Dissociative Disorders (DID) Counselling in South East London, London

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Ty Lloyd-Smith
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
South East London, London SE15
Is this a time in your life that feels difficult? Life can be somewhat challenging and overwhelming at times. Counselling is a process that gives you space and time, in a confidential environment that allow you to express yourself freely enabling you, to make better sense of your feelings, emotions and fears. It is important that during this process you remain an individual and we find a way for you to express your thoughts and feelings, making it's essential to work with a flexible approach tailoring our work to your needs.
Is this a time in your life that feels difficult? Life can be somewhat challenging and overwhelming at times. Counselling is a process that gives you space and time, in a confidential environment that allow you to express yourself freely enabling you, to make better sense of your feelings, emotions and fears. It is important that during this process you remain an individual and we find a way for you to express your thoughts and feelings, making it's essential to work with a flexible approach tailoring our work to your needs.
020 8103 5675 View 020 8103 5675
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Dr Karina Lenard
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
South East London, London SE23
Many people seek therapy at some point in their life. This might be to address a specific problem, work through something in their past, or help them to move their life more in line with their values. During our initial meeting, we will develop a shared understanding of your difficulties and therapy goals in the context of your life experiences, your background and your current circumstances. This will allow us to create a treatment plan together that is specifically tailored to your individual needs, and aims to help you make meaningful changes. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space to explore your experiences.
Many people seek therapy at some point in their life. This might be to address a specific problem, work through something in their past, or help them to move their life more in line with their values. During our initial meeting, we will develop a shared understanding of your difficulties and therapy goals in the context of your life experiences, your background and your current circumstances. This will allow us to create a treatment plan together that is specifically tailored to your individual needs, and aims to help you make meaningful changes. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space to explore your experiences.
020 3048 4427 View 020 3048 4427
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Hidden Gem Psychology Service
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South East London, London SE1  (Online Only)
I am passionate about trauma-informed care and utilise a whole-person approach. Trauma can often underpin common mental health difficulties, and I can work with you to process the source of your difficulties and/or focus on your current symptoms. You may wish to focus on your current experiences of depression, anxiety, etc., or wish to address the underlying difficulties that have led to these. I also have a keen interest in complex trauma, dissociation, childhood emotional neglect, medically unexplained symptoms, functional neurological disorder, chronic pain, chronic fatigue and other physical difficulties.
I am passionate about trauma-informed care and utilise a whole-person approach. Trauma can often underpin common mental health difficulties, and I can work with you to process the source of your difficulties and/or focus on your current symptoms. You may wish to focus on your current experiences of depression, anxiety, etc., or wish to address the underlying difficulties that have led to these. I also have a keen interest in complex trauma, dissociation, childhood emotional neglect, medically unexplained symptoms, functional neurological disorder, chronic pain, chronic fatigue and other physical difficulties.
01427 808045 View 01427 808045
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Fathiya Farah
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
South East London, London SE1  (Online Only)
I am aware of the difficulty in making the decision to seek counselling and how overwhelming the process of finding the right counsellor can be. It can be a lonely journey when you are feeling overwhelmed, Counselling provides clients with the opportunity of having someone to explore and help to make sense of their emotions and thoughts. When we struggle with low self concept and shame, we may become stuck due to fear of being exposed (vulnerability). If this is not explored and understood its roots then it could manifest into other emotional issues such as anxiety and depression. Therapy can teach you helpful/healthy coping tools.
I am aware of the difficulty in making the decision to seek counselling and how overwhelming the process of finding the right counsellor can be. It can be a lonely journey when you are feeling overwhelmed, Counselling provides clients with the opportunity of having someone to explore and help to make sense of their emotions and thoughts. When we struggle with low self concept and shame, we may become stuck due to fear of being exposed (vulnerability). If this is not explored and understood its roots then it could manifest into other emotional issues such as anxiety and depression. Therapy can teach you helpful/healthy coping tools.
07429 128375 View 07429 128375
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Blue Ocean
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
South East London, London SE5
Hi, my name is kadija Taha, I am an integrative counsellor and I am also specialised in bereavement counselling. I am very successful as a counsellor, because of my ability to help others overcome problems, such as depression, anxiety, phobia, relationship, grieving and so on. As a counsellor, I use the core conditions to help my clients, this means that, I use the unconditional positive regard to work fairly and genuinely to every client. I also use my empathic understanding to be in my clients world. I work with various age ranges, starting from children as young as 7 years old to the elderly aged 85 and upwards.
Hi, my name is kadija Taha, I am an integrative counsellor and I am also specialised in bereavement counselling. I am very successful as a counsellor, because of my ability to help others overcome problems, such as depression, anxiety, phobia, relationship, grieving and so on. As a counsellor, I use the core conditions to help my clients, this means that, I use the unconditional positive regard to work fairly and genuinely to every client. I also use my empathic understanding to be in my clients world. I work with various age ranges, starting from children as young as 7 years old to the elderly aged 85 and upwards.
020 3947 8955 View 020 3947 8955
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Ruthie E F Smith
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South East London, London SE1  (Online Only)
I am an attachment- based UKCP registered psychoanalytic psychotherapist with 35 years of experience and also an Energy Psychotherapist. The ethos of my work and orientation is described on my website, www.theflamecentre.co.uk. I specialise in working with trauma and teach other psychotherapists new methods which gently release traumatic stress from the body. My book "Energy, Soul Connecting and Awakening Consciousness" (published March 2023 Karnac) describes how I work. I also run spiritual retreats in Norfolk. Many clients come to me to help resolve issues of personal crisis - and the way I work focuses on healing and wholeness
I am an attachment- based UKCP registered psychoanalytic psychotherapist with 35 years of experience and also an Energy Psychotherapist. The ethos of my work and orientation is described on my website, www.theflamecentre.co.uk. I specialise in working with trauma and teach other psychotherapists new methods which gently release traumatic stress from the body. My book "Energy, Soul Connecting and Awakening Consciousness" (published March 2023 Karnac) describes how I work. I also run spiritual retreats in Norfolk. Many clients come to me to help resolve issues of personal crisis - and the way I work focuses on healing and wholeness
020 4538 3443 View 020 4538 3443
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Malgorzata Zglinska
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
South East London, London SE1
Do you feel alone with your problems? Stressed up and anxious? Lonely and depressed? Unhappy in relationships? Full of anger? Mourning a loss? Looking for meaning and direction? If so why not come for a chat to see how I can help? I have helped people from various walks of life and of different ages. I have assisted clients going through the midlife crisis to find meaning and a sense of purpose. I have made a difference to the lives of young people ridden with anxiety, searching for values and goals and uncertain of their personal and career choices.
Do you feel alone with your problems? Stressed up and anxious? Lonely and depressed? Unhappy in relationships? Full of anger? Mourning a loss? Looking for meaning and direction? If so why not come for a chat to see how I can help? I have helped people from various walks of life and of different ages. I have assisted clients going through the midlife crisis to find meaning and a sense of purpose. I have made a difference to the lives of young people ridden with anxiety, searching for values and goals and uncertain of their personal and career choices.
07713 147711 View 07713 147711
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Melissa Thompson
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
South East London, London SE1
Reaching out for help can be hard but it is an important step in the right direction towards living your life fully. Sometimes trying to navigate through life alone can be confusing and speaking to friends or family can often be too difficult, this is why talking to a neutral professional counsellor can provide you with the support you need. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can explore the areas of your life that you are struggling with. By exploring your thoughts, feelings and behaviours of the past and present I can help you gain better self-awareness and overcome the obstacles weighing you down.
Reaching out for help can be hard but it is an important step in the right direction towards living your life fully. Sometimes trying to navigate through life alone can be confusing and speaking to friends or family can often be too difficult, this is why talking to a neutral professional counsellor can provide you with the support you need. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can explore the areas of your life that you are struggling with. By exploring your thoughts, feelings and behaviours of the past and present I can help you gain better self-awareness and overcome the obstacles weighing you down.
020 8138 0228 View 020 8138 0228
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Shane Mackay
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
South East London, London SE1
After qualifying thirteen years ago I worked for City & Hackney Mind (Mental Health Charity) for seven years as the Clinical Services Manager of the Psychological Therapies Team as well as the Clinical Supervisor for a large team of trainee/qualified counsellors/psychotherapists. My approach mainly draws on Psychoanalysis, Somatic & Neurobiological approaches along with Philosophy & Critical Theory. My approach is GSRD (Gender, Sexuality, Relationship Diversity) affirmative meaning i have a passion for and extensive experience supporting Queer & LGBTQI+ as well as other non-heteronormative ways of living/being.
After qualifying thirteen years ago I worked for City & Hackney Mind (Mental Health Charity) for seven years as the Clinical Services Manager of the Psychological Therapies Team as well as the Clinical Supervisor for a large team of trainee/qualified counsellors/psychotherapists. My approach mainly draws on Psychoanalysis, Somatic & Neurobiological approaches along with Philosophy & Critical Theory. My approach is GSRD (Gender, Sexuality, Relationship Diversity) affirmative meaning i have a passion for and extensive experience supporting Queer & LGBTQI+ as well as other non-heteronormative ways of living/being.
020 3870 4138 View 020 3870 4138
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Darren Neal
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
South East London, London SE10  (Online Only)
Being understood and accepted, without judgement and with compassion, is the most important experience we can receive from another person. I have a extensive experience working with trauma(PTSD&CPTSD), bereavement, anxiety (fear), abuse, mental health issues, depression as well as general feelings of hopelessness and sadness and I will offer my experience and knowledge to help empower you to experience yourself, understand yourself and feel more confidant and emotionally connected. I am a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and I can be found on their website.
Being understood and accepted, without judgement and with compassion, is the most important experience we can receive from another person. I have a extensive experience working with trauma(PTSD&CPTSD), bereavement, anxiety (fear), abuse, mental health issues, depression as well as general feelings of hopelessness and sadness and I will offer my experience and knowledge to help empower you to experience yourself, understand yourself and feel more confidant and emotionally connected. I am a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and I can be found on their website.
020 3917 4037 View 020 3917 4037
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Ruta Zukaite
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South East London, London SE1  (Online Only)
I am an experienced AEDP therapist. My approach is rooted in fostering deep connections and facilitating transformative experiences. I am dedicated to creating a supportive environment where clients feel seen, heard, and understood. Through a blend of attachment theory, neuroscience, and experiential techniques, I guide clients in exploring and processing their emotions in real-time, leading to profound insights and healing. My goal is to empower clients to cultivate greater self-compassion, resilience, and authentic connections in their lives.
I am an experienced AEDP therapist. My approach is rooted in fostering deep connections and facilitating transformative experiences. I am dedicated to creating a supportive environment where clients feel seen, heard, and understood. Through a blend of attachment theory, neuroscience, and experiential techniques, I guide clients in exploring and processing their emotions in real-time, leading to profound insights and healing. My goal is to empower clients to cultivate greater self-compassion, resilience, and authentic connections in their lives.
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Anna Batcheler
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
South East London, London SE1
Hello, and welcome to my profile, thank you for coming. Clicking here means you have already made the first step towards the changes you want to make in your life, or towards the help you need and deserve. It's not easy and takes courage, so I applaud you. I believe in psychotherapy because, for most people, life is hard! We struggle with how we feel about ourselves, with relationships with others, with managing difficult feelings and experiences in life. Speaking to a well qualified and experienced psychotherapist can make all the difference. I offer an empathic, warm and safe space in which you can explore what is troubling you.
Hello, and welcome to my profile, thank you for coming. Clicking here means you have already made the first step towards the changes you want to make in your life, or towards the help you need and deserve. It's not easy and takes courage, so I applaud you. I believe in psychotherapy because, for most people, life is hard! We struggle with how we feel about ourselves, with relationships with others, with managing difficult feelings and experiences in life. Speaking to a well qualified and experienced psychotherapist can make all the difference. I offer an empathic, warm and safe space in which you can explore what is troubling you.
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Tom Hocknell
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South East London, London SE1
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist in private practice, and I welcome anyone who feels that psychotherapy may provide the opportunity to consider their life. It is a collaborative process between the person seeking help and myself. It affords the chance to discover in which direction you might want your life to go.
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist in private practice, and I welcome anyone who feels that psychotherapy may provide the opportunity to consider their life. It is a collaborative process between the person seeking help and myself. It affords the chance to discover in which direction you might want your life to go.
020 3319 6670 View 020 3319 6670
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Jane Eldridge
Psychotherapist, PhD, MUKCP
Verified Verified
South East London, London SE26
Sometimes people come to counselling or therapy with a particular symptom, after a significant life event or with work-related difficulties. Other times it's more about not quite feeling fulfilled in life, career or relationships. I believe the many ways we come to understand and make sense of who we are, including how we relate to others and the world around us, are central to our mental health and physical wellbeing. Unforseen life events, separations, losses and disappointments can all profoundly affect our sense of who we are.
Sometimes people come to counselling or therapy with a particular symptom, after a significant life event or with work-related difficulties. Other times it's more about not quite feeling fulfilled in life, career or relationships. I believe the many ways we come to understand and make sense of who we are, including how we relate to others and the world around us, are central to our mental health and physical wellbeing. Unforseen life events, separations, losses and disappointments can all profoundly affect our sense of who we are.
020 8106 8860 View 020 8106 8860
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Katerina Dafini
Psychotherapist, MA, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
South East London, London SE1
There can be times in life where you might feel like the world is a hard place to navigate, often due to relational difficulties. These could derive from a number of different sources that can range from a change of circumstances to daunting past events. You might feel like you’re overwhelmed by emotions, uncertain of their origins and lacking a strategy to manage them. While therapy cannot alter your current circumstances or erase past traumas, it can empower you to build resilience, helping you navigate and grow through life's struggles. The goal is to guide you towards a more fulfilling and joyful life.
There can be times in life where you might feel like the world is a hard place to navigate, often due to relational difficulties. These could derive from a number of different sources that can range from a change of circumstances to daunting past events. You might feel like you’re overwhelmed by emotions, uncertain of their origins and lacking a strategy to manage them. While therapy cannot alter your current circumstances or erase past traumas, it can empower you to build resilience, helping you navigate and grow through life's struggles. The goal is to guide you towards a more fulfilling and joyful life.
020 3917 4174 View 020 3917 4174
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Matthew Whitfield
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
South East London, London SE8
I want to help you rediscover yourself. If living at ease feels like a challenge, therapy can help to open up the important questions about who you are and what you’re struggling with, and address some possible answers.
I want to help you rediscover yourself. If living at ease feels like a challenge, therapy can help to open up the important questions about who you are and what you’re struggling with, and address some possible answers.
020 8106 4718 View 020 8106 4718
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Chris Elcombe
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
South East London, London SE26
I am a qualified relational psychotherapist and counsellor, offering both short- and long-term therapy for individuals. I know from my own experience how powerful the therapy space can be for processing painful thoughts and feelings, and exploring ways in which we feel stuck, in confidence and without judgment. I am practised at working with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and relationship issues. But whether you're struggling with something specific, or you can't put your finger on what's wrong, I can help you feel more equipped to deal with life's challenges, and more comfortable in your own skin.
I am a qualified relational psychotherapist and counsellor, offering both short- and long-term therapy for individuals. I know from my own experience how powerful the therapy space can be for processing painful thoughts and feelings, and exploring ways in which we feel stuck, in confidence and without judgment. I am practised at working with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and relationship issues. But whether you're struggling with something specific, or you can't put your finger on what's wrong, I can help you feel more equipped to deal with life's challenges, and more comfortable in your own skin.
020 4530 8393 View 020 4530 8393
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Marjorie Coke
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
South East London, London SE6
Hello, if you are feeling overwhelmed, struggling to make sense of stressful and emotional anguish from current or past experiences, I am willing to provide you with a confidential and supportive space where you can express those issues without fear of judgement. I gained extensive knowledge over 15 years working with a wide range of clients. I specialise in trauma, via domestic violence, child sexual abuse and the long-term effects on the individual. I have a particular interest of working with clients bereaved by suicide. My core approach is Person-Centred, which puts you at the heart of the therapeutic process without judgement.
Hello, if you are feeling overwhelmed, struggling to make sense of stressful and emotional anguish from current or past experiences, I am willing to provide you with a confidential and supportive space where you can express those issues without fear of judgement. I gained extensive knowledge over 15 years working with a wide range of clients. I specialise in trauma, via domestic violence, child sexual abuse and the long-term effects on the individual. I have a particular interest of working with clients bereaved by suicide. My core approach is Person-Centred, which puts you at the heart of the therapeutic process without judgement.
020 3879 4232 View 020 3879 4232
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Elizabeth Clare Mouncher Emdr Acred Practioner
Psychotherapist, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified Verified
South East London, London SE6
I am an EMDR Practitioner and Psychotherapist with 20 years experience. I understand that most people experience difficulties at some stage of their life, anxiety and depression are often the symptoms of these difficulties. I can offer strategies that will support you as you explore the causes of your difficulties whether it is with your career, relationships or just feeling stuck and a lack of motivation. Thoughts and feelings can be hard to identify alone, I can offer you the space to understand these thoughts and feelings in a confidential and supportive environment.
I am an EMDR Practitioner and Psychotherapist with 20 years experience. I understand that most people experience difficulties at some stage of their life, anxiety and depression are often the symptoms of these difficulties. I can offer strategies that will support you as you explore the causes of your difficulties whether it is with your career, relationships or just feeling stuck and a lack of motivation. Thoughts and feelings can be hard to identify alone, I can offer you the space to understand these thoughts and feelings in a confidential and supportive environment.
020 8106 5723 View 020 8106 5723
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Hettie Chadwick Dickinson
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
South East London, London SE6
Life can feel complicated at times. Therapy can be helpful in providing a trusting and consistence space in which you can begin to make sense of thoughts and feelings. Art is a a thought provoking and safe tool that can bring awareness to those hidden parts of ourselves that we may find hard to recognise. Art can also help us to express those feelings which can be harder to share. I work collaboratively with people in order from them to better understand themselves, regain autonomy, enhance confidence and work towards creating awareness and fulfilment in their life and relationships.
Life can feel complicated at times. Therapy can be helpful in providing a trusting and consistence space in which you can begin to make sense of thoughts and feelings. Art is a a thought provoking and safe tool that can bring awareness to those hidden parts of ourselves that we may find hard to recognise. Art can also help us to express those feelings which can be harder to share. I work collaboratively with people in order from them to better understand themselves, regain autonomy, enhance confidence and work towards creating awareness and fulfilment in their life and relationships.
020 7123 8543 View 020 7123 8543
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Dissociative Disorders (DID) Counsellors

How does therapy for dissociative disorders work?

Dissociation may be triggered by stress or other upsetting circumstances, and therapy can address the traumatic events at the core of an individual’s dissociation. Understanding why a person may dissociate can help the therapist and the individual come up with alternative methods of coping. A person with a dissociative disorder may get stuck on negative thinking, for example, and treatment like Cognitive behavioural therapy is a gold standard for breaking such thinking. And dialectical behaviour therapy, for example, can help a person manage their anguish through better emotion regulation.

Which therapies are best for dissociative disorders?

Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioural, dialectical behaviour, psychodynamic, schema therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful memories and past traumas. These therapies work to integrate an individual's different identities into one person.

Are there specific medications for dissociation?

There are no specific medications prescribed for dissociative disorders. However, psychosis, depression, anxiety, and/or panic often co-occur in dissociative disorders. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for any accompanying symptom which may include antipsychotics, antidepressants, or anti-anxiety drugs.

How often and how long are therapy sessions?

Like any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. There are still other patients, especially those who have co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, who may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months.