Personality Disorders Counselling in Oldham
I'm Dr Sohbia Shoaib a highly skilled Chartered Psychologist with over 20 years working experience in mental health. In the NHS, forensic and private sector. I am trained in a range of interventions including Schema Therapy, EMDR, DBT and CBT. I have expertise in completing a full range of assessments and interventions for clients who present from mild to severe/ complex mental health problems and psychological presentations e.g., trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, stress, burnout, interpersonal difficulties and emotional dysregulation, personality disorder, substance misuse, bipolar, psychosis.
I'm Dr Sohbia Shoaib a highly skilled Chartered Psychologist with over 20 years working experience in mental health. In the NHS, forensic and private sector. I am trained in a range of interventions including Schema Therapy, EMDR, DBT and CBT. I have expertise in completing a full range of assessments and interventions for clients who present from mild to severe/ complex mental health problems and psychological presentations e.g., trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, stress, burnout, interpersonal difficulties and emotional dysregulation, personality disorder, substance misuse, bipolar, psychosis.
Toni is a CBT therapist with over 35 years of experience helping people navigate life's challenges through trauma-informed, compassionate care. Based in Manchester, Toni offers both in-person and online therapy sessions to support clients wherever they are in their healing journey.
Toni's path as a therapist began as a mental health nurse in the NHS, which gave her a deep understanding of the complexities of mental health and the profound importance of compassionate, person-centered care. This foundation continues to shape Toni's practice today ensuring every client feels truly heard, valued, and supported.
Toni is a CBT therapist with over 35 years of experience helping people navigate life's challenges through trauma-informed, compassionate care. Based in Manchester, Toni offers both in-person and online therapy sessions to support clients wherever they are in their healing journey.
Toni's path as a therapist began as a mental health nurse in the NHS, which gave her a deep understanding of the complexities of mental health and the profound importance of compassionate, person-centered care. This foundation continues to shape Toni's practice today ensuring every client feels truly heard, valued, and supported.
I specialise in trauma recovery, including complex PTSD (CPTSD), childhood trauma, ADHD, anxiety, panic attacks, narcissistic abuse, religious trauma, spiritual abuse, addiction, grief, neurodiversity, autism, workplace trauma, bullying, gaslighting and expat transitions.
Using Person-Centred, Solution-Focused, Psychodynamic, Trauma-Focused methods with NLP, I support ADHD coaching, CPTSD recovery, emotional dysregulation, executive function, anxiety management, depression, self-esteem, codependency, relationship trauma, workplace stress, domestic abuse recovery, anger management, assertiveness and perfectionism.
I specialise in trauma recovery, including complex PTSD (CPTSD), childhood trauma, ADHD, anxiety, panic attacks, narcissistic abuse, religious trauma, spiritual abuse, addiction, grief, neurodiversity, autism, workplace trauma, bullying, gaslighting and expat transitions.
Using Person-Centred, Solution-Focused, Psychodynamic, Trauma-Focused methods with NLP, I support ADHD coaching, CPTSD recovery, emotional dysregulation, executive function, anxiety management, depression, self-esteem, codependency, relationship trauma, workplace stress, domestic abuse recovery, anger management, assertiveness and perfectionism.
Since I began my counselling journey I have helped many people deal with the difficulties that life throws at us. No one is immune from problems, from the past or in the present. I offer a non judgemental confidential and safe space for you to explore and work through your issues. I work safely and ethically and always have your best interests at heart. I believe we all have the answers inside us and with a little help we can find the solutions that are best for us. I believe that mental health is equal to physical health, often we do not recognise that everyday stress is effecting our ability to cope with everyday life.
Since I began my counselling journey I have helped many people deal with the difficulties that life throws at us. No one is immune from problems, from the past or in the present. I offer a non judgemental confidential and safe space for you to explore and work through your issues. I work safely and ethically and always have your best interests at heart. I believe we all have the answers inside us and with a little help we can find the solutions that are best for us. I believe that mental health is equal to physical health, often we do not recognise that everyday stress is effecting our ability to cope with everyday life.
My area of expertise in Anxiety, Depression and Post Traumatic disorders, Narcissistic Personality disorder, Sexual abuse, Domestic violence, Eating disorders couples and relationship issues, Sexual addiction and Psycho-sexual disorders.
As a specialist psychologist and psychotherapist, I work with the National Health Services UK, focusing on services for adults with autism/ADHD, PTSD, couples, psychosexual therapy, and psychological therapy for comorbid mental health conditions. I am deeply interested in the efficacy of psychological therapies for these groups and the necessary adaptations in therapy. My extensive experience in assessment, formulation, and clinical management allows me to contribute to service development, supervision, safeguarding, and the creation of innovative client engagement methods in therapy.
My area of expertise in Anxiety, Depression and Post Traumatic disorders, Narcissistic Personality disorder, Sexual abuse, Domestic violence, Eating disorders couples and relationship issues, Sexual addiction and Psycho-sexual disorders.
As a specialist psychologist and psychotherapist, I work with the National Health Services UK, focusing on services for adults with autism/ADHD, PTSD, couples, psychosexual therapy, and psychological therapy for comorbid mental health conditions. I am deeply interested in the efficacy of psychological therapies for these groups and the necessary adaptations in therapy. My extensive experience in assessment, formulation, and clinical management allows me to contribute to service development, supervision, safeguarding, and the creation of innovative client engagement methods in therapy.
I work as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. I have experience assessing and assisting people with mental health conditions and hidden disabilities within their workplaces. I have specialist knowledge and experience in Personality Disorder, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy. I follow the BACP code of ethics. This means that I work with honesty, integrity, mission, and values. I offer Counselling and Psychotherapy on a short- and long-term basis using Person-centered therapeutic Approach. I work with Young People, Couple in Relationship, Families, Domestic Violence, SPIP.
I work as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. I have experience assessing and assisting people with mental health conditions and hidden disabilities within their workplaces. I have specialist knowledge and experience in Personality Disorder, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy. I follow the BACP code of ethics. This means that I work with honesty, integrity, mission, and values. I offer Counselling and Psychotherapy on a short- and long-term basis using Person-centered therapeutic Approach. I work with Young People, Couple in Relationship, Families, Domestic Violence, SPIP.
I am a Chartered Clinical psychologist (HCPC registered), providing assessment and therapy in Manchester. I have over 20 years of experience working with a range of psychological presentations e.g. anxiety, depression, OCD, personality disorder, trauma, PTSD etc. I am specialising in clinical neuropsychology. I have worked with adults, young people and families. If you are looking for that individualised, tailored approach look no further, give me a call to see if I can help you. The initial consultation is free of charge as I believe it is important to find the right therapist for you.
I am a Chartered Clinical psychologist (HCPC registered), providing assessment and therapy in Manchester. I have over 20 years of experience working with a range of psychological presentations e.g. anxiety, depression, OCD, personality disorder, trauma, PTSD etc. I am specialising in clinical neuropsychology. I have worked with adults, young people and families. If you are looking for that individualised, tailored approach look no further, give me a call to see if I can help you. The initial consultation is free of charge as I believe it is important to find the right therapist for you.
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Are you feeling stuck in patterns that once felt safe but now hold you back? Do past experiences, anxiety, or overwhelming emotions make life harder than it needs to be? Whether your struggles show up in relationships or in how you feel about yourself, you don’t have to face them alone. I offer a safe, steady, compassionate space to help you make sense of what’s happening and begin to move forward.
Are you feeling stuck in patterns that once felt safe but now hold you back? Do past experiences, anxiety, or overwhelming emotions make life harder than it needs to be? Whether your struggles show up in relationships or in how you feel about yourself, you don’t have to face them alone. I offer a safe, steady, compassionate space to help you make sense of what’s happening and begin to move forward.
Have you ever felt stuck with your family or work roles? Do the people who are meant to love you unconditionally, frequently hold you back? Do you find yourself constantly feeling the need to apologise for things, then wondering what you have done wrong? Maybe you have felt blamed for things in life and want to explore things further. Or you may feel held back by guilt and regret. I can work with you to explore this through a safe and steady process which looks at patterns across your life and within relationships. This will help you to break free from the restraints of negative approval you may have felt for many years.
Have you ever felt stuck with your family or work roles? Do the people who are meant to love you unconditionally, frequently hold you back? Do you find yourself constantly feeling the need to apologise for things, then wondering what you have done wrong? Maybe you have felt blamed for things in life and want to explore things further. Or you may feel held back by guilt and regret. I can work with you to explore this through a safe and steady process which looks at patterns across your life and within relationships. This will help you to break free from the restraints of negative approval you may have felt for many years.
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How can I help?
What needs are you having difficulty in meeting right now?
Are these the sort of questions you find yourself needing to hear? If so, I'd like to talk to you. I'm an experienced psychological therapist trained in a number of forms of therapy including Schema Therapy, DBT and CBT. I focus on building an effective, safe and trusting therapeutic relationship so we can work towards your goal together. I want you to walk from therapy feeling confident you know how manage your problems independently.
What would you like us to talk about?
How can I help?
What needs are you having difficulty in meeting right now?
Are these the sort of questions you find yourself needing to hear? If so, I'd like to talk to you. I'm an experienced psychological therapist trained in a number of forms of therapy including Schema Therapy, DBT and CBT. I focus on building an effective, safe and trusting therapeutic relationship so we can work towards your goal together. I want you to walk from therapy feeling confident you know how manage your problems independently.
I am a practitioner psychologist with over 10 years of experience working in the independent sector. I offer psychological interventions for individuals with complex mental health needs, drawing from a range of therapeutic approaches. My specialist area of interest and skill set is working with people who have experienced trauma, which is the centre of my day to day work. In addition to offering private therapy, I am also the lead psychologist for an independent hospital which offers assessment and treatment for women and gender diverse individuals with complex mental health needs.
I am a practitioner psychologist with over 10 years of experience working in the independent sector. I offer psychological interventions for individuals with complex mental health needs, drawing from a range of therapeutic approaches. My specialist area of interest and skill set is working with people who have experienced trauma, which is the centre of my day to day work. In addition to offering private therapy, I am also the lead psychologist for an independent hospital which offers assessment and treatment for women and gender diverse individuals with complex mental health needs.
With a diverse background in community psychological services, NHS secondary care affective disorder services, specialist eating disorder services, and NeuroDevelopmental Disorder services, I possess a wealth of experience in addressing a wide range of issues, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, emotion dysregulation, borderline disorder, bipolar disorders and trauma. I aim to tailor treatment to meet the specific needs of clients, rather than requiring clients to adapt to a pre-determined model.
With a diverse background in community psychological services, NHS secondary care affective disorder services, specialist eating disorder services, and NeuroDevelopmental Disorder services, I possess a wealth of experience in addressing a wide range of issues, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, emotion dysregulation, borderline disorder, bipolar disorders and trauma. I aim to tailor treatment to meet the specific needs of clients, rather than requiring clients to adapt to a pre-determined model.
Clients reach out to me when they have recognised that their past experiences are adversely effecting them and preventing them from leading a life which is balanced. My clients tend to have reached a point in their life where they are feeling anxious, low in mood and emotionally unregulated. They may have been diagnosed with an anxiety or mood difficulty or with PTSD, complex PTSD or BPD. The goals of my clients are to create a life where they feel they have been able to heal from their past experiences and developed a sense of mastery and effectiveness which enables them to feel they can safely move forwards and thrive.
Clients reach out to me when they have recognised that their past experiences are adversely effecting them and preventing them from leading a life which is balanced. My clients tend to have reached a point in their life where they are feeling anxious, low in mood and emotionally unregulated. They may have been diagnosed with an anxiety or mood difficulty or with PTSD, complex PTSD or BPD. The goals of my clients are to create a life where they feel they have been able to heal from their past experiences and developed a sense of mastery and effectiveness which enables them to feel they can safely move forwards and thrive.
Most people aren’t broken. They’re just used to not being heard.
I work as a counsellor and psychotherapist from a person-centred perspective, grounded in a simple but often overlooked belief: people already hold the capacity to understand themselves, face what’s difficult, and change the direction of their lives.
In a culture obsessed with quick fixes and neat labels, I offer something different—a space where you don’t have to perform, explain yourself perfectly, or be anything other than real. A space built on honesty, empathy, and acceptance.
I don’t position myself as the expert on your life.
You are.
Most people aren’t broken. They’re just used to not being heard.
I work as a counsellor and psychotherapist from a person-centred perspective, grounded in a simple but often overlooked belief: people already hold the capacity to understand themselves, face what’s difficult, and change the direction of their lives.
In a culture obsessed with quick fixes and neat labels, I offer something different—a space where you don’t have to perform, explain yourself perfectly, or be anything other than real. A space built on honesty, empathy, and acceptance.
I don’t position myself as the expert on your life.
You are.
Hi, I'm Debbie, a Registered Psychologist based across North Leeds and Wakefield. I have 13 years experience working with people suffering with mental health difficulties. I offer a compassionate and caring approach within therapy and believe in order to help someone it is important we have a positive therapeutic relationship. I have worked with people who struggle with intense emotions which may have led them to experience self injurious and/or suicidal thoughts or behaviours. I aim to provide space where people can feel they can discuss issues causing them difficulty and aim to work alongside them to achieve their goals.
Hi, I'm Debbie, a Registered Psychologist based across North Leeds and Wakefield. I have 13 years experience working with people suffering with mental health difficulties. I offer a compassionate and caring approach within therapy and believe in order to help someone it is important we have a positive therapeutic relationship. I have worked with people who struggle with intense emotions which may have led them to experience self injurious and/or suicidal thoughts or behaviours. I aim to provide space where people can feel they can discuss issues causing them difficulty and aim to work alongside them to achieve their goals.
An important part in your journey to finding a therapist in Sheffield is trying to get a feel for them through your research. One of the most important aspects about my approach is being able to generate warmth, friendliness and to put you at ease as quickly as possible. One of the North West most successful therapy practices has moved to Sheffield offering the latest approaches combined with time tested traditional styles ensuring you get results.
An important part in your journey to finding a therapist in Sheffield is trying to get a feel for them through your research. One of the most important aspects about my approach is being able to generate warmth, friendliness and to put you at ease as quickly as possible. One of the North West most successful therapy practices has moved to Sheffield offering the latest approaches combined with time tested traditional styles ensuring you get results.
In-person or online. With over 15 years clinical experience working for many years with complex trauma & PTSD in one of the UK's largest NHS Foundation Trusts. Specialising in addictions and eating disorders. For the last 8 years, I have been in private practice and mostly working with intersectionality, ADHD, PTSD & racial trauma. I also run a monthly group to explore the intersectionality of ethnicity & gender for diverse corporate women creating a safe, welcoming space where you can explore, grow, and thrive. Book a 30 min consultation
In-person or online. With over 15 years clinical experience working for many years with complex trauma & PTSD in one of the UK's largest NHS Foundation Trusts. Specialising in addictions and eating disorders. For the last 8 years, I have been in private practice and mostly working with intersectionality, ADHD, PTSD & racial trauma. I also run a monthly group to explore the intersectionality of ethnicity & gender for diverse corporate women creating a safe, welcoming space where you can explore, grow, and thrive. Book a 30 min consultation
Hi, I’m Charlotte. I am a Registered Psychologist and Accredited EMDR Psychotherapist
I have 20 years of experience working with people experiencing mental health difficulties. I am passionate about helping people struggling with distressing emotions and thinking which may lead to self injury and suicidal behaviours. I also have significant experience working with people who have experienced trauma and may have diagnoses such as c-PTSD or personality disorder. In addition to using EMDR I am also trained in DBT and schema therapy and somatic trauma therapy so tend to use a combined approach tailored to the needs of the individual.
Hi, I’m Charlotte. I am a Registered Psychologist and Accredited EMDR Psychotherapist
I have 20 years of experience working with people experiencing mental health difficulties. I am passionate about helping people struggling with distressing emotions and thinking which may lead to self injury and suicidal behaviours. I also have significant experience working with people who have experienced trauma and may have diagnoses such as c-PTSD or personality disorder. In addition to using EMDR I am also trained in DBT and schema therapy and somatic trauma therapy so tend to use a combined approach tailored to the needs of the individual.
I am a warm and passionate Clinical Psychologist with experience of practicing and training in a range of evidence based approaches, including: Psycho-dynamic therapy (exploring past and present interpersonal relationship patterns and impact on current difficulties), CBT, Compassionate Focused Therapy, Mentalisation Based Therapy and EMDR. As an integrative practitioner, I am able offer a flexible and responsive approach to your individual needs. I believe in the importance of providing a therapeutic space, that enables clients to explore their inner world safely and confidentially, acknowledging that it can be hard to seek help.
I am a warm and passionate Clinical Psychologist with experience of practicing and training in a range of evidence based approaches, including: Psycho-dynamic therapy (exploring past and present interpersonal relationship patterns and impact on current difficulties), CBT, Compassionate Focused Therapy, Mentalisation Based Therapy and EMDR. As an integrative practitioner, I am able offer a flexible and responsive approach to your individual needs. I believe in the importance of providing a therapeutic space, that enables clients to explore their inner world safely and confidentially, acknowledging that it can be hard to seek help.
Many of the emotional hurdles, relationship struggles, and persistent blocks we experience in the present are deeply connected to unseen dynamics and past experiences we have not yet fully unpacked. When we find ourselves stuck in repetitive cycles despite our best efforts to change, it is often a sign that something beneath the surface requires our attention.
As a psychodynamic psychotherapist, I provide a space designed to explore these root causes.
Many of the emotional hurdles, relationship struggles, and persistent blocks we experience in the present are deeply connected to unseen dynamics and past experiences we have not yet fully unpacked. When we find ourselves stuck in repetitive cycles despite our best efforts to change, it is often a sign that something beneath the surface requires our attention.
As a psychodynamic psychotherapist, I provide a space designed to explore these root causes.
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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.