Personality Disorders Counselling in Kettering

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Serendipity Psychology Services Ltd
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Kettering NN14
Serendipity Psychology is a team of professionally registered, highly qualified psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors and occupational therapists working across Northamptonshire, Milton Keynes, Leicestershire, Coventry & Warwickshire and many other areas of the UK. Our team aspire to deliver exceptional, personalised psychological treatment and care throughout the time you need us. We offer a range of specialist support and pathways of care, including a neurodivergence pathway for the assessment and support of ASD and ADHD, and a lower-fee pathway for those who may struggle to access independent therapy because of the cost.
Serendipity Psychology is a team of professionally registered, highly qualified psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors and occupational therapists working across Northamptonshire, Milton Keynes, Leicestershire, Coventry & Warwickshire and many other areas of the UK. Our team aspire to deliver exceptional, personalised psychological treatment and care throughout the time you need us. We offer a range of specialist support and pathways of care, including a neurodivergence pathway for the assessment and support of ASD and ADHD, and a lower-fee pathway for those who may struggle to access independent therapy because of the cost.
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Know Your Own Mind
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
You’ve already shown courage by reaching out. If you're living with trauma, chronic pain, PTSD, loss, ADHD, ASD, Dyslexia or had a recent diagnosis, or the impact of abuse, I understand how heavy life can feel. I offer a calm, confidential space where you can speak freely and be met with compassion—not judgment. I might not be everyone’s cup of tea, and I don’t have a one-pill-fix-all—but when others have failed or let you down, I can walk beside you. I’ve been there too, and I’ll help you find the best version of you.
You’ve already shown courage by reaching out. If you're living with trauma, chronic pain, PTSD, loss, ADHD, ASD, Dyslexia or had a recent diagnosis, or the impact of abuse, I understand how heavy life can feel. I offer a calm, confidential space where you can speak freely and be met with compassion—not judgment. I might not be everyone’s cup of tea, and I don’t have a one-pill-fix-all—but when others have failed or let you down, I can walk beside you. I’ve been there too, and I’ll help you find the best version of you.
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Nathan James Chesney
Verified Verified
Kettering NN14
Hi, I am Nathan, welcome. I have over 20 years experience in the NHS assessing, treating and supporting people with mental ill health, I have studied counselling and psychotherapy and I am in the advanced stages of training as a Transactional Analyst (T.A.) psychotherapist. This form of therapy involves the person taking a close observation of themselves and of how those around us shaped our personality. Many people think that this is unchangeable, transactional analysis helps us to analyse our beliefs about ourselves and others and to look at these beliefs in the here and now, test these beliefs and decontamonate our thinking.
Hi, I am Nathan, welcome. I have over 20 years experience in the NHS assessing, treating and supporting people with mental ill health, I have studied counselling and psychotherapy and I am in the advanced stages of training as a Transactional Analyst (T.A.) psychotherapist. This form of therapy involves the person taking a close observation of themselves and of how those around us shaped our personality. Many people think that this is unchangeable, transactional analysis helps us to analyse our beliefs about ourselves and others and to look at these beliefs in the here and now, test these beliefs and decontamonate our thinking.
01536 907355 View 01536 907355
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Cherry Blossom Therapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Kettering NN14
I’m a Paediatric Psychotherapist based in North Northamptonshire, working with children and young people through my private practice, Cherry Blossom Therapy. I specialise in supporting those navigating trauma, abuse, attachment difficulties, fostering and adoption experiences, anxiety, and stress – offering a safe, creative space where they can express themselves and begin to heal at their own pace.
I’m a Paediatric Psychotherapist based in North Northamptonshire, working with children and young people through my private practice, Cherry Blossom Therapy. I specialise in supporting those navigating trauma, abuse, attachment difficulties, fostering and adoption experiences, anxiety, and stress – offering a safe, creative space where they can express themselves and begin to heal at their own pace.
01536 907236 View 01536 907236
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Danny Cummings
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
I work with relationships, both individuals and couples in particular those that are survivors of or current Narcissistic abuse.
I care deeply about human suffering and offer an empathetic, safe and non judgmental environment to work with you through your issues. My role is to enable you to become more self aware and empowered in order to bring about the positive changes in your life. I use solution focussed therapy and work with both children and adults on short and long term therapy
I work with relationships, both individuals and couples in particular those that are survivors of or current Narcissistic abuse.
I care deeply about human suffering and offer an empathetic, safe and non judgmental environment to work with you through your issues. My role is to enable you to become more self aware and empowered in order to bring about the positive changes in your life. I use solution focussed therapy and work with both children and adults on short and long term therapy
01604 261757 View 01604 261757
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Kat Marlow
Psychotherapist, MHGI
Serves Area
I'm passionate about helping people to achieve as much change as possible in the shortest reasonable time, whilst recognising that for some, this might require a longer-term view - ultimately, it's all about helping you to achieve a more positive and fulfilling way of living that lasts! I offer confidential and non-judgemental time and space to think and reflect, and use a number of tried and tested therapeutic techniques, including deep relaxation and guided imagery to help you to understand and transform your experiences and emotions with compassion and a different perspective.
I'm passionate about helping people to achieve as much change as possible in the shortest reasonable time, whilst recognising that for some, this might require a longer-term view - ultimately, it's all about helping you to achieve a more positive and fulfilling way of living that lasts! I offer confidential and non-judgemental time and space to think and reflect, and use a number of tried and tested therapeutic techniques, including deep relaxation and guided imagery to help you to understand and transform your experiences and emotions with compassion and a different perspective.
01536 857154 View 01536 857154
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Bryn Higgott
Psychotherapist, MSc, GMBPsS
Serves Area
Everyone their own way of looking at the world, its events, and their place in it that is personal to them. Consequently, there is no one size fits all in a therapeutic approach. My role is to work with you to use my skills to make therapy as effective as possible. A strong therapy relationship will help you to overcome the challenges you face in the present, and help you heal from painful events from the past. Reaching out is a start. Good mental and emotional health affects so many aspects of life.
Everyone their own way of looking at the world, its events, and their place in it that is personal to them. Consequently, there is no one size fits all in a therapeutic approach. My role is to work with you to use my skills to make therapy as effective as possible. A strong therapy relationship will help you to overcome the challenges you face in the present, and help you heal from painful events from the past. Reaching out is a start. Good mental and emotional health affects so many aspects of life.
01933 829074 View 01933 829074
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Katie Shepherd
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Therapeutic counselling can help you if you are struggling to cope with anxiety or depression, or if you have suffered a bereavement, a life changing event or you are a survivor of abuse or trauma. Whatever brings you to therapy, talking to a professional, feeling heard and understood can be a truly positive and healing experience. You can learn to understand the origins of your problems and how to be able to accept them in your life, without them dominating your time. Developing skills and strategies to help you cope, achieving personal growth and resilience, so that you can manage life's challenges the best way for you.
Therapeutic counselling can help you if you are struggling to cope with anxiety or depression, or if you have suffered a bereavement, a life changing event or you are a survivor of abuse or trauma. Whatever brings you to therapy, talking to a professional, feeling heard and understood can be a truly positive and healing experience. You can learn to understand the origins of your problems and how to be able to accept them in your life, without them dominating your time. Developing skills and strategies to help you cope, achieving personal growth and resilience, so that you can manage life's challenges the best way for you.
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Lorna Mitchell
Counsellor, MBACP
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Have you ever wondered why you behave the way that you do or why you react to things differently to others? Would you like to understand yourself better, or perhaps have a safe space to explore difficult emotions. Perhaps you want to learn how to cope better with your intense emotions, or communicate better with others. Maybe you feel different, or that you don't know who you really are. I can help you. I have years of experience working with those who struggle with difficult emotions.
Have you ever wondered why you behave the way that you do or why you react to things differently to others? Would you like to understand yourself better, or perhaps have a safe space to explore difficult emotions. Perhaps you want to learn how to cope better with your intense emotions, or communicate better with others. Maybe you feel different, or that you don't know who you really are. I can help you. I have years of experience working with those who struggle with difficult emotions.
01832 770719 View 01832 770719
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Gemma Pearson
Psychologist, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Do you ever find yourself falling into the same unhelpful patterns - relationships, working too much, health - but don't seem to be able to stop this? Do you ever feel distress, anxiety, depression or sadness that can feel uncontrollable? Have you suffered a recent trauma and need help for PTSD? As a psychologist with ten years experience offering therapy, often to individuals with complex needs, I am passionate about helping you to break your cycles and understand why they occur. This can include offering a safe space to explore any history of difficult experiences which you still feel effect you.
Do you ever find yourself falling into the same unhelpful patterns - relationships, working too much, health - but don't seem to be able to stop this? Do you ever feel distress, anxiety, depression or sadness that can feel uncontrollable? Have you suffered a recent trauma and need help for PTSD? As a psychologist with ten years experience offering therapy, often to individuals with complex needs, I am passionate about helping you to break your cycles and understand why they occur. This can include offering a safe space to explore any history of difficult experiences which you still feel effect you.
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Dr Charlotte Staniforth EMDR, ACT, DBT
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
I work with adolescents and adults who would like to understand themselves better and who may need some help with managing their emotions and their day to day lives, improving their relationships, getting relief from symptoms of trauma and improving their self esteem and confidence. I also work with anxiety, phobias and functional pain/conditions. I can offer coaching to individuals to improve performance or to help them work towards making changes in specific areas of their life. I can also offer supervision to other professionals/organisations. I have a special interest in trauma informed care-training and implementation.
I work with adolescents and adults who would like to understand themselves better and who may need some help with managing their emotions and their day to day lives, improving their relationships, getting relief from symptoms of trauma and improving their self esteem and confidence. I also work with anxiety, phobias and functional pain/conditions. I can offer coaching to individuals to improve performance or to help them work towards making changes in specific areas of their life. I can also offer supervision to other professionals/organisations. I have a special interest in trauma informed care-training and implementation.
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Dr Mandeep Bachu
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
My background includes extensive work within the NHS with children and adults, treating a range of psychological difficulties such as anxiety, depression, and personality disorders.
We'll work together to help you understand not only where your difficulties have stemmed from but also what's currently maintaining them (the 'cycles'). By gaining this clarity, we can collaboratively make lasting changes at your pace. I offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where your individual needs are the focus.
My background includes extensive work within the NHS with children and adults, treating a range of psychological difficulties such as anxiety, depression, and personality disorders.
We'll work together to help you understand not only where your difficulties have stemmed from but also what's currently maintaining them (the 'cycles'). By gaining this clarity, we can collaboratively make lasting changes at your pace. I offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where your individual needs are the focus.
01344 951923 View 01344 951923
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Inga Krzyzanowska de Sloan
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I utilise a creative process with clients who present with a wide range of difficulties such as low mood, attachment or relational issues, trauma, psychosis, personality disorders, self-harming behaviours, low self-esteem and anxiety disorders.
I have experience of working with adults and young people, within the NHS, forensic services and CAMHS. I can offer individual or group sessions for children or adults. We will use paint, paper, clay and other materials to explore and process things in a different way to traditional talking therapies. Sessions can feel playful and fun as well as therapeutic.
I utilise a creative process with clients who present with a wide range of difficulties such as low mood, attachment or relational issues, trauma, psychosis, personality disorders, self-harming behaviours, low self-esteem and anxiety disorders.
I have experience of working with adults and young people, within the NHS, forensic services and CAMHS. I can offer individual or group sessions for children or adults. We will use paint, paper, clay and other materials to explore and process things in a different way to traditional talking therapies. Sessions can feel playful and fun as well as therapeutic.
01491 523719 View 01491 523719
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Lisa Tilling
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
I have a range of experience in working with complex issues including trauma, abuse, relationship issues , personality disorders and couples counselling.
I am a qualified , experienced Integrative Psychotherapist, who can offer help and support to individuals / couples experiencing a range of issues. I understand how difficult it can be to decide to seek help and i hope to be able to work with you whatever the issue . I offer therapy in a comfortable and supportive environment and aim to help you achieve a more contented way of being in the world, and/ or better relationships . I aim to help my clients understand their own patterns of behaviour to enable solutions to be uncovered and changes to be made. I am also able to offer EMDR to enable the processing of trauma/ events
I have a range of experience in working with complex issues including trauma, abuse, relationship issues , personality disorders and couples counselling.
I am a qualified , experienced Integrative Psychotherapist, who can offer help and support to individuals / couples experiencing a range of issues. I understand how difficult it can be to decide to seek help and i hope to be able to work with you whatever the issue . I offer therapy in a comfortable and supportive environment and aim to help you achieve a more contented way of being in the world, and/ or better relationships . I aim to help my clients understand their own patterns of behaviour to enable solutions to be uncovered and changes to be made. I am also able to offer EMDR to enable the processing of trauma/ events
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Dr Owen Richardson
Psychologist, CPsychol
Bedford MK40
Waitlist for new clients
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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Photo of Roslyn Campbell - Life Psychology, Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Life Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I am Dr Roslyn Campbell and I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). I have over 15 years of experience of working with adults with a range of psychological difficulties and emotional issues. I offer an empathic, non-judgmental and confidential space to help you explore your difficulties in a collaborative way. ​
I am Dr Roslyn Campbell and I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). I have over 15 years of experience of working with adults with a range of psychological difficulties and emotional issues. I offer an empathic, non-judgmental and confidential space to help you explore your difficulties in a collaborative way. ​
01889 227309 View 01889 227309
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Fern Mayo
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
As a psychotherapist, I specialise in supporting individuals who have experienced childhood trauma and/or have a diagnosis of BPD. I work with people who experience overwhelming triggers that disrupt their present relationships and sabotage their daily lives. My aim is to support you to unpack and understand your experiences, learn useful and research-backed tools, and work towards reclaiming a sense of wellbeing, confidence and safety in your life. The goal is for you to leave therapy with the power to foster authentic connections, trust yourself again and finally feel safe in your world.
As a psychotherapist, I specialise in supporting individuals who have experienced childhood trauma and/or have a diagnosis of BPD. I work with people who experience overwhelming triggers that disrupt their present relationships and sabotage their daily lives. My aim is to support you to unpack and understand your experiences, learn useful and research-backed tools, and work towards reclaiming a sense of wellbeing, confidence and safety in your life. The goal is for you to leave therapy with the power to foster authentic connections, trust yourself again and finally feel safe in your world.
01827 948346 View 01827 948346
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Mindmattersltd
Psychotherapist, MBACP
I am a qualified Integrative Psychotherapist. I have over 15 years’ experience working within a mental health and social care settings, working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-worth, loneliness, relationship issues, loss and bereavement. Also working within the rehabilitation sector part of the NHS helping people to understand and cope with their behavior whilst exploring deep rooted feelings and belief systems. I hold a particular interest along with experience of working with survivors of domestic abuse and violence and the long term impact this can have on mental and physical health
I am a qualified Integrative Psychotherapist. I have over 15 years’ experience working within a mental health and social care settings, working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-worth, loneliness, relationship issues, loss and bereavement. Also working within the rehabilitation sector part of the NHS helping people to understand and cope with their behavior whilst exploring deep rooted feelings and belief systems. I hold a particular interest along with experience of working with survivors of domestic abuse and violence and the long term impact this can have on mental and physical health
01858 455550 View 01858 455550
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Lucy Ginger
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Looking after our mental health these days can be difficult, we can find ourselves prioritising other people and other commitments, leaving ourselves at the bottom of the pile. Finding the right therapist and the right therapeutic space is an important part of the journey. It’s about giving yourself the time and permission to feel and acknowledge what’s there, to begin making sense of it. Therapy isn’t about quick fixes — it’s about creating a space where healing can happen at your pace, in your way. That first step, just showing up, is already something meaningful.
Looking after our mental health these days can be difficult, we can find ourselves prioritising other people and other commitments, leaving ourselves at the bottom of the pile. Finding the right therapist and the right therapeutic space is an important part of the journey. It’s about giving yourself the time and permission to feel and acknowledge what’s there, to begin making sense of it. Therapy isn’t about quick fixes — it’s about creating a space where healing can happen at your pace, in your way. That first step, just showing up, is already something meaningful.
01296 254460 View 01296 254460
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Dr Niollie Brown
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
I am a clinical psychologist with experience working in a range of settings in the NHS, which include community, outpatient, inpatient and forensic mental health services. I completed my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2011 at the University of East London. I am also a family therapist and completed my MSc in Systemic and Family Psychotherapy in 2016 at the Institute of Family Therapy/University of Bedfordshire. Throughout my career I have worked with people of all ages but, more recently, mainly work with adults and older adults.
I am a clinical psychologist with experience working in a range of settings in the NHS, which include community, outpatient, inpatient and forensic mental health services. I completed my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2011 at the University of East London. I am also a family therapist and completed my MSc in Systemic and Family Psychotherapy in 2016 at the Institute of Family Therapy/University of Bedfordshire. Throughout my career I have worked with people of all ages but, more recently, mainly work with adults and older adults.
01604 279770 View 01604 279770

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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.