Personality Disorders Counselling in Cardiff
People are impacted in different ways when they have experienced trauma in their life such as a single incident like a car accident or repeated incidents such as childhood abuse, bullying or domestic violence as an adult. You might always feel on edge, constantly scanning for danger; re-experience past memories as if they are happening now with intense distress; or find difficulty sleeping due to nightmares. For others, their traumatic experiences may leave them in a place where they find it difficult to trust others, or constantly put themselves last.
People are impacted in different ways when they have experienced trauma in their life such as a single incident like a car accident or repeated incidents such as childhood abuse, bullying or domestic violence as an adult. You might always feel on edge, constantly scanning for danger; re-experience past memories as if they are happening now with intense distress; or find difficulty sleeping due to nightmares. For others, their traumatic experiences may leave them in a place where they find it difficult to trust others, or constantly put themselves last.
Living with a neurodiverse brain in a world that does not fully understand can create secondary problems. It is not uncommon for people with a neurodiversity to tell us about anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, social or relationship problems.
With over 50 years of collective experience, our team of Registered Psychologists are trained in accordance with the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines and use only recommended ass
We use recognised therapies and techniques that include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Living with a neurodiverse brain in a world that does not fully understand can create secondary problems. It is not uncommon for people with a neurodiversity to tell us about anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, social or relationship problems.
With over 50 years of collective experience, our team of Registered Psychologists are trained in accordance with the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines and use only recommended ass
We use recognised therapies and techniques that include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Welcome. I’m Amy, an advanced trainee Gestalt Psychotherapist and qualified Relational Counsellor with 7 years of practise experience. I consider myself to be a contemporary relational Gestaltist, meaning that you and I work, explore and experience together to give you greater awareness and choice about your life. I work as creatively as you are comfortable with. If you are looking to perhaps learn and understand yourself more so that you may experience life in a new way, I would love to work with you to achieve your goals.
Welcome. I’m Amy, an advanced trainee Gestalt Psychotherapist and qualified Relational Counsellor with 7 years of practise experience. I consider myself to be a contemporary relational Gestaltist, meaning that you and I work, explore and experience together to give you greater awareness and choice about your life. I work as creatively as you are comfortable with. If you are looking to perhaps learn and understand yourself more so that you may experience life in a new way, I would love to work with you to achieve your goals.
Hi, my name is Olga I am here to offer you my skills, knowledge in support whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, eating disorder, or other mental health challenges. I am here to provide a safe and supportive space for healing and transformation. Together, we will work towards creating meaningful and sustainable changes that lead to more fulfilling life. I look forward to partnering with you on your journey to healing and wholeness.
Hi, my name is Olga I am here to offer you my skills, knowledge in support whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, eating disorder, or other mental health challenges. I am here to provide a safe and supportive space for healing and transformation. Together, we will work towards creating meaningful and sustainable changes that lead to more fulfilling life. I look forward to partnering with you on your journey to healing and wholeness.
A heartfelt welcome to my profile, where I believe mental health should not be a battle fought alone, but a journey we walk together.
I am here to offer you a safe, non-judgemental and welcoming space where you can feel listened to.
A heartfelt welcome to my profile, where I believe mental health should not be a battle fought alone, but a journey we walk together.
I am here to offer you a safe, non-judgemental and welcoming space where you can feel listened to.
Hi there. If you stopped here, that means that probably you are looking for some assistance, so I hope you will find this information useful when choosing the right support for your needs. Let me start asking you a question: What steps are you taking to ensure your emotional and psychological needs are satisfied? If you are struggling with saying no and ending up pleasing everybody but yourself, feel trapped and incapable to get rid of worries and anxiety or just overwhelmed with your current life situation then perhaps you are not meeting some of your needs. I can help you with that.
Hi there. If you stopped here, that means that probably you are looking for some assistance, so I hope you will find this information useful when choosing the right support for your needs. Let me start asking you a question: What steps are you taking to ensure your emotional and psychological needs are satisfied? If you are struggling with saying no and ending up pleasing everybody but yourself, feel trapped and incapable to get rid of worries and anxiety or just overwhelmed with your current life situation then perhaps you are not meeting some of your needs. I can help you with that.
The space that I offer you will be all yours. It will be relaxed and comfortable, which will aid in your ability to feel open. Counselling can be daunting, and beginning- even more so. I aim to make this process as simple as possible, with the main focus being you, and what you want to explore. I will offer my knowledge and experience through ideas, solutions, strategies and techniques. Whatever your goal is, I want to help you achieve it.
The space that I offer you will be all yours. It will be relaxed and comfortable, which will aid in your ability to feel open. Counselling can be daunting, and beginning- even more so. I aim to make this process as simple as possible, with the main focus being you, and what you want to explore. I will offer my knowledge and experience through ideas, solutions, strategies and techniques. Whatever your goal is, I want to help you achieve it.
Hi! I’m Jen, and I’m a Clinical Psychologist providing evidence-based therapy within a non-judgemental and compassionate space. My speciality is the perinatal period, with a focus on perinatal trauma (including birth trauma or trauma related to e.g. Hyperemesis Gravidarum; HG) perinatal mental health, and perinatal loss. I am passionate about providing safe and non-judgemental spaces for people to explore what they are finding challenging, whether this be their grief, mental health, transition to parenthood or trauma symptoms. My hope is to reduce any societal stigma a parent might feel, and decrease the need to self-silence pain.
Hi! I’m Jen, and I’m a Clinical Psychologist providing evidence-based therapy within a non-judgemental and compassionate space. My speciality is the perinatal period, with a focus on perinatal trauma (including birth trauma or trauma related to e.g. Hyperemesis Gravidarum; HG) perinatal mental health, and perinatal loss. I am passionate about providing safe and non-judgemental spaces for people to explore what they are finding challenging, whether this be their grief, mental health, transition to parenthood or trauma symptoms. My hope is to reduce any societal stigma a parent might feel, and decrease the need to self-silence pain.
I am an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist, delivering evidence-based therapies with a compassionate and non-judgmental approach.
I work with adults navigating a range of difficulties including feelings of low mood, anxiety, low-self-esteem, perfectionism, as well as PTSD and trauma-related difficulties. I am also passionate about supporting adjustment to chronic illness and management of long-term health conditions.
The therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my approach, and I am passionate about providing a safe, trusting, and collaborative space.
My current availability is on a Wednesday evening (in person and online)
I am an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist, delivering evidence-based therapies with a compassionate and non-judgmental approach.
I work with adults navigating a range of difficulties including feelings of low mood, anxiety, low-self-esteem, perfectionism, as well as PTSD and trauma-related difficulties. I am also passionate about supporting adjustment to chronic illness and management of long-term health conditions.
The therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my approach, and I am passionate about providing a safe, trusting, and collaborative space.
My current availability is on a Wednesday evening (in person and online)
Mental health difficulties can leave us feeling rejected, isolated and alone. This is a hard cycle to break, because we tend to manage our problems in ways that leave us feeling even worse. This is all part of being human. It affects our relationships, our sense of self and our ability to function on a day-to-day basis. It is at times like this that we need support. Someone who can help us to view our problems through a different lens and can help us develop the tools we need to break the cycle. Many people find that therapy is the key to managing their difficulties whilst leading more meaningful lives.
Mental health difficulties can leave us feeling rejected, isolated and alone. This is a hard cycle to break, because we tend to manage our problems in ways that leave us feeling even worse. This is all part of being human. It affects our relationships, our sense of self and our ability to function on a day-to-day basis. It is at times like this that we need support. Someone who can help us to view our problems through a different lens and can help us develop the tools we need to break the cycle. Many people find that therapy is the key to managing their difficulties whilst leading more meaningful lives.
These include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, OCD, trauma, and emotional regulation difficulties (including personality disorders).
During this time, I have trained in a number of different therapy approaches, as I realise that it is vital that the right approach to suit the person and their needs is used. I am very experienced in delivering cognitive-behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, schema therapy, systemic (family-related) therapy and psychodynamic therapy.
These include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, OCD, trauma, and emotional regulation difficulties (including personality disorders).
During this time, I have trained in a number of different therapy approaches, as I realise that it is vital that the right approach to suit the person and their needs is used. I am very experienced in delivering cognitive-behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, schema therapy, systemic (family-related) therapy and psychodynamic therapy.
At times of feeling low or anxious we often think, “what’s the point of trying it won’t make any difference”, leading to feelings of depression, sadness, fear and tearfulness. This then leads to changes in our behaviour such as withdrawing from others or staying in bed as we mull things over in our heads which makes us feel worse. Additionally, past trauma issues can often leave us feeling overwhelmed or with experiences of flashbacks and nightmares. Relationship issues left unresolved often leave us with a sense of helplessness and relationship breakdown leave us feel confused. Does this sound familiar to you?
At times of feeling low or anxious we often think, “what’s the point of trying it won’t make any difference”, leading to feelings of depression, sadness, fear and tearfulness. This then leads to changes in our behaviour such as withdrawing from others or staying in bed as we mull things over in our heads which makes us feel worse. Additionally, past trauma issues can often leave us feeling overwhelmed or with experiences of flashbacks and nightmares. Relationship issues left unresolved often leave us with a sense of helplessness and relationship breakdown leave us feel confused. Does this sound familiar to you?
My experience is broad, I am happy to work with clients at any stage of life. An art psychotherapists’ training is extensive and intensive over a three-year period, and it provides us with a framework that can be used to support a client with any mental health struggle up to the most complex issues. I have significant experience with clients who have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). I also have wide ranging experience of clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD).
My experience is broad, I am happy to work with clients at any stage of life. An art psychotherapists’ training is extensive and intensive over a three-year period, and it provides us with a framework that can be used to support a client with any mental health struggle up to the most complex issues. I have significant experience with clients who have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). I also have wide ranging experience of clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD).
I am a person centred, trauma informed HCPC registered art therapist who offers a bespoke approach to art therapy sessions, meeting you where you are at and working together to establish your goals and the direction of therapy. You absolutely do not have to be good at art to benefit from art therapy. It is much more about the process of making and your experience of using the materials than the final product. Art making can be a bridge to communication where there are no words, a way of grounding and creating space for mindful reflection.
I am a person centred, trauma informed HCPC registered art therapist who offers a bespoke approach to art therapy sessions, meeting you where you are at and working together to establish your goals and the direction of therapy. You absolutely do not have to be good at art to benefit from art therapy. It is much more about the process of making and your experience of using the materials than the final product. Art making can be a bridge to communication where there are no words, a way of grounding and creating space for mindful reflection.
I support adults struggling with identity, low self-worth, relationship difficulties, and trauma. If you feel emotionally overwhelmed or stuck in repeating patterns, therapy can help. Using Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) and EMDR, I help you understand your patterns, process past experiences, and build a more secure and confident sense of self, so you can move forward with greater clarity and resilience.
I support adults struggling with identity, low self-worth, relationship difficulties, and trauma. If you feel emotionally overwhelmed or stuck in repeating patterns, therapy can help. Using Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) and EMDR, I help you understand your patterns, process past experiences, and build a more secure and confident sense of self, so you can move forward with greater clarity and resilience.
You might feel exhausted by your own mind, always analysing, replaying things, and worrying about what other people think.
You can be thoughtful and self-aware, but it doesn’t always make things easier. If anything, it can be hard to know which thoughts are really yours, what you’re actually feeling, or what you truly want.
Sometimes emotions feel like a lot, and other times it’s harder to feel anything clearly at all.
When that happens, it’s easy to turn on yourself, to question, criticise, or feel like you should be handling things better. This is where having some support can make a difference.
You might feel exhausted by your own mind, always analysing, replaying things, and worrying about what other people think.
You can be thoughtful and self-aware, but it doesn’t always make things easier. If anything, it can be hard to know which thoughts are really yours, what you’re actually feeling, or what you truly want.
Sometimes emotions feel like a lot, and other times it’s harder to feel anything clearly at all.
When that happens, it’s easy to turn on yourself, to question, criticise, or feel like you should be handling things better. This is where having some support can make a difference.
I am highly experienced in working with a range of presenting difficulties including low mood, managing longer term patterns of depression including the use of medications, high anxiety and patterns of worry, including health anxiety. Bereavement, relationship difficulties and sexual wellbeing. Experiences of abuse, trauma and harmful behaviour. Patterns of self harm including the use of substances to manage difficult emotions. I have extensive experience of working with people with poor physical health and the negative impact this can have on emotional wellbeing, relationships and quality of life.
I am highly experienced in working with a range of presenting difficulties including low mood, managing longer term patterns of depression including the use of medications, high anxiety and patterns of worry, including health anxiety. Bereavement, relationship difficulties and sexual wellbeing. Experiences of abuse, trauma and harmful behaviour. Patterns of self harm including the use of substances to manage difficult emotions. I have extensive experience of working with people with poor physical health and the negative impact this can have on emotional wellbeing, relationships and quality of life.
I have helped clients with mild mental health issues such as general stress to higher needs such as schizophrenia and personality disorders.
I am mainly a humanistic existential therapist, but also have a diploma in CBT skills. This allows me to have a more integrative approach in counselling, this means I can adjust my skills according to the needs of my clients.
I have helped clients with mild mental health issues such as general stress to higher needs such as schizophrenia and personality disorders.
I am mainly a humanistic existential therapist, but also have a diploma in CBT skills. This allows me to have a more integrative approach in counselling, this means I can adjust my skills according to the needs of my clients.
The clients I work with are elite performers dedicated to excelling in their field, whether it be sport, the arts, business, or high-stakes industry. They are committed to personal & professional growth, seeking to harness their full potential while maintaining emotional well-being. These individuals are ambitious & open to exploring all aspects of themselves to achieve sustained excellence. They understand the value of psychological support in navigating the pressures of top-level performance & I often become part of their ‘team’ when they are seeking to engage in a transformative process to enhance resilience, creativity & success
The clients I work with are elite performers dedicated to excelling in their field, whether it be sport, the arts, business, or high-stakes industry. They are committed to personal & professional growth, seeking to harness their full potential while maintaining emotional well-being. These individuals are ambitious & open to exploring all aspects of themselves to achieve sustained excellence. They understand the value of psychological support in navigating the pressures of top-level performance & I often become part of their ‘team’ when they are seeking to engage in a transformative process to enhance resilience, creativity & success
A very warm welcome to my profile.
I feel very privileged to be a part of a person's therapeutic journey. I offer a truly empathic and non-judgemental space where we are able to work together to understand and make meaning of what you wish to bring, taking each session at your pace.
Having worked in a people support role within the workplace for over 25 years I have been privileged to listen and support people with what is happening in their lives. I understand how problems can impact both home life and work life and how having somebody to talk to can help.
A very warm welcome to my profile.
I feel very privileged to be a part of a person's therapeutic journey. I offer a truly empathic and non-judgemental space where we are able to work together to understand and make meaning of what you wish to bring, taking each session at your pace.
Having worked in a people support role within the workplace for over 25 years I have been privileged to listen and support people with what is happening in their lives. I understand how problems can impact both home life and work life and how having somebody to talk to can help.
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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.