Personality Disorders Counselling in Havant

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Tom Bonser
Psychologist, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
Serves Area
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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Trauma Clinic
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Havant PO9
At Trauma Clinic, we’re here to support individuals who’ve experienced childhood or adult trauma and those navigating neurodiversity, including ADHD, autism, and dyslexia. Many of our clients feel overwhelmed, stuck, or misunderstood, but they seek to heal, build resilience, and embrace their unique strengths. We offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings, process trauma, and rediscover yourself. Therapy is tailored to your specific needs, guiding you towards personal growth and emotional well-being.
At Trauma Clinic, we’re here to support individuals who’ve experienced childhood or adult trauma and those navigating neurodiversity, including ADHD, autism, and dyslexia. Many of our clients feel overwhelmed, stuck, or misunderstood, but they seek to heal, build resilience, and embrace their unique strengths. We offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings, process trauma, and rediscover yourself. Therapy is tailored to your specific needs, guiding you towards personal growth and emotional well-being.
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Aimee Smith
Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
Havant PO9
Therapy is a space where your story can unfold, be witnessed, and gently understood. At times, we all need someone to talk to. In a confidential and supportive space, therapy offers a chance to explore your experiences, make sense of what feels difficult, and reconnect with yourself. ​​I offer a compassionate, collaborative space where you can be heard, understood, and supported in finding your way forward.
Therapy is a space where your story can unfold, be witnessed, and gently understood. At times, we all need someone to talk to. In a confidential and supportive space, therapy offers a chance to explore your experiences, make sense of what feels difficult, and reconnect with yourself. ​​I offer a compassionate, collaborative space where you can be heard, understood, and supported in finding your way forward.
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You may seem capable on the outside yet on the inside feel anxious, depressed, self-critical or constantly on edge. Your experiences of childhood and relational trauma through emotional, domestic, sexual abuse and neglect may have left feelings of guilt, shame, over-responsibility and difficulty in trusting yourself or others. You might notice tension in your body, racing thoughts or a sense of being "on alert" or disconnected even when safe. You long for understanding, peace from self-criticism and negativity. You want to set healthy boundaries and experience greater ease in your life and relationships.
You may seem capable on the outside yet on the inside feel anxious, depressed, self-critical or constantly on edge. Your experiences of childhood and relational trauma through emotional, domestic, sexual abuse and neglect may have left feelings of guilt, shame, over-responsibility and difficulty in trusting yourself or others. You might notice tension in your body, racing thoughts or a sense of being "on alert" or disconnected even when safe. You long for understanding, peace from self-criticism and negativity. You want to set healthy boundaries and experience greater ease in your life and relationships.
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Dr Robert Percival
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I understand that making the decision to engage in therapy can be a daunting one. I aim to provide a space where you feel safe, heard and valued. I place great emphasis on working collaboratively to understand a person's life experiences and how they have and continue to impact them. Our work together would be defined by your values and goals. The models of therapy that I draw on help to make sense of how patterns of being with yourself and others have developed, understanding these and then empathically challenging them to enable people to make meaningful sustained change in their lives.
I understand that making the decision to engage in therapy can be a daunting one. I aim to provide a space where you feel safe, heard and valued. I place great emphasis on working collaboratively to understand a person's life experiences and how they have and continue to impact them. Our work together would be defined by your values and goals. The models of therapy that I draw on help to make sense of how patterns of being with yourself and others have developed, understanding these and then empathically challenging them to enable people to make meaningful sustained change in their lives.
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Becker Cox
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
I've been where you are now, looking for a therapist and not sure who to choose! Deciding to have therapy and choosing who to embark on the journey with can be a daunting prospect. But, you’ve taking the first step to sharing your difficulties and that’s a great start. Having had my own therapy I know how important it is to find the right therapist. I offer a safe, welcoming space for you to share what is happening for you. I won’t judge or tell you to do things. I will support you with the choices you make. I offer appointments from 8am to 8pm and may be available at short notice.
I've been where you are now, looking for a therapist and not sure who to choose! Deciding to have therapy and choosing who to embark on the journey with can be a daunting prospect. But, you’ve taking the first step to sharing your difficulties and that’s a great start. Having had my own therapy I know how important it is to find the right therapist. I offer a safe, welcoming space for you to share what is happening for you. I won’t judge or tell you to do things. I will support you with the choices you make. I offer appointments from 8am to 8pm and may be available at short notice.
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More Therapists Nearby

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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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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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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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Rachel Bates
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life today seems to be overloaded by a variety of stress in many spheres of existence. What should be enjoyable and fulfilling sometimes turns out to be the very cause of suffering. In the midst of the busy-ness of life, we do not take the time to address this suffering and instead criticise and blame ourselves or others. This could potentially leave us feeling confused and ashamed. Shame does not heal the pain of suffering. Every human being has a need to be understood, accepted and validated because the human brain is wired to love and be loved.
Life today seems to be overloaded by a variety of stress in many spheres of existence. What should be enjoyable and fulfilling sometimes turns out to be the very cause of suffering. In the midst of the busy-ness of life, we do not take the time to address this suffering and instead criticise and blame ourselves or others. This could potentially leave us feeling confused and ashamed. Shame does not heal the pain of suffering. Every human being has a need to be understood, accepted and validated because the human brain is wired to love and be loved.
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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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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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Monika Madej-Torentz
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
trained in Family and Couples Therapy, Neurodiversity, Trauma, Personality Disorders and Domestic Abuse.
Neurodiverse and neurotypical welcome. New opening for low cost. I'm specialising in ADHD, relationship, trauma and domestic abuse. With background in Person Centred counselling I specialise in working with ADHD client, being ADHD my self. Each and every person is different so do they experience and needs in counselling. A part of self awareness, acceptance, I'm making use of simple techniques from life coaching, NLP and DBT to manage life difficulties. I'm working with teenagers, adults, couples and family.
trained in Family and Couples Therapy, Neurodiversity, Trauma, Personality Disorders and Domestic Abuse.
Neurodiverse and neurotypical welcome. New opening for low cost. I'm specialising in ADHD, relationship, trauma and domestic abuse. With background in Person Centred counselling I specialise in working with ADHD client, being ADHD my self. Each and every person is different so do they experience and needs in counselling. A part of self awareness, acceptance, I'm making use of simple techniques from life coaching, NLP and DBT to manage life difficulties. I'm working with teenagers, adults, couples and family.
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Laura Carlyon
Counsellor, MRes, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My aim as your counsellor is to create a space for you to be heard. I believe that everyone has the potential to create positive change in their lives, and I am here to support you on your journey towards personal growth and transformation. Life is challenging and can be stressful. I am here to help navigate through these difficult times, equipping you with the tools and space for you to feel more aware of your needs and take positive steps forward. I adopt an integrative approach (using a range of counselling therapies) to best suit your needs. My approach puts you at the heart of the counselling process.
My aim as your counsellor is to create a space for you to be heard. I believe that everyone has the potential to create positive change in their lives, and I am here to support you on your journey towards personal growth and transformation. Life is challenging and can be stressful. I am here to help navigate through these difficult times, equipping you with the tools and space for you to feel more aware of your needs and take positive steps forward. I adopt an integrative approach (using a range of counselling therapies) to best suit your needs. My approach puts you at the heart of the counselling process.
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Umid
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Umid is a CQC registered multi-disciplinary mental health practice in Hampshire. Our team includes a Consultant Psychiatrist, various accredited Psychological Therapists, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapists and Mental Health Practitioners. As a service, Umid is committed to assisting you in becoming the best version of yourself by gaining understanding, awareness, and the confidence to develop new perspectives and live the life you deserve.
Umid is a CQC registered multi-disciplinary mental health practice in Hampshire. Our team includes a Consultant Psychiatrist, various accredited Psychological Therapists, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapists and Mental Health Practitioners. As a service, Umid is committed to assisting you in becoming the best version of yourself by gaining understanding, awareness, and the confidence to develop new perspectives and live the life you deserve.
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The Giles Practice
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
The Giles Practice Is Committed To Helping You. We are a forward-thinking, progressive practice with genuine testimonials from satisfied clients. We have 5 star Google reviews with clients from all over the world. We have been instructed on recent catastrophic incidents such as the Grenfell Tower fire and the London Bridge/Borough Market terrorist attack. Each client is treated like an individual and every issue presented is important to us. We want our clients to be 100% happy, safe and secure when they use our service.
The Giles Practice Is Committed To Helping You. We are a forward-thinking, progressive practice with genuine testimonials from satisfied clients. We have 5 star Google reviews with clients from all over the world. We have been instructed on recent catastrophic incidents such as the Grenfell Tower fire and the London Bridge/Borough Market terrorist attack. Each client is treated like an individual and every issue presented is important to us. We want our clients to be 100% happy, safe and secure when they use our service.
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Psychology practice and wellbeing center
Psychologist, MSc
Serves Area
Are you in a space where you feel anxious, frustrated or depressed? Do you feel stuck or lost ? Are you letting fear or sadness keep you from moving forward? Do you find yourself feeling unfulfilled, unmotivated, held back in your relationships and pursuits in some way? Why wait to feel better? Take action and let's talk. Together we can find new ways of managing your difficulties, understand yourself better and live a more balanced and fulfilling life. Sometimes we need a little help to improve and advance onto the next step.
Are you in a space where you feel anxious, frustrated or depressed? Do you feel stuck or lost ? Are you letting fear or sadness keep you from moving forward? Do you find yourself feeling unfulfilled, unmotivated, held back in your relationships and pursuits in some way? Why wait to feel better? Take action and let's talk. Together we can find new ways of managing your difficulties, understand yourself better and live a more balanced and fulfilling life. Sometimes we need a little help to improve and advance onto the next step.
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Addiction Counselling Sussex
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Hello my name is James I founded Addiction Counselling Sussex to work with people who are suffering from the impact of addiction. I have extensive experience working with people affected by substance misuse, gambling addiction. However addiction can manifest in many different ways. My support can also stretch to family members or friends who have been impacted by someone else’s addiction or behaviours. My practice is currently online – providing a flexible affordable service.
Hello my name is James I founded Addiction Counselling Sussex to work with people who are suffering from the impact of addiction. I have extensive experience working with people affected by substance misuse, gambling addiction. However addiction can manifest in many different ways. My support can also stretch to family members or friends who have been impacted by someone else’s addiction or behaviours. My practice is currently online – providing a flexible affordable service.
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Graham Shavick
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Do you need help with relationship issues? Are you suffering from anxiety or depression? Are you struggling with stress in in your work or career? I provide a warm, caring, safe space for you to explore whatever you need. I also offer couples and family counselling, and coaching. Depending on what you need, we can work short term on specific issues, longer term in-depth psychotherapy, or coaching where I can help you achieve success and fulfillment in your personal or professional life. I also offer walk and talk therapy in the beautiful South Downs National Park. This option has proved popular with people of all ages.
Do you need help with relationship issues? Are you suffering from anxiety or depression? Are you struggling with stress in in your work or career? I provide a warm, caring, safe space for you to explore whatever you need. I also offer couples and family counselling, and coaching. Depending on what you need, we can work short term on specific issues, longer term in-depth psychotherapy, or coaching where I can help you achieve success and fulfillment in your personal or professional life. I also offer walk and talk therapy in the beautiful South Downs National Park. This option has proved popular with people of all ages.
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Surrey's Learning and Counselling Centre
Counsellor, SNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
I am a Snr Acc Integrative Counsellor, Clinical Supervisor, Trainer: CPCAB L5 Accredited Diploma in Advanced Professional Practice in Domestic Abuse (I.D.V.A - aligned) and Child & Young People’s Therapist (CYPT) supporting individuals, young people, & adults. My practice is rooted in compassion, nature based, professionalism, and a strong commitment to inclusive. I specialise in but not exclusively in Neurodiversity:Autism(ASD),ADHD/ADD, & (SpLD) e.g., dyslexia. To build insight, resilience, and the tools needed to enhance emotional wellbeing and thrive in their personal, educational, and professional lives.
I am a Snr Acc Integrative Counsellor, Clinical Supervisor, Trainer: CPCAB L5 Accredited Diploma in Advanced Professional Practice in Domestic Abuse (I.D.V.A - aligned) and Child & Young People’s Therapist (CYPT) supporting individuals, young people, & adults. My practice is rooted in compassion, nature based, professionalism, and a strong commitment to inclusive. I specialise in but not exclusively in Neurodiversity:Autism(ASD),ADHD/ADD, & (SpLD) e.g., dyslexia. To build insight, resilience, and the tools needed to enhance emotional wellbeing and thrive in their personal, educational, and professional lives.
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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.