Dissociative Disorders (DID) Counselling in Northampton

Rebecca Vivash
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Northampton NN7
Hi and welcome - I'd like to tell you a bit about me, so you can decide if I sound like the right counsellor for you. I decided to train to be a counsellor several years ago, after experiencing first hand, just how powerful counselling can be in helping to make lasting positive life changes. I have a gentle demeanour that, I am told, exudes calm to those around me, together with a warmth and sincerity that allows me to build meaningful relationships, providing the foundation for you to begin your healing process.
Hi and welcome - I'd like to tell you a bit about me, so you can decide if I sound like the right counsellor for you. I decided to train to be a counsellor several years ago, after experiencing first hand, just how powerful counselling can be in helping to make lasting positive life changes. I have a gentle demeanour that, I am told, exudes calm to those around me, together with a warmth and sincerity that allows me to build meaningful relationships, providing the foundation for you to begin your healing process.

Charlie Harris
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Northampton NN1
Admitting you might need the help of a counsellor can be incredibly hard and taking that first step requires lots of courage - I am pleased you are here. I work with adults and young people (18 and over) on issues relating to anxiety, depression, grief and loss, racial identity. I spent over 20 years in the video games industry at a senior level so I understand the pressures of working in a high pressure environment with long working hours and potentially toxic working practices.
Admitting you might need the help of a counsellor can be incredibly hard and taking that first step requires lots of courage - I am pleased you are here. I work with adults and young people (18 and over) on issues relating to anxiety, depression, grief and loss, racial identity. I spent over 20 years in the video games industry at a senior level so I understand the pressures of working in a high pressure environment with long working hours and potentially toxic working practices.

Claire L Newman
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
Northampton NN3
Welcome, you may be looking for a therapist, counsellor or coach to address a specific issue, perhaps an experience that is impacting you now, or there may be a general feeling that something is not quite right. Therapy and counselling help you discover the real you, creating awareness, acknowledging and dealing with repressed feelings and getting in touch with your innate self-worth. Which, in turn, promotes personal autonomy and the resilience to deal with life's challenges. Life coaching clears unconscious patterns and beliefs and helps you to set and action goals to move towards living a fulfilling and nourishing life.
Welcome, you may be looking for a therapist, counsellor or coach to address a specific issue, perhaps an experience that is impacting you now, or there may be a general feeling that something is not quite right. Therapy and counselling help you discover the real you, creating awareness, acknowledging and dealing with repressed feelings and getting in touch with your innate self-worth. Which, in turn, promotes personal autonomy and the resilience to deal with life's challenges. Life coaching clears unconscious patterns and beliefs and helps you to set and action goals to move towards living a fulfilling and nourishing life.

Katie Shepherd
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Northampton NN6 (Online Only)
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.

Sarah Jayne Grimes
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Verified
1 Endorsed
Northampton NN3
I believe that one size does not fit all and everything client is unique. I tailor my approach to my clients individual needs using integral counselling and different modalities. I offer an safe non judgemental space to support and guide you on your journey to find the best version of yourself and how you can flourish in todays world.
I believe that one size does not fit all and everything client is unique. I tailor my approach to my clients individual needs using integral counselling and different modalities. I offer an safe non judgemental space to support and guide you on your journey to find the best version of yourself and how you can flourish in todays world.

Insight Northampton
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Northampton NN1
Hello; my name is Kevin and thank you for visiting my profile. How does it make you feel when attempting to share your thoughts and feelings with others when they respond by saying: I know how you feel, sort yourself out, Man up, you should do it this way, pull yourself together, you will get over it. You are a unique individual, your feelings are unique to you and deserve to be accepted and valued.
Hello; my name is Kevin and thank you for visiting my profile. How does it make you feel when attempting to share your thoughts and feelings with others when they respond by saying: I know how you feel, sort yourself out, Man up, you should do it this way, pull yourself together, you will get over it. You are a unique individual, your feelings are unique to you and deserve to be accepted and valued.

Linda Harris
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Northampton NN4
I have been working within the field of mental health for almost 30 years, predominantly within the NHS, and have a wealth of training and experience. I provide both long and short term counselling and psychotherapy for individuals and couples, and work to an exceptional standard of confidentiality. I work with a variety of problems and issues such as anxiety, depression, childhood trauma and relationship difficulties. However, if you'd like to discuss what is troubling you, you are very welcome to call or e-mail me before committing to making an appointment.
I have been working within the field of mental health for almost 30 years, predominantly within the NHS, and have a wealth of training and experience. I provide both long and short term counselling and psychotherapy for individuals and couples, and work to an exceptional standard of confidentiality. I work with a variety of problems and issues such as anxiety, depression, childhood trauma and relationship difficulties. However, if you'd like to discuss what is troubling you, you are very welcome to call or e-mail me before committing to making an appointment.

The Spencelayh Practice Ltd
Psychotherapist, MSc, GMBPsS
Verified
Northampton NN1
Everyone has a 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 therapeutic approach. Psychotherapy can be a powerful, life changing experience in the right hands. It starts with understanding how you see the world and interpret the life you have. I hold a current DBS certificate. I'm accredited as a psychotherapist with National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, am a full member of the British Society of Clinical Hypnosis, and registered with the Complimentary and National Health Care Council.
Everyone has a 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 therapeutic approach. Psychotherapy can be a powerful, life changing experience in the right hands. It starts with understanding how you see the world and interpret the life you have. I hold a current DBS certificate. I'm accredited as a psychotherapist with National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, am a full member of the British Society of Clinical Hypnosis, and registered with the Complimentary and National Health Care Council.

Mat Schencks
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
Northampton NN1
*Online and phone sessions available* I offer a caring and non-judgmental relationship in which you can explore the issues, experiences, thoughts and feelings that have brought you to seek help. We will explore the situations and challenges you are facing in your life. Speaking about what is difficult is the beginning of feeling better. Core Process Psychotherapy combines the wisdom and compassion of Buddhism with western approaches to psychology. This compassionate and relational approach emphasises our wholeness, and our inherent resilience and balance - however hidden these qualities may sometimes seem.
*Online and phone sessions available* I offer a caring and non-judgmental relationship in which you can explore the issues, experiences, thoughts and feelings that have brought you to seek help. We will explore the situations and challenges you are facing in your life. Speaking about what is difficult is the beginning of feeling better. Core Process Psychotherapy combines the wisdom and compassion of Buddhism with western approaches to psychology. This compassionate and relational approach emphasises our wholeness, and our inherent resilience and balance - however hidden these qualities may sometimes seem.

BodhiSpace Ltd
Psychotherapist, MA
Verified
Northampton NN1
Welcome to BodhiSpace. When modern life takes its toll on our emotional and mental health, you or someone you care about may experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, trauma or other distress. These may be new symptoms which have suddenly emerged or they may be familiar symptoms originating in past experiences. Our services cater for adults, children, young people and families, and our therapists offer a range of different techniques to suit individual needs. If reaching out feels difficult and costly, our free initial phone consultation will allow you to explore what you need at your own pace and make an informed choice.
Welcome to BodhiSpace. When modern life takes its toll on our emotional and mental health, you or someone you care about may experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, trauma or other distress. These may be new symptoms which have suddenly emerged or they may be familiar symptoms originating in past experiences. Our services cater for adults, children, young people and families, and our therapists offer a range of different techniques to suit individual needs. If reaching out feels difficult and costly, our free initial phone consultation will allow you to explore what you need at your own pace and make an informed choice.

Elizabeth Clarke
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
Northampton NN1
Not accepting new clients
I aim to put your interests first, respect your autonomy and confidentiality, and value diversity; all within clear ethical boundaries. I welcome different ways of being so if you like to speak a lot, enjoy moments of silence, want to doodle, draw mind maps, make notes etc.; you can do so in our sessions. Clients experience relief that they can be themselves whether that’s feeling sad, happy, angry, despondent, confused or other emotions. I have been described as being inviting, warm, understanding and down to earth.
I aim to put your interests first, respect your autonomy and confidentiality, and value diversity; all within clear ethical boundaries. I welcome different ways of being so if you like to speak a lot, enjoy moments of silence, want to doodle, draw mind maps, make notes etc.; you can do so in our sessions. Clients experience relief that they can be themselves whether that’s feeling sad, happy, angry, despondent, confused or other emotions. I have been described as being inviting, warm, understanding and down to earth.
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Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified
1 Endorsed
Northampton NN1 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed and your emotions are stopping you leading a happy and fulfilled life? Have you tried everything you can to try to cope and are running out of steam? If so, I can help start a new journey so you can get your life back on track. By walking in your shoes alongside you, I can help you process your difficulties and put the pieces back together. This will in turn leave space for you heal, have healthy relationships with those around you and move forward in your life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and your emotions are stopping you leading a happy and fulfilled life? Have you tried everything you can to try to cope and are running out of steam? If so, I can help start a new journey so you can get your life back on track. By walking in your shoes alongside you, I can help you process your difficulties and put the pieces back together. This will in turn leave space for you heal, have healthy relationships with those around you and move forward in your life.

Yvonne Walker
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Northampton NN1
I am an experienced, BACP registered psychodynamic psychotherapist working with adults in Bedford and Milton Keynes and online. I help individuals explore unconscious thoughts, processes and feelings to work towards a greater understanding of themselves and their lives. I work with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, stress, codependency and relationship issues. Therapy provides a safe and confidential space to explore difficult emotions and feelings, resulting from past experiences or traumas.
I am an experienced, BACP registered psychodynamic psychotherapist working with adults in Bedford and Milton Keynes and online. I help individuals explore unconscious thoughts, processes and feelings to work towards a greater understanding of themselves and their lives. I work with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, stress, codependency and relationship issues. Therapy provides a safe and confidential space to explore difficult emotions and feelings, resulting from past experiences or traumas.

Dr Jef Jacques
Psychotherapist, PhD, HCPC-Drama Therap.
Verified
Northampton NN1
You may be facing some personal difficulties or struggles that you wish could be resolved. These may be a persistent low mood, a recurrent anxiety, a recent or past traumatic experience, a lack of meaning or direction in life, an anger issue, the loss of a loved one, a relationship breakdown, a feeling of guilt or shame, a difficult life transition, or a more enduring and chronic mental health difficulty. You may want to seek ways of working through these personal challenges, of alleviating their burden, and of leading a more fulfilling life. Or you may be feeling the psychological and physical impact of long term health conditions.
You may be facing some personal difficulties or struggles that you wish could be resolved. These may be a persistent low mood, a recurrent anxiety, a recent or past traumatic experience, a lack of meaning or direction in life, an anger issue, the loss of a loved one, a relationship breakdown, a feeling of guilt or shame, a difficult life transition, or a more enduring and chronic mental health difficulty. You may want to seek ways of working through these personal challenges, of alleviating their burden, and of leading a more fulfilling life. Or you may be feeling the psychological and physical impact of long term health conditions.

The Eyris Practice
Psychotherapist, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified
Northampton NN2
Waitlist for new clients
The impact of difficult life experiences can adversely affect our mental well-being or interpersonal relationships at any time in our lives.Such life occurances may include truama, a bereavement or experiencing anxiety and depression. I use a person centred approach to develop a therapeutic relationship with you. This helps over time to support you in gaining insight and understanding of the emotional and mental difficulties you're experiencing. I provide a safe space to listen to you and identify the best therapeutic approach to meet your needs.I offer both face to face and online therapy to suit your individual needs.
The impact of difficult life experiences can adversely affect our mental well-being or interpersonal relationships at any time in our lives.Such life occurances may include truama, a bereavement or experiencing anxiety and depression. I use a person centred approach to develop a therapeutic relationship with you. This helps over time to support you in gaining insight and understanding of the emotional and mental difficulties you're experiencing. I provide a safe space to listen to you and identify the best therapeutic approach to meet your needs.I offer both face to face and online therapy to suit your individual needs.

Chalene Long
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Northampton NN1
I am a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist, Hypnotherapist and Clinical Supervisor and have worked as a therapist for over 13 years. I am a Senior Accredited member of both the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (MCS Acc.) and the National Hypnotherapy Society (MCS Acc.). I run my own private practice, Chameleon Therapy Centre and offer a professional and confidential Psychotherapy, Counselling and Hypnotherapy service to couples, adults, children and young people. I also offer a free initial 30-minute consultation to start. Appointments can be held face-to-face, online or by telephone.
I am a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist, Hypnotherapist and Clinical Supervisor and have worked as a therapist for over 13 years. I am a Senior Accredited member of both the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (MCS Acc.) and the National Hypnotherapy Society (MCS Acc.). I run my own private practice, Chameleon Therapy Centre and offer a professional and confidential Psychotherapy, Counselling and Hypnotherapy service to couples, adults, children and young people. I also offer a free initial 30-minute consultation to start. Appointments can be held face-to-face, online or by telephone.

Ravi Sankar
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Northampton NN1
I am a highly skilled clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with over 15 years experience in the NHS. I deliver CBT, DBT and EMDR to a high standard. When we hit a rough patch our mental health can deteriorate to the point of burnout. It’s important to look after ourselves to get back on the right path. You will get a greater understanding of how your problems came about, why they haven’t gone away, and effective strategies to cope with them. I work with anxiety disorders (e.g. social and GAD), PTSD, psychosis, bipolar, depression and high functioning autism. How we think makes a big difference to what we feel and then do.
I am a highly skilled clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with over 15 years experience in the NHS. I deliver CBT, DBT and EMDR to a high standard. When we hit a rough patch our mental health can deteriorate to the point of burnout. It’s important to look after ourselves to get back on the right path. You will get a greater understanding of how your problems came about, why they haven’t gone away, and effective strategies to cope with them. I work with anxiety disorders (e.g. social and GAD), PTSD, psychosis, bipolar, depression and high functioning autism. How we think makes a big difference to what we feel and then do.

Nick Scully/Fortify Counselling and Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
Northampton NN6
I am an accredited, registered and insured counsellor and psychotherapist and provide a warm, non judgemental and grounded presence, in a respectful and confidential space. As a humanistic and integrative therapist, I recognise your individuality in a holistic and positive sense, together with your potential for change. I also see how acknowledging pain or difficulties in the past allows repair in the present. With exploration and understanding, this can lead to greater personal and interpersonal awareness and functioning. Enabling this, I have strong belief in the trusting therapeutic relationship we can create.
I am an accredited, registered and insured counsellor and psychotherapist and provide a warm, non judgemental and grounded presence, in a respectful and confidential space. As a humanistic and integrative therapist, I recognise your individuality in a holistic and positive sense, together with your potential for change. I also see how acknowledging pain or difficulties in the past allows repair in the present. With exploration and understanding, this can lead to greater personal and interpersonal awareness and functioning. Enabling this, I have strong belief in the trusting therapeutic relationship we can create.
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Lorna Wiggins
Counsellor, SNCPS Acc.
Verified
Towcester NN12
Thank you for reaching out - you need not be alone in dealing with difficult feelings or the concerns you have on your mind. Exploring your experiences (past and present) in the safety of a therapeutic relationship can lead to healing, acceptance, and hope of a better future. You can develop trust in your ability to recognize and make choices, become more confident, and feel better about yourself and your situation.
Thank you for reaching out - you need not be alone in dealing with difficult feelings or the concerns you have on your mind. Exploring your experiences (past and present) in the safety of a therapeutic relationship can lead to healing, acceptance, and hope of a better future. You can develop trust in your ability to recognize and make choices, become more confident, and feel better about yourself and your situation.

Janette Houghton
Psychotherapist, MHGI
Verified
Earls Barton NN6
I am a Psychotherapist and Supervisor and work with people, both neurotypical and neurodiverse, to resolve whatever challenges they are facing. I am trained in proven, effective techniques to deal with a wide range of issues including addiction, phobias and trauma as well as anxiety, depression and many others. I am trained in hypnotherapy which is an invaluable tool for bringing about permanent change. Client: "Janette has liberated me from the pain and misery that has dogged me for decades and am beginning to enjoy life."
I am a Psychotherapist and Supervisor and work with people, both neurotypical and neurodiverse, to resolve whatever challenges they are facing. I am trained in proven, effective techniques to deal with a wide range of issues including addiction, phobias and trauma as well as anxiety, depression and many others. I am trained in hypnotherapy which is an invaluable tool for bringing about permanent change. Client: "Janette has liberated me from the pain and misery that has dogged me for decades and am beginning to enjoy life."
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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.