Personality Disorders Counselling in Swansea

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Mark Morris
Counsellor, MBACP
Swansea SA9
It can be a very stressful time for clients reaching out and making the first appointment, I completely understand this, but I would like to reassure and make you feel relaxed and listened to in a safe space, I myself was once the client and have had a difficult and challenging past and this was one of the reasons I went into counselling. I offer hourly sessions from £50. My approach is to offer you Person-Centered therapy, which means a warm, non-judgemental and empathic understanding of your difficulties and concerns. Through collaboration, we will explore your difficulties /concerns to hopefully find solutions for you.
It can be a very stressful time for clients reaching out and making the first appointment, I completely understand this, but I would like to reassure and make you feel relaxed and listened to in a safe space, I myself was once the client and have had a difficult and challenging past and this was one of the reasons I went into counselling. I offer hourly sessions from £50. My approach is to offer you Person-Centered therapy, which means a warm, non-judgemental and empathic understanding of your difficulties and concerns. Through collaboration, we will explore your difficulties /concerns to hopefully find solutions for you.
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Enlighten Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Swansea SA5
I am an Integrative Counsellor/Psychotherapist offering online and remote 'talking' therapy. I can provide a safe and understanding space where you will feel supported to explore your feelings and experiences and the impact they may have. Whatever has brought you here may be having an impact on you physically, emotionally, mentally or spiritually and exploring this may involve both historical and current experiences, where making links or identifying patterns in thoughts or behaviours may be helpful.
I am an Integrative Counsellor/Psychotherapist offering online and remote 'talking' therapy. I can provide a safe and understanding space where you will feel supported to explore your feelings and experiences and the impact they may have. Whatever has brought you here may be having an impact on you physically, emotionally, mentally or spiritually and exploring this may involve both historical and current experiences, where making links or identifying patterns in thoughts or behaviours may be helpful.
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Healing and Happy
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Swansea SA1
Hello, I’m Catherine a Psychotherapist (MBACP, MNCPS (Acc.) who specialises in the treatment of Complex Trauma. I'm deeply committed to creating a safe and nurturing space where you can feel supported in navigating life’s challenges. I believe that everyone has the strength within them to heal and grow, and my role is to help you uncover that strength while guiding you through the process. As the founder of the private practice Healing and Happy I assist clients by providing validating, empowering and life transforming therapy.
Hello, I’m Catherine a Psychotherapist (MBACP, MNCPS (Acc.) who specialises in the treatment of Complex Trauma. I'm deeply committed to creating a safe and nurturing space where you can feel supported in navigating life’s challenges. I believe that everyone has the strength within them to heal and grow, and my role is to help you uncover that strength while guiding you through the process. As the founder of the private practice Healing and Happy I assist clients by providing validating, empowering and life transforming therapy.
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Emily Rose Fox
Psychotherapist, MA, ACP
Swansea SA1
Hi, I am a registered Child and adolescent Psychotherapist and I can help you with making sense of some of the difficult thoughts and feelings you may be struggling with. Some of the ways we can work together include thinking about relationships and what's important to you, and how different aspects of life can affect how you feel and perhaps hold you back from being able to enjoy life I work with children and young people up to 25 years old and understand that every young person is unique with individual skills and hopes. I work to try to understand with you the ways you have found to manage and where you would like things to be
Hi, I am a registered Child and adolescent Psychotherapist and I can help you with making sense of some of the difficult thoughts and feelings you may be struggling with. Some of the ways we can work together include thinking about relationships and what's important to you, and how different aspects of life can affect how you feel and perhaps hold you back from being able to enjoy life I work with children and young people up to 25 years old and understand that every young person is unique with individual skills and hopes. I work to try to understand with you the ways you have found to manage and where you would like things to be
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Katie Ruddy
Counsellor, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Swansea SA1
I’m a relational Psychotherapist, Play Therapist (BAPT Registered), Supervisor, and Counselling Lecturer. I offer creative, embodied support for adults, children, families, and therapists. My approach is present-focused, compassionate, and non-judgemental. I have particular experience with trauma and attachment and work with clients to explore relational dynamics, build awareness, and reconnect with parts of themselves that may feel lost or hidden. You can expect a respectful, accepting space where insight, connection, and growth can unfold at your pace.
I’m a relational Psychotherapist, Play Therapist (BAPT Registered), Supervisor, and Counselling Lecturer. I offer creative, embodied support for adults, children, families, and therapists. My approach is present-focused, compassionate, and non-judgemental. I have particular experience with trauma and attachment and work with clients to explore relational dynamics, build awareness, and reconnect with parts of themselves that may feel lost or hidden. You can expect a respectful, accepting space where insight, connection, and growth can unfold at your pace.
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Sally Jenkins
Counsellor, BACP
Swansea SA2
Whatever the reason you are looking for therapy, I will be by your side to help. It could be your first time, or maybe you have previous experience and are seeking help again, I appreciate talking to a stranger about personal issues can be scary and daunting thing. I work with a wide variety of issues including work stress, grief, anxiety, anger issues, trauma, gender, sexuality, sex, loneliness or domestic abuse, OCD. I hold a non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings freely and openly, finding coping strategies for positive changes in your life.
Whatever the reason you are looking for therapy, I will be by your side to help. It could be your first time, or maybe you have previous experience and are seeking help again, I appreciate talking to a stranger about personal issues can be scary and daunting thing. I work with a wide variety of issues including work stress, grief, anxiety, anger issues, trauma, gender, sexuality, sex, loneliness or domestic abuse, OCD. I hold a non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings freely and openly, finding coping strategies for positive changes in your life.
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Ramona Mihaela Scutea
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Online Only
Hi, I am a bilingual (English & Romanian) highly skilled Counselling therapist working with NHS and private practice. My clinical work is informed by a range of treatment models, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and reprocessing, Motivational interviewing. I offer an integrative approach, adapting therapy according to each client's unique needs, which allows me to provide the best possible therapeutic experience for my clients
Hi, I am a bilingual (English & Romanian) highly skilled Counselling therapist working with NHS and private practice. My clinical work is informed by a range of treatment models, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and reprocessing, Motivational interviewing. I offer an integrative approach, adapting therapy according to each client's unique needs, which allows me to provide the best possible therapeutic experience for my clients
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Elen Thomas
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Swansea SA3
By learning to understand what drives us, we are able to change and grow.... and most importantly, learn what to do when we get ‘stuck'. I recognise that the first steps in counselling are often not easy, so will make sure we go at a pace that suits you; therapy can be short or long term, we can decide this as we go along. I am a qualified psychotherapist, couple's therapist and fully trained clinical supervisor, offering a private space in my garden studio, where together we can explore whatever brings you to therapy. I trained in Emotion Focussed Therapy which works on the premise that our emotions guide everything we do.
By learning to understand what drives us, we are able to change and grow.... and most importantly, learn what to do when we get ‘stuck'. I recognise that the first steps in counselling are often not easy, so will make sure we go at a pace that suits you; therapy can be short or long term, we can decide this as we go along. I am a qualified psychotherapist, couple's therapist and fully trained clinical supervisor, offering a private space in my garden studio, where together we can explore whatever brings you to therapy. I trained in Emotion Focussed Therapy which works on the premise that our emotions guide everything we do.
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Stuart Griffin
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Swansea SA2
Hello. I offer a safe and compassionate transitional relationship, supporting you to find more self-compassion and develop healthy relationships. The relationship that we create together can help you to understand how unhelpful (although originally useful) patterns of relating to ourselves and others endure in the present. This unique relationship can offer a world of possibilities for different ways of being in the world. Informed by up-to date neuroscience, I offer a safe relationship to empower you to manage enduring symptoms of past trauma.
Hello. I offer a safe and compassionate transitional relationship, supporting you to find more self-compassion and develop healthy relationships. The relationship that we create together can help you to understand how unhelpful (although originally useful) patterns of relating to ourselves and others endure in the present. This unique relationship can offer a world of possibilities for different ways of being in the world. Informed by up-to date neuroscience, I offer a safe relationship to empower you to manage enduring symptoms of past trauma.
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Victor John Payne
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol
Online Only
I try to create a safe, comfortable environment to help people with mental health issues.. I have experience of helping people with, trauma effects, borderline personality disorder, dissociation, depression, anxiety and relationship difficulties.
I try to create a safe, comfortable environment to help people with mental health issues.. I have experience of helping people with, trauma effects, borderline personality disorder, dissociation, depression, anxiety and relationship difficulties.
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Darrel Leonard Thomas
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
You might feel anxious, stuck, or weighed down by life’s challenges, trying to keep it together for others while feeling lost or exhausted inside. Perhaps you’re facing change, loss, or relationship difficulties and just want space to make sense of things. My clients often come to therapy wanting to feel calmer, more confident, and more like themselves again, seeking a safe, understanding space where they can finally talk freely and start to heal.
You might feel anxious, stuck, or weighed down by life’s challenges, trying to keep it together for others while feeling lost or exhausted inside. Perhaps you’re facing change, loss, or relationship difficulties and just want space to make sense of things. My clients often come to therapy wanting to feel calmer, more confident, and more like themselves again, seeking a safe, understanding space where they can finally talk freely and start to heal.
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Philip Braham
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Swansea SA1
As a BACP counsellor and UKCP psychotherapist, I believe that the relationship between you and I is integral to our work. My approach is empathic and explorative, looking back at your past to understand who you are and why you are where you are. In this awareness, my hope is that you will become free to make the changes that you want in life and to accept all parts of yourself. The work is yours, and my job is to sit alongside you using my skills, knowledge and experience to support you. It is my belief that the right therapist can provide invaluable assistance to your wellbeing, and guide you to use the resources you have.
As a BACP counsellor and UKCP psychotherapist, I believe that the relationship between you and I is integral to our work. My approach is empathic and explorative, looking back at your past to understand who you are and why you are where you are. In this awareness, my hope is that you will become free to make the changes that you want in life and to accept all parts of yourself. The work is yours, and my job is to sit alongside you using my skills, knowledge and experience to support you. It is my belief that the right therapist can provide invaluable assistance to your wellbeing, and guide you to use the resources you have.
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Julie Gravelle
Counsellor, MBACP
Swansea SA10
I have over 16 years of experience as a Relational Supervisor, Counsellor and Hypnotherapist and I know that the reason you are even reading this is because you or someone you know needs help. How do we start? A simple chat, either over the phone or online. We will discuss your worries or issues and together work out the best way forward. This may be just one method or a combination of therapies. You will be in control of this and it can be changed as we progress, I offer this in a safe, confidential and non judgemental environment. Many of my clients choose to split sessions into 1/2hr Counselling and 1/2hr Hypnotherapy.
I have over 16 years of experience as a Relational Supervisor, Counsellor and Hypnotherapist and I know that the reason you are even reading this is because you or someone you know needs help. How do we start? A simple chat, either over the phone or online. We will discuss your worries or issues and together work out the best way forward. This may be just one method or a combination of therapies. You will be in control of this and it can be changed as we progress, I offer this in a safe, confidential and non judgemental environment. Many of my clients choose to split sessions into 1/2hr Counselling and 1/2hr Hypnotherapy.
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Platfform Wellbeing
Verified Verified
Swansea SA6
We are a BACP Accredited Counselling Service with a large team of friendly and experienced counsellors. Whether there’s a specific challenge you’re facing, or you just aren’t feeling yourself right now, our counsellors work with you in a safe, confidential space It might be that you are struggling with anxiety, feeling low, grieving, or experiencing distressing thoughts. Or you may be looking to move forward and achieve your goals. Face-to-face counselling in Cardiff & Swansea or remote sessions. Our counsellors can work with individuals, couples and children.
We are a BACP Accredited Counselling Service with a large team of friendly and experienced counsellors. Whether there’s a specific challenge you’re facing, or you just aren’t feeling yourself right now, our counsellors work with you in a safe, confidential space It might be that you are struggling with anxiety, feeling low, grieving, or experiencing distressing thoughts. Or you may be looking to move forward and achieve your goals. Face-to-face counselling in Cardiff & Swansea or remote sessions. Our counsellors can work with individuals, couples and children.
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Vicky Procter
Art Psychotherapist, MA
Serves Area
My name is Vicky and I am a highly empathic and professional psychotherapist. I offer face to face sessions in South Wales and online to those living further away. I am psychodynamically trained which means I can help you to explore how you have learnt to relate to the world, to others and how the world relates back to you. We often hold onto past or recent trauma which shapes how we feel, think and behave. I can help you to unravel this and be more at peace with the world. I have experience of helping clients struggling with identity, disordered eating, low self-esteem, bereavement, relationships, neuro-diversity and much more.
My name is Vicky and I am a highly empathic and professional psychotherapist. I offer face to face sessions in South Wales and online to those living further away. I am psychodynamically trained which means I can help you to explore how you have learnt to relate to the world, to others and how the world relates back to you. We often hold onto past or recent trauma which shapes how we feel, think and behave. I can help you to unravel this and be more at peace with the world. I have experience of helping clients struggling with identity, disordered eating, low self-esteem, bereavement, relationships, neuro-diversity and much more.
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Zoe Prosser
Counsellor
Online Only
Treatment Focus: My focus as a mental health therapist is to help individuals heal, energise, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. 96% of my clients return after an initial sessions. On average my clients work for 8 sessions. I have experience of working with clients in a long term approach.
Treatment Focus: My focus as a mental health therapist is to help individuals heal, energise, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. 96% of my clients return after an initial sessions. On average my clients work for 8 sessions. I have experience of working with clients in a long term approach.
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Carolyn J Powell
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Serves Area
At a time of great anxiety, relationships have come under great pressure, I hope my specialist skill set will help you as an individual or maybe ,together with your partner, to find a way forward. I am highly trained and very experienced Psychotherapist & Psycho-Sexual therapist have been working as a therapist & trainer for many years. My speciality is trauma and especially trauma within relationships. I am happy to offer my experience & insights to help you try to resolve your difficulties. I aim to offer a caring & supportive environment so that you don't feel alone with your issues.
At a time of great anxiety, relationships have come under great pressure, I hope my specialist skill set will help you as an individual or maybe ,together with your partner, to find a way forward. I am highly trained and very experienced Psychotherapist & Psycho-Sexual therapist have been working as a therapist & trainer for many years. My speciality is trauma and especially trauma within relationships. I am happy to offer my experience & insights to help you try to resolve your difficulties. I aim to offer a caring & supportive environment so that you don't feel alone with your issues.
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Hayley Male
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
At times we all find it hard to cope and need a little help to get back on track. I believe that therapy can help anyone to transform their life. I believe in the human potential for change and improvement and the importance of personal growth. Perhaps you're feeling trapped or blocked by the past, confused knowing there must be more to life but feeling stuck in survival. Maybe you feel in the depths of despair with feelings of stress, depression and anxiety or recently grieving from a bereavement or loss. You know changes need to be made and seeking a safe supportive space to find a greater balance and meaning to life.
At times we all find it hard to cope and need a little help to get back on track. I believe that therapy can help anyone to transform their life. I believe in the human potential for change and improvement and the importance of personal growth. Perhaps you're feeling trapped or blocked by the past, confused knowing there must be more to life but feeling stuck in survival. Maybe you feel in the depths of despair with feelings of stress, depression and anxiety or recently grieving from a bereavement or loss. You know changes need to be made and seeking a safe supportive space to find a greater balance and meaning to life.
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Dr Jennifer Berrett
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! I’m Jen, and I’m a Clinical Psychologist providing evidence-based therapy within a non-judgemental and compassionate space. My specialty is the perinatal period, supporting those who experience perinatal mental health and perinatal trauma (including birth trauma or trauma related to eg hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) ). I am passionate about providing spaces for parents who are expecting or in the early years of parenthood, to talk about what they are finding difficult. I can also support to those who have experienced pregnancy loss/the death of a baby. I focus on the process of grief, and reducing parents suffering.
Hi! I’m Jen, and I’m a Clinical Psychologist providing evidence-based therapy within a non-judgemental and compassionate space. My specialty is the perinatal period, supporting those who experience perinatal mental health and perinatal trauma (including birth trauma or trauma related to eg hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) ). I am passionate about providing spaces for parents who are expecting or in the early years of parenthood, to talk about what they are finding difficult. I can also support to those who have experienced pregnancy loss/the death of a baby. I focus on the process of grief, and reducing parents suffering.
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Ready to Listen
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Hi, I’m Jonathan. When you feel like you’ve got no one to talk to, I’m ready to listen. Whether it’s a recent change in your life or something that’s been bubbling under the surface for years, counselling and psychotherapy in a caring, compassionate setting will help you cope.. You might be looking for counselling to help you deal with a recent life change such as moving house or changing jobs, or perhaps you’re looking for tools to help you cope with an anxiety disorder such as social anxiety, or more general worries.
Hi, I’m Jonathan. When you feel like you’ve got no one to talk to, I’m ready to listen. Whether it’s a recent change in your life or something that’s been bubbling under the surface for years, counselling and psychotherapy in a caring, compassionate setting will help you cope.. You might be looking for counselling to help you deal with a recent life change such as moving house or changing jobs, or perhaps you’re looking for tools to help you cope with an anxiety disorder such as social anxiety, or more general worries.
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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.