Dissociative Disorders (DID) Counselling in Saint Ives

David William Phelps
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
My name is Dave Phelps, and I am a counsellor in Redruth, Cornwall, and online with nearly a decade of specialist experience. My counselling gives you the space to be yourself and speak freely, with no fear of judgement. I work with all aspects of anxiety, depression, and other trauma-related issues, providing the space you need to explore these difficulties in a way that suits you. No issue is too small or trivial; your problems are valid, whatever they may be, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and ask any questions. All first sessions are half price and available to both adults and adolescents.
My name is Dave Phelps, and I am a counsellor in Redruth, Cornwall, and online with nearly a decade of specialist experience. My counselling gives you the space to be yourself and speak freely, with no fear of judgement. I work with all aspects of anxiety, depression, and other trauma-related issues, providing the space you need to explore these difficulties in a way that suits you. No issue is too small or trivial; your problems are valid, whatever they may be, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and ask any questions. All first sessions are half price and available to both adults and adolescents.
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Anne L Ryan
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Serves Area
My work centres around trauma, developmental trauma, emotional neglect, the highly sensitive person and the capacity to understand and express feelings and emotions. Through working with body awareness, somatically and with mindfulness breathing, you will come to understand how these feelings arise and why your body responds and behaves in the way it does; why you say things and act as you do. As you become aware of the effect of this on yourself and others, you can make informed decisions and choices on how to change this so that you live your life fully and authentically to reach its full potential.
My work centres around trauma, developmental trauma, emotional neglect, the highly sensitive person and the capacity to understand and express feelings and emotions. Through working with body awareness, somatically and with mindfulness breathing, you will come to understand how these feelings arise and why your body responds and behaves in the way it does; why you say things and act as you do. As you become aware of the effect of this on yourself and others, you can make informed decisions and choices on how to change this so that you live your life fully and authentically to reach its full potential.
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Rebecca Johnson
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am an art psychotherapist and emdr practitioner and work across Cornwall witha office also in truro. I have over 10 years experience working with people (adults and children) who have experienced abusive relationships , addiction, self harm, those questioning gender, additional needs, anxiety, depression, confusion, sensory needs , behavioural difficultys in children and s.e.n . I work in a person centered way meaning my sessions are client led, I have a large range of art materials to help clients express themselves and understand there own inner world using both verbal and nonverbal communication.
I am an art psychotherapist and emdr practitioner and work across Cornwall witha office also in truro. I have over 10 years experience working with people (adults and children) who have experienced abusive relationships , addiction, self harm, those questioning gender, additional needs, anxiety, depression, confusion, sensory needs , behavioural difficultys in children and s.e.n . I work in a person centered way meaning my sessions are client led, I have a large range of art materials to help clients express themselves and understand there own inner world using both verbal and nonverbal communication.
07723 424674 View 07723 424674
Tim Harvard Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Hi, I hope your search for a therapist is going well. It can be a difficult process, but it is important to find a therapist who feels right for you. The relationship with your therapist is, on average, more helpful than their training and experience. Person-centred therapy is a relationship. It is not dependent on medical diagnoses, yet can help with all conditions. It is well proven to be as effective as other leading therapies, but uniquely it puts the client at the centre of the process. There is no 'you have x or y' or 'you should do this'. The right questions, and answers, will come from within in our conversations.
Hi, I hope your search for a therapist is going well. It can be a difficult process, but it is important to find a therapist who feels right for you. The relationship with your therapist is, on average, more helpful than their training and experience. Person-centred therapy is a relationship. It is not dependent on medical diagnoses, yet can help with all conditions. It is well proven to be as effective as other leading therapies, but uniquely it puts the client at the centre of the process. There is no 'you have x or y' or 'you should do this'. The right questions, and answers, will come from within in our conversations.
01736 803971 View 01736 803971
Anna Hall Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I believe that as we are all unique the counselling we receive should be tailored to meet your individual needs which is why I work as an integrative humanistic therapist. This allows me to get to know you and understand your perspective on your issues to enable you to make the changes in your life you would like to make by offering you a warm, friendly and confidential space for you to explore what ever is worrying you. I work with clients to build a trusting and safe relationship which will allow you to feel you can explore your feelings freely and without judgement enabling a greater sense of empowerment for your life ahead.
I believe that as we are all unique the counselling we receive should be tailored to meet your individual needs which is why I work as an integrative humanistic therapist. This allows me to get to know you and understand your perspective on your issues to enable you to make the changes in your life you would like to make by offering you a warm, friendly and confidential space for you to explore what ever is worrying you. I work with clients to build a trusting and safe relationship which will allow you to feel you can explore your feelings freely and without judgement enabling a greater sense of empowerment for your life ahead.
01697 921271 View 01697 921271
Julia Pikal Counselling
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MUKCP
Serves Area
Sometimes life just feels too difficult, and you feel that you can't go on any longer trying to cope with what is troubling you alone. Perhaps you are suffering from anxiety, depression, abuse, grief or trauma. Perhaps you are very stressed at work or have lost someone dear to you or your relationship is in trouble. Maybe you need to make an important decision but just cannot do it. Whatever the issue, I can help. I will treat you with sympathy and respect and offer you a safe and confidential space to discuss with me what is troubling you. I offer individual counselling or Couple Counselling in person or skype.
Sometimes life just feels too difficult, and you feel that you can't go on any longer trying to cope with what is troubling you alone. Perhaps you are suffering from anxiety, depression, abuse, grief or trauma. Perhaps you are very stressed at work or have lost someone dear to you or your relationship is in trouble. Maybe you need to make an important decision but just cannot do it. Whatever the issue, I can help. I will treat you with sympathy and respect and offer you a safe and confidential space to discuss with me what is troubling you. I offer individual counselling or Couple Counselling in person or skype.
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Sarah Louise Masters
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have worked with and supported individuals with a range of complex mental health difficulties for over twenty years, initially as a nurse and now as a qualified CBT therapist . Many of my clients have needed an alternative way to view their situation to 'free' them from the distress they have been experiencing, along with a tailored tool box of coping strategies which they can choose from to empower them to manage the challenging experience. I have helped adolescent & adults experiencing OCD, PTSD, psychosis and/or complex emotional/relational difficulties, where the intervention required has been stress/anxiety targeted.
I have worked with and supported individuals with a range of complex mental health difficulties for over twenty years, initially as a nurse and now as a qualified CBT therapist . Many of my clients have needed an alternative way to view their situation to 'free' them from the distress they have been experiencing, along with a tailored tool box of coping strategies which they can choose from to empower them to manage the challenging experience. I have helped adolescent & adults experiencing OCD, PTSD, psychosis and/or complex emotional/relational difficulties, where the intervention required has been stress/anxiety targeted.
01736 808718 View 01736 808718

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The Strength Within Counselling
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
Past traumas haunts us, while the unpredictable future worries us - living 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 want to make, to claim the life you want for yourself, to find your meaning in your life, and live it as fully as possible. Many of the people I work with have spent years trying to understand why they continue to feel unsafe, fragmented, disconnected or stuck despite previous work and interventions. I aim to meet you exactly where you are at and together we can take the steps towards your goals and needs.
Past traumas haunts us, while the unpredictable future worries us - living 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 want to make, to claim the life you want for yourself, to find your meaning in your life, and live it as fully as possible. Many of the people I work with have spent years trying to understand why they continue to feel unsafe, fragmented, disconnected or stuck despite previous work and interventions. I aim to meet you exactly where you are at and together we can take the steps towards your goals and needs.
01425 206738 View 01425 206738
Winchester Trauma Counselling (Lori Hedges)
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Trauma Therapy Service of the Year 2024 - Hampshire, awarded by Global Health & Pharma. I am a BACP and UKCP registered Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Supervisor, and Trainer, CTA(p), working in Winchester, and online. I have experience working with a wide range of issues with clients, and am particularly passionate about working with clients who have experienced early attachment disruption, trauma or abuse, including transgenerational / childhood / adulthood abuse, have a personality disorder diagnosis, experience dissociation / have a dissociative disorder, experience self harm or suicidal feeling, thoughts, or impulses.
Trauma Therapy Service of the Year 2024 - Hampshire, awarded by Global Health & Pharma. I am a BACP and UKCP registered Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Supervisor, and Trainer, CTA(p), working in Winchester, and online. I have experience working with a wide range of issues with clients, and am particularly passionate about working with clients who have experienced early attachment disruption, trauma or abuse, including transgenerational / childhood / adulthood abuse, have a personality disorder diagnosis, experience dissociation / have a dissociative disorder, experience self harm or suicidal feeling, thoughts, or impulses.
01962 392296 View 01962 392296
Bridge Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Life can feel challenging and overwhelming, and there are times when we all need extra support. Reaching out for help takes courage, and taking this first step can feel daunting. If you are struggling with life’s difficulties or managing a health diagnosis, I offer personalised ADHD coaching, tailored to your unique experiences, strengths, and needs—because no two journeys are the same.
Life can feel challenging and overwhelming, and there are times when we all need extra support. Reaching out for help takes courage, and taking this first step can feel daunting. If you are struggling with life’s difficulties or managing a health diagnosis, I offer personalised ADHD coaching, tailored to your unique experiences, strengths, and needs—because no two journeys are the same.
023 9433 1178 x079398 View 023 9433 1178 x079398
Luisa Giordano Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Poole BH15
I am a relational integrative therapist. This means that you and I work in partnership to navigate a way to support you to face whichever challenges you would like to overcome. Sometimes this can be achieved through short-term work (up to 12 weeks) and sometimes a contract for much longer work will be what you need. The development of relationship between me (the therapist), and you (the client) is the driving force of how I work. Through the development of a trusted alliance we can begin to explore any vulnerabilities you bring safely in order to make sense of them together.
I am a relational integrative therapist. This means that you and I work in partnership to navigate a way to support you to face whichever challenges you would like to overcome. Sometimes this can be achieved through short-term work (up to 12 weeks) and sometimes a contract for much longer work will be what you need. The development of relationship between me (the therapist), and you (the client) is the driving force of how I work. Through the development of a trusted alliance we can begin to explore any vulnerabilities you bring safely in order to make sense of them together.
01202 125367 View 01202 125367
Rachel John
Psychotherapist, MA, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Are you seeking a space where you can feel heard and supported? I’m Rachel, an accredited trauma-informed and relational counsellor and MA trained psychotherapist. I specialise in supporting adults who are healing from trauma, struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, seeking more fulfilling relationships or wishing to find healthier coping strategies. I believe change happens in an accepting, collaborative, and empowering relationship grounded in trust, safety, and choice. My approach is flexible, valuing your unique lived-experiences and personal preferences. Together, we’ll explore what matters to you most, working at your own pace.
Are you seeking a space where you can feel heard and supported? I’m Rachel, an accredited trauma-informed and relational counsellor and MA trained psychotherapist. I specialise in supporting adults who are healing from trauma, struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, seeking more fulfilling relationships or wishing to find healthier coping strategies. I believe change happens in an accepting, collaborative, and empowering relationship grounded in trust, safety, and choice. My approach is flexible, valuing your unique lived-experiences and personal preferences. Together, we’ll explore what matters to you most, working at your own pace.
01792 949069 View 01792 949069
Are struggling to cope or left with the impact of trauma or abuse? I offer a safe confidential environment to help you overcome the difficulties you may be experiencing. I draw upon a range of different approaches, specialising in Humanistic Integrative & CBT. Perhaps your problems are affecting your relationships or work life? Everybody experiences things differently, and together we can come up with a treatment plan that will fit just for you and help you to progress and change the things you wish to. Gain insight, clarity and direction as you progress toward better understanding, and improved mental health. Jo Henshall MBACP
Are struggling to cope or left with the impact of trauma or abuse? I offer a safe confidential environment to help you overcome the difficulties you may be experiencing. I draw upon a range of different approaches, specialising in Humanistic Integrative & CBT. Perhaps your problems are affecting your relationships or work life? Everybody experiences things differently, and together we can come up with a treatment plan that will fit just for you and help you to progress and change the things you wish to. Gain insight, clarity and direction as you progress toward better understanding, and improved mental health. Jo Henshall MBACP
01202 629341 View 01202 629341
Deborah Aita
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
1 Endorsed
Do you want to understand what is blocking you from living your best life? Do you feel unhappy and are you struggling with feelings you find difficult to share - fear, shame, hopelessness, grief, anger? Do you experience troubling symptoms or behaviour and wonder what's going on? I can help you understand yourself by guiding you through a range of creative and talking approaches, combining left and right-brained thinking, so that you can explore and process the complex layers of your feelings and thoughts. You are the expert on your own life but I can be a 'third eye' to guide you to a deeper understanding of what ails you.
Do you want to understand what is blocking you from living your best life? Do you feel unhappy and are you struggling with feelings you find difficult to share - fear, shame, hopelessness, grief, anger? Do you experience troubling symptoms or behaviour and wonder what's going on? I can help you understand yourself by guiding you through a range of creative and talking approaches, combining left and right-brained thinking, so that you can explore and process the complex layers of your feelings and thoughts. You are the expert on your own life but I can be a 'third eye' to guide you to a deeper understanding of what ails you.
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Kim Speake
Counsellor, BACP
As the saying goes, 'Its' good to talk', and I'm hear to listen. Whether life has just got a bit too much at the moment, or whether there are longer term factors and influences you'd like to explore and process, together, we can find a way. I could go into more detail, but for me, reading a blurb doesn't help establish whether I'm the right counsellor for you. If you've reached the point where you are actively looking I'd suggest sending me an email or giving me a bell, lets have a chat and see if I'm able to provide what you need.
As the saying goes, 'Its' good to talk', and I'm hear to listen. Whether life has just got a bit too much at the moment, or whether there are longer term factors and influences you'd like to explore and process, together, we can find a way. I could go into more detail, but for me, reading a blurb doesn't help establish whether I'm the right counsellor for you. If you've reached the point where you are actively looking I'd suggest sending me an email or giving me a bell, lets have a chat and see if I'm able to provide what you need.
023 8254 4480 View 023 8254 4480
Light Minds Therapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Serves Area
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.
01730 778876 View 01730 778876
Del Atkins
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Fareham PO16
Hi, I'm a counsellor/psychotherapist, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing) practitioner and supervisor, I offer appointments to young people 16+ and adults in person from rooms in Fareham or online. I have completed over 7000+ hours with clients since completing a BTEC Higher National Diploma in Person Centered Counselling in 2009. I have worked with clients on their journeys who are experiencing bereavement, depression, eating disorders, self confidence worries, sexuality, self image issues, trauma, complex trauma, rape & sexual assault etc..
Hi, I'm a counsellor/psychotherapist, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing) practitioner and supervisor, I offer appointments to young people 16+ and adults in person from rooms in Fareham or online. I have completed over 7000+ hours with clients since completing a BTEC Higher National Diploma in Person Centered Counselling in 2009. I have worked with clients on their journeys who are experiencing bereavement, depression, eating disorders, self confidence worries, sexuality, self image issues, trauma, complex trauma, rape & sexual assault etc..
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Dr Yordan K. Zhekov
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP
Serves Area
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, stressed or struggling with everyday life? Perhaps you are experiencing feelings you can't quite identify? Are you looking for help with various life challenging issues/situations? Have you got to the point where you can't go on alone and need someone else to help you? Whatever you are facing, you no longer have to do this alone, I am here to provide you with relevant support and address your needs. As an integrative counsellor I am using a compilation of therapeutic methods tailored to the individual's needs and goals providing an environment for enablement and empowerment of their achievement.
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, stressed or struggling with everyday life? Perhaps you are experiencing feelings you can't quite identify? Are you looking for help with various life challenging issues/situations? Have you got to the point where you can't go on alone and need someone else to help you? Whatever you are facing, you no longer have to do this alone, I am here to provide you with relevant support and address your needs. As an integrative counsellor I am using a compilation of therapeutic methods tailored to the individual's needs and goals providing an environment for enablement and empowerment of their achievement.
01923 936765 View 01923 936765
Naomi Jenkins
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello, my name is Naomi. I am a professional, qualified Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor, accredited with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). I offer a confidential, non-judgmental space to approach any concerns you may wish to address. I am here to support you in gaining awareness of what may be behind your difficulties, exploring your needs and potential goals. It may be that you are unsure of your exact reasons for seeking counselling and this is perfectly normal. Together we can unravel and work towards what it is you may like to be different.
Hello, my name is Naomi. I am a professional, qualified Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor, accredited with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). I offer a confidential, non-judgmental space to approach any concerns you may wish to address. I am here to support you in gaining awareness of what may be behind your difficulties, exploring your needs and potential goals. It may be that you are unsure of your exact reasons for seeking counselling and this is perfectly normal. Together we can unravel and work towards what it is you may like to be different.
01264 317631 View 01264 317631
Melike Celasun
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
Serves Area
I am here to help you with your problems whatever they are (e.g. Psychological, emotional, mental health, family, relationship and life) . Over the years, I helped much of clients and will be happy to work with you too. I specialise in Personality Disorders, especially Borderline Personality Disorder. I am working with adults, couples, families, young people and children using a variety of lessons including DBT, Schema Therapy, CBT and Behavioural Activation. I serve Turkish-speaking clients as well.
I am here to help you with your problems whatever they are (e.g. Psychological, emotional, mental health, family, relationship and life) . Over the years, I helped much of clients and will be happy to work with you too. I specialise in Personality Disorders, especially Borderline Personality Disorder. I am working with adults, couples, families, young people and children using a variety of lessons including DBT, Schema Therapy, CBT and Behavioural Activation. I serve Turkish-speaking clients as well.
0131 381 0520 View 0131 381 0520
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.