Personality Disorders Counselling in York

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Louise Coughlin
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
1 Endorsed
York YO26
I have worked with people with mental health issues, personality disorders, and individuals who have no diagnosis and who need support and guidance to live their life they way they want.
We may find it helpful to talk problems through with someone close to us, but sometimes friends and family can not help and we need to speak to a professional therapist. I will spend time talking with you to understand your difficulties and to help you identify the roots of your problem and identify what you want to change in your life. In doing so we can find a way to work together to help you to reach your goals. ​I have worked with issues surrounding, anxiety, depression, trauma (including PTSD), low self esteem, stress, emotional management difficulties, phobias, OCD, relationship difficulties, and grief.
I have worked with people with mental health issues, personality disorders, and individuals who have no diagnosis and who need support and guidance to live their life they way they want.
We may find it helpful to talk problems through with someone close to us, but sometimes friends and family can not help and we need to speak to a professional therapist. I will spend time talking with you to understand your difficulties and to help you identify the roots of your problem and identify what you want to change in your life. In doing so we can find a way to work together to help you to reach your goals. ​I have worked with issues surrounding, anxiety, depression, trauma (including PTSD), low self esteem, stress, emotional management difficulties, phobias, OCD, relationship difficulties, and grief.
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Dr Kate Barker
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist. I offer assessment and therapy to adults aged 18 and over. I have additional training and qualifications in EMDR, DBT and CFT. I also use an Internal Family System (IFS approach). I have a particular interest and experiences in PTSD and complex trauma but can offer support for a very wide range of difficulties and distress. Please visit my website www.reflecttherapies.com to see more about my approach. I can offer in person and online sessions.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist. I offer assessment and therapy to adults aged 18 and over. I have additional training and qualifications in EMDR, DBT and CFT. I also use an Internal Family System (IFS approach). I have a particular interest and experiences in PTSD and complex trauma but can offer support for a very wide range of difficulties and distress. Please visit my website www.reflecttherapies.com to see more about my approach. I can offer in person and online sessions.
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Dr Catrin Williams
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Welcome to my profile - My name is Cat and I'm an expert in developmental trauma and personality difficulties. These can lead to a range of mental health needs that I can support you with (like anxiety, anger, risky behaviours, psychosis...) and also unhelpful coping behaviours, such as self-harm and suicidal thoughts, substance use, relationship struggles, and on. My approach is to understand the 'why', to get the root cause of difficult experiences so that we know how to improve it. We will work on identifying unhelpful coping strategies and replace these with healthy ones so we can work on developing the life that you want.
Welcome to my profile - My name is Cat and I'm an expert in developmental trauma and personality difficulties. These can lead to a range of mental health needs that I can support you with (like anxiety, anger, risky behaviours, psychosis...) and also unhelpful coping behaviours, such as self-harm and suicidal thoughts, substance use, relationship struggles, and on. My approach is to understand the 'why', to get the root cause of difficult experiences so that we know how to improve it. We will work on identifying unhelpful coping strategies and replace these with healthy ones so we can work on developing the life that you want.
01829 708150 View 01829 708150
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Elaine Piper
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I am a Clinical Psychologist and Psychodynamic psychotherapist, with extended experience of working with adults with long standing and complex mental health problems within and outside the NHS.  Life is challenging and can lead to periods of intense or prolonged distress. Our usual ways of coping may no longer seem to be helping or may become a problem in themselves. This can lead to anxiety, sadness, anger, feeling stuck, isolated and confused. Our relationships are often affected. Meeting with a trusted, experienced therapist, to explore and understand your feelings, whilst painful, can lead to huge relief and greater freedom.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and Psychodynamic psychotherapist, with extended experience of working with adults with long standing and complex mental health problems within and outside the NHS.  Life is challenging and can lead to periods of intense or prolonged distress. Our usual ways of coping may no longer seem to be helping or may become a problem in themselves. This can lead to anxiety, sadness, anger, feeling stuck, isolated and confused. Our relationships are often affected. Meeting with a trusted, experienced therapist, to explore and understand your feelings, whilst painful, can lead to huge relief and greater freedom.
01937 227301 View 01937 227301
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Sally Minskip
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
York YO24
I offer a flexible solution-focused approach to therapy, combining methods such as Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), person-centred therapy, and mindfulness practices to meet your individual needs. I work with clients who are seeking support with anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, and phobias. I specialise in working with people managing life transitions, such as menopause, divorce, and loss of self-identity. Whether navigating personal growth, overcoming negative thought patterns, or dealing with complex emotions, I can support you to understand yourself and create lasting change.
I offer a flexible solution-focused approach to therapy, combining methods such as Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), person-centred therapy, and mindfulness practices to meet your individual needs. I work with clients who are seeking support with anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, and phobias. I specialise in working with people managing life transitions, such as menopause, divorce, and loss of self-identity. Whether navigating personal growth, overcoming negative thought patterns, or dealing with complex emotions, I can support you to understand yourself and create lasting change.
01904 935271 View 01904 935271
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Simon Baverstock
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
York YO24
I'm an integrative relational psychotherapist and I use my experience of talking and relating to you in sessions to understand your way of being in the world, how you make sense of it and how you relate to others. Your journey is unique. Every time I've been listened to and understood I've come away feeling cared for and valued with a new sense of worth. I've learned that change is inevitable and that how I care for myself in the present affects my future.
I'm an integrative relational psychotherapist and I use my experience of talking and relating to you in sessions to understand your way of being in the world, how you make sense of it and how you relate to others. Your journey is unique. Every time I've been listened to and understood I've come away feeling cared for and valued with a new sense of worth. I've learned that change is inevitable and that how I care for myself in the present affects my future.
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Clare Urmston
Psychotherapist, MSc, BPC
York YO1
I am an experienced psychodynamic psychotherapist working in central York from my premises in St. Saviourgate. I have considerable experience working in psychiatry, initially as a psychiatric nurse and then as a psychotherapist within a specialist psychoanalytic service. I work with both individuals and couples using a psychodynamic approach and aim understand problems in how they relate to unconscious processes and early life difficulties.
I am an experienced psychodynamic psychotherapist working in central York from my premises in St. Saviourgate. I have considerable experience working in psychiatry, initially as a psychiatric nurse and then as a psychotherapist within a specialist psychoanalytic service. I work with both individuals and couples using a psychodynamic approach and aim understand problems in how they relate to unconscious processes and early life difficulties.
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Samantha Jayne Hurrell
Counsellor, BACP
York YO24
My name is Samantha Hurrell, I offer Therapeutic Counselling, Supervision, Well-being MOTs and also specialise in working with the NHS with Trauma. Attachment disorders , Couples and Family Therapy.
My name is Samantha Hurrell, I offer Therapeutic Counselling, Supervision, Well-being MOTs and also specialise in working with the NHS with Trauma. Attachment disorders , Couples and Family Therapy.
01904 238373 View 01904 238373
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Dr Emily Young
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
Hi, I'm Emily. I have over 15 years of experience supporting people with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self esteem, emotional overwhelm, physical health and trauma. Sometimes emotional problems don't fit neatly into these categories and it can be hard describing exactly what you want to change. I spend time guiding people through an assessment of what they struggle with to develop a shared understanding of their goals and what therapy I could offer.
Hi, I'm Emily. I have over 15 years of experience supporting people with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self esteem, emotional overwhelm, physical health and trauma. Sometimes emotional problems don't fit neatly into these categories and it can be hard describing exactly what you want to change. I spend time guiding people through an assessment of what they struggle with to develop a shared understanding of their goals and what therapy I could offer.
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Alex Lloyd
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
York YO42
I am an experienced and fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) and Cognitive Analytic (CAT) Therapist. I am experienced in working with a wide range of difficulties, including depression, low self esteem, anxiety disorders (such as phobias, generalised anxiety, OCD), eating problems, body image issues, relationship difficulties and trauma/PTSD. My therapy approach is semi structured, and driven by an individual and personalised formulation, typically drawing from CBT, compassion focused therapy (CFT) cognitive analytic therapy (CAT) approaches and EMDR. I offer both long and short term therapy.
I am an experienced and fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) and Cognitive Analytic (CAT) Therapist. I am experienced in working with a wide range of difficulties, including depression, low self esteem, anxiety disorders (such as phobias, generalised anxiety, OCD), eating problems, body image issues, relationship difficulties and trauma/PTSD. My therapy approach is semi structured, and driven by an individual and personalised formulation, typically drawing from CBT, compassion focused therapy (CFT) cognitive analytic therapy (CAT) approaches and EMDR. I offer both long and short term therapy.
01759 487734 View 01759 487734
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Andy Dunn
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
York YO10
Hello, and welcome to my page in this directory. I am a highly qualified and experienced clinical psychologist located near the centre of York. Prior to working full time in private practice I worked as a clinical psychologist in NHS mental health services for 14years. I offer individual therapy to adults (across the age range) with a wide range of difficulties including: anxiety, panic, depression, low mood, trauma, emotional neglect, stress, grief, self-esteem and relationship problems. Please see my website for more details of how I work.
Hello, and welcome to my page in this directory. I am a highly qualified and experienced clinical psychologist located near the centre of York. Prior to working full time in private practice I worked as a clinical psychologist in NHS mental health services for 14years. I offer individual therapy to adults (across the age range) with a wide range of difficulties including: anxiety, panic, depression, low mood, trauma, emotional neglect, stress, grief, self-esteem and relationship problems. Please see my website for more details of how I work.
01904 929221 View 01904 929221
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Jacquibird Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
York YO26
Welcome I am a registered MBACP accredited Counsellor/psychotherapist. I am qualified in several modalities of therapy - meaning I can integrate a range of interventions to support you. I work with individuals, couples, families, children and young people. I offer online appointments and face to face appointments in York and Thirsk. I also offer walk and talk sessions in York and Thirsk. I specialise in relationship and psychosexual therapy, trauma and PTSD. If you are experiencing difficulties and would like to talk in confidence, I'm here by your side to support you and help you move forward at your pace.
Welcome I am a registered MBACP accredited Counsellor/psychotherapist. I am qualified in several modalities of therapy - meaning I can integrate a range of interventions to support you. I work with individuals, couples, families, children and young people. I offer online appointments and face to face appointments in York and Thirsk. I also offer walk and talk sessions in York and Thirsk. I specialise in relationship and psychosexual therapy, trauma and PTSD. If you are experiencing difficulties and would like to talk in confidence, I'm here by your side to support you and help you move forward at your pace.
01889 227313 View 01889 227313
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Dr Leigh Jones
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
4 Endorsed
York YO41
Welcome to my profile and thank you for stopping by. I’m guessing you’re here because you think it might be time to tackle your problems... you're tired of how things are and it's time for positive change. Having worked therapeutically with people since 1999, I have lots of experience of treating a whole range of issues, and have supported many people to achieve the health and well-being they always dreamed of. Sometimes it’s hard to believe that change is possible, particularly if the problem’s been around for a long time. I’m here to tell you that, with our mutual hard work and dedication, it really is within your reach.
Welcome to my profile and thank you for stopping by. I’m guessing you’re here because you think it might be time to tackle your problems... you're tired of how things are and it's time for positive change. Having worked therapeutically with people since 1999, I have lots of experience of treating a whole range of issues, and have supported many people to achieve the health and well-being they always dreamed of. Sometimes it’s hard to believe that change is possible, particularly if the problem’s been around for a long time. I’m here to tell you that, with our mutual hard work and dedication, it really is within your reach.
0113 519 4617 View 0113 519 4617
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Joanna Slinn
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
York YO32
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I'm Jo and I specialise in working with individuals who are facing struggles in their life due to feelings of low self-worth, anxiety, and shame. Perhaps the emotional pain has led you to engage in behaviours that help you to escape or distract from difficult thoughts or feelings. Sometimes this can show up as out of control behaviours such as gambling, use of pornography, sex, or alcohol/drugs. Sometimes it can lead to overworking and burnout. Would you like to find some compassion and acceptance for all those parts of you? Are there aspects of your behaviours you’d like to change?
Hi, I'm Jo and I specialise in working with individuals who are facing struggles in their life due to feelings of low self-worth, anxiety, and shame. Perhaps the emotional pain has led you to engage in behaviours that help you to escape or distract from difficult thoughts or feelings. Sometimes this can show up as out of control behaviours such as gambling, use of pornography, sex, or alcohol/drugs. Sometimes it can lead to overworking and burnout. Would you like to find some compassion and acceptance for all those parts of you? Are there aspects of your behaviours you’d like to change?
01423 224617 View 01423 224617
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Magdalen Dalton
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
York YO1
I am an experienced (BACP) registered counsellor offering counselling support within York city centre to young people (18+) and adults. I can also offer online sessions nationally. Perhaps you feel overwhelmed, anxious or confused by recent or past life events.  You may feel stuck; finding yourself making the same unhelpful life choices or struggle with relationships, repeating negative patterns.  You may need the space to find some self healing and acceptance.  It is not my place to tell you what you need to do, rather we will work together to help you find clarity, move forward and regain control. We may work short or long term.
I am an experienced (BACP) registered counsellor offering counselling support within York city centre to young people (18+) and adults. I can also offer online sessions nationally. Perhaps you feel overwhelmed, anxious or confused by recent or past life events.  You may feel stuck; finding yourself making the same unhelpful life choices or struggle with relationships, repeating negative patterns.  You may need the space to find some self healing and acceptance.  It is not my place to tell you what you need to do, rather we will work together to help you find clarity, move forward and regain control. We may work short or long term.
01904 803236 View 01904 803236
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Ben Groves
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
2 Endorsed
York YO31
Hello, I’m Ben, a psychotherapist based in York, and I support people to resolve life and relationship difficulties. If you’ve ever felt trapped, possibly disliking who you have become and feeling others blaming you too; we can work together to make sense of how you came to be the person that you are today, and how to make positive changes in your life- to make you more you. Often we feel life’s pressures, or that there is some is just ‘wrong’ but we are unsure of what ‘it’ is, we can resolve the it - to make you more you. I support clients with childhood trauma, complex diagnosis, as well as seemly day to day issues.
Hello, I’m Ben, a psychotherapist based in York, and I support people to resolve life and relationship difficulties. If you’ve ever felt trapped, possibly disliking who you have become and feeling others blaming you too; we can work together to make sense of how you came to be the person that you are today, and how to make positive changes in your life- to make you more you. Often we feel life’s pressures, or that there is some is just ‘wrong’ but we are unsure of what ‘it’ is, we can resolve the it - to make you more you. I support clients with childhood trauma, complex diagnosis, as well as seemly day to day issues.
01904 935837 View 01904 935837
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Alex Thomson
Counsellor, BACP
York YO61
We all want to be happier, less stressed, or even feel safer in life in general. You might want to explore and feel better about a particular incident or event in your life. You might be struggling with a relationship or have work or family issues. It might be about the past or more current immediate concerns. Whatever you bring, we will explore it together to help you gain insight, understanding or learn strategies and ways to overcome your issues to change what is limiting you. My hope is that our work together will enable you to live a more fulfilling, satisfying and happier life realising your potential.
We all want to be happier, less stressed, or even feel safer in life in general. You might want to explore and feel better about a particular incident or event in your life. You might be struggling with a relationship or have work or family issues. It might be about the past or more current immediate concerns. Whatever you bring, we will explore it together to help you gain insight, understanding or learn strategies and ways to overcome your issues to change what is limiting you. My hope is that our work together will enable you to live a more fulfilling, satisfying and happier life realising your potential.
01347 665148 View 01347 665148
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Dr Emma Jackson
Psychotherapist, PhD, MUKCP
York YO30
I’m a York based psychotherapist, offering face to face and online therapy for individuals and couples. I am passionate about psychotherapy and the healing it can bring and aim to provide a secure, respectful and non-judgemental atmosphere to enable a positive client-therapist relationship. I have worked in Social Justice settings for over a decade and am professional but down to earth and accepting. I offer a free 30 minute initial session to answer questions or concerns you may have and give you the opportunity to decide if I am the right therapist for you. I offer for concessions for students and low income households.
I’m a York based psychotherapist, offering face to face and online therapy for individuals and couples. I am passionate about psychotherapy and the healing it can bring and aim to provide a secure, respectful and non-judgemental atmosphere to enable a positive client-therapist relationship. I have worked in Social Justice settings for over a decade and am professional but down to earth and accepting. I offer a free 30 minute initial session to answer questions or concerns you may have and give you the opportunity to decide if I am the right therapist for you. I offer for concessions for students and low income households.
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Catherine Beal
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
York YO30
Summer discounted face to face sessions, at Blake House, Bootham, York, on Thursdays, for £40. I also offer online and walk and talk sessions. Do you need to express what’s happening for you? Do you need some support to manage your thoughts and feelings? Life can be tough at times, are you feeling angry, sad, lonely, anxious, depressed, stressed, overwhelmed? Do you need to seek a way forward? I aim to offer a therapeutic relationship through a compassionate connection. I provide a non judgmental environment, free from evaluation. Whatever you’re facing, I will do my best to support you, so that you don’t have to face things alone.
Summer discounted face to face sessions, at Blake House, Bootham, York, on Thursdays, for £40. I also offer online and walk and talk sessions. Do you need to express what’s happening for you? Do you need some support to manage your thoughts and feelings? Life can be tough at times, are you feeling angry, sad, lonely, anxious, depressed, stressed, overwhelmed? Do you need to seek a way forward? I aim to offer a therapeutic relationship through a compassionate connection. I provide a non judgmental environment, free from evaluation. Whatever you’re facing, I will do my best to support you, so that you don’t have to face things alone.
01653 919864 View 01653 919864
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Hester Robinson
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
York YO51
Are things getting on top of you, so that your day to day living is a struggle, and your relationships with others are strained? Do you feel like past, or current, events are effecting how you cope with life today? I help people feel more confidence in their relationships by identifying the hurdles that are holding them back. I help people to find peace of mind by managing their anxiety or low mood. I support people through their bereavement to enable them to enjoy life again. Let me help you to make sense of your difficulties, so that you can connect more positively with your loved ones and the world.
Are things getting on top of you, so that your day to day living is a struggle, and your relationships with others are strained? Do you feel like past, or current, events are effecting how you cope with life today? I help people feel more confidence in their relationships by identifying the hurdles that are holding them back. I help people to find peace of mind by managing their anxiety or low mood. I support people through their bereavement to enable them to enjoy life again. Let me help you to make sense of your difficulties, so that you can connect more positively with your loved ones and the world.
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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.