Borderline personality disorder and gay men: a London counsellor for gay people explains
What is it? Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is one of a range of mental health problems whose behaviours can impact negatively on both your private and professional life. It is a serious mental illness characterised by instability of mood, self-image and behaviour. The word ‘borderline’ is used in the title of this disorder because it […]
Avoidant Personality Disorder counselling in London
What is it? Avoidant personality disorder is one of several personality disorders which leave sufferers unable to live a full and productive life. Sufferers experience entrenched feelings of inadequacy which leave them socially inhibited and extremely vulnerable to the opinions of others. These feelings result in sufferers often choosing to avoid work, school or any […]
Narcissistic personality disorder and gay men – a view from a leading London psychologist for gay community
Narcissistic personality disorder is a condition often erroneously mistaken for overconfidence or conceitedness. Sufferers will often monopolise conversations, belittle others, freely express their sense of superiority and entitlement and become depressed, angry or abusive in the face of perceived criticism which raises feelings of insecurity and shame. There is a theory that gay men may […]