Personality Disorders Counselling in Cambridge
In her clinical practice with adults, her expertise is in helping identify and work through intergenerational cycles of trauma – or trauma with a small ‘t’, such as complex developmental trauma/family trauma/ narcissistic abuse, scapegoating, chronic shame, feeling stuck not knowing how to break relational patterns.
I have expertise in using attachment focused approaches in all my work and through collaborative alliance, my clients report rapid recovery from linking past to present; becoming active authors of a new and possible future. I am trained in Mentalisation Based Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Neuropsychology, Schema Focussed Therapy, DBT, ACT and EMDR.
In her clinical practice with adults, her expertise is in helping identify and work through intergenerational cycles of trauma – or trauma with a small ‘t’, such as complex developmental trauma/family trauma/ narcissistic abuse, scapegoating, chronic shame, feeling stuck not knowing how to break relational patterns.
I have expertise in using attachment focused approaches in all my work and through collaborative alliance, my clients report rapid recovery from linking past to present; becoming active authors of a new and possible future. I am trained in Mentalisation Based Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Neuropsychology, Schema Focussed Therapy, DBT, ACT and EMDR.
I work with individuals and couples over the age of 16, I am experienced working with issues such as: Mental & Physical Abuse, Complex PTSD, Anger Management, Bereavement, Self Esteem, Stress, Relationship issues, Narcissistic Personality, Sexuality issues.
I understand that to make that first call or email for counselling can be extremely difficult, the fact you’re here means you’ve taken the first step towards making positive changes in your life. Are you stuck, feeling lost or alone, afraid or upset? I aim to help you to make sense of your fears, worries and anxieties. Many people find it easier to talk to someone who they see as being separate to their life rather than friends or family. I can help you make sense of experiences of the past and resolve complicated feelings linked to these. Therapy can be used to better yourself, allowing you to take complete control of your life.
I work with individuals and couples over the age of 16, I am experienced working with issues such as: Mental & Physical Abuse, Complex PTSD, Anger Management, Bereavement, Self Esteem, Stress, Relationship issues, Narcissistic Personality, Sexuality issues.
I understand that to make that first call or email for counselling can be extremely difficult, the fact you’re here means you’ve taken the first step towards making positive changes in your life. Are you stuck, feeling lost or alone, afraid or upset? I aim to help you to make sense of your fears, worries and anxieties. Many people find it easier to talk to someone who they see as being separate to their life rather than friends or family. I can help you make sense of experiences of the past and resolve complicated feelings linked to these. Therapy can be used to better yourself, allowing you to take complete control of your life.
My experience was gathered in a variety of settings (prison, community, social care) with children, adults, families and older adults presenting with a wide range of mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, complex trauma, neurodiversity and personality disorders.
I trained in many approaches including Cognitive-behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Narrative therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassioned focused therapy, mindfulness. My approach integrated and therefore holistic combining different psychological theories and techniques to treat a client's unique needs.
My experience was gathered in a variety of settings (prison, community, social care) with children, adults, families and older adults presenting with a wide range of mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, complex trauma, neurodiversity and personality disorders.
I trained in many approaches including Cognitive-behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Narrative therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassioned focused therapy, mindfulness. My approach integrated and therefore holistic combining different psychological theories and techniques to treat a client's unique needs.
I have additional training and experience in Autism, risk assessing, trauma, complex trauma, ADHD, self harm and suicide, eating disorders, personality disorders, domestic abuse, depression counselling, grief and bereavement counselling and creative therapies.
Are you seeking a supportive space where your unique experiences are understood? At my inclusive psychotherapy practice, I specialise in autism, neurodiversity, and trauma. I offer person-centred and integrative therapy tailored to your needs, helping you navigate emotional challenges and build resilience. Together, we’ll work on developing coping strategies, enhancing self-acceptance, and fostering meaningful connections. Your journey toward healing and empowerment starts here. Reach out today to explore how we can work together to help you thrive authentically.
I have additional training and experience in Autism, risk assessing, trauma, complex trauma, ADHD, self harm and suicide, eating disorders, personality disorders, domestic abuse, depression counselling, grief and bereavement counselling and creative therapies.
Are you seeking a supportive space where your unique experiences are understood? At my inclusive psychotherapy practice, I specialise in autism, neurodiversity, and trauma. I offer person-centred and integrative therapy tailored to your needs, helping you navigate emotional challenges and build resilience. Together, we’ll work on developing coping strategies, enhancing self-acceptance, and fostering meaningful connections. Your journey toward healing and empowerment starts here. Reach out today to explore how we can work together to help you thrive authentically.
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
So often our difficulties make us feel stuck, bound in place. We can feel caught in a loop, and not know how to get free. We might even know what to do - but either can't seem to do it or it won't work. And sometimes we don't even know what is making us feel stuck and where to start. Problems with our health, mood, traumatic experiences, changes to our life circumstances like work or living arrangement, relationships, habits- any of these can make us feel stuck.
So often our difficulties make us feel stuck, bound in place. We can feel caught in a loop, and not know how to get free. We might even know what to do - but either can't seem to do it or it won't work. And sometimes we don't even know what is making us feel stuck and where to start. Problems with our health, mood, traumatic experiences, changes to our life circumstances like work or living arrangement, relationships, habits- any of these can make us feel stuck.
Therapy can help to overcome feelings that are overwhelming and that often diminish our quality of life. Therapy enhances potential, increase our confidence and our self esteem
Therapy can help to overcome feelings that are overwhelming and that often diminish our quality of life. Therapy enhances potential, increase our confidence and our self esteem
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.
I am an integrative Therapist with over 24 years of experience and an MA in Psychotherapy and counselling and am an accredited member of the BACP. I am passionate about the healing power of counselling, psychotherapy and the capacity of the human psyche to heal, develop and grow. This belief, coupled with my training and experience, underpins how I work with adults one-to-one. I can help with many areas of mental health and associated physical symptoms of: anxiety disorders, depression; underlying causes of emotional pain or distress. The process of counselling or psychotherapy can be life changing and enriching.
I am an integrative Therapist with over 24 years of experience and an MA in Psychotherapy and counselling and am an accredited member of the BACP. I am passionate about the healing power of counselling, psychotherapy and the capacity of the human psyche to heal, develop and grow. This belief, coupled with my training and experience, underpins how I work with adults one-to-one. I can help with many areas of mental health and associated physical symptoms of: anxiety disorders, depression; underlying causes of emotional pain or distress. The process of counselling or psychotherapy can be life changing and enriching.
I offer a space which is safe and non-judgemental where we can explore together what is happening with you and in your life that has left you feeling anxious, depressed, sad, low in self-esteem, empty or distressed and not knowing why. Through working together we will try to understand how these feelings are manifesting in your life - be it through addiction, social anxiety, eating disorders, discomfort in your body image, destructive relationships. I am a passionate practitioner of EMDR (Eye movement desensitization reprocessing), a cutting-edge and clinically proven psychotherapeutic technique for treatment of PTSD.
I offer a space which is safe and non-judgemental where we can explore together what is happening with you and in your life that has left you feeling anxious, depressed, sad, low in self-esteem, empty or distressed and not knowing why. Through working together we will try to understand how these feelings are manifesting in your life - be it through addiction, social anxiety, eating disorders, discomfort in your body image, destructive relationships. I am a passionate practitioner of EMDR (Eye movement desensitization reprocessing), a cutting-edge and clinically proven psychotherapeutic technique for treatment of PTSD.
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.
Meet Our Personality Disorders Counsellors
If things aren't going well at the moment and you feel alone then maybe I can help? I offer the opportunity to explore whatever may be causing you pain and anxiety in a safe and caring space. Some people come because they want short term help with a particular issue which may be causing them problems with getting on with the process of living. Other people come because they would like to work longer term with a complexity of issues sometimes originating from childhood. Whatever is worrying you book a free initial assessment and see if working with me helps make a difference.
If things aren't going well at the moment and you feel alone then maybe I can help? I offer the opportunity to explore whatever may be causing you pain and anxiety in a safe and caring space. Some people come because they want short term help with a particular issue which may be causing them problems with getting on with the process of living. Other people come because they would like to work longer term with a complexity of issues sometimes originating from childhood. Whatever is worrying you book a free initial assessment and see if working with me helps make a difference.
Counselling can be about facing the anxieties of life and disappointments, but it can also be a pathway to clarity, hope and positive change. Whatever brings you to therapy we will look at it together in a safe and compassionate way, going at your pace. I will always work according to your needs aware that this can change from moment to moment, looking at what is happening for you now or maybe making sense of your past.
The trusted relationship between client and therapist is at the heart of how I work, I respect you are the expert in your life, my goal is to help you navigate life's challenges free of any judgement.
Counselling can be about facing the anxieties of life and disappointments, but it can also be a pathway to clarity, hope and positive change. Whatever brings you to therapy we will look at it together in a safe and compassionate way, going at your pace. I will always work according to your needs aware that this can change from moment to moment, looking at what is happening for you now or maybe making sense of your past.
The trusted relationship between client and therapist is at the heart of how I work, I respect you are the expert in your life, my goal is to help you navigate life's challenges free of any judgement.
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.
We all might experience difficult times in life; feeling complicated feelings and struggling to understand what is going on for you and why is a normal occurrence. Using my knowledge and extensive experience as a psychotherapist I provide a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space to explore your issues and reflect on your situation. A greater understanding of your internal world will enable you to gain insight into how you operate and understand yourself better. The therapeutic process will enable you to change your life and your relationships. I offer a safe space to faciliate the delicate journey of exploring.
We all might experience difficult times in life; feeling complicated feelings and struggling to understand what is going on for you and why is a normal occurrence. Using my knowledge and extensive experience as a psychotherapist I provide a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space to explore your issues and reflect on your situation. A greater understanding of your internal world will enable you to gain insight into how you operate and understand yourself better. The therapeutic process will enable you to change your life and your relationships. I offer a safe space to faciliate the delicate journey of exploring.
Dr Farasat Sadia
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
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I am an experienced therapist and have worked in the NHS for 10 years, initially qualifying as an Occupational Therapist and more recently as a family and systemic psychotherapy 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 5 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 10 years, initially qualifying as an Occupational Therapist and more recently as a family and systemic psychotherapy 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 5 years. Prior to this I worked with adults with complex trauma. I offer an inclusive space which is sensitive to your needs.
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 8 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 8 years I have been a staff counsellor for Cambridge University seeing clients including academics and researchers.
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.
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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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.