February 2024
Posted 3 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 9th February 2024
Posted 3 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 25th January 2024
Posted 3 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Safeguard your inner tranquility in the face of the internet's storm
This article explains the importance of being vigilant as to the perils of the internet and how it can affect our mental health.
Posted 22nd January 2024
Posted 4 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
How the Fear of Redundancy Impacts Physical and Psychological Health
How to cope with the threat of redundancy in the workplace
Posted 16th January 2024
Posted 4 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
The Hidden Struggles of Executive Expats
An article explaining the importance of seeking professional help from Harley Street therapist if you are an expat suffering with the pressure of living overseas
Posted 12th January 2024
Posted 4 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
The Broad Spectrum of PTSD
Why are the public skeptical about PTSD claims from ballroom dancing
Posted 9th January 2024
Posted 4 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
The Role of Psychological Assessments in Student Success
How psychological assessments can provide evidence of a student's mental health battles and assist in keeping them in further education?
Posted 4th January 2024
Posted 4 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Understanding Psychological Assessment
How psychological assessments are carried out at the london psychologist clinic
Posted 4th January 2024
Posted 4 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Understanding Therapy's Timeline
An article outlinning how quickly you will feel the benefits of therapy
Posted 2nd January 2024
Posted 4 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
The Many Faces of New Year
Examines the different ways we view new year especially those with mental health issues
Posted 28th December 2023
Posted 4 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Exploring the Advantages of Online Group Therapy
An article outlinning the benefits of group therapy
Posted 28th December 2023
Posted 4 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Coping with Post Christmas Burnout
This article explores the after effects of eating, drinking and relaxing over xmas and how this can lead to anxiety
Posted 13th December 2023
Posted 5 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Perfection Pressure at Xmas
Why do we put ourselves under so much pressure at Xmas for the day to be perfect
Posted 12th December 2023
Posted 5 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Coping with Christmas Hurdles
Learn how to come up with coping mechanisms to cope with the stress of hosting Xmas day and all the problems that can occur when people have conflicting ideas about what xmas should be
Posted 29th November 2023
Posted 5 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 23rd November 2023
Posted 6 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
What is Imposter Syndrome?
Does imposter syndrome even exist or is it just cognitive dissonance and poor self-esteem
Posted 21st November 2023
Posted 6 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 13th November 2023
Posted 6 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 24th October 2023
Posted 7 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Understanding Family Estrangement
A brief overview of the causes of family estrangement and how it is sometimes beneficial to both parties.
Posted 16th October 2023
Posted 7 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 11th October 2023
Posted 7 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 9th October 2023
Posted 7 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
How Shocking World Events Effect Your Mental Health
How news events can cause mental health distress
Posted 3rd October 2023
Posted 7 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 25th September 2023
Posted 7 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Are you only as happy as your unhappiest child?
This article explores family dynamics, and the thought that some parents feel the suffering of their children more than others.
Posted 21st September 2023
Posted 8 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 20th September 2023
Posted 8 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Childhood Trauma's Link to Adult Depression
How does childhood trauma lead to depression in adults
Posted 19th September 2023
Posted 8 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Battling Workplace Bullying
How psychologists can help individuals cope with workplace bullying
Posted 13th September 2023
Posted 8 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
The Psychological Impact of Internet Drama on Youngsters
What effect does internet drama have on young minds?
Posted 9th August 2023
Posted 9 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 18th July 2023
Posted 10 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 14th July 2023
Posted 10 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Cognitive Dissonance and Backfire Effect
What is cognitive dissonance and the backfire effect?
Posted 11th July 2023
Posted 10 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Identifying and Understanding Hindsight Bias
Identifying and Understanding Hindsight Bias and cognitive biases
Posted 6th July 2023
Posted 10 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 3rd July 2023
Posted 10 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Scared of Dying or Scared of living?
Are we afraid of enjoying life that's why we reduce enjoyment by spending time ruminating over death
Posted 27th June 2023
Posted 10 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 23rd June 2023
Posted 11 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 20th June 2023
Posted 11 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 18th June 2023
Posted 11 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Understanding Trauma and the Importance of Empathy
How trauma affects different people and how pet loss can lead to PTSD.
Posted 16th June 2023
Posted 11 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 13th June 2023
Posted 11 months ago
By Unknown
BPD or Complex PTSD? Potential for Misdiagnosis?
Can BPD be misdiagnosed with complex PTSD?
Posted 12th June 2023
Posted 11 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Can Psychological Therapy Treat Sleep Disorders?
What causes sleep disorders and how can they be treated without medication?
Posted 23rd May 2023
Posted 12 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 23rd May 2023
Posted 12 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 18th May 2023
Posted 12 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
What is Emotional Intelligence?
Facts and arguments surrounding the topic of emotional intelligence.
Posted 15th May 2023
Posted 12 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 12th May 2023
Posted 12 months ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 5th May 2023
Posted 1 year ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 2nd May 2023
Posted 1 year ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 27th April 2023
Posted 1 year ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 25th April 2023
Posted 1 year ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 18th April 2023
Posted 1 year ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 17th April 2023
Posted 1 year ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Treat Depression without Drugs
What are the options for treating depression without drugs?
Posted 12th April 2023
Posted 1 year ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Yes, the weather can affect your mood
Explores the interaction between the weather and low mood
Posted 4th April 2023
Posted 1 year ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 30th March 2023
Posted 1 year ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 28th March 2023
Posted 1 year ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
What is Psychology?
How psychology was established. How it works and famous psychologists.
Posted 24th March 2023
Posted 1 year ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 22nd March 2023
Posted 1 year ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 20th March 2023
Posted 1 year ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 16th March 2023
Posted 1 year ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Comparing Famous Psychologist Quotes
Comparing quotes from different renowned psychologists.
Posted 14th March 2023
Posted 1 year ago
By Unknown
Psychotherapy or Psychoanalysis?
How is psychotherapy used by psychologists in therapy sessions.
Posted 10th March 2023
Posted 1 year ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 8th March 2023
Posted 1 year ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 6th March 2023
Posted 1 year ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 3rd March 2023
Posted 1 year ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 2nd March 2023
Posted 1 year ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
What is Cognitive Restructuring?
How cognitive restructuring can help depression, anxiety and phobias?
Posted 28th February 2023
Posted 1 year ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 24th February 2023
Posted 1 year ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 21st February 2023
Posted 1 year ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Social Anxiety and Alcohol Consumption
What are the links between social anxiety and alcohol misuse?
Posted 16th February 2023
Posted 1 year ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 9th February 2023
Posted 1 year ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
How does CBT help treat depression?
How is depression be treated with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)?
Posted 7th February 2023
Posted 1 year ago
By Unknown
Posted 1st February 2023
Posted 1 year ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
ADHD: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Medication
Fact about how individuals are diagnosed with ADHD, the causes, and the treatment.
Posted 17th January 2023
Posted 1 year ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
What to expect from a therapy session with a psychologist
How your first meeting will be structured and will my insurance company cover the cost.
Posted 13th January 2023
Posted 1 year ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 10th January 2023
Posted 1 year ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 6th January 2023
Posted 1 year ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
What's the difference between a psychologist, a councellor and a psychotherapist?
How to choose between a psychologist and a counsellor?
Posted 4th January 2023
Posted 1 year ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 22nd December 2022
Posted 1 year ago
By Unknown
Posted 19th December 2022
Posted 1 year ago
By L Graham
How to help prevent stress this Christmas
The holiday season is extremely stressful for some people. Here are some tips to help.
Posted 6th December 2022
Posted 1 year ago
By L Graham
Posted 1st December 2022
Posted 1 year ago
By Unknown
Posted 29th November 2022
Posted 1 year ago
By L Graham
Posted 22nd November 2022
Posted 1 year ago
By L Graham
Supporting a BPD sufferer
Information about borderline personality disorder and how to support sufferers.
Posted 17th November 2022
Posted 1 year ago
By L Graham
Posted 15th November 2022
Posted 1 year ago
By L Graham
Posted 9th November 2022
Posted 1 year ago
By Unknown
Posted 2nd November 2022
Posted 2 years ago
By L Graham
PTSD, Complex PTSD and Survivors Guilt
A quick guide to causes, symptoms, treatment options for PTSD, Complex PTSD and Survivors Guilt.
Posted 1st November 2022
Posted 2 years ago
By L Graham
Posted 25th October 2022
Posted 2 years ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Identifying Emotions and Reflection
How identifying emotions helps individuals accurately reflect on situations and past interpersonal experiences.
Posted 19th October 2022
Posted 2 years ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 18th October 2022
Posted 2 years ago
By L Graham
Posted 11th October 2022
Posted 2 years ago
By L Graham
Posted 6th October 2022
Posted 2 years ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 3rd October 2022
Posted 2 years ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 28th September 2022
Posted 2 years ago
By L Graham
Posted 27th September 2022
Posted 2 years ago
By L Graham
What is Embitterment?
Considering whether embitterment really needs an individual classification in the DSM5
Posted 22nd September 2022
Posted 2 years ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 30th August 2022
Posted 2 years ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 18th August 2022
Posted 2 years ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 2nd August 2022
Posted 2 years ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 12th July 2022
Posted 2 years ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 6th July 2022
Posted 2 years ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 30th June 2022
Posted 2 years ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 24th June 2022
Posted 2 years ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 14th June 2022
Posted 2 years ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Mental Health and Cannabis
Don't underestimate the harmful effects of cannabis on mental health.
Posted 6th June 2022
Posted 2 years ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Psychological Assessments
Explores the therapeutic benefits gained from psychological assessments.
Posted 31st May 2022
Posted 2 years ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 26th May 2022
Posted 2 years ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
How to Spot the Warning Signs of Declining Mental Health
Stop short term mental health issues becoming long term issues.
Posted 3rd May 2022
Posted 2 years ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 26th April 2022
Posted 2 years ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Black and White Thinking and Relationship Conflict
How Black and White Thinking Causes Relationship Conflict
Posted 7th April 2022
Posted 2 years ago
By London Psychologist Clinic
Posted 29th March 2022
Posted 2 years ago
By LPC
Posted 15th March 2022
Posted 2 years ago
By L Graham
Posted 4th March 2022
Posted 2 years ago
By L Graham
Posted 24th January 2022
Posted 2 years ago
By Unknown
Why communicating over Slack has got us all using language we’d never use in real life
Dr Smith takes part in a Q&A with London's Metro newspaper.
Posted 4th January 2022
Posted 2 years ago
By Unknown
Posted 8th November 2021
Posted 2 years ago
By Dr Smith
How having meaning in our lives positively affects a sense of well-being
Finding meaning in our lives should be one of the central pillars of effective psychotherapy
Posted 19th October 2021
Posted 3 years ago
By Unknown
Posted 11th October 2021
Posted 3 years ago
By Unknown
Sleeping problems firmly associated with mental health issues by healthcare professionals
A recent study, which surveyed 203 healthcare professionals and was conducted by Perrigo, found that 85% of the experts – including doctors and pharmacists – say poor sleep has a ‘significant impact’
Posted 26th September 2021
Posted 3 years ago
By Unknown
Posted 2nd September 2021
Posted 3 years ago
By Dr Smith
Do I have depression or is it dysthymia?
Most people are familiar with the term depression but fewer people are aware of something called dysthymia. So what is the difference between the two?
Posted 16th June 2021
Posted 3 years ago
By Unknown
Posted 3rd May 2021
Posted 3 years ago
By Dr Smith
Early warning signs of depression, what should I look out for?
What should you look out for in yourself or in the behaviour of loved ones that may indicate depression is present?
Posted 2nd March 2021
Posted 3 years ago
By Dr Smith
Can I overcome social anxiety?
Can I overcome social anxiety? The answer is a resounding yes, but it normally requires 20 plus session of focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy by an experienced Chartered Psychologist.
Posted 7th January 2021
Posted 3 years ago
By Dr Smith
Protecting your mental health through the 3rd Coronavirus Lockdown
5 steps to protecting your psychological well-being through the Coronavirus pandemic
Posted 16th November 2020
Posted 3 years ago
By Dr Smith
Covid-19 lockdown has contributed to "Chronophobia".
Covid-19 lockdown has contributed to "Chronophobia", fear of time slipping away.
Posted 21st October 2020
Posted 4 years ago
By LPC
Therapy plus medication better than medication alone in bipolar disorder
A review of 39 randomized clinical trials has found that combining the use medication with psychoeducational therapy is more effective at preventing a recurrence of illness in bipolar disorder.
Posted 20th September 2020
Posted 4 years ago
By Dr Smith
Cannabis and poor mental health
Don't ignore depression and anxiety through self-medication with cannabis, address the underlying causes instead.
Posted 7th September 2020
Posted 4 years ago
By Dr Smith
Posted 17th August 2020
Posted 4 years ago
By LPC admin
Voices, visions and distressing beliefs
Working with psychosis: Voices, visions and distressing beliefs
Posted 6th July 2020
Posted 4 years ago
By Dr Smith
More "positive self-regard" improves well-being
Its often not fully appreciated how much an over-active self-criticism can have on self-esteem, positive sense of self and stable mood.
Posted 9th February 2020
Posted 4 years ago
By BPS
Positive impact of being able to identify emotions supported.
Differentiate Their Negative Emotions Are More Prone To Stress-Induced Depression
Posted 16th January 2020
Posted 4 years ago
By LPC
Overall time on social media is not related to teen anxiety and depression
New research found that the amount of time spent on social media is not directly increasing anxiety or depression in teenagers.
Posted 12th December 2019
Posted 4 years ago
By Unknown
Meaning in life positively affects health and well-being
The search for and presence of meaning in life appears to be important for health and well-being