Neurodivergence & Personality Disorders

Neurodivergence and Personality Disorders

Neurodivergence and Personality Disorders

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When the brain is "wired" differently

Not all people feel the same, because not all brains are built the same way.


Feeling “the same” often is not a choice; and still there is nothing we would wish the most: to belong and feel part of this big family called humanity.


Many people struggle to have this need fulfilled and the reasons are various.

What is certain is that the old concept of personality “disorder” is obsolete.


Every mind has an “order” of its own; and we all know that an “order” to exist needs rules which are then codified.


Learning the Code is my challenge. Anything after that is Art.

Psychotherapy is a combination of science, compassion, and artistic creation, as unique as We All are.


Dr. Melania Duca

When the brain is "wired" differently

Not all people feel the same, because not all brains are built the same way.


Feeling “the same” often is not a choice; and still there is nothing we would wish the most: to belong and feel part of this big family called humanity.


Many people struggle to have this need fulfilled and the reasons are various.

What is certain is that the old concept of personality “disorder” is obsolete.


Every mind has an “order” of its own; and we all know that an “order” to exist needs rules which are then codified.


Learning the Code is my challenge. Anything after that is Art.

Psychotherapy is a combination of science, compassion, and artistic creation, as unique as We All are.


Dr. Melania Duca

To treat personality disorders, complex and atypical presentations, we use different tools combined into a new method called Biopsychoanalysis®.

Biopsychoanalysis is a new approach to psychological therapy inspired by a modern theory of physics which puts into discussion the subjective experience of reality and recognises the Mind as a potentially limitless, creative and healing source.

Since 2018, Biopsychoanalysis is also a complementary medicine modality accredited by the IICT.

Its core structure is dialectical with an additional focus on the bodily felt-sense. It comprises variations of behavioural treatment, analytic therapy, biofeedback and cranial electrotherapy.



Biopsychoanalysis has been successfully applied to the treatment of:


"Emotional and impulsive" conditions such as


"Suspicious" components of conditions such as

  • Paranoid (traits)
  • Schizotypal Personality Disorder (STPD)
  • Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD);


"Anxious" components of conditions such as

  • Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD).


All personality disorders have coordinates on a "spectrum" and different levels of "severity". Your symptoms might be ambiguous.

If that is the case you might struggle to be diagnosed and "traditional" treatments for any comorbid symptom such as anxiety and depression might not work for you.


If you are unsure about the way you think and feel, we might be able to help you. Request an assessment with us. Diagnoses are not a requirement to access our services however we might need to request one for you before continuing your treatment. We will refer you to a specialist with a detailed report about your case.

Private Psychotherapy Services & More with Athena Mental Health in County Down & abroad.

For more information give us a call or fill the contact form.

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