Personality Disorders Counselling in Andover

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Dr Clare Evans
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Therapy can initially seem like a daunting prospect. However, I strongly believe that it also represents a brave and positive step taken toward personal growth. I will help guide you through at your pace, allowing you to feel safe, respected and validated. I look forward to working with you; helping you feel hopeful for the future! I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist offering therapy using a formulation driven (understanding) approach. I offer therapy for adults and young people who may be struggling with any emotional difficulty and are looking for a therapist able to deliver both person-centred and evidence-based therapy.
Therapy can initially seem like a daunting prospect. However, I strongly believe that it also represents a brave and positive step taken toward personal growth. I will help guide you through at your pace, allowing you to feel safe, respected and validated. I look forward to working with you; helping you feel hopeful for the future! I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist offering therapy using a formulation driven (understanding) approach. I offer therapy for adults and young people who may be struggling with any emotional difficulty and are looking for a therapist able to deliver both person-centred and evidence-based therapy.
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Naomi Jenkins
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, my name is Naomi. I am a professional, qualified Counselling Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor, accredited with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). I offer a confidential, non-judgmental space to approach any concerns you may wish to address. I am here to support you in gaining awareness of what may be behind your difficulties, exploring your needs and potential goals. It may be that you are unsure of your exact reasons for seeking counselling and this is perfectly normal. Together we can unravel and work towards what it is you may like to be different.
Hello, my name is Naomi. I am a professional, qualified Counselling Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor, accredited with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). I offer a confidential, non-judgmental space to approach any concerns you may wish to address. I am here to support you in gaining awareness of what may be behind your difficulties, exploring your needs and potential goals. It may be that you are unsure of your exact reasons for seeking counselling and this is perfectly normal. Together we can unravel and work towards what it is you may like to be different.
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Kellie Stanness Witcher
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I get it and can help! My approach is very pragmatic. I won’t just sit and listen. I specialise in treating anxiety, depression and unresolved trauma in a kind, compassionate manner. Together we will work on reducing overwhelm and heal from symptoms of pain.
I get it and can help! My approach is very pragmatic. I won’t just sit and listen. I specialise in treating anxiety, depression and unresolved trauma in a kind, compassionate manner. Together we will work on reducing overwhelm and heal from symptoms of pain.
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Dr Heidi Hand
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Hi and welcome. I’m Heidi. I have 20 years experience working with individuals with various mental health conditions. I have additional qualifications in neuropsychology and also work with people with health conditions and FND. I’m passionate about understanding the mind and body connection. My specialist experiences in mental health, eating disorders and neuro settings help me to help you make sense of your struggles. I believe I can support you to build a life that is meaningful and fulfilling despite the challenges and stresses that life can bring. Together we can work towards your own personal goals … for therapy and beyond!
Hi and welcome. I’m Heidi. I have 20 years experience working with individuals with various mental health conditions. I have additional qualifications in neuropsychology and also work with people with health conditions and FND. I’m passionate about understanding the mind and body connection. My specialist experiences in mental health, eating disorders and neuro settings help me to help you make sense of your struggles. I believe I can support you to build a life that is meaningful and fulfilling despite the challenges and stresses that life can bring. Together we can work towards your own personal goals … for therapy and beyond!
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Corinne Marsh
Psychotherapist, MA, MHGI
Serves Area
Sometimes we can find ourselves in a place where we 'can't see the wood for the trees'. We feel as if we have little or no control over ours or others behaviour. That the direction your life is taking, is going the wrong way. Accompanying this here can often be a sense of loss or injustice, of not being able to imagine a better future. With up to date psychological understanding there is a better future. Building on your own knowledge and resources we can identify your personal goals and what you want out of your appointments. This tailored approach will work with you to resolve your barriers to achieving success.
Sometimes we can find ourselves in a place where we 'can't see the wood for the trees'. We feel as if we have little or no control over ours or others behaviour. That the direction your life is taking, is going the wrong way. Accompanying this here can often be a sense of loss or injustice, of not being able to imagine a better future. With up to date psychological understanding there is a better future. Building on your own knowledge and resources we can identify your personal goals and what you want out of your appointments. This tailored approach will work with you to resolve your barriers to achieving success.
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Counselling With Verity
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello! I'm so glad you made it here. My approach is to build a trusting relationship where we can work in collaboration with one another. If you're struggling, the most important thing I hope you to feel in my practice is safe, safe to explore your feelings and experiences so that together we can help establish a way forward. Please note that occasional responses to enquiries can land in your email's "junk" or "spam" folder. If you are waiting for a reply, please check there. I aim to respond to all enquiries within three working days.
Hello! I'm so glad you made it here. My approach is to build a trusting relationship where we can work in collaboration with one another. If you're struggling, the most important thing I hope you to feel in my practice is safe, safe to explore your feelings and experiences so that together we can help establish a way forward. Please note that occasional responses to enquiries can land in your email's "junk" or "spam" folder. If you are waiting for a reply, please check there. I aim to respond to all enquiries within three working days.
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Adult Counselling Therapy Limited
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello, I am James. I provide counselling therapy for adults, both in-person and online. I am passionate about helping improve your mental health, whatever that looks like for you.
Hello, I am James. I provide counselling therapy for adults, both in-person and online. I am passionate about helping improve your mental health, whatever that looks like for you.
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Rachella Michaels
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Serves Area
I work gently and compassionately, with individuals/couples, struggling with difficult or painful feelings, managing their emotions, and struggling to enjoy life. Communication is often an issue, as are feelings of unfairness or difficulty forming good, lasting relationships. Issues may involve partners, parents, past traumas, or inner conflict making decisions difficult. They may involve issues at work with colleagues, management or relationships. When working with couples the issues are often about unfulfilled expectations, infidelity, lack of commitment/affection, insecurity, lack of empathy, or experiences of coercion or control
I work gently and compassionately, with individuals/couples, struggling with difficult or painful feelings, managing their emotions, and struggling to enjoy life. Communication is often an issue, as are feelings of unfairness or difficulty forming good, lasting relationships. Issues may involve partners, parents, past traumas, or inner conflict making decisions difficult. They may involve issues at work with colleagues, management or relationships. When working with couples the issues are often about unfulfilled expectations, infidelity, lack of commitment/affection, insecurity, lack of empathy, or experiences of coercion or control
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More Therapists Nearby

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Ingrid Maria Beare
Psychologist, MA, GMBPsS
I have over 20 years of experience providing Psychotherapy in Spanish and English intenationally. I offer sessions in both languages via telephone, on-line or face to face in London
I have over 20 years of experience providing Psychotherapy in Spanish and English intenationally. I offer sessions in both languages via telephone, on-line or face to face in London
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Rebecca Ker
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Rebecca is a professional psychologist offering integrative therapy. She has experience of working within a range of services within the NHS and charitable organisations both in the UK and abroad. Rebecca's doctorate level training involved a broad range of therapies and presentations. At the heart of her practice is a positive attitude towards individual difference. Rebecca specialises in offering working in an affirmative way with neurodivergent individuals, and those who experience recurring difficulties. She also leads a neurodevelopmental diagnostic clinic with a multi-disciplinary team.
Rebecca is a professional psychologist offering integrative therapy. She has experience of working within a range of services within the NHS and charitable organisations both in the UK and abroad. Rebecca's doctorate level training involved a broad range of therapies and presentations. At the heart of her practice is a positive attitude towards individual difference. Rebecca specialises in offering working in an affirmative way with neurodivergent individuals, and those who experience recurring difficulties. She also leads a neurodevelopmental diagnostic clinic with a multi-disciplinary team.
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Dr Mandeep Bachu
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
My background includes extensive work within the NHS with children and adults, treating a range of psychological difficulties such as anxiety, depression, and personality disorders.
We'll work together to help you understand not only where your difficulties have stemmed from but also what's currently maintaining them (the 'cycles'). By gaining this clarity, we can collaboratively make lasting changes at your pace. I offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where your individual needs are the focus.
My background includes extensive work within the NHS with children and adults, treating a range of psychological difficulties such as anxiety, depression, and personality disorders.
We'll work together to help you understand not only where your difficulties have stemmed from but also what's currently maintaining them (the 'cycles'). By gaining this clarity, we can collaboratively make lasting changes at your pace. I offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where your individual needs are the focus.
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Dr Sonia Borghino
Psychologist, MSc, CPsychol
Serves Area
I am a licensed Psychologist registered with the BPS and HCPC. I worked in a clinical setting for over 22 years with a variety of client groups including community, outpatients and inpatients hospitals. I have worked extensively with clients with mental disorders and neuro-developmental conditions even when these are strongly affected by childhood trauma. I offer talking therapy and also a unique approach to health and wellness including EMDR, neurofeedback and body biofeedback technology to help the body and the brain to better self-regulate and heal naturally without medication or with less reliance on medications.
I am a licensed Psychologist registered with the BPS and HCPC. I worked in a clinical setting for over 22 years with a variety of client groups including community, outpatients and inpatients hospitals. I have worked extensively with clients with mental disorders and neuro-developmental conditions even when these are strongly affected by childhood trauma. I offer talking therapy and also a unique approach to health and wellness including EMDR, neurofeedback and body biofeedback technology to help the body and the brain to better self-regulate and heal naturally without medication or with less reliance on medications.
020 3893 2192 View 020 3893 2192
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The Strength Within Counselling
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Perhaps past experiences are still affecting you, or the anxiety about the future is making it hard to stay in the present. You don't have to navigate this on your own. I offer a safe, supportive space where we can explore what's going on for you at your pace. Together, we can make sense of your experiences, build coping strategies, and help you move forward towards the life you want.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Perhaps past experiences are still affecting you, or the anxiety about the future is making it hard to stay in the present. You don't have to navigate this on your own. I offer a safe, supportive space where we can explore what's going on for you at your pace. Together, we can make sense of your experiences, build coping strategies, and help you move forward towards the life you want.
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Shalu Patel
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Wantage OX12
I am an experienced, qualified counsellor and psychotherapist working in Wantage, Oxfordshire. I am a member of the BACP and have worked for a number of years with both charitable organisations as well as private practice. I believe we are all individuals and work through problems differently and so I tailor the therapy to work with the client and respect that individuality. I offer a safe and confidential environment in which we can explore the basis of any problems or anxieties which may be getting in the way of living a happy and fulfilling life.
I am an experienced, qualified counsellor and psychotherapist working in Wantage, Oxfordshire. I am a member of the BACP and have worked for a number of years with both charitable organisations as well as private practice. I believe we are all individuals and work through problems differently and so I tailor the therapy to work with the client and respect that individuality. I offer a safe and confidential environment in which we can explore the basis of any problems or anxieties which may be getting in the way of living a happy and fulfilling life.
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Lucy Smith
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Reading RG8
Welcome — I’m really glad you’re here. My Name is Lucy, an Integrative Counsellor at Hillrise Counselling Practice. If you’ve experienced domestic abuse, trauma, or addiction, you might feel constantly on edge; walking on eggshells, overthinking everything, or struggling to trust your own judgement. You may be used to holding things together on the outside while inside feeling overwhelmed, numb, or alone. Sometimes alcohol or substances become a way to cope, even if part of you wants things to change. If this resonates, you’re not alone.
Welcome — I’m really glad you’re here. My Name is Lucy, an Integrative Counsellor at Hillrise Counselling Practice. If you’ve experienced domestic abuse, trauma, or addiction, you might feel constantly on edge; walking on eggshells, overthinking everything, or struggling to trust your own judgement. You may be used to holding things together on the outside while inside feeling overwhelmed, numb, or alone. Sometimes alcohol or substances become a way to cope, even if part of you wants things to change. If this resonates, you’re not alone.
0118 230 2607 View 0118 230 2607
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Nikki Collins
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
Farnham GU10
As a qualified psychologist and therapist, I specialize in helping individuals navigate a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. With over 20 years of experience working in Mental Health and community services, my approach integrates evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and mindfulness techniques to create personalized treatment plans.
As a qualified psychologist and therapist, I specialize in helping individuals navigate a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. With over 20 years of experience working in Mental Health and community services, my approach integrates evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and mindfulness techniques to create personalized treatment plans.
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AlHaqiqa -Counselling/Psychotherapy
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Didcot OX11
I am a clinical counsellor with over 37 years of experience both working in NHS and private practice in helping people from all background, I approach my clinical work to form personalised treatment for individuals, couples, from a compassionate perspective, aware of being mindfulness, of how difficult it can be to speak openly about issues and concerns. I have past experience of working with people in the NHS in clinical Genetics. People are faced with lot of psychological issues such as loss, stress, trauma, anxiety, bereavement, shame, low self esteem, depression, relationship difficulties, burnout, abuse amongst other things.
I am a clinical counsellor with over 37 years of experience both working in NHS and private practice in helping people from all background, I approach my clinical work to form personalised treatment for individuals, couples, from a compassionate perspective, aware of being mindfulness, of how difficult it can be to speak openly about issues and concerns. I have past experience of working with people in the NHS in clinical Genetics. People are faced with lot of psychological issues such as loss, stress, trauma, anxiety, bereavement, shame, low self esteem, depression, relationship difficulties, burnout, abuse amongst other things.
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Niki Reeves
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Our earliest relationships have an effect on the relationship we have with ourselves, with those who are important to us, with society, and the wider world in which we live. If carers are unable to give the care that met our changing needs in childhood, if our parents were unable to attune to us, our emotional resilience can be insufficient. Now grown we can feel we list from one crisis to another, have relationships that cause unhappiness and feel life is really difficult and everything goes wrong. Our defence mechanisms, once vital for survival, are now additional problems that can make life almost too difficult to bear.
Our earliest relationships have an effect on the relationship we have with ourselves, with those who are important to us, with society, and the wider world in which we live. If carers are unable to give the care that met our changing needs in childhood, if our parents were unable to attune to us, our emotional resilience can be insufficient. Now grown we can feel we list from one crisis to another, have relationships that cause unhappiness and feel life is really difficult and everything goes wrong. Our defence mechanisms, once vital for survival, are now additional problems that can make life almost too difficult to bear.
023 8214 8084 View 023 8214 8084
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Dr Jennifer Mbanu
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
I offer compassionate, trauma-informed support for personal growth. I'll support you to recognise the ways in which trauma is impacting the ways you relate to yourself and others, and to also uncover new strengths and pathways for meaningful personal growth beyond the challenges you've experienced. I have often found that understanding people's diagnoses and symptoms as responses to what they have lived through is valuable in helping them shed the self-blame they might carry. Often, people find themselves stuck in cycles of behaviour that no longer serve them, yet feel at a loss for how to make meaningful change.
I offer compassionate, trauma-informed support for personal growth. I'll support you to recognise the ways in which trauma is impacting the ways you relate to yourself and others, and to also uncover new strengths and pathways for meaningful personal growth beyond the challenges you've experienced. I have often found that understanding people's diagnoses and symptoms as responses to what they have lived through is valuable in helping them shed the self-blame they might carry. Often, people find themselves stuck in cycles of behaviour that no longer serve them, yet feel at a loss for how to make meaningful change.
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John Bristow
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
People come when something isn’t sitting right. Anxiety, overthinking, feeling on edge. Relationships can feel stuck or go round in the same loops. If you’re neurodivergent, everyday things can take more effort than expected. I work with individuals and couples. With individuals, we slow things down and look at what’s actually happening day to day. With couples, I use the Gottman Method, focusing on communication and conflict. I’m a BACP accredited integrative counsellor, trained to Level 6 in supervision and Level 4 in counselling, and I also work as a counselling tutor.
People come when something isn’t sitting right. Anxiety, overthinking, feeling on edge. Relationships can feel stuck or go round in the same loops. If you’re neurodivergent, everyday things can take more effort than expected. I work with individuals and couples. With individuals, we slow things down and look at what’s actually happening day to day. With couples, I use the Gottman Method, focusing on communication and conflict. I’m a BACP accredited integrative counsellor, trained to Level 6 in supervision and Level 4 in counselling, and I also work as a counselling tutor.
01235 427908 View 01235 427908
Personality Disorders Counsellors
What are the common treatment options for personality disorders?
Personality disorders are typically treated with psychotherapy, sometimes in conjunction with medication. Therapy can help people with personality disorders develop skills to tolerate difficult emotions, navigate interpersonal relationships, and solidify their sense of self. Medications can treat symptoms that co-occur with the disorder, such as depression, anger, aggression, and impulsivity.

When to seek treatment for personality disorders?
Even though treatment for personality disorders can be an uphill battle, it’s best to seek help if you suspect that you or a loved one is struggling with one, because personality disorders can create substantial problems in life. Symptoms depend on the specific disorder, but overall signs of personality disorders include consistent difficulty maintaining close relationships, dramatic variations in self-esteem, and an unstable sense of identity.

How long does therapy take for personality disorders?
The timeline for treating personality disorders isn’t as clear-cut as it is for other disorders. Change can be difficult, taking from around one year to five, 10, or more. The key is finding a therapist who has extensive experience treating the relevant disorder. For example, a psychologist who specialises in narcissistic personality disorder has specific communication strategies that allow them to sustain the relationship and be more effective with narcissistic patients.

Can therapy help people with personality disorders?
Research suggests that for those who are motivated to address concerns or interpersonal conflict related to a personality disorder, therapy is far more effective than no treatment, and that most people in therapy see improvements. However, since personality disorders involve entrenched elements of identity, they are less responsive to treatment than are other mental health conditions. Finding an expert who has extensive experience working with a given personality disorder is one factor that increases the likelihood of successful treatment.