Dissociative Disorders (DID) Counselling in West Wickham
I work with a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, family and relationship issues, bereavement and trauma. Therapy can reveal new perspectives on your experiences and relationships, helping you to uncover previously unknown valuable aspects of yourself. Through exploring with you what is happening in the context of your unique life story, I aim to help you develop a greater sense of well-being and more fulfilling relationships. You can listen to me talk further about my approach on my website.
I work with a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, family and relationship issues, bereavement and trauma. Therapy can reveal new perspectives on your experiences and relationships, helping you to uncover previously unknown valuable aspects of yourself. Through exploring with you what is happening in the context of your unique life story, I aim to help you develop a greater sense of well-being and more fulfilling relationships. You can listen to me talk further about my approach on my website.
I am an EMDR therapist, Counsellor and Trauma informed Therapist, with 20 years expereince. I offer psychological support across a variety of issues and my specilist areas are Trauma, complex PTSD, Grief and Loss, with an additional focus on Women’s health and the Menopause. I offer support on a short or long-term basis dependent on your specific needs. Whether your concern is in relation to recent or past events I offer you a safe and confidential environment to explore your issues working together to find solutions to help manage them better. I am BUPA and EAP recgisterred.
I am an EMDR therapist, Counsellor and Trauma informed Therapist, with 20 years expereince. I offer psychological support across a variety of issues and my specilist areas are Trauma, complex PTSD, Grief and Loss, with an additional focus on Women’s health and the Menopause. I offer support on a short or long-term basis dependent on your specific needs. Whether your concern is in relation to recent or past events I offer you a safe and confidential environment to explore your issues working together to find solutions to help manage them better. I am BUPA and EAP recgisterred.
You may be considering psychotherapy for a specific concern, or 'symptom', that you would like to address (e.g. anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, etc.). Or you may have a specific question, or life transition, that needs attention. You may find you're repeating the same 'patterns' over and again. It may be that you have a general sense of uneasiness, meaninglessness, or a lack of playfulness in life. Or perhaps you want to get to know yourself more deeply and experience life more fully. Of course, you may also feel unsure about why exactly you'd like to talk to a psychotherapist, but still want to.
You may be considering psychotherapy for a specific concern, or 'symptom', that you would like to address (e.g. anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, etc.). Or you may have a specific question, or life transition, that needs attention. You may find you're repeating the same 'patterns' over and again. It may be that you have a general sense of uneasiness, meaninglessness, or a lack of playfulness in life. Or perhaps you want to get to know yourself more deeply and experience life more fully. Of course, you may also feel unsure about why exactly you'd like to talk to a psychotherapist, but still want to.
It can be difficult to talk about what is worrying you, and you might not even be able to explain all of your feelings. I provide a safe, confidential, non-judgemental and empathetic space for you to explore thoughts, feelings and emotions that make you unique. I believe that you will have your own solutions, so I do not offer advice but will work with you for you to gain an insight into yourself, increasing self-awareness, developing greater inner strength and furthering personal growth and development. This, in turn, supports with anxiety, depression and other issues.
It can be difficult to talk about what is worrying you, and you might not even be able to explain all of your feelings. I provide a safe, confidential, non-judgemental and empathetic space for you to explore thoughts, feelings and emotions that make you unique. I believe that you will have your own solutions, so I do not offer advice but will work with you for you to gain an insight into yourself, increasing self-awareness, developing greater inner strength and furthering personal growth and development. This, in turn, supports with anxiety, depression and other issues.
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I’m Michael Cousin, a qualified Art Psychotherapist and EMDR practitioner based in Cardiff, with 10 years’ experience supporting people with a wide range of mental health and emotional difficulties. I work with children, young people and adults, with particular expertise in trauma and neurodivergence. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative and person-centred, creating a safe, respectful, non-judgemental space. I draw on Art Psychotherapy and EMDR, adapting my work to each client’s individual needs, strengths and circumstances.
I’m Michael Cousin, a qualified Art Psychotherapist and EMDR practitioner based in Cardiff, with 10 years’ experience supporting people with a wide range of mental health and emotional difficulties. I work with children, young people and adults, with particular expertise in trauma and neurodivergence. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative and person-centred, creating a safe, respectful, non-judgemental space. I draw on Art Psychotherapy and EMDR, adapting my work to each client’s individual needs, strengths and circumstances.
Is this a time in your life that feels difficult? Life can be somewhat challenging and overwhelming at times. Counselling is a process that gives you space and time, in a confidential environment that allow you to express yourself freely enabling you, to make better sense of your feelings, emotions and fears. It is important that during this process you remain an individual and we find a way for you to express your thoughts and feelings, making it's essential to work with a flexible approach tailoring our work to your needs.
Is this a time in your life that feels difficult? Life can be somewhat challenging and overwhelming at times. Counselling is a process that gives you space and time, in a confidential environment that allow you to express yourself freely enabling you, to make better sense of your feelings, emotions and fears. It is important that during this process you remain an individual and we find a way for you to express your thoughts and feelings, making it's essential to work with a flexible approach tailoring our work to your needs.
I am passionate about trauma-informed care and utilise a whole-person approach. Trauma can often underpin common mental health difficulties, and I can work with you to process the source of your difficulties and/or focus on your current symptoms. You may wish to focus on your current experiences of depression, anxiety, etc., or wish to address the underlying difficulties that have led to these. I also have a keen interest in complex trauma, dissociation, childhood emotional neglect, medically unexplained symptoms, functional neurological disorder, chronic pain, chronic fatigue and other physical difficulties.
I am passionate about trauma-informed care and utilise a whole-person approach. Trauma can often underpin common mental health difficulties, and I can work with you to process the source of your difficulties and/or focus on your current symptoms. You may wish to focus on your current experiences of depression, anxiety, etc., or wish to address the underlying difficulties that have led to these. I also have a keen interest in complex trauma, dissociation, childhood emotional neglect, medically unexplained symptoms, functional neurological disorder, chronic pain, chronic fatigue and other physical difficulties.
I understand reaching out for support can feel difficult, especially if you’ve been feeling stuck for some time. If you’re considering therapy, you're welcome to get in touch and make use of a free initial consultation.
I’m an EMDR Psychotherapist, Consultant and Clinical Supervisor, and an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I have over fifteen years of experience supporting individuals with their mental health and emotional wellbeing, particularly in relation to trauma, anxiety, and feeling stuck in patterns difficult to shift.
I understand reaching out for support can feel difficult, especially if you’ve been feeling stuck for some time. If you’re considering therapy, you're welcome to get in touch and make use of a free initial consultation.
I’m an EMDR Psychotherapist, Consultant and Clinical Supervisor, and an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I have over fifteen years of experience supporting individuals with their mental health and emotional wellbeing, particularly in relation to trauma, anxiety, and feeling stuck in patterns difficult to shift.
Not all difficulties are visible from the outside, nor fully resolved by competence, success, or endurance. Many people who come to my practice are highly capable, carrying responsibility, pressure, and often more than others realise. Others feel privately stuck despite outward stability. Difficulties may relate to trauma, dissociation, compulsive coping, childhood neglect, abuse, military service, or demanding professional or home environments. Having worked in the Square Mile, and been a stay at home Mum, I understand pressured cultures and help clients address what remains unresolved so life can move forward more freely.
Not all difficulties are visible from the outside, nor fully resolved by competence, success, or endurance. Many people who come to my practice are highly capable, carrying responsibility, pressure, and often more than others realise. Others feel privately stuck despite outward stability. Difficulties may relate to trauma, dissociation, compulsive coping, childhood neglect, abuse, military service, or demanding professional or home environments. Having worked in the Square Mile, and been a stay at home Mum, I understand pressured cultures and help clients address what remains unresolved so life can move forward more freely.
Your life can start to go in a new direction from the resources gained in therapy. I have been working over a decade as a UKCP psychotherapist in helping people to begin again or improve where they are in life. My experience assists those with dissociation, trauma, stress, adoption and situations that have a negative affect on life. I can help you take the steps to a new you. It can feel lonely sitting with a feelings that remain present. I have lived in 8 countries so know moving is not simple and can leave difficult feelings. I am also trained to give the SCID-D assessment for a psychological diagnosis in dissociative disorders.
Your life can start to go in a new direction from the resources gained in therapy. I have been working over a decade as a UKCP psychotherapist in helping people to begin again or improve where they are in life. My experience assists those with dissociation, trauma, stress, adoption and situations that have a negative affect on life. I can help you take the steps to a new you. It can feel lonely sitting with a feelings that remain present. I have lived in 8 countries so know moving is not simple and can leave difficult feelings. I am also trained to give the SCID-D assessment for a psychological diagnosis in dissociative disorders.
Overwhelming emotions. Disconnection. Anxiety. Difficult relationships. If any of this feels familiar, therapy can help. I work with adults experiencing a wide range of complex emotional and mental health difficulties, offering a safe, non-judgmental space to understand yourself better and create meaningful change.
Overwhelming emotions. Disconnection. Anxiety. Difficult relationships. If any of this feels familiar, therapy can help. I work with adults experiencing a wide range of complex emotional and mental health difficulties, offering a safe, non-judgmental space to understand yourself better and create meaningful change.
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.
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.
I have a particular interest in working with people who find themselves navigating different worlds, identities, and expectations.
This may include people who have migrated, children, grandchildren of immigrants, LGBTQIA + clients who may have grown up balancing values of one culture at home and another outside it.
I am less interested in helping people fit into a predetermined idea of how life should be lived, and more in helping them discover a way of living, loving, and relating that feels meaningful, authentic, and sustainable for them.
I have a particular interest in working with people who find themselves navigating different worlds, identities, and expectations.
This may include people who have migrated, children, grandchildren of immigrants, LGBTQIA + clients who may have grown up balancing values of one culture at home and another outside it.
I am less interested in helping people fit into a predetermined idea of how life should be lived, and more in helping them discover a way of living, loving, and relating that feels meaningful, authentic, and sustainable for them.
I'm a psychologist, neuroscientist & neuropsychotherapist specialized in trauma, dissociation, abuse, insecurity, relationships, stress & highly sensitive persons. I’m caring, empathetic & passionate about guiding you to help yourself become who you want to be. I offer a safe space for those seeking relief from distress & its effects on their life & relationships. I can help you do things that you couldn't. I can help with any difficulties & specialize in PTSD, complex PTSD, childhood trauma, dissociation, functional neurological, attachment, identity, anxiety, depression, emotions, grief, panic, hearing voices & neurodiversity.
I'm a psychologist, neuroscientist & neuropsychotherapist specialized in trauma, dissociation, abuse, insecurity, relationships, stress & highly sensitive persons. I’m caring, empathetic & passionate about guiding you to help yourself become who you want to be. I offer a safe space for those seeking relief from distress & its effects on their life & relationships. I can help you do things that you couldn't. I can help with any difficulties & specialize in PTSD, complex PTSD, childhood trauma, dissociation, functional neurological, attachment, identity, anxiety, depression, emotions, grief, panic, hearing voices & neurodiversity.
Self-loathe, loneliness needed and hurting; a sense of guilt, fear; hiding or being aggressive, difficult connection to yourself and others, addiction, dissociations, DID, amnesia, a loss of your sense of self, anxiety and sadness, difficulties with sleeping, eating
I am specialised in working in complex trauma, dissociation, DID; I can offer
Finding Solid Ground / FSG
Deep brain reorienting / DBR,
EMDR / Eye Mouvement Desensitisation Reprocessing
IFS-informed, Ego state therapy,
clinical hypnosis,
polyvagal theory - we an discuss the controversy around it
coaching,
mindfulness
Self-loathe, loneliness needed and hurting; a sense of guilt, fear; hiding or being aggressive, difficult connection to yourself and others, addiction, dissociations, DID, amnesia, a loss of your sense of self, anxiety and sadness, difficulties with sleeping, eating
I am specialised in working in complex trauma, dissociation, DID; I can offer
Finding Solid Ground / FSG
Deep brain reorienting / DBR,
EMDR / Eye Mouvement Desensitisation Reprocessing
IFS-informed, Ego state therapy,
clinical hypnosis,
polyvagal theory - we an discuss the controversy around it
coaching,
mindfulness
I am a psychodynamic counsellor and psychotherapist registered with the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC). I worked for five years providing long-term psychotherapy to individuals with histories of addiction and childhood trauma. This gave me an understanding of the extent to which adverse early experiences can impact on behaviour and psychic functioning in adulthood. I have undertaken post-qualifying training in the treatment of PTSD, C-PTSD and dissociation. I have a particular clinical and theoretical interest in states of depersonalisation, derealisation, trauma, and borderline and narcissistic personality organisations.
I am a psychodynamic counsellor and psychotherapist registered with the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC). I worked for five years providing long-term psychotherapy to individuals with histories of addiction and childhood trauma. This gave me an understanding of the extent to which adverse early experiences can impact on behaviour and psychic functioning in adulthood. I have undertaken post-qualifying training in the treatment of PTSD, C-PTSD and dissociation. I have a particular clinical and theoretical interest in states of depersonalisation, derealisation, trauma, and borderline and narcissistic personality organisations.
I have experience working with a variety of issues of which the following are just a few. Depression, bereavement and loss, anxiety, dissociation, trauma, relationship problems, anger, low self-esteem, abuse, stress. For me counselling is giving yourself time and space to explore your issues, to gain insight with the help of a caring professional who is able to facilitate you through the often challenging and difficult experience of personal therapy. I offer a FREE half hour initial assesment meeting, thereafter my fee is £55 per 1 hour session. I also offer a 50% reduction for those on a low income, ask about availability.
I have experience working with a variety of issues of which the following are just a few. Depression, bereavement and loss, anxiety, dissociation, trauma, relationship problems, anger, low self-esteem, abuse, stress. For me counselling is giving yourself time and space to explore your issues, to gain insight with the help of a caring professional who is able to facilitate you through the often challenging and difficult experience of personal therapy. I offer a FREE half hour initial assesment meeting, thereafter my fee is £55 per 1 hour session. I also offer a 50% reduction for those on a low income, ask about availability.
Currently accepting new clients. As a counsellor, I collaboratively facilitate growth and change in the persons with whom I work. I am passionate about working with persons who have experienced trauma, with a specific focus on healing from relational trauma. I also work with individuals who experience rejection sensitivity, anxiety, depression, body image concerns, or who have experienced religious trauma.
Currently accepting new clients. As a counsellor, I collaboratively facilitate growth and change in the persons with whom I work. I am passionate about working with persons who have experienced trauma, with a specific focus on healing from relational trauma. I also work with individuals who experience rejection sensitivity, anxiety, depression, body image concerns, or who have experienced religious trauma.
Take control of your mental wellbeing and professional performance with expert psychological support!
I’m Dr. Simona Chereji, a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with almost two decades of clinical experience supporting individuals in overcoming trauma, dissociative disorders, OCD, social anxiety, and workplace-related emotional challenges.
Alongside clinical therapy, I help professionals develop the psychological skills needed to navigate high-pressure environments, improving resilience, emotional regulation, and cognitive performance at work.
Take control of your mental wellbeing and professional performance with expert psychological support!
I’m Dr. Simona Chereji, a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with almost two decades of clinical experience supporting individuals in overcoming trauma, dissociative disorders, OCD, social anxiety, and workplace-related emotional challenges.
Alongside clinical therapy, I help professionals develop the psychological skills needed to navigate high-pressure environments, improving resilience, emotional regulation, and cognitive performance at work.
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Dissociative Disorders (DID) Counsellors
How does therapy for dissociative disorders work?
Dissociation may be triggered by stress or other upsetting circumstances, and therapy can address the traumatic events at the core of an individual’s dissociation. Understanding why a person may dissociate can help the therapist and the individual come up with alternative methods of coping. A person with a dissociative disorder may get stuck on negative thinking, for example, and treatment like Cognitive behavioural therapy is a gold standard for breaking such thinking. And dialectical behaviour therapy, for example, can help a person manage their anguish through better emotion regulation.
Which therapies are best for dissociative disorders?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioural, dialectical behaviour, psychodynamic, schema therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful memories and past traumas. These therapies work to integrate an individual's different identities into one person.
Are there specific medications for dissociation?
There are no specific medications prescribed for dissociative disorders. However, psychosis, depression, anxiety, and/or panic often co-occur in dissociative disorders. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for any accompanying symptom which may include antipsychotics, antidepressants, or anti-anxiety drugs.
How often and how long are therapy sessions?
Like any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. There are still other patients, especially those who have co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, who may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months.