Personality Disorders Counselling in Eastleigh

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Dr Pat Gwyer
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Eastleigh SO50
Feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or unhelpful behaviour patterns? Struggling with self-critical thoughts, negative emotions, trauma, or relationship difficulties? Evidence-based therapy can offer new coping strategies to help you regain control of your life. With over 20 years of experience and a former Consultant Clinical Psychologist, I specialise in combining Clinical and Positive Psychology to treat a range of mental health challenges. If you want to make positive changes to your wellbeing, please contact me and let's work together to improve your wellbeing, and get your life back on track.
Feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or unhelpful behaviour patterns? Struggling with self-critical thoughts, negative emotions, trauma, or relationship difficulties? Evidence-based therapy can offer new coping strategies to help you regain control of your life. With over 20 years of experience and a former Consultant Clinical Psychologist, I specialise in combining Clinical and Positive Psychology to treat a range of mental health challenges. If you want to make positive changes to your wellbeing, please contact me and let's work together to improve your wellbeing, and get your life back on track.
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Community Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Eastleigh SO53
Community Counselling is built on foundations of humanistic therapy. We offer counsellors from different counties and varied modalities within the humanistic approaches. Our ethos is to provide high quality service to our clients and operate on a social enterprise system, which applies a strategy to maximise improvements in the well-being of disadvantaged client groups. ​CC aims to provide a non-judgemental, confidential and supportive environment to promote an atmosphere of trust, enabling clients to bring to the session what is important for them.
Community Counselling is built on foundations of humanistic therapy. We offer counsellors from different counties and varied modalities within the humanistic approaches. Our ethos is to provide high quality service to our clients and operate on a social enterprise system, which applies a strategy to maximise improvements in the well-being of disadvantaged client groups. ​CC aims to provide a non-judgemental, confidential and supportive environment to promote an atmosphere of trust, enabling clients to bring to the session what is important for them.
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Leita Sanger
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Eastleigh SO53
Taking the first step to reach out for support can feel daunting — you’re not alone in that. I’m a Person-Centred Counsellor and Supervisor with 9 years of experience, offering a warm, confidential, and non-judgemental space to explore whatever it is thats troubling you. My counselling approach is based on empathy, honesty and respect. I believe that the most meaningful and powerful shifts happen when you feel genuinely heard and accepted, just as you are.
Taking the first step to reach out for support can feel daunting — you’re not alone in that. I’m a Person-Centred Counsellor and Supervisor with 9 years of experience, offering a warm, confidential, and non-judgemental space to explore whatever it is thats troubling you. My counselling approach is based on empathy, honesty and respect. I believe that the most meaningful and powerful shifts happen when you feel genuinely heard and accepted, just as you are.
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Sarah Callen
Counsellor, MBACP
3 Endorsed
Eastleigh SO50
Thank you for viewing my profile, I'm Sarah! Feeling lost? Stuck? Anxious? Depressed? Experienced a bereavement or trauma? Lowself-esteem? I aim to provide a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space for you to speak freely. I passionately believe, that having someone who cares and holds hope for you in a safe place, is unique and allows for growth and healing. I'm a fully qualified Humanistic Counsellor and believe that you have the inner resources to thrive. I hope to facilitate you to connect with yourself and desires. I believe that self-awareness provides the tools for us to meet our own needs. Free initial call offered!
Thank you for viewing my profile, I'm Sarah! Feeling lost? Stuck? Anxious? Depressed? Experienced a bereavement or trauma? Lowself-esteem? I aim to provide a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space for you to speak freely. I passionately believe, that having someone who cares and holds hope for you in a safe place, is unique and allows for growth and healing. I'm a fully qualified Humanistic Counsellor and believe that you have the inner resources to thrive. I hope to facilitate you to connect with yourself and desires. I believe that self-awareness provides the tools for us to meet our own needs. Free initial call offered!
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Paula Coles
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Eastleigh SO53
Psychotherapist (BACP), Sex Therapist (COSRT), Couples/Relationship Therapist (COSRT), EMDR Therapist (EMDR Association) & Clinical Supervisor. Paula is a fully accredited and highly experienced, post-graduate qualified Therapist. She has over 30 years experience of helping clients achieve sustainable change. She has an outstanding history of working well with clients who have been frustrated by lack of change in their previous therapy.
Psychotherapist (BACP), Sex Therapist (COSRT), Couples/Relationship Therapist (COSRT), EMDR Therapist (EMDR Association) & Clinical Supervisor. Paula is a fully accredited and highly experienced, post-graduate qualified Therapist. She has over 30 years experience of helping clients achieve sustainable change. She has an outstanding history of working well with clients who have been frustrated by lack of change in their previous therapy.
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Angeline Shepperd
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Eastleigh SO53
Angeline is a fully accredited BACP Therapist and EMDR Practitioner Europe Accredited , offering a compassionate, integrative approach to therapy that is deeply rooted in humanistic values. Angeline believes that every person has the inner strength for healing, growth and change. She will help you to connect with your own inner strength at a pace that suits you. Angeline offers a safe, respectful space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions and experiences without fear of judgement. If you are experiencing trauma, anxiety or low mood or simply feeling stuck she will work collaboratively with you.
Angeline is a fully accredited BACP Therapist and EMDR Practitioner Europe Accredited , offering a compassionate, integrative approach to therapy that is deeply rooted in humanistic values. Angeline believes that every person has the inner strength for healing, growth and change. She will help you to connect with your own inner strength at a pace that suits you. Angeline offers a safe, respectful space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions and experiences without fear of judgement. If you are experiencing trauma, anxiety or low mood or simply feeling stuck she will work collaboratively with you.
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Emma O'Sullivan counselling and psychotherapy
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, my name is Emma. I am a counsellor working in Southampton and the New Forest. I offer talking and creative therapy to adults and young people both in person and online. I am a qualified and registered Gestalt therapist, with additional training in humanistic and CBT counselling. I offer a safe, confidential, and supportive space to explore with you any issues that may be affecting your current life circumstances. The approach that I use means that I can offer many tools and techniques that complement the traditional talking therapy, and I am able to adapt my way of working dependent on your needs and goals.
Hi, my name is Emma. I am a counsellor working in Southampton and the New Forest. I offer talking and creative therapy to adults and young people both in person and online. I am a qualified and registered Gestalt therapist, with additional training in humanistic and CBT counselling. I offer a safe, confidential, and supportive space to explore with you any issues that may be affecting your current life circumstances. The approach that I use means that I can offer many tools and techniques that complement the traditional talking therapy, and I am able to adapt my way of working dependent on your needs and goals.
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Jan Gay
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I can help with a wide range of issues including feeling anxious, depressed, finding it difficult to cope, relationship and family issues, bereavement, being worried or confused about your sexuality or gender, dealing with effects of sexual, mental or physical abuse, lack of confidence, low self esteem, panic attacks, managing anger or frustration, difficulties at school, work or college, OCD, the impact of trauma, coping with change, worries about drinking or drug use, self harm, resolving 'unfinished business’ and compulsive behaviours. I am a qualified supervisor, EMDR therapist and accredited by the BACP.
I can help with a wide range of issues including feeling anxious, depressed, finding it difficult to cope, relationship and family issues, bereavement, being worried or confused about your sexuality or gender, dealing with effects of sexual, mental or physical abuse, lack of confidence, low self esteem, panic attacks, managing anger or frustration, difficulties at school, work or college, OCD, the impact of trauma, coping with change, worries about drinking or drug use, self harm, resolving 'unfinished business’ and compulsive behaviours. I am a qualified supervisor, EMDR therapist and accredited by the BACP.
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Thrive Counselling, Psychotherapy & Supervision
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Hello, I'm Lucy, a fully qualified person-centred counsellor, psychotherapist and supervisor based in Twyford, near Winchester. I am a registered, accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP Accred), offering professional, experienced, warm and non-judgemental counselling and psychotherapy for clients to explore issues safely and freely. Person-centred therapy is a refreshing therapeutic method; "walking" with you, employing empathic understanding and non-judgemental warmth and acceptance, respecting and trusting your inner resources to support you on your journey.
Hello, I'm Lucy, a fully qualified person-centred counsellor, psychotherapist and supervisor based in Twyford, near Winchester. I am a registered, accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP Accred), offering professional, experienced, warm and non-judgemental counselling and psychotherapy for clients to explore issues safely and freely. Person-centred therapy is a refreshing therapeutic method; "walking" with you, employing empathic understanding and non-judgemental warmth and acceptance, respecting and trusting your inner resources to support you on your journey.
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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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Ben Frayne
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
www.Liberationpsychology.co.uk. A highly experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist specialising in Adult Mental Health for over 20 years.
www.Liberationpsychology.co.uk. A highly experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist specialising in Adult Mental Health for over 20 years.
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Carly Crawford
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Do you feel anxious, depressed or burned out? Are events from your past affecting your present? Do you want more from your relationships or to understand your neurotype? I believe passionately that everyone can benefit from empathetic, professional support. I am a registered counsellor and psychotherapist and I have worked in the field of mental health and well-being for many years, in private practice, charitable counselling services and in statutory homeless, addiction and resettlement services. I take great joy from working with people from all backgrounds, getting to know their stories and their strengths.
Do you feel anxious, depressed or burned out? Are events from your past affecting your present? Do you want more from your relationships or to understand your neurotype? I believe passionately that everyone can benefit from empathetic, professional support. I am a registered counsellor and psychotherapist and I have worked in the field of mental health and well-being for many years, in private practice, charitable counselling services and in statutory homeless, addiction and resettlement services. I take great joy from working with people from all backgrounds, getting to know their stories and their strengths.
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Maximillian Mustafa-Holzapfel
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I focus mostly on identity and intersectional experiences. My main areas of interest and knowledge are queer identities, gender identity (including cis, trans+, enby, and intersex), poly relationships, families with mixed ethnic and/or religious backgrounds, disability/illness (including hidden) and difficult parenting/parented relationships (including single parenting, and queer parenting). I am open to working with any kind of client, regardless of lifestyle, history, and past mistakes. Please see my website for more information and my inclusion statement. I work online only and my session fees range from £30 to £60 per session.
I focus mostly on identity and intersectional experiences. My main areas of interest and knowledge are queer identities, gender identity (including cis, trans+, enby, and intersex), poly relationships, families with mixed ethnic and/or religious backgrounds, disability/illness (including hidden) and difficult parenting/parented relationships (including single parenting, and queer parenting). I am open to working with any kind of client, regardless of lifestyle, history, and past mistakes. Please see my website for more information and my inclusion statement. I work online only and my session fees range from £30 to £60 per session.
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Winchester Trauma Counselling (Lori Hedges)
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Trauma Therapy Service of the Year 2024 - Hampshire, awarded by Global Health & Pharma. I am a BACP and UKCP registered Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Supervisor, and Trainer, CTA(p), working in Winchester, and online. I have experience working with a wide range of issues with clients, and am particularly passionate about working with clients who have experienced early attachment disruption, trauma or abuse, including transgenerational / childhood / adulthood abuse, have a personality disorder diagnosis, experience dissociation / have a dissociative disorder, experience self harm or suicidal feeling, thoughts, or impulses.
Trauma Therapy Service of the Year 2024 - Hampshire, awarded by Global Health & Pharma. I am a BACP and UKCP registered Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Supervisor, and Trainer, CTA(p), working in Winchester, and online. I have experience working with a wide range of issues with clients, and am particularly passionate about working with clients who have experienced early attachment disruption, trauma or abuse, including transgenerational / childhood / adulthood abuse, have a personality disorder diagnosis, experience dissociation / have a dissociative disorder, experience self harm or suicidal feeling, thoughts, or impulses.
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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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Doris Prugel-Bennett
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Serves Area
You may experience problems in daily functioning, be it difficulties in private, intimate and/or work relationships, engaging in self-harming, symptoms of anxiety and/or depression, or have experienced physical or emotional trauma which continuously and seriously affect your life. Experiences from the past and lack of tools can cause emotional turmoil and stress. Purely being human and experiencing fears of the future can push people to their limits. You might have been given a mental health diagnosis and wish to actively be part of your recovery.
You may experience problems in daily functioning, be it difficulties in private, intimate and/or work relationships, engaging in self-harming, symptoms of anxiety and/or depression, or have experienced physical or emotional trauma which continuously and seriously affect your life. Experiences from the past and lack of tools can cause emotional turmoil and stress. Purely being human and experiencing fears of the future can push people to their limits. You might have been given a mental health diagnosis and wish to actively be part of your recovery.
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Laura Mearns
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello and welcome. I’m Laura and I have many years experience working as a counsellor, supporting adults and young people aged 13 and over. I specialise in trauma related to abuse and can also support with difficulties such as; anxiety, depression, low mood, self-esteem and relationships. I offer face to face, online and telephone sessions, depending on what works best for you.
Hello and welcome. I’m Laura and I have many years experience working as a counsellor, supporting adults and young people aged 13 and over. I specialise in trauma related to abuse and can also support with difficulties such as; anxiety, depression, low mood, self-esteem and relationships. I offer face to face, online and telephone sessions, depending on what works best for you.
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More Therapists Nearby

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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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Tom Bonser
Psychologist, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
Emsworth PO10
I am experienced in working with adults who present with a range of psychological difficulties, including personality disorders, trauma, self-harm, anger management and suicidal ideation.
I am a HCPC Registered Psychologist and a Chartered member and Associate Fellow of the BPS. I am an Advanced Accredited Schema Therapist who specialises in one to one therapy with adults. I often integrate different therapeutic models to best support individuals , particularly Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I am a warm and compassionate psychologist with over 15 years of experience who aims to provide a space for you to feel safe to share your experiences and to work collaboratively to help you progress towards your therapeutic goals.
I am experienced in working with adults who present with a range of psychological difficulties, including personality disorders, trauma, self-harm, anger management and suicidal ideation.
I am a HCPC Registered Psychologist and a Chartered member and Associate Fellow of the BPS. I am an Advanced Accredited Schema Therapist who specialises in one to one therapy with adults. I often integrate different therapeutic models to best support individuals , particularly Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I am a warm and compassionate psychologist with over 15 years of experience who aims to provide a space for you to feel safe to share your experiences and to work collaboratively to help you progress towards your therapeutic goals.
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Rebecca Ker
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Farnham GU9
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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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.