Dissociative Disorders (DID) Counselling in Islington, London
Dr Charlie Cole
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Islington, London N1C
Dr Charlie Cole is a registered Clinical Psychologist (DClinPsy) and an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with the BABCP. Charlie combines extensive clinical experience and world-class training from University College London (UCL) to provide high-quality, evidence-based psychological therapy for a range of mental health difficulties. At the core of his practice is a commitment to developing personalised treatment plans that meet the unique needs of his clients, whilst creating a safe space for them to feel heard, understood, and empowered. Charlie also offers workplace wellbeing consultancy to well-known organisations.
Dr Charlie Cole is a registered Clinical Psychologist (DClinPsy) and an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with the BABCP. Charlie combines extensive clinical experience and world-class training from University College London (UCL) to provide high-quality, evidence-based psychological therapy for a range of mental health difficulties. At the core of his practice is a commitment to developing personalised treatment plans that meet the unique needs of his clients, whilst creating a safe space for them to feel heard, understood, and empowered. Charlie also offers workplace wellbeing consultancy to well-known organisations.
Awawu Ola Ajala
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Islington, London N1
Systemic Family Therapy is a branch of Psychotherapy that promotes change and emotional growth through the shared exploration of troubling experiences; it helps find possible solutions to difficult situations. In life individuals, couples, and families can face many stresses, worries, and changes that can be hard to manage. When difficulties do not resolve naturally or when it feels like close relationships are suffering, Systemic Psychotherapy can help. Systemic Psychotherapy can help to address a range of difficulties and it can be applied to work with both individuals as well as groups of people.
Systemic Family Therapy is a branch of Psychotherapy that promotes change and emotional growth through the shared exploration of troubling experiences; it helps find possible solutions to difficult situations. In life individuals, couples, and families can face many stresses, worries, and changes that can be hard to manage. When difficulties do not resolve naturally or when it feels like close relationships are suffering, Systemic Psychotherapy can help. Systemic Psychotherapy can help to address a range of difficulties and it can be applied to work with both individuals as well as groups of people.
Catherine Bechirian
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Islington, London N1 (Online Only)
I have 17 years experience of offering a supportive, confidential place in which to make some sense of symptoms such as anxiety, stress, depression, or a sense of general dissatisfaction. You may have suffered a loss, or trauma, or be going through a transition in your life and would like to talk to a professional. People come to therapy for many reasons. I see my role as therapist as being someone who can support you in learning more about yourself, your thinking and behaviours, your relationships, and your unconscious motivations, supporting you to create meaning, and to make the changes that you feel you need.
I have 17 years experience of offering a supportive, confidential place in which to make some sense of symptoms such as anxiety, stress, depression, or a sense of general dissatisfaction. You may have suffered a loss, or trauma, or be going through a transition in your life and would like to talk to a professional. People come to therapy for many reasons. I see my role as therapist as being someone who can support you in learning more about yourself, your thinking and behaviours, your relationships, and your unconscious motivations, supporting you to create meaning, and to make the changes that you feel you need.
John Graham
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Islington, London EC1V
I am an integrative counsellor, and I am registered with the BACP. I provide an empathic, supportive space where you can feel safe to open up and feel seen and heard for who you are. I understand the pressures people can put upon themselves, which are unhelpful and can lead to damaging coping strategies. I will work with you to identify healthier ways of managing anxiety, low self-esteem and further underlying issues. I feel passionate in the potential of therapy to support you through difficult times in your life. Integrative counselling with John I have an integrative approach, meaning that I draw on several ways of working.
I am an integrative counsellor, and I am registered with the BACP. I provide an empathic, supportive space where you can feel safe to open up and feel seen and heard for who you are. I understand the pressures people can put upon themselves, which are unhelpful and can lead to damaging coping strategies. I will work with you to identify healthier ways of managing anxiety, low self-esteem and further underlying issues. I feel passionate in the potential of therapy to support you through difficult times in your life. Integrative counselling with John I have an integrative approach, meaning that I draw on several ways of working.
Pawan Dhillon
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Islington, London EC1V
I am an integrative counsellor offering Psychodynamic and Person Centered therapy. You might be seeking support because you could be experiencing low mood, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and or just trying to make sense of what is going on. I know that seeking help and speaking about it might not be easy. Some of us perhaps never experienced being helped. A simple act of saying ‘No’ feels like one step away from disaster. My work with you will explore the emotions that you are going through, enabling you to find your voice and meaning in life
I am an integrative counsellor offering Psychodynamic and Person Centered therapy. You might be seeking support because you could be experiencing low mood, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and or just trying to make sense of what is going on. I know that seeking help and speaking about it might not be easy. Some of us perhaps never experienced being helped. A simple act of saying ‘No’ feels like one step away from disaster. My work with you will explore the emotions that you are going through, enabling you to find your voice and meaning in life
Dr Soila Sindiyo
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Islington, London EC1V
I'm a mindful psychologist who works with and supports adults and young people who are struggling with their mental health. You might be newly diagnosed and looking to understand what is going on for you and how you can manage your new way of life or you might have reached a point in your life where you feel you need someone to walk life's journey with you, to support you with the aim of getting you better. Some of the presentations I work with include but not limited to paranoid-schizophrenia, psychosis, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress and schizoaffective disorder.
I'm a mindful psychologist who works with and supports adults and young people who are struggling with their mental health. You might be newly diagnosed and looking to understand what is going on for you and how you can manage your new way of life or you might have reached a point in your life where you feel you need someone to walk life's journey with you, to support you with the aim of getting you better. Some of the presentations I work with include but not limited to paranoid-schizophrenia, psychosis, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress and schizoaffective disorder.
Online Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Islington, London N7 (Online Only)
Welcome. I'm an Integrative therapist drawing from a range of therapeutic ideas and approaches in order to offer an individual service to each of my clients accorrding to their needs. I work in a relational way, meaning that I see therapy as a joint venture, an alliance in which I try to facilitate clients in understanding themselves, their needs and their difficulties - whatever may be getting in the way of achieving their goals and enjoying their lives. I also help clients to navigate the emotionally painful and challenging experiences that life brings to us all, to process past traumas and to explore relationship issues.
Welcome. I'm an Integrative therapist drawing from a range of therapeutic ideas and approaches in order to offer an individual service to each of my clients accorrding to their needs. I work in a relational way, meaning that I see therapy as a joint venture, an alliance in which I try to facilitate clients in understanding themselves, their needs and their difficulties - whatever may be getting in the way of achieving their goals and enjoying their lives. I also help clients to navigate the emotionally painful and challenging experiences that life brings to us all, to process past traumas and to explore relationship issues.
Dr Aishwarya Sambath
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Islington, London N1
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist based in Central London. I work with a wide range of emotional difficulties and aim to work towards making a positive change. I appreciate the challenges and stresses life can bring and will aim to work with you by creating a safe, warm and non-judgmental space, whilst using evidenced-based psychological interventions to make sense of your difficulties, reducing your pain and increasing your wellbeing. With 9 years’ experience of counselling and mental health work within the NHS, private and charity sector, I have gained extensive knowledge and skills working with multiple difficulties
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist based in Central London. I work with a wide range of emotional difficulties and aim to work towards making a positive change. I appreciate the challenges and stresses life can bring and will aim to work with you by creating a safe, warm and non-judgmental space, whilst using evidenced-based psychological interventions to make sense of your difficulties, reducing your pain and increasing your wellbeing. With 9 years’ experience of counselling and mental health work within the NHS, private and charity sector, I have gained extensive knowledge and skills working with multiple difficulties
Anisoara Huettemann
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Islington, London N1 (Online Only)
Are you feeling disconnected from who you are, stuck in life, anxious or down? Do you prioritise others over yourself and what they think of you? Do you find it difficult to value yourself and know what is right for you? As licensed counsellor and registered BACP member, I offer a safe and non-judgmental space to explore your feelings, thoughts and perceptions and see how they affect your life and your relationships. We will work through emotional struggles, psychological blocks, and existential dilemmas to connect to a solid sense of self, healthy self-esteem, a meaningful life and relationships.
Are you feeling disconnected from who you are, stuck in life, anxious or down? Do you prioritise others over yourself and what they think of you? Do you find it difficult to value yourself and know what is right for you? As licensed counsellor and registered BACP member, I offer a safe and non-judgmental space to explore your feelings, thoughts and perceptions and see how they affect your life and your relationships. We will work through emotional struggles, psychological blocks, and existential dilemmas to connect to a solid sense of self, healthy self-esteem, a meaningful life and relationships.
John Jeremiah Ahearne
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Islington, London N1
The aim of therapy is to enable you to enhance your life and to live it more fully. Together we will recognise and explore patterns in yourself and others, what your triggers are and where those patterns may have originated.
The aim of therapy is to enable you to enhance your life and to live it more fully. Together we will recognise and explore patterns in yourself and others, what your triggers are and where those patterns may have originated.
Mind-Reframed Team
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Islington, London N1
We specialise in supporting people who are highly sensitive and experience difficulties regulating emotions. Our intensive programme in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy equips people, whose challenges get described as “borderline personality disorder" in the medical world, with robust skills to recognise and manage overwhelming emotions and impulsive behaviours. Mentalization-Based Therapy is another twice weekly programme we offer which is of particular relevance to those who would like to identify and work through thinking and behavioural patterns of relating to themselves and others that no longer serve them.
We specialise in supporting people who are highly sensitive and experience difficulties regulating emotions. Our intensive programme in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy equips people, whose challenges get described as “borderline personality disorder" in the medical world, with robust skills to recognise and manage overwhelming emotions and impulsive behaviours. Mentalization-Based Therapy is another twice weekly programme we offer which is of particular relevance to those who would like to identify and work through thinking and behavioural patterns of relating to themselves and others that no longer serve them.
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Ben Blair
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Islington, London EC1V
I’m a BACP registered integrative psychodynamic counsellor. I see clients as individuals with your own unique issues & life experiences, so draw on a wide range of humanistic, psychodynamic & CBT approaches to tailor therapy to your specific needs. I provide a safe, reliable & confidential space where we can develop a trusting relationship to help you feel supported in therapy & free to talk about the issues affecting your life without fear of judgement. Together we can explore the aspects of your life that are troubling you, helping you increase self-awareness & process difficult feelings in order to live in a more satisfying way.
I’m a BACP registered integrative psychodynamic counsellor. I see clients as individuals with your own unique issues & life experiences, so draw on a wide range of humanistic, psychodynamic & CBT approaches to tailor therapy to your specific needs. I provide a safe, reliable & confidential space where we can develop a trusting relationship to help you feel supported in therapy & free to talk about the issues affecting your life without fear of judgement. Together we can explore the aspects of your life that are troubling you, helping you increase self-awareness & process difficult feelings in order to live in a more satisfying way.
Maria Klatsa
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Islington, London N1
I am a BACP registered integrative therapist. I have a particular interest in the research field of Attachment Theory. I have worked with and have extensive experience with depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, addictions, eating disorders, abuse, bullying, loss, grief, suicide and suicidal ideation amongst many others. I specialise in trauma, in whatever shape that has taken for you. I work with relationship issues of all kinds, family relationship issues, friends and social relationship issues, romantic relationship issues & work relationship issues.
I am a BACP registered integrative therapist. I have a particular interest in the research field of Attachment Theory. I have worked with and have extensive experience with depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, addictions, eating disorders, abuse, bullying, loss, grief, suicide and suicidal ideation amongst many others. I specialise in trauma, in whatever shape that has taken for you. I work with relationship issues of all kinds, family relationship issues, friends and social relationship issues, romantic relationship issues & work relationship issues.
Mihaela Tabaran
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Islington, London N1 (Online Only)
I am a UKCP registered Integrative Transpersonal Psychotherapist. In my practice, I address all the aspects of an individual (mind-body-soul) through a wide range of therapeutic techniques. My approach to therapy is Holistic, I work with dreams, mindfulness, breath and body work, meditations and visualisations on top of the explorative talking therapy. My focus will be on helping you to understand the causes of your difficulties, learn how to overcome them and bring yourself into alignment with your higher purpose – which is your awareness (of who you really are).
I am a UKCP registered Integrative Transpersonal Psychotherapist. In my practice, I address all the aspects of an individual (mind-body-soul) through a wide range of therapeutic techniques. My approach to therapy is Holistic, I work with dreams, mindfulness, breath and body work, meditations and visualisations on top of the explorative talking therapy. My focus will be on helping you to understand the causes of your difficulties, learn how to overcome them and bring yourself into alignment with your higher purpose – which is your awareness (of who you really are).
Marek Dvonc
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Islington, London N1
My name is Marek and I am an Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist, registered and accredited member of BACP. Over the years, I have worked with adult individuals and couples, who have come to me with many presenting difficulties. I supported them with managing their stressful lives and finding new perspectives for the future. It can be too much to even start making the first step, let along contacting a therapist to talk to about your life. I am here and if you would like to book an initial consultation to find out more about how I might be able to support you therapeutically, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
My name is Marek and I am an Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist, registered and accredited member of BACP. Over the years, I have worked with adult individuals and couples, who have come to me with many presenting difficulties. I supported them with managing their stressful lives and finding new perspectives for the future. It can be too much to even start making the first step, let along contacting a therapist to talk to about your life. I am here and if you would like to book an initial consultation to find out more about how I might be able to support you therapeutically, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Karen Stallard
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Islington, London N5
I am a friendly creative therapist who believes that human connection is vital for a sense of wellbeing and also for equipping people to make significant changes in their lives. I am trained to use the arts, this includes image making, clay, sand tray, puppets, music, drama, movement as well as working as a talking psychotherapist. My approach will depend on what is right for you. I am interested in the whole person and enjoy working with different spiritualities and am experienced in working with childhood trauma, sexuality and gender issues.
I am a friendly creative therapist who believes that human connection is vital for a sense of wellbeing and also for equipping people to make significant changes in their lives. I am trained to use the arts, this includes image making, clay, sand tray, puppets, music, drama, movement as well as working as a talking psychotherapist. My approach will depend on what is right for you. I am interested in the whole person and enjoy working with different spiritualities and am experienced in working with childhood trauma, sexuality and gender issues.
Filiz Benli
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Islington, London E8
Life brings challenges to all of us from time to time and we might feel loss or overwhelmed by them. I offer a safe and confidential space to address and explore these issues. I am open to work with variety issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, addiction, finding meaning in life, low self esteem. My aim is not advising you, but to help you to find your own path and to look at yourself and your own issues with more compassion and understanding.
Life brings challenges to all of us from time to time and we might feel loss or overwhelmed by them. I offer a safe and confidential space to address and explore these issues. I am open to work with variety issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, addiction, finding meaning in life, low self esteem. My aim is not advising you, but to help you to find your own path and to look at yourself and your own issues with more compassion and understanding.
Stefani Ross-Steen
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Islington, London E8
I am a warm, intuitive & dynamic Transpersonal Integrative Therapist with a special interest in creative practice. Working integratively means I draw on a variety of therapeutic techniques, from exploring the impact of early life dynamics on the present, to CBT (cognitive behaviour therapy). The Transpersonal element adds depth and creativity to the process, examples of this are: helping you find wisdom and meaning in your struggles, using creative tools (e.g. bodywork, drawing, sound, the written word) and most importantly, offering space for your authentic self, who you are under the wounding and conditioning, to flourish.
I am a warm, intuitive & dynamic Transpersonal Integrative Therapist with a special interest in creative practice. Working integratively means I draw on a variety of therapeutic techniques, from exploring the impact of early life dynamics on the present, to CBT (cognitive behaviour therapy). The Transpersonal element adds depth and creativity to the process, examples of this are: helping you find wisdom and meaning in your struggles, using creative tools (e.g. bodywork, drawing, sound, the written word) and most importantly, offering space for your authentic self, who you are under the wounding and conditioning, to flourish.
Jacqueline Miller
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Islington, London E8
Life has a tendency to throw major challenges at us without warning. You may find yourself dealing with a specific life changing circumstance such as a new diagnosis, bereavement, traumatic experiences, relationship difficulties or redundancy to name a few. Sometimes being able to pin point feelings can be a little difficult. You may be experiencing feelings of being stuck and are anxious, depressed or just unsure of how you currently feel about your life or a certain situation.
Life has a tendency to throw major challenges at us without warning. You may find yourself dealing with a specific life changing circumstance such as a new diagnosis, bereavement, traumatic experiences, relationship difficulties or redundancy to name a few. Sometimes being able to pin point feelings can be a little difficult. You may be experiencing feelings of being stuck and are anxious, depressed or just unsure of how you currently feel about your life or a certain situation.
Livia Nestianu
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Islington, London N1 (Online Only)
I am an integrative counsellor, adapting to your individuality by blending multiple methods and theories including (but not limited to) person-centred therapy, attachment theory, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and compassion focused therapy.
I am an integrative counsellor, adapting to your individuality by blending multiple methods and theories including (but not limited to) person-centred therapy, attachment theory, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and compassion focused therapy.
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Dissociative Disorders (DID) Counsellors
How does therapy for dissociative disorders work?
Dissociation may be triggered by stress or other upsetting circumstances, and therapy can address the traumatic events at the core of an individual’s dissociation. Understanding why a person may dissociate can help the therapist and the individual come up with alternative methods of coping. A person with a dissociative disorder may get stuck on negative thinking, for example, and treatment like Cognitive behavioural therapy is a gold standard for breaking such thinking. And dialectical behaviour therapy, for example, can help a person manage their anguish through better emotion regulation.
Which therapies are best for dissociative disorders?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioural, dialectical behaviour, psychodynamic, schema therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful memories and past traumas. These therapies work to integrate an individual's different identities into one person.
Are there specific medications for dissociation?
There are no specific medications prescribed for dissociative disorders. However, psychosis, depression, anxiety, and/or panic often co-occur in dissociative disorders. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for any accompanying symptom which may include antipsychotics, antidepressants, or anti-anxiety drugs.
How often and how long are therapy sessions?
Like any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. There are still other patients, especially those who have co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, who may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months.