Personality Disorders Counselling in Petersfield

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Paula Marshall-Smith
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
I run a successful private practice in Petersfield in Hampshire. I work relationally and empathically with people from all walks of life, young people, mid-life, the elderly and couples. Clients come in with lots of different issues that can be very troubling. Depression can leave clients barely functioning, anxiety can leave a client cripplingly isolated. Couples are left in despair when their relationships break down. Young people are feeling desperate in a world that demands so much of them. The elderly can be full of fear at what tomorrow might have in store for them.
I run a successful private practice in Petersfield in Hampshire. I work relationally and empathically with people from all walks of life, young people, mid-life, the elderly and couples. Clients come in with lots of different issues that can be very troubling. Depression can leave clients barely functioning, anxiety can leave a client cripplingly isolated. Couples are left in despair when their relationships break down. Young people are feeling desperate in a world that demands so much of them. The elderly can be full of fear at what tomorrow might have in store for them.
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Tansy Parkinson
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
You may be feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, or stuck in emotional or relationship patterns that don’t fully make sense. Perhaps you’re coping on the surface but struggling internally, or finding that a life change such as becoming a parent or experiencing a loss has brought unexpected feelings. You may be looking to understand yourself better and feel more settled and secure. Many of the clients I work with have spent a long time putting others first and are now seeking space for themselves.
You may be feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, or stuck in emotional or relationship patterns that don’t fully make sense. Perhaps you’re coping on the surface but struggling internally, or finding that a life change such as becoming a parent or experiencing a loss has brought unexpected feelings. You may be looking to understand yourself better and feel more settled and secure. Many of the clients I work with have spent a long time putting others first and are now seeking space for themselves.
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Light Minds Therapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Hi I’m Seth from Light Minds Therapy. I have over fifteen years experience in frontline NHS mental health services, helping many people to make sense of their problems and make lasting, positive changes. Often the legacy of the past and the stress of the present leave us coping in ways that are unhelpful. I can work with you to help you overcome any limiting patterns, make room for painful feelings and find ways for you to thrive in a challenging world. I can help you with many areas but have particular experience with self-esteem, self-criticism, childhood trauma, anxiety in all its forms and difficulties in relationships.
Hi I’m Seth from Light Minds Therapy. I have over fifteen years experience in frontline NHS mental health services, helping many people to make sense of their problems and make lasting, positive changes. Often the legacy of the past and the stress of the present leave us coping in ways that are unhelpful. I can work with you to help you overcome any limiting patterns, make room for painful feelings and find ways for you to thrive in a challenging world. I can help you with many areas but have particular experience with self-esteem, self-criticism, childhood trauma, anxiety in all its forms and difficulties in relationships.
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The Psychology Company
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
We work with people with a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, low self esteem, chronic health difficulties, eating disorders, emotional instability and self destructive coping patterns. In your initial consultation we will explore what brings you to therapy and make a plan for how we will work together. We offer evidenced based structured therapy to help you move forwards in your life. Most of us have doctorates in Clinical or Counselling Psychology and we have all undertaken many years of training and have a wealth of experience working in the NHS and the private sector.
We work with people with a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, low self esteem, chronic health difficulties, eating disorders, emotional instability and self destructive coping patterns. In your initial consultation we will explore what brings you to therapy and make a plan for how we will work together. We offer evidenced based structured therapy to help you move forwards in your life. Most of us have doctorates in Clinical or Counselling Psychology and we have all undertaken many years of training and have a wealth of experience working in the NHS and the private sector.
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Jules Stimpson
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Difficult feelings? Anxiety? Traumatic experience? Aspects of your life or relationships that just seem stuck or cause way more anxiety or depression than you feel they should? Get in touch and we can start figuring things our together, face to face, online or by phone.
Difficult feelings? Anxiety? Traumatic experience? Aspects of your life or relationships that just seem stuck or cause way more anxiety or depression than you feel they should? Get in touch and we can start figuring things our together, face to face, online or by phone.
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Agata Barcinska
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I’m Agata (pronounced Agatha), a humanistic, Gestalt counsellor. I support those navigating the pressures of modern life, especially when past traumatic experiences or difficult relationships with self and others affect their wellbeing. I offer counselling in English and Polish, both in person and online, creating a space where clients from all backgrounds feel validated. I am dedicated to providing an inclusive and empowering environment for survivors of DA and SA. I proudly support neurodiverse clients and the LGBTQ+ and kink communities. Currently in training to become a psychosexual and relationship therapist.
I’m Agata (pronounced Agatha), a humanistic, Gestalt counsellor. I support those navigating the pressures of modern life, especially when past traumatic experiences or difficult relationships with self and others affect their wellbeing. I offer counselling in English and Polish, both in person and online, creating a space where clients from all backgrounds feel validated. I am dedicated to providing an inclusive and empowering environment for survivors of DA and SA. I proudly support neurodiverse clients and the LGBTQ+ and kink communities. Currently in training to become a psychosexual and relationship therapist.
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Questa Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsychD, AFBPSsS
Serves Area
Questa is a specialist practice; we provide a range of psychological services for children and adults, clinical and educational. In addition to therapy and supportive coaching, we provide NHS-commissioned Autism assessments and ADHD assessment/diagnosis. We offer therapy and support for a range of emotional problems for children, teenagers and adults and are specialists in anxiety, depression and trauma, providing therapy to emergency services personnel. Do call or email us today to discuss how we may be able to support you. We can usually help, but if we can't, then we’ll do our very best to offer advice and signposting.
Questa is a specialist practice; we provide a range of psychological services for children and adults, clinical and educational. In addition to therapy and supportive coaching, we provide NHS-commissioned Autism assessments and ADHD assessment/diagnosis. We offer therapy and support for a range of emotional problems for children, teenagers and adults and are specialists in anxiety, depression and trauma, providing therapy to emergency services personnel. Do call or email us today to discuss how we may be able to support you. We can usually help, but if we can't, then we’ll do our very best to offer advice and signposting.
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Nigel Newman
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have become aware after 30 years, that with the right approach it is possible to bring healing, freedom and peace of mind to anyone -  whatever the problem. The uniqueness of each and every one of us should always be reflected in the chosen therapy. That's why, here at Solutions, I draw on a wide range of therapies to enable me to tailor my approach to your individual needs. My desire is to enable you to find greater freedom in your life, and an understanding of who you are and the best you can be.
I have become aware after 30 years, that with the right approach it is possible to bring healing, freedom and peace of mind to anyone -  whatever the problem. The uniqueness of each and every one of us should always be reflected in the chosen therapy. That's why, here at Solutions, I draw on a wide range of therapies to enable me to tailor my approach to your individual needs. My desire is to enable you to find greater freedom in your life, and an understanding of who you are and the best you can be.
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Colin Chapman
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
There may be occasions in our lives when we struggle to make sense of what is happening to us and the world we experience. I provide an opportunity to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences within a relationship that is free of the fears we may hold about disclosing to people we know. I offer a relationship of trust, honesty and openness that allows you to explore your story, thoughts, hopes and fears, in a safe, supportive, confidential place, free of external influences and judgement, providing an opportunity for personal insight and change.
There may be occasions in our lives when we struggle to make sense of what is happening to us and the world we experience. I provide an opportunity to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences within a relationship that is free of the fears we may hold about disclosing to people we know. I offer a relationship of trust, honesty and openness that allows you to explore your story, thoughts, hopes and fears, in a safe, supportive, confidential place, free of external influences and judgement, providing an opportunity for personal insight and change.
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Dr Carly Samson
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I offer a safe, welcoming space to help you explore how you would like to live your life. I work with adults living with a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, eating disorders, brain injury, interpersonal and relational difficulties, as well as psychosis. I am also passionate about supporting people through challenging life transitions for example becoming a new parent or starting retirement. I am an integrative clinical psychologist, with my practice drawing on a range of the latest evidence-based therapeutic approaches allowing therapy to be personalised and tailored to your individual needs.
I offer a safe, welcoming space to help you explore how you would like to live your life. I work with adults living with a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, eating disorders, brain injury, interpersonal and relational difficulties, as well as psychosis. I am also passionate about supporting people through challenging life transitions for example becoming a new parent or starting retirement. I am an integrative clinical psychologist, with my practice drawing on a range of the latest evidence-based therapeutic approaches allowing therapy to be personalised and tailored to your individual needs.
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More Therapists Nearby

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Nikki Collins
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
Farnham GU10
As a qualified psychologist and therapist, I specialize in helping individuals navigate a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. With over 20 years of experience working in Mental Health and community services, my approach integrates evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and mindfulness techniques to create personalized treatment plans.
As a qualified psychologist and therapist, I specialize in helping individuals navigate a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. With over 20 years of experience working in Mental Health and community services, my approach integrates evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and mindfulness techniques to create personalized treatment plans.
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Ingrid Maria Beare
Psychologist, MA, GMBPsS
I have over 20 years of experience providing Psychotherapy in Spanish and English intenationally. I offer sessions in both languages via telephone, on-line or face to face in London
I have over 20 years of experience providing Psychotherapy in Spanish and English intenationally. I offer sessions in both languages via telephone, on-line or face to face in London
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Robyn Lithgoe
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Online Only
My name is Robyn and I am an accredited CBT and EMDR Therapist with 12+ years of experience supporting the emotional and psychological well-being of my clients. My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative, creating a non-judgmental space where nothing is off-limits or considered shameful. Together, we’ll explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe environment, with your personal experiences and values always at the heart of our work. I am passionate about helping individuals work through life’s challenges using evidence-based interventions tailored to their needs.
My name is Robyn and I am an accredited CBT and EMDR Therapist with 12+ years of experience supporting the emotional and psychological well-being of my clients. My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative, creating a non-judgmental space where nothing is off-limits or considered shameful. Together, we’ll explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe environment, with your personal experiences and values always at the heart of our work. I am passionate about helping individuals work through life’s challenges using evidence-based interventions tailored to their needs.
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Niki Reeves
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Our earliest relationships have an effect on the relationship we have with ourselves, with those who are important to us, with society, and the wider world in which we live. If carers are unable to give the care that met our changing needs in childhood, if our parents were unable to attune to us, our emotional resilience can be insufficient. Now grown we can feel we list from one crisis to another, have relationships that cause unhappiness and feel life is really difficult and everything goes wrong. Our defence mechanisms, once vital for survival, are now additional problems that can make life almost too difficult to bear.
Our earliest relationships have an effect on the relationship we have with ourselves, with those who are important to us, with society, and the wider world in which we live. If carers are unable to give the care that met our changing needs in childhood, if our parents were unable to attune to us, our emotional resilience can be insufficient. Now grown we can feel we list from one crisis to another, have relationships that cause unhappiness and feel life is really difficult and everything goes wrong. Our defence mechanisms, once vital for survival, are now additional problems that can make life almost too difficult to bear.
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Tom Bonser
Psychologist, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
Emsworth PO10
I am experienced in working with adults who present with a range of psychological difficulties, including personality disorders, trauma, self-harm, anger management and suicidal ideation.
I am a HCPC Registered Psychologist and a Chartered member and Associate Fellow of the BPS. I am an Advanced Accredited Schema Therapist who specialises in one to one therapy with adults. I often integrate different therapeutic models to best support individuals , particularly Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I am a warm and compassionate psychologist with over 15 years of experience who aims to provide a space for you to feel safe to share your experiences and to work collaboratively to help you progress towards your therapeutic goals.
I am experienced in working with adults who present with a range of psychological difficulties, including personality disorders, trauma, self-harm, anger management and suicidal ideation.
I am a HCPC Registered Psychologist and a Chartered member and Associate Fellow of the BPS. I am an Advanced Accredited Schema Therapist who specialises in one to one therapy with adults. I often integrate different therapeutic models to best support individuals , particularly Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I am a warm and compassionate psychologist with over 15 years of experience who aims to provide a space for you to feel safe to share your experiences and to work collaboratively to help you progress towards your therapeutic goals.
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Hannah Downing
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My experience includes working with anxiety, depression, autism, addiction, complex trauma and PTSD, grief, domestic abuse, anger management, identity, relationship issues and personality disorders.
There are many reasons why we find ourselves in search of a therapist. You might have come to a point in life where you are in search of answers that you would like to explore together in therapy. Perhaps you have noticed patterns over time that you would like to understand better. It could be that you have come to a realisation that something just needs to change or that things just aren't working anymore in the way that they used to.
My experience includes working with anxiety, depression, autism, addiction, complex trauma and PTSD, grief, domestic abuse, anger management, identity, relationship issues and personality disorders.
There are many reasons why we find ourselves in search of a therapist. You might have come to a point in life where you are in search of answers that you would like to explore together in therapy. Perhaps you have noticed patterns over time that you would like to understand better. It could be that you have come to a realisation that something just needs to change or that things just aren't working anymore in the way that they used to.
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The Strength Within Counselling
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
The past haunts us, while the unpredictable future worries us, staying in the present becomes increasingly more difficult. The constant that we can rely on is change. My aim is to help you take control of the change that you would like to make. You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. You don't have to navigate this on your own. I offer a safe, supportive space where we can explore what's going on for you at your pace. Together, we can make sense of your experiences, build coping strategies, and help you move forward towards the life you want.
The past haunts us, while the unpredictable future worries us, staying in the present becomes increasingly more difficult. The constant that we can rely on is change. My aim is to help you take control of the change that you would like to make. You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. You don't have to navigate this on your own. I offer a safe, supportive space where we can explore what's going on for you at your pace. Together, we can make sense of your experiences, build coping strategies, and help you move forward towards the life you want.
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Rebecca Ker
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Farnham GU9
Rebecca is a professional psychologist offering integrative therapy. She has experience of working within a range of services within the NHS and charitable organisations both in the UK and abroad. Rebecca's doctorate level training involved a broad range of therapies and presentations. At the heart of her practice is a positive attitude towards individual difference. Rebecca specialises in offering working in an affirmative way with neurodivergent individuals, and those who experience recurring difficulties. She also leads a neurodevelopmental diagnostic clinic with a multi-disciplinary team.
Rebecca is a professional psychologist offering integrative therapy. She has experience of working within a range of services within the NHS and charitable organisations both in the UK and abroad. Rebecca's doctorate level training involved a broad range of therapies and presentations. At the heart of her practice is a positive attitude towards individual difference. Rebecca specialises in offering working in an affirmative way with neurodivergent individuals, and those who experience recurring difficulties. She also leads a neurodevelopmental diagnostic clinic with a multi-disciplinary team.
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Rachel Bates
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life today seems to be overloaded by a variety of stress in many spheres of existence. What should be enjoyable and fulfilling sometimes turns out to be the very cause of suffering. In the midst of the busy-ness of life, we do not take the time to address this suffering and instead criticise and blame ourselves or others. This could potentially leave us feeling confused and ashamed. Shame does not heal the pain of suffering. Every human being has a need to be understood, accepted and validated because the human brain is wired to love and be loved.
Life today seems to be overloaded by a variety of stress in many spheres of existence. What should be enjoyable and fulfilling sometimes turns out to be the very cause of suffering. In the midst of the busy-ness of life, we do not take the time to address this suffering and instead criticise and blame ourselves or others. This could potentially leave us feeling confused and ashamed. Shame does not heal the pain of suffering. Every human being has a need to be understood, accepted and validated because the human brain is wired to love and be loved.
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Dr Charlotte Couldrey
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Wokingham RG40
I am able to offer clinical assessment followed by a bespoke treatment package for a range of emotional difficulties including anxiety disorders, autism, depression, anger problems, stress, relationship difficulties, adjustment, trauma, eating disorders, sleeping difficulties, emotion regulation difficulties and personality disorders.
I specialise in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), compassion focused therapy, mentalisation based therapy and mindfulness. I have experience of working with individuals and couples. I am registered with most health insurance companies.
I am able to offer clinical assessment followed by a bespoke treatment package for a range of emotional difficulties including anxiety disorders, autism, depression, anger problems, stress, relationship difficulties, adjustment, trauma, eating disorders, sleeping difficulties, emotion regulation difficulties and personality disorders.
I specialise in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), compassion focused therapy, mentalisation based therapy and mindfulness. I have experience of working with individuals and couples. I am registered with most health insurance companies.
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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.