Personality Disorders Counselling in Swindon

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Anna Watson
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Swindon SN2
I have a vast range of experience in working with clients with varying presenting issues. I am empathic and caring and will support you in your journey. I was drawn to counselling from my own life experiences. One of the most important things I feel I can offer to you as a client is empathy. Previously I have volunteered with a grief charity as part of my journey to being the fully qualified counsellor I am now. This journey has taken me 8 years of academic study and volunteering in a variety of counselling agencies. I feel I am still on my own personal journey, which will never end in terms of learning.
I have a vast range of experience in working with clients with varying presenting issues. I am empathic and caring and will support you in your journey. I was drawn to counselling from my own life experiences. One of the most important things I feel I can offer to you as a client is empathy. Previously I have volunteered with a grief charity as part of my journey to being the fully qualified counsellor I am now. This journey has taken me 8 years of academic study and volunteering in a variety of counselling agencies. I feel I am still on my own personal journey, which will never end in terms of learning.
01793 540216 View 01793 540216
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Isabel Martins
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Swindon SN2
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience in counsel adults in a clinical setting who are feeling distressed, where mental health issues arise when a difficult circumstance of their lives happens. I have experience in working with clients who recovering from alcohol and substances addictions.
I have experience in counsel adults in a clinical setting who are feeling distressed, where mental health issues arise when a difficult circumstance of their lives happens. I have experience in working with clients who recovering from alcohol and substances addictions.
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Sandra Estelle Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Swindon SN4
My name is Sandra and I have worked as an Integrative Counsellor since 2013. For a lot of that time my work has been focused on working with the bereaved, both adults and children, helping them to understand their grief and finding ways to live with their loss. Through this work I have gained experience working with clients affected by a variety of tragedies, including suicide and the death of a child. I have also worked as a volunteer addiction counsellor, and as a facilitator for carers groups.
My name is Sandra and I have worked as an Integrative Counsellor since 2013. For a lot of that time my work has been focused on working with the bereaved, both adults and children, helping them to understand their grief and finding ways to live with their loss. Through this work I have gained experience working with clients affected by a variety of tragedies, including suicide and the death of a child. I have also worked as a volunteer addiction counsellor, and as a facilitator for carers groups.
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Melanie Holland Tucker Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Swindon SN25
When you are feeling overwhelmed by difficult past or present experiences, thoughts and feelings talking to someone who will listen can help. Are you feeling alone in this? you don't have to. I offer a confidential, empathic and non-judgemental space in which together we can explore what is causing your distress and a way forward at your pace. Whilst fostering clarity and self-awareness, I bring a warm, calm and compassionate approach to my work in which my client feels supported and empowered. I have a passionate belief in the human capacity for change and growth and in the power of therapy to nurture this for my clients.
When you are feeling overwhelmed by difficult past or present experiences, thoughts and feelings talking to someone who will listen can help. Are you feeling alone in this? you don't have to. I offer a confidential, empathic and non-judgemental space in which together we can explore what is causing your distress and a way forward at your pace. Whilst fostering clarity and self-awareness, I bring a warm, calm and compassionate approach to my work in which my client feels supported and empowered. I have a passionate belief in the human capacity for change and growth and in the power of therapy to nurture this for my clients.
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Are you looking for neuroaffirming and compassionate mental health treatment? Throughout my career, I've built a deep understanding of what it takes to deliver top-tier, evidence-basehealth support and treatment that truly make a difference and I look forward to sharing that with others.
Are you looking for neuroaffirming and compassionate mental health treatment? Throughout my career, I've built a deep understanding of what it takes to deliver top-tier, evidence-basehealth support and treatment that truly make a difference and I look forward to sharing that with others.
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Barbara Lorusso Mbacp(Accred).
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, BACP
Verified Verified
Swindon SN2
Counselling can help you to work through thoughts, feelings and/or behaviours that concern you. I am non judgemental, open and accepting of you as a person and will work with you to help you to improve your future. I am a fully qualified psychotherapist/counsellor with many years experience. As an integrative counsellor I draw from various theoretical approaches which enables me to adapt the therapy to fit each individual and their specific needs. My hours of work are Monday,Tuesday from 12 until 9pm and Friday afternoons, for Face to Face. Thursdays 12-9 and Friday mornings on Zoom(can be flexible).
Counselling can help you to work through thoughts, feelings and/or behaviours that concern you. I am non judgemental, open and accepting of you as a person and will work with you to help you to improve your future. I am a fully qualified psychotherapist/counsellor with many years experience. As an integrative counsellor I draw from various theoretical approaches which enables me to adapt the therapy to fit each individual and their specific needs. My hours of work are Monday,Tuesday from 12 until 9pm and Friday afternoons, for Face to Face. Thursdays 12-9 and Friday mornings on Zoom(can be flexible).
01793 540359 View 01793 540359
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Fran Dundee
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Swindon SN1
Are your thoughts, feelings or circumstances distressing you? Are they affecting your relationships, sleep or ability to function and enjoy everyday life? Life can often be unpredictable and challenging. Sadness, fatigue and a sense of something missing can be draining and overwhelming. How can counselling help? I'm a fully qualified Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor. I know Counselling offers a safe space to share your thoughts, feelings and circumstances. I listen deeply and you will feel heard. We can explore what you want to achieve from having counselling. I work with your goals and what you want to achieve in your sessions.
Are your thoughts, feelings or circumstances distressing you? Are they affecting your relationships, sleep or ability to function and enjoy everyday life? Life can often be unpredictable and challenging. Sadness, fatigue and a sense of something missing can be draining and overwhelming. How can counselling help? I'm a fully qualified Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor. I know Counselling offers a safe space to share your thoughts, feelings and circumstances. I listen deeply and you will feel heard. We can explore what you want to achieve from having counselling. I work with your goals and what you want to achieve in your sessions.
01793 953040 View 01793 953040
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Charlotte Reynolds
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Swindon SN25
Hi, I'm Charlotte. I am a qualified psychotherapist to post-graduate level with specific experience and training in trauma, bereavement and domestic abuse. I offer a compassionate and confidential space, supporting adults and young people who would like to develop an awareness of their inner world and its impact on their current challenges and ways of relating. Please visit my website www.pathfinderscounselling.co.uk
Hi, I'm Charlotte. I am a qualified psychotherapist to post-graduate level with specific experience and training in trauma, bereavement and domestic abuse. I offer a compassionate and confidential space, supporting adults and young people who would like to develop an awareness of their inner world and its impact on their current challenges and ways of relating. Please visit my website www.pathfinderscounselling.co.uk
01793 540468 View 01793 540468
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Sam Hewitt - Therapeutic Counsellor (MBACP) Reg
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Swindon SN1
Life can sometimes be difficult. There may be times when we find ourselves experiencing stress, anxiety, panic, or struggling with extremely low moods or bouts of depression. Maybe you find yourself struggling with life's difficulties, often feeling isolated and alone, believing that there isn't anyone you can turn to, including work colleagues, friends or family. Maybe past experience has taught you not to trust anyone with your feelings. Or maybe you find yourself believing that no one truly understands what you are going through.
Life can sometimes be difficult. There may be times when we find ourselves experiencing stress, anxiety, panic, or struggling with extremely low moods or bouts of depression. Maybe you find yourself struggling with life's difficulties, often feeling isolated and alone, believing that there isn't anyone you can turn to, including work colleagues, friends or family. Maybe past experience has taught you not to trust anyone with your feelings. Or maybe you find yourself believing that no one truly understands what you are going through.
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Kaukab Rasul
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Swindon SN1
Over 15 years experience of working with couples and individuals. I am passionate about helping people achieve their greatest potential recognising their strengths and weaknesses; moving towards a life where they can thrive. Training: Professional Diploma in Counselling awarded by the University of the West of England. Registered member of the BACP. My Approach As an Integrative Counsellor is to work collaboratively with clients and draw on different approaches to try to match client/couple needs. I am fluent in English, Urdu, Hindi & Punjabi.
Over 15 years experience of working with couples and individuals. I am passionate about helping people achieve their greatest potential recognising their strengths and weaknesses; moving towards a life where they can thrive. Training: Professional Diploma in Counselling awarded by the University of the West of England. Registered member of the BACP. My Approach As an Integrative Counsellor is to work collaboratively with clients and draw on different approaches to try to match client/couple needs. I am fluent in English, Urdu, Hindi & Punjabi.
01452 930096 View 01452 930096
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Libbet Paravicini
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Life can be overwhelming sometimes. Most people have experienced anxiety, stress or low moods at some point and often try to struggle through alone. Seeking professional help can feel daunting and takes courage to make that first call. I work with genuine care and empathy and offer a warm, safe, non-judgemental environment for you to explore what's troubling you with complete confidentiality.
Life can be overwhelming sometimes. Most people have experienced anxiety, stress or low moods at some point and often try to struggle through alone. Seeking professional help can feel daunting and takes courage to make that first call. I work with genuine care and empathy and offer a warm, safe, non-judgemental environment for you to explore what's troubling you with complete confidentiality.
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Simeon Vellani Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Counselling & Psychotherapy are positive and practical steps you can take to initiate change and improve your life, I offer a confidential space where you will be seen and heard in a caring non-judgemental way. I am a Psychotherapist, Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Certified Transactional Analyst (TA) with a Masters in TA Psychotherapy. TA draws upon Humanistic, Relational and Cognitive Behavioural approaches, this permits me to tailor therapy to your individual requirements.
Counselling & Psychotherapy are positive and practical steps you can take to initiate change and improve your life, I offer a confidential space where you will be seen and heard in a caring non-judgemental way. I am a Psychotherapist, Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Certified Transactional Analyst (TA) with a Masters in TA Psychotherapy. TA draws upon Humanistic, Relational and Cognitive Behavioural approaches, this permits me to tailor therapy to your individual requirements.
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Bruce Rolls
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Therapy can provide a place of honesty for all the battles in our heads, from medical diagnoses, past trauma, sexual desire, issues of gender, to everyday compulsive/negative thinking. Understanding our experience in a rapidly changing environment, whilst surrounded by limitless information that offers such contradictory explanations can leave us feeling overwhelmed. Finding, and maintaining, personal meaning amongst so much uncertainty is a struggle. You needn't face it alone. Therapy reduces anxiety and deepens our understanding. Together we strive to create personal harmony between your internal needs and those external demands.
Therapy can provide a place of honesty for all the battles in our heads, from medical diagnoses, past trauma, sexual desire, issues of gender, to everyday compulsive/negative thinking. Understanding our experience in a rapidly changing environment, whilst surrounded by limitless information that offers such contradictory explanations can leave us feeling overwhelmed. Finding, and maintaining, personal meaning amongst so much uncertainty is a struggle. You needn't face it alone. Therapy reduces anxiety and deepens our understanding. Together we strive to create personal harmony between your internal needs and those external demands.
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Linda Kathryn Berkeley
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
You are the expert on yourself an only you can decide what might work for you. We will form a plan together, perhaps over the course of two to three sessions, of how we can proceed, and what we collaboratively believe is going on for you. You will find my practice is based on a humanistic, integrative, pluralistic blending of possibilities from several frameworks, including CBT, Gestalt, Compassion Focused Therapy, ideas from psychodynamic practice, with a person-centred, humanistic core.
You are the expert on yourself an only you can decide what might work for you. We will form a plan together, perhaps over the course of two to three sessions, of how we can proceed, and what we collaboratively believe is going on for you. You will find my practice is based on a humanistic, integrative, pluralistic blending of possibilities from several frameworks, including CBT, Gestalt, Compassion Focused Therapy, ideas from psychodynamic practice, with a person-centred, humanistic core.
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Tina Hoar Counselling Services
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
At times we all experience symptoms of anxiety, stress, depression, low self esteem/confidence, anger or have family or relationship issues which make us feel alone and scared. Perhaps you question if you have ADHD or neurodiversity?.  We can feel  trapped by these feelings and unable to move forward with life. Talking to an experienced therapist can help you to understand and alleviate these feelings. You are not alone with this, it is more common than you think to struggle with thinking and feelings. Why not book an initial session, without obligation, to see if counselling would work for you? 
At times we all experience symptoms of anxiety, stress, depression, low self esteem/confidence, anger or have family or relationship issues which make us feel alone and scared. Perhaps you question if you have ADHD or neurodiversity?.  We can feel  trapped by these feelings and unable to move forward with life. Talking to an experienced therapist can help you to understand and alleviate these feelings. You are not alone with this, it is more common than you think to struggle with thinking and feelings. Why not book an initial session, without obligation, to see if counselling would work for you? 
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TalkTherapyWithClaire
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Online Only
Hi, I'm Claire. I am a practitioner very closely aligned with who I am as a person and the experiences and training I have. Experienced bereavement support, neurodivergence and mood disorders including anxiety, depression, trauma and stress related issues including divorce, relationship and parenting stresses
Hi, I'm Claire. I am a practitioner very closely aligned with who I am as a person and the experiences and training I have. Experienced bereavement support, neurodivergence and mood disorders including anxiety, depression, trauma and stress related issues including divorce, relationship and parenting stresses
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Marianne Le Coyte Grinney
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
If you are reading this you may be wishing for something in your life, family or relationship to be different. I too was looking for difference when I first began my Systemic Psychotherapy training. My name is Marianne Le Coyte Grinney and I am a Family and Systemic Psychotherapist: I believe 'the person is never the problem' and that people are best understood within systems, for example their family, work and social life. My therapeutic posture aims not to apportion blame, but to support individual and collective change within a safe and supportive environment. I do not hope to provide answers, but to facilitate change through
If you are reading this you may be wishing for something in your life, family or relationship to be different. I too was looking for difference when I first began my Systemic Psychotherapy training. My name is Marianne Le Coyte Grinney and I am a Family and Systemic Psychotherapist: I believe 'the person is never the problem' and that people are best understood within systems, for example their family, work and social life. My therapeutic posture aims not to apportion blame, but to support individual and collective change within a safe and supportive environment. I do not hope to provide answers, but to facilitate change through
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Clarity in Mind
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
We provide assessment and evidence-based treatment for individuals who wish to understand then learn to cope more effectively with life issues, such as: depression, anxiety, OCD, panic and phobias post traumatic stress, eating disorders personality disorders and neurodiversity.
Clarity specialise in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), DBT, EMDR, Interpersonal and Schema Focused Therapies, We have over 20 years practice-based experience across the widest range of emotional and behavioural problems and offer a wide range of therapeutic interventions including psychological therapies, wellbeing coaching, mentoring and counselling.
We provide assessment and evidence-based treatment for individuals who wish to understand then learn to cope more effectively with life issues, such as: depression, anxiety, OCD, panic and phobias post traumatic stress, eating disorders personality disorders and neurodiversity.
Clarity specialise in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), DBT, EMDR, Interpersonal and Schema Focused Therapies, We have over 20 years practice-based experience across the widest range of emotional and behavioural problems and offer a wide range of therapeutic interventions including psychological therapies, wellbeing coaching, mentoring and counselling.
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Dr Carole Blythe
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with a wide range of people and life issues including: feeling stuck, life transitions, depression, anxiety, bereavement, work-related stress, relationship difficulties, personality disorders, trauma, addictions and many others.
I am a HCPC registered Counselling Psychologist, a Chartered member of the British Psychological Society, and an integrative psychotherapist. I use psychodynamic, humanistic and developmental theories, current psychology research and neuro-science. This enables me to offer an effective therapeutic relationship based on your individual needs and personality.
I work with a wide range of people and life issues including: feeling stuck, life transitions, depression, anxiety, bereavement, work-related stress, relationship difficulties, personality disorders, trauma, addictions and many others.
I am a HCPC registered Counselling Psychologist, a Chartered member of the British Psychological Society, and an integrative psychotherapist. I use psychodynamic, humanistic and developmental theories, current psychology research and neuro-science. This enables me to offer an effective therapeutic relationship based on your individual needs and personality.
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Dr Kiran Spence
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Devizes SN10
I have extensive experience in conducting comprehensive assessments and providing individual and group treatment, to adults experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties (including mood disorders, anxiety disorders and personality disorders).
I am a highly skilled Clinical Psychologist with 20 years experience working in the NHS within adult mental health and physical health services. I am collaborative and flexible in my approach, drawing on a range of approaches to ensure therapy is best suited to your individual needs and goals. I aim to support you to develop an understanding of your difficulties, and develop the necessary strategies to make the changes needed to work towards your goals and values in life.
I have extensive experience in conducting comprehensive assessments and providing individual and group treatment, to adults experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties (including mood disorders, anxiety disorders and personality disorders).
I am a highly skilled Clinical Psychologist with 20 years experience working in the NHS within adult mental health and physical health services. I am collaborative and flexible in my approach, drawing on a range of approaches to ensure therapy is best suited to your individual needs and goals. I aim to support you to develop an understanding of your difficulties, and develop the necessary strategies to make the changes needed to work towards your goals and values in life.
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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.