Dissociative Disorders (DID) Counselling in Newton Mearns
You might be someone who looks like they’re coping—holding things together, supporting others—but inside, you feel anxious, shut down, or stuck in patterns that don’t make sense. You may have a history of childhood abuse, neglect, or sexual trauma, or just a sense that something from the past is still shaping how you feel now. You might struggle with trust, boundaries, or feeling safe in your own body. You want space to understand what’s going on, to feel less overwhelmed or numb, and to start making sense of what you’ve been through. You want to feel more connected to yourself and others—not fixed, but more whole.
You might be someone who looks like they’re coping—holding things together, supporting others—but inside, you feel anxious, shut down, or stuck in patterns that don’t make sense. You may have a history of childhood abuse, neglect, or sexual trauma, or just a sense that something from the past is still shaping how you feel now. You might struggle with trust, boundaries, or feeling safe in your own body. You want space to understand what’s going on, to feel less overwhelmed or numb, and to start making sense of what you’ve been through. You want to feel more connected to yourself and others—not fixed, but more whole.
Hi my name is Jane and I am a fully accredited counsellor with The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP accred) and registered independent counsellor United Kingdom Register of counsellors. Ive been working with people since the 80s but started offering counselling from 1999. I have worked within the NHS, as a therapist , and I run a private practise, in newton mearns. I have now retired from the NHS , after over 20years of offering therapy. I have also taught counselling within some university courses . I offer counselling for individuals, couples and clinical supervision for students and counsellors
Hi my name is Jane and I am a fully accredited counsellor with The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP accred) and registered independent counsellor United Kingdom Register of counsellors. Ive been working with people since the 80s but started offering counselling from 1999. I have worked within the NHS, as a therapist , and I run a private practise, in newton mearns. I have now retired from the NHS , after over 20years of offering therapy. I have also taught counselling within some university courses . I offer counselling for individuals, couples and clinical supervision for students and counsellors
Hello! I'm an Arts Psychotherapist specialising in Dramatherapy. You don't need to have previous experience or skill in acting, theatre or drama to access Dramatherapy. Dramatherapy can be a form of talking therapy while also accessing non-verbal techniques and a range of creative therapeutic approaches which meet your needs to explore, express and understand your feelings and experiences in different ways when talking about them may prove challenging. I can offer you a safe, non-judgemental, trauma informed and creative space which is unique and tailored to support you with whatever brings you to therapy.
Hello! I'm an Arts Psychotherapist specialising in Dramatherapy. You don't need to have previous experience or skill in acting, theatre or drama to access Dramatherapy. Dramatherapy can be a form of talking therapy while also accessing non-verbal techniques and a range of creative therapeutic approaches which meet your needs to explore, express and understand your feelings and experiences in different ways when talking about them may prove challenging. I can offer you a safe, non-judgemental, trauma informed and creative space which is unique and tailored to support you with whatever brings you to therapy.
Hi, I’m Suzanne.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck, and sometimes it helps to have someone walk alongside you for a while. The relationship we build is at the heart of the work we do together.
I work with both individuals and couples, aiming to create a safe space where you can focus on what matters most to you.
I’m also a coach, supporting people through change, personal and business challenges, and sometimes simply helping them reconnect with who they are. Being both a coach and counsellor allows me to connect with people from all walks of life.
Hi, I’m Suzanne.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck, and sometimes it helps to have someone walk alongside you for a while. The relationship we build is at the heart of the work we do together.
I work with both individuals and couples, aiming to create a safe space where you can focus on what matters most to you.
I’m also a coach, supporting people through change, personal and business challenges, and sometimes simply helping them reconnect with who they are. Being both a coach and counsellor allows me to connect with people from all walks of life.
Hi, I'm Aisha, the director of Illuminated Thinking and a dedicated clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience in adult mental health. I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my practice, where we understand that sometimes everyone needs a little extra support to navigate psychological pain and build resilience for the future. At Illuminated Thinking, my welcoming and friendly practice serves as your safe space to explore, heal, and grow. Here, you can delve into the present, learn from the past, and focus on becoming the person you aspire to be.
Hi, I'm Aisha, the director of Illuminated Thinking and a dedicated clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience in adult mental health. I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my practice, where we understand that sometimes everyone needs a little extra support to navigate psychological pain and build resilience for the future. At Illuminated Thinking, my welcoming and friendly practice serves as your safe space to explore, heal, and grow. Here, you can delve into the present, learn from the past, and focus on becoming the person you aspire to be.
More Therapists Nearby
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.
My name Angela Stanton I have worked within the mental health field for more than 13 years; working in the statutory, voluntary and private sectors. I have a broad range of experience in complex mental health, substance use, mood disorder, eating issues and issues related to life adjustment and relational issues.
My name Angela Stanton I have worked within the mental health field for more than 13 years; working in the statutory, voluntary and private sectors. I have a broad range of experience in complex mental health, substance use, mood disorder, eating issues and issues related to life adjustment and relational issues.
A warm welcome to you, At some point in our lives all of us will experience mental health difficulties that bring us to a place where we need to find care and support from another person to help us work through them. You do not have to be on your own whilst you are experiencing a challenging time in your life. I have experience of working with many different people from a variety of backgrounds bringing a wide range of issues. At the core i am interested in you as a person and together I can help you work through the difficulties you are facing.
A warm welcome to you, At some point in our lives all of us will experience mental health difficulties that bring us to a place where we need to find care and support from another person to help us work through them. You do not have to be on your own whilst you are experiencing a challenging time in your life. I have experience of working with many different people from a variety of backgrounds bringing a wide range of issues. At the core i am interested in you as a person and together I can help you work through the difficulties you are facing.
I provide psychological therapy using Person Centred Therapy, CBT, ACT, Non-Violent Communication, Systemic Therapy, Hypnosis, EMDR and use various other psychological tools and aspects of different therapies as required. This is all provided within a humanistic framework valuing your uniqueness and strengths, within a therapeutic relationship emphasising respect, warmth and compassion. Within therapy this means empowering you and working as a team with equal power where you are always in control of the work and your are kept fully informed.
I provide psychological therapy using Person Centred Therapy, CBT, ACT, Non-Violent Communication, Systemic Therapy, Hypnosis, EMDR and use various other psychological tools and aspects of different therapies as required. This is all provided within a humanistic framework valuing your uniqueness and strengths, within a therapeutic relationship emphasising respect, warmth and compassion. Within therapy this means empowering you and working as a team with equal power where you are always in control of the work and your are kept fully informed.
The Psychology Rooms Clinic - Director Dr McNeill
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Glasgow G2
I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 25+ years’ experience treating children, adolescents, and adults. As Director of The Psychology Rooms, I have a team of twenty mental health clinicians. I treat anxiety, depression, trauma, health issues, stress, appearance concerns, and more, using CBT, EMDR (incl. for under-14s), ACT, CFT, motivational interviewing and mindfulness. I have established working relationships with psychiatrists child and adult, medical consultants, dietitians, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists to ensure a team-based treatment approach when required.
I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 25+ years’ experience treating children, adolescents, and adults. As Director of The Psychology Rooms, I have a team of twenty mental health clinicians. I treat anxiety, depression, trauma, health issues, stress, appearance concerns, and more, using CBT, EMDR (incl. for under-14s), ACT, CFT, motivational interviewing and mindfulness. I have established working relationships with psychiatrists child and adult, medical consultants, dietitians, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists to ensure a team-based treatment approach when required.
Welcome to my practice. I'm Jocelyn, a trauma specialist and psychotherapeutic counsellor. Many issues, such as, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, suicidal ideation, hyper-vigilance, insecure attachments, low self-esteem and fears can be symptoms of trauma. Trauma is treatable. I can support you with immediate day to day stabilisation, effective trauma processing, and life integration enabling you to regain safety, well-being, recover and heal. I offer a compassionate, collaborative, supportive, and non-judgemental safe space, within a skilful framework, enabling you to move beyond your challenges and thrive in your life.
Welcome to my practice. I'm Jocelyn, a trauma specialist and psychotherapeutic counsellor. Many issues, such as, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, suicidal ideation, hyper-vigilance, insecure attachments, low self-esteem and fears can be symptoms of trauma. Trauma is treatable. I can support you with immediate day to day stabilisation, effective trauma processing, and life integration enabling you to regain safety, well-being, recover and heal. I offer a compassionate, collaborative, supportive, and non-judgemental safe space, within a skilful framework, enabling you to move beyond your challenges and thrive in your life.
Connected Health and Wellbeing is a caring therapist-led network of accredited psychotherapists, counsellors, and trainers committed to supporting emotional and mental wellbeing.
Our directors, Colin and Anne, are experienced psychotherapists, supervisors, and trainers who understand that reaching out for support can feel daunting. They aim to make the process as welcoming and tailored as possible.
Your first contact will be with Anne or Colin, who will listen to your needs and match you with the ideal practitioner in our network. If you’re ready to take a step toward growth and healing, we’re here to support you.
Connected Health and Wellbeing is a caring therapist-led network of accredited psychotherapists, counsellors, and trainers committed to supporting emotional and mental wellbeing.
Our directors, Colin and Anne, are experienced psychotherapists, supervisors, and trainers who understand that reaching out for support can feel daunting. They aim to make the process as welcoming and tailored as possible.
Your first contact will be with Anne or Colin, who will listen to your needs and match you with the ideal practitioner in our network. If you’re ready to take a step toward growth and healing, we’re here to support you.
My clients have experienced trauma, neglect, abuse or Adverse Childhood Experiences. Main specialism: Complex Trauma (C-PTSD) & disassociation, depression, NEAD, anxiety, OCD, eating & mood disorders, flashbacks, relationships. Many have multiple diagnosis, underpinned by trauma or emotional "lack". Many have ADHD or ASD. Welcome: students, LGB & poly, ex forces, domestic violence survivors. Specialist post grad certifications include; Trauma, Grief, Anxiety, Depression, ASD, ADHD, Mood Disorders & Integrative Therapy. Many have had therapy before & now want specialist help. I support LGB & Kink.
My clients have experienced trauma, neglect, abuse or Adverse Childhood Experiences. Main specialism: Complex Trauma (C-PTSD) & disassociation, depression, NEAD, anxiety, OCD, eating & mood disorders, flashbacks, relationships. Many have multiple diagnosis, underpinned by trauma or emotional "lack". Many have ADHD or ASD. Welcome: students, LGB & poly, ex forces, domestic violence survivors. Specialist post grad certifications include; Trauma, Grief, Anxiety, Depression, ASD, ADHD, Mood Disorders & Integrative Therapy. Many have had therapy before & now want specialist help. I support LGB & Kink.
Hi there. If what you’ve been through has left you feeling unsafe in your own body, struggling with low mood, anxiety, trust, intimacy, or a sense of who you are, you’re not alone. Whether this comes from trauma, sexual abuse, difficult relationships, or childhood experiences, we can work through these feelings together, helping you feel safer, more grounded and more connected to yourself.
I offer a calm, accepting and compassionate space where you can be yourself, feel heard and gently explore what’s coming up for you.
Together, we will draw on your strengths, make sense of things, build self-awareness, and create lasting change.
Hi there. If what you’ve been through has left you feeling unsafe in your own body, struggling with low mood, anxiety, trust, intimacy, or a sense of who you are, you’re not alone. Whether this comes from trauma, sexual abuse, difficult relationships, or childhood experiences, we can work through these feelings together, helping you feel safer, more grounded and more connected to yourself.
I offer a calm, accepting and compassionate space where you can be yourself, feel heard and gently explore what’s coming up for you.
Together, we will draw on your strengths, make sense of things, build self-awareness, and create lasting change.
I am accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor; I use a Person-Centred and Integrative approach to counselling; this involves using a variety of modalities and models in my work and practise. Those include Somatic Therapy with Emotional Mastery Techniques & Skills; I am a Clearing Method Specialist, a primary pain and root caused focused therapist. I am an accredited EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing) integrative therapist, this is used for the treatment of childhood & adult trauma, phobias, negative core beliefs, unprocessed grief and many more areas. I currently have my own Private Practice and I have worked as a
I am accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor; I use a Person-Centred and Integrative approach to counselling; this involves using a variety of modalities and models in my work and practise. Those include Somatic Therapy with Emotional Mastery Techniques & Skills; I am a Clearing Method Specialist, a primary pain and root caused focused therapist. I am an accredited EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing) integrative therapist, this is used for the treatment of childhood & adult trauma, phobias, negative core beliefs, unprocessed grief and many more areas. I currently have my own Private Practice and I have worked as a
Hi, my name is Johanna and I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with 9+ years experience working within mental health settings. My main interests lie in working with complex trauma, emotional dysregulation, low self-esteem, and stress and burnout. I am passionate about supporting people with their mental health and I am interested in hearing what brought you to where you are today. Through exploring your current difficulties that make it feel like you are stuck, we can work together to help you move forward in your life, taking into account your goals, needs, and wants for therapy.
Hi, my name is Johanna and I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with 9+ years experience working within mental health settings. My main interests lie in working with complex trauma, emotional dysregulation, low self-esteem, and stress and burnout. I am passionate about supporting people with their mental health and I am interested in hearing what brought you to where you are today. Through exploring your current difficulties that make it feel like you are stuck, we can work together to help you move forward in your life, taking into account your goals, needs, and wants for therapy.
I am an experienced therapist & clinical supervisor who believes in creating a safe space for us to bring vulnerabilities & challenges. Living inevitably means that we face challenges and experiences can get stuck and leave us struggling to cope, or to be at our best. Slowing down, understanding what we do, and being aware can help us to live in a healthier way - I aim to help people clear a path for better flow in life and work. I value a healthy baseline - moving & eating well, sleeping soundly, making contact with nourishing people, and living with awareness. I offer Gestalt and DBR (Deep Brain Reorienting) approaches.
I am an experienced therapist & clinical supervisor who believes in creating a safe space for us to bring vulnerabilities & challenges. Living inevitably means that we face challenges and experiences can get stuck and leave us struggling to cope, or to be at our best. Slowing down, understanding what we do, and being aware can help us to live in a healthier way - I aim to help people clear a path for better flow in life and work. I value a healthy baseline - moving & eating well, sleeping soundly, making contact with nourishing people, and living with awareness. I offer Gestalt and DBR (Deep Brain Reorienting) approaches.
Hello there, my name is Christophe and I'm a qualified person centred, Emotion Focused therapist (EFT) with extra qualifications in EMDR.
I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment so you will be free to express yourself in a way you can't elsewhere. It's natural for us to get stuck in our emotions left over from something in the past. I'll help you pay closer attention to your emotions as they're experienced in session, in order to gain insight into unhelpful emotional learnings and to experience growth through safely because our emotions can help us identify your needs in life, giving you the motivation to move forward
Hello there, my name is Christophe and I'm a qualified person centred, Emotion Focused therapist (EFT) with extra qualifications in EMDR.
I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment so you will be free to express yourself in a way you can't elsewhere. It's natural for us to get stuck in our emotions left over from something in the past. I'll help you pay closer attention to your emotions as they're experienced in session, in order to gain insight into unhelpful emotional learnings and to experience growth through safely because our emotions can help us identify your needs in life, giving you the motivation to move forward
I want to offer you some encouragement as you scroll through this site looking for a counsellor - it is not easy to do when you're experiencing all sorts of complicated thoughts and emotions. You're here though. You're already doing something to help yourself, and my hope is that you'll find the support you need either with myself or another counsellor. I am qualified and experienced in holding and responding to complex experiences and emotions. However, equally important to the training and experience of a counsellor is how you feel in their presence.
I want to offer you some encouragement as you scroll through this site looking for a counsellor - it is not easy to do when you're experiencing all sorts of complicated thoughts and emotions. You're here though. You're already doing something to help yourself, and my hope is that you'll find the support you need either with myself or another counsellor. I am qualified and experienced in holding and responding to complex experiences and emotions. However, equally important to the training and experience of a counsellor is how you feel in their presence.
You may have always felt a little different or out of step, without quite knowing why. Perhaps you’re starting to recognise yourself in conversations about autism, ADHD, or neurodivergence, or you’re simply curious about understanding yourself more fully. You might feel tired, overwhelmed, or unsure about relationships, work, or past experiences.
In therapy with me, you’ll find a gentle, calm, and understanding space where you can slow down, feel heard, reflect safely, and explore things at your own pace — without pressure, judgment, or needing to have all the answers. I also provide clinical supervision for other therapists.
You may have always felt a little different or out of step, without quite knowing why. Perhaps you’re starting to recognise yourself in conversations about autism, ADHD, or neurodivergence, or you’re simply curious about understanding yourself more fully. You might feel tired, overwhelmed, or unsure about relationships, work, or past experiences.
In therapy with me, you’ll find a gentle, calm, and understanding space where you can slow down, feel heard, reflect safely, and explore things at your own pace — without pressure, judgment, or needing to have all the answers. I also provide clinical supervision for other therapists.
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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.