Unlock Psychology Ltd

Unlock Psychology Ltd We provide bespoke mental health solutions for businesses, enabling happy, healthy, productive work forces. Reach out today.

We provide training, skills and awareness workshops, mental health audits and clinics including assessments and therapy. Mental health difficulties and stress impact productivity, retention and cost billions yearly in sickness. Unlock Psychology Ltd is a clinical psychology-led service providing bespoke mental health solutions for businesses, enabling happy, healthy, productive work forces. All of

our courses, workshops and services are designed and delivered by doctoral-educated clinical psychologists, with expertise in work place mental health. We use the latest research and evidence, adapted to the specific needs of your business and employees to ensure they are effective. Reach out today to see how we can help your business.

17/04/2026

Exciting news this week, we've now got the procedures in place for students to submit real session recordings for our CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills and Theory. Alongside assessing theoretical knowledge from case reports, we wanted to keep the skills assessments grounded in real practice rather than just role plays.

This means we can offer:
✅ Best practice skills assessment and ratings using the Cognitive Therapy Scale-Revised (CTS-R) in line with NHS, university and national CBT training standards
✅ Assessment of what actually happens in the therapy room to strengthen our students' practice and ultimately their clients' outcomes
✅ Real, personalised, developmental feedback for using CBT in practice
✅ Additional confidence-building for students in fidelity to CBT, as well as assurance to clients and supervisors that robust training and evaluation is in place
✅ Secure, ethical and legally compliant data processing procedures for clients

Our places are filling up for our September 2026 cohort which is equally exciting! Drop us a message if you're interested in learning more or applying.

Today we talk about autistic overwhelm. 😔In this post, we define what autistic overwhelm is, and some of the common symp...
20/02/2026

Today we talk about autistic overwhelm. 😔
In this post, we define what autistic overwhelm is, and some of the common symptoms.

Definition: When an autistic person is faced with too much information at once, it can quickly become overwhelming. This overload often leads to intense anxiety and stress, which may show up as changes in behaviour. These responses are commonly known as meltdowns or shutdowns and are natural reactions to feeling overwhelmed, not intentional behaviour.

Symptom 1:Intense sensory overload, such as strong reactions to bright lights or loud sounds

Symptom 2:Difficulty speaking, processing information, or thinking clearly (often described as cognitive fog)

Symptom 3:Increased irritability and emotional distress, including anxiety, panic, or rage

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6 months into my Assistant psychologist placement and I've been so enriched with knowledge! Here are some of my thoughts...
18/02/2026

6 months into my Assistant psychologist placement and I've been so enriched with knowledge! Here are some of my thoughts.

One thing I have learnt this week, and throughout my wider study of mental health, is the striking similarity in coping mechanisms across different mental health disorders. Many approaches follow a shared pattern, emphasising mindfulness, the establishment of consistent routines, and a conscious focus on the needs of the mind. This suggests that, despite differences in diagnosis or neurotype, there are common underlying processes that influence psychological wellbeing.
These similarities highlight the significant impact that our environment has on mental health. Factors such as structure, predictability, emotional safety, and opportunities for self-regulation can either support or undermine mental wellbeing, regardless of whether an individual is neurotypical or neurodivergent. Recognising this reinforces the importance of creating supportive environments and adopting preventative, holistic strategies that prioritise mental wellbeing rather than focusing solely on diagnostic labels.

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In this post we discuss how to cope with ADHD and Perfectionism.🫂1.Establishing a routine and setting achievable goals:🗓...
16/02/2026

In this post we discuss how to cope with ADHD and Perfectionism.🫂

1.Establishing a routine and setting achievable goals:🗓
For ADHD, establishing a routine can help manage daily tasks including, waking, sleeping, eating, work schedules and deadlines etc. Similarly for Perfectionism, establishing a routine allows for a structure to see where you are within your task and whether you can achieve it within that time frame, making them more achieveable.

2.Relaxation techniques:🧖‍♀️
Relaxation techniques can help both ADHD and Perfectionism. With breathing exercises to release any stress and anxiety, alongside positive affirmations allowing for a positive sense of self-worth.

3.Mindfulness:💆‍♂
Mindfulness is the ability to simply notice, without judgement, what we are thinking and feeling in the present moment. Perfectionism, self-criticism and the strong impulses or emotions that come with ADHD are all simply momentary biological impulses. Being able to 'zoom out', not see thoughts as facts, and to allow emotions to wash over us without acting on them can all help.

4.Focusing on meaning:❓
A key for both disorders may lay within focusing on the meaning of your matter. Whether this be the impulsive demands of ADHD or the obsessive desire of completion for Perfectionism. By stopping and asking yourself, is what I'm about to do meaningful? May reduce impulsiveness and refrain from excessive focus on a tasks that do not require as much thought.

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06/02/2026

Here are 3 ways you can treat and overcome Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) 🫣

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04/02/2026

Learning about the causes for Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria can help us to explain why it is particularly prevalent in certain populations, in this example, people with ADHD and/or autism 🕵🏻

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02/02/2026

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria is something that makes certain people feel extreme emotional pain upon perceiving that they have been criticised or rejected. It is more commonly experienced by those with ADHD and autism, although people without these can also experience this. Here are a few common symptoms that people with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria go through 🤔

In this post we discuss the differing factors of ADHD and Perfectionism.1.Organisation and focus💡: ADHD often makes it c...
30/01/2026

In this post we discuss the differing factors of ADHD and Perfectionism.

1.Organisation and focus💡: ADHD often makes it challenging to focus, stay organised, and follow tasks through to completion. Perfectionism, on the other hand, pushes people to set extremely high expectations for themselves, leaving almost no room for mistakes or imperfection.

2.Behaviour👤: When it comes to behaviour, the two can look very different. ADHD is often associated with impulsivity, acting quickly or spontaneously, while perfectionism tends to involve careful, rule-bound behavior aimed at controlling outcomes.

3.Causes❓:At their core, the drivers behind each are distinct. Perfectionism stems from an internal, anxious push toward flawlessness and meeting rigid standards. ADHD, however, is a neurobiological difference that affects executive functions such as attention, organisation, and impulse control

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In this post, I discuss my experience when researching about mental health disorders.I learnt that many mental health di...
28/01/2026

In this post, I discuss my experience when researching about mental health disorders.

I learnt that many mental health disorders are not distinct in how they're experienced. Where some people only do experience one, its very common of people to share more than one mental health issue, for instance Autism sometimes is accompanied by anxiety disorders such as OCD, whilst ADHD can sometimes be accompanied by perfectionism. I think it's important to understand this as it creates a broader expectation of what mental health look like. Rather than fitting into one category, mental health can be experienced differently due to co-morbidity, so two people with the same disorder may look entirely different due to another existing issue. This suggests that mental health is not linear in how its experienced, it is different for everyone and it important we continue to research this to provide the best help for different problems.

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In this post we discuss the overlapping factors of ADHD and Perfectionism.1.All-or-nothing thinking🧠: Both ADHD and perf...
26/01/2026

In this post we discuss the overlapping factors of ADHD and Perfectionism.

1.All-or-nothing thinking🧠: Both ADHD and perfectionism can push someone toward extremes. If something isn’t flawless, it can feel like total failure, making it difficult to appreciate progress or partial success.

2.Fear of failure and letting others down😓: People with ADHD often know when they’re struggling but may not know how to fix it. Over time, this can grow into chronic worry and a deep fear of making mistakes. In response, individuals begin to develop perfectionistic behaviours as a way to avoid embarrassment or negative outcomes.

3.Relying heavily on external validation✅: Both perfectionism and ADHD can lead someone to depend on others’ approval as a measure of worth, especially when internal self-confidence is shaky.

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23/01/2026

Overthinking and catastrophising are common not only amongst people with anxiety, but also the whole population. Falling into the vicious cycle of overthinking something causing you to subconsciously look for more things to overthink can be overwhelming and hugely damaging to your mental health.

Here are some tips to avoid overthinking in the future, and to get yourself out of a state of overthinking in the present ꩜

21/01/2026

This week, I have been researching catastrophising, particularly its link to anxiety. Here is a short summary of an interesting research paper on the topic💭

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