Personality Disorders Counselling in Cambridge

Dr Owen Richardson
Psychologist, CPsychol
Serves Area
Throughout our lives, we are often confronted with experiences and/or difficulties that challenge us. Sometimes, these challenges can leave us struggling and in need of a space in which we we can safely explore, understand, and learn how to overcome these issues. ​ Through careful exploration, not only is it possible to learn how to overcome these challenges, we can also begin to understand how they can in fact offer us new opportunities to learn and grow. I take a open and collaborative approach to therapy and am keen to support you with any challenges you are facing
Throughout our lives, we are often confronted with experiences and/or difficulties that challenge us. Sometimes, these challenges can leave us struggling and in need of a space in which we we can safely explore, understand, and learn how to overcome these issues. ​ Through careful exploration, not only is it possible to learn how to overcome these challenges, we can also begin to understand how they can in fact offer us new opportunities to learn and grow. I take a open and collaborative approach to therapy and am keen to support you with any challenges you are facing
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Madeleine Mansfield
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP
Serves Area
Offering individual and couples therapy in Saffron Walden, I work with adults and partners who feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected or stuck. You may have spent years holding things together for others, telling yourself others have it worse, while your sleep, mood or relationship are showing the strain. I also support people living with the impact of difficult or abusive experiences or complex trauma. Whatever brings you here, you are not alone.
Offering individual and couples therapy in Saffron Walden, I work with adults and partners who feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected or stuck. You may have spent years holding things together for others, telling yourself others have it worse, while your sleep, mood or relationship are showing the strain. I also support people living with the impact of difficult or abusive experiences or complex trauma. Whatever brings you here, you are not alone.
01799 610375 View 01799 610375
Dr Michelle Acum
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
I am a reflective, compassionate and skilled therapist who will enable you to make sense of the difficulties you are facing. My approach is warm, down to earth and practical. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space where you can explore your experiences, thoughts and feelings. Using a range of evidence based therapy we will work towards your therapy goals to improve your wellbeing and regain your sense of self. Therapy is more than just talking, it can be a transformative process, offering both insight and tools for navigating life's challenges.
I am a reflective, compassionate and skilled therapist who will enable you to make sense of the difficulties you are facing. My approach is warm, down to earth and practical. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space where you can explore your experiences, thoughts and feelings. Using a range of evidence based therapy we will work towards your therapy goals to improve your wellbeing and regain your sense of self. Therapy is more than just talking, it can be a transformative process, offering both insight and tools for navigating life's challenges.
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Anne L Ryan
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Cambridge CB25
My work centres around trauma, developmental trauma, emotional neglect, the highly sensitive person and the capacity to understand and express feelings and emotions. Through working with body awareness, somatically and with mindfulness breathing, you will come to understand how these feelings arise and why your body responds and behaves in the way it does; why you say things and act as you do. As you become aware of the effect of this on yourself and others, you can make informed decisions and choices on how to change this so that you live your life fully and authentically to reach its full potential.
My work centres around trauma, developmental trauma, emotional neglect, the highly sensitive person and the capacity to understand and express feelings and emotions. Through working with body awareness, somatically and with mindfulness breathing, you will come to understand how these feelings arise and why your body responds and behaves in the way it does; why you say things and act as you do. As you become aware of the effect of this on yourself and others, you can make informed decisions and choices on how to change this so that you live your life fully and authentically to reach its full potential.
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Dr Jenna Parker
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I’m Jenna. I’m a Principal Clinical Psychologist offering online therapy to help support you through life’s challenges. I’ve worked in the field of mental health for over 20 years, working with individuals, couples, and families. I have extensive experience working with people experiencing a variety of issues including low mood, anxiety-related difficulties, low self-esteem or perfectionism, and trauma of any kind. I also specialise in supporting people in the perinatal period, including families with experience of NICU and PICU admissions.
Hi, I’m Jenna. I’m a Principal Clinical Psychologist offering online therapy to help support you through life’s challenges. I’ve worked in the field of mental health for over 20 years, working with individuals, couples, and families. I have extensive experience working with people experiencing a variety of issues including low mood, anxiety-related difficulties, low self-esteem or perfectionism, and trauma of any kind. I also specialise in supporting people in the perinatal period, including families with experience of NICU and PICU admissions.
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Martin Wright
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Cambridge CB21
I specialise in Addiction recovery, anxiety and depression. If you are struggling with alcohol, substance, gambling or behaviour that you feel has become an addiction I can help. I also work with overcoming depression and anxiety.
I specialise in Addiction recovery, anxiety and depression. If you are struggling with alcohol, substance, gambling or behaviour that you feel has become an addiction I can help. I also work with overcoming depression and anxiety.
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Dr Leiya Lemkey
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
Online Only
I am an HCPC Registered Principal Psychologist who has Chartership with the British Psychological Society (BPS). I received my Doctorate in Forensic Psychology at the University of Birmingham in 2019. I have experiencing working in both the NHS and Private Sector.
I am an HCPC Registered Principal Psychologist who has Chartership with the British Psychological Society (BPS). I received my Doctorate in Forensic Psychology at the University of Birmingham in 2019. I have experiencing working in both the NHS and Private Sector.
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Luciano Di Modugno
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
I work with children, young people, and adults who may be struggling with anxiety, emotional difficulties, self-confidence, loss, trauma, or neurodiversity-related challenges. Many seek support when life feels difficult to manage alone. My role is to provide a safe, non-judgemental space where clients can explore their experiences, discover their strengths, and develop practical tools to help them thrive.
I work with children, young people, and adults who may be struggling with anxiety, emotional difficulties, self-confidence, loss, trauma, or neurodiversity-related challenges. Many seek support when life feels difficult to manage alone. My role is to provide a safe, non-judgemental space where clients can explore their experiences, discover their strengths, and develop practical tools to help them thrive.
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Isobel Harper
Counsellor, MBACP Snr. Accred
Online Only
I am an experienced Integrative Counsellor. My primary training is in the Psychodynamic model and this is the basis of my work. I do adapt my style to meet the highly individual needs of each client. I aim to offer a safe and confidential space for clients to explore what has made life slip out of gear.
I am an experienced Integrative Counsellor. My primary training is in the Psychodynamic model and this is the basis of my work. I do adapt my style to meet the highly individual needs of each client. I aim to offer a safe and confidential space for clients to explore what has made life slip out of gear.
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Susan Wilson
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Cambridge CB23
As a Psychotherapist with over 15 years of clinical experience I draw primarily on Humanistic and Psychoanalytical theories. My experience working with a diverse client group, has provided me with a vast experience of different presenting issues. For the past 12 years I have been a staff counsellor for Cambridge University seeing clients including academics and researchers.
As a Psychotherapist with over 15 years of clinical experience I draw primarily on Humanistic and Psychoanalytical theories. My experience working with a diverse client group, has provided me with a vast experience of different presenting issues. For the past 12 years I have been a staff counsellor for Cambridge University seeing clients including academics and researchers.
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Cambridge Psychology Centre (Clinical Psychology)
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Dr Nuria Segarra is a bilingual Clinical Psychologist, CBT therapist, and Neuroscientist with a PhD in Neuroscience and training from UCL. She supports adults and young people with challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, and psychosis. Her approach integrates CBT with neuroscience-informed, trauma-sensitive care. She also offers specialist psychological and neuropsychological assessments to clarify diagnoses and guide treatment. Fluent in English and Spanish, she provides culturally responsive support grounded in compassion, clarity, and evidence-based practice.
Dr Nuria Segarra is a bilingual Clinical Psychologist, CBT therapist, and Neuroscientist with a PhD in Neuroscience and training from UCL. She supports adults and young people with challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, and psychosis. Her approach integrates CBT with neuroscience-informed, trauma-sensitive care. She also offers specialist psychological and neuropsychological assessments to clarify diagnoses and guide treatment. Fluent in English and Spanish, she provides culturally responsive support grounded in compassion, clarity, and evidence-based practice.
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Dr Anya Ciobanca
Psychiatrist, MBBS
I’m a Consultant Psychiatrist and Cognitive Analytic Therapist working with adults seeking to understand patterns behind anxiety, low mood, perfectionism or relationship difficulties. My approach integrates medical and psychological insight to explore how past experiences shape current struggles. I offer a warm, reflective space to increase self-awareness, strengthen resilience, and support meaningful change.
I’m a Consultant Psychiatrist and Cognitive Analytic Therapist working with adults seeking to understand patterns behind anxiety, low mood, perfectionism or relationship difficulties. My approach integrates medical and psychological insight to explore how past experiences shape current struggles. I offer a warm, reflective space to increase self-awareness, strengthen resilience, and support meaningful change.
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Eray Ertugrul
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
Waitlist for new clients
Life is a forest—ever-changing, untamed. Some paths are clear, others tangled, but every turn shapes you. Even when we feel lost, the roots still hold, the light still finds its way, and every step leads us somewhere beautiful where the deepest roots learn to grow. Walk ahead, where the paths unfold, and the peace is found.
Life is a forest—ever-changing, untamed. Some paths are clear, others tangled, but every turn shapes you. Even when we feel lost, the roots still hold, the light still finds its way, and every step leads us somewhere beautiful where the deepest roots learn to grow. Walk ahead, where the paths unfold, and the peace is found.
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Annabel Hollick
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
I work psychoanalytically which involves paying particular attention to the words spoken and can reveal the unconscious processes that drive us. Each individual has their own unique response to their own upbringing and life’s circumstances. Life may seem overwhelming and out of control following a recent event or trauma. Talking to someone and being fully listened to, without being judged, can be the start of a process of coming to terms with difficult and traumatic experiences.
I work psychoanalytically which involves paying particular attention to the words spoken and can reveal the unconscious processes that drive us. Each individual has their own unique response to their own upbringing and life’s circumstances. Life may seem overwhelming and out of control following a recent event or trauma. Talking to someone and being fully listened to, without being judged, can be the start of a process of coming to terms with difficult and traumatic experiences.
01223 679863 View 01223 679863
Dr Bella Riccio
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi I’m Bella and I am an experienced therapist and have worked within the NHS for over 9 years, more recently qualifying as a clinical psychologist, registered with the HCPC. I have experience providing support to individuals, couples and families facing a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges and/or neurodiversity. I provide specialist therapy including CBT and DBT to all ages and I offer a safe, non-judgmental and compassionate space where you can truly be heard. I strongly believe that no one should ever feel alone in their struggles, and I am here to support you, no matter what you are going through.
Hi I’m Bella and I am an experienced therapist and have worked within the NHS for over 9 years, more recently qualifying as a clinical psychologist, registered with the HCPC. I have experience providing support to individuals, couples and families facing a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges and/or neurodiversity. I provide specialist therapy including CBT and DBT to all ages and I offer a safe, non-judgmental and compassionate space where you can truly be heard. I strongly believe that no one should ever feel alone in their struggles, and I am here to support you, no matter what you are going through.
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Luke Reynolds
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
My main areas of experience are in addiction, Trauma, destructive relationships, anxiety, low self esteem and lack of meaning. These are all behaviours that uncover deeper issues of what is going on. I use existential therapy and deep brain reorienting (DBR, a specialist trauma therapy) to work with you to do move away from the things that are causing you pain.
My main areas of experience are in addiction, Trauma, destructive relationships, anxiety, low self esteem and lack of meaning. These are all behaviours that uncover deeper issues of what is going on. I use existential therapy and deep brain reorienting (DBR, a specialist trauma therapy) to work with you to do move away from the things that are causing you pain.
020 3823 6631 View 020 3823 6631
Mark Williams
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
1 Endorsed
At times, we can all experience difficult thoughts and feelings or a sense of being “stuck”: counselling can help us work through these, develop a better relationship with ourselves and those around us, and gain clarity and insight into the issues that are causing us problems. I believe that we all possess the resources to work through our problems, but at times these can become hidden and feel out of reach. My aim is to help you identify what you need and re-connect with your own resources.
At times, we can all experience difficult thoughts and feelings or a sense of being “stuck”: counselling can help us work through these, develop a better relationship with ourselves and those around us, and gain clarity and insight into the issues that are causing us problems. I believe that we all possess the resources to work through our problems, but at times these can become hidden and feel out of reach. My aim is to help you identify what you need and re-connect with your own resources.
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Susan Smith
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
I offer online counselling and psychotherapy therapy spanning ages and stages for those throughout the UK. We all face dilemmas during our life and if you are stuck, in emotional pain, continually looking back or fearful of an unthinkable future, I can offer help.
I offer online counselling and psychotherapy therapy spanning ages and stages for those throughout the UK. We all face dilemmas during our life and if you are stuck, in emotional pain, continually looking back or fearful of an unthinkable future, I can offer help.
01223 650714 View 01223 650714
Cambridgeshirecbt
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
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Faye McDonell
Psychotherapist, MA
1 Endorsed
Cambridge CB23
I am an experienced therapist and have worked in the NHS for 13 years, initially qualifying as an Occupational Therapist and more recently as a family and systemic psychotherapist enabling me to offer a broader psychotherapeutic service to individuals, couples or families who might be seeking a safe space to explore particular themes or dilemmas they are facing. I have experience working across the life span and have specialised in working with children and families over the past 8 years. Prior to this I worked with adults with complex trauma. I offer an inclusive space which is sensitive to your needs.
I am an experienced therapist and have worked in the NHS for 13 years, initially qualifying as an Occupational Therapist and more recently as a family and systemic psychotherapist enabling me to offer a broader psychotherapeutic service to individuals, couples or families who might be seeking a safe space to explore particular themes or dilemmas they are facing. I have experience working across the life span and have specialised in working with children and families over the past 8 years. Prior to this I worked with adults with complex trauma. I offer an inclusive space which is sensitive to your needs.
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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.