Personality Disorders therapists in Saltcoats, Scotland
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Personality Disorders
Dr Paul Garden
Psychologist, Doctorate in Psychology, DPsych, MSc with Distinction, BSc First Class Honours.
The Personality Disorders are another group of medical diagnostic terms that are used frequently in everyday conversation. There is often a lot of misunderstanding and stigma associated with the term. I have specialized in working with people with these diagnoses - who frequently have experiences of themselves struggling with conflict in relationships, and feeling extremes of emotion.
11 Years Experience
Online in Saltcoats, Scotland
Personality Disorders
Dr Grenville Major
Therapist, MBchB, MRCpsych, MSc psychological therapies
A damaged personality is often the result of early trauma and therapy is one way to address this and to grow into a person more comfortable with yourself. I would like to meet with you to see what can be done to help you. This will enable us to get to know each other and see if we can work together. It’s important for you to work with someone you trust and feel safe with.
45 Years Experience
Online in Saltcoats, Scotland
Personality Disorders
Marc Donegan, Psychotherapist
Registered Psychotherapist, Psychodynamic Analysis & Transactional Analysis, PACFA, BACP, ITTA, EATA, UKATA
Personality disorder diagnoses can feel stigmatising, but underneath the label are patterns that developed for real reasons, usually early in life. I work with clients to understand those patterns without judgement and build new, more flexible ways of relating to themselves and others, and making the underlying script visible.
10 Years Experience
Online in Saltcoats, Scotland
Personality Disorders
Aravinda Nandakumar
Counsellor/Therapist, EMDR, EFT, SCHEMA Therapy, M.Sc. (Counselling & Family Therapy)
Personality disorders of long-standing patterns that affect emotions, relationships, and daily functioning. I integrate Schema Therapy, CBT, compassion, focused therapy, and EMDR (when appropriate) to help clients understand these patterns, improve emotional regulation and develop healthier relationships, and clear lasting change.
5 Years Experience
Online in Saltcoats, Scotland
Personality Disorders
Kevin Martin
Counsellor/Therapist, Psychotherapist Psychodynamic Analysis & Transactional Analysis, BACP, ITTA, EA
Personality disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterised by enduring patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that significantly deviate from cultural expectations. These patterns usually emerge in adolescence or early adulthood, are inflexible, and cause distress or significant impairment in social, occupational, and personal functioning.
Core Characteristics
Pervasive & Inflexible: Thoughts, emotional responses, and behaviours remain rigid and consistent across a wide range of personal and social situations.
Distorted Self-Image and Relational Patterns: A person's perception of themselves, others, and events is often distorted, often leading to intense, unstable, or difficult interpersonal relationships.
Emotional Regulation Challenges: Many personality disorders involve intense emotional swings, high impulsivity, or profound difficulty managing distress.
Understanding the Clusters
Clinicians generally group personality disorders into three distinct categories (clusters) based on shared symptoms and characteristics:
Cluster A (Odd or Eccentric): Includes Paranoid, Schizoid, and Schizotypal personality disorders. Individuals often display peculiar or unusual behaviours, social detachment, and distorted ways of thinking.
Cluster B (Dramatic, Emotional, or Erratic): Includes Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, and Narcissistic personality disorders. Individuals often struggle to regulate emotions, control impulses, and maintain stable self-esteem or relationships.
Cluster C (Anxious or Fearful): Includes Avoidant, Dependent, and Obsessive-Compulsive personality disorders. Individuals frequently experience chronic anxiety, deep-seated fears of rejection, or an excessive need for control and perfection.
Treatment and Outlook
While personality disorders can be complex and deeply ingrained, they are treatable. Specialised psychotherapy—such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)—along with supportive psychiatric care, can help individuals develop healthier coping mechanisms, build stable relationships, and improve their quality of life.
Remember: A personality disorder describes patterns of behaviour and thought, not who a person is at their core. With patience, self-awareness, and professional guidance, meaningful growth and healing are possible.
10 Years Experience
Online in Saltcoats, Scotland (Online Only)
Personality Disorders therapists in Saltcoats, Scotland Statistics
Personality Disorders therapists in Saltcoats, Scotland average 17 years of experience and charge around ¤135 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Psychodynamic Therapy (58%), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (53%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (53%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
¤135
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
53%
Gender ID
| 55% |
Male |
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| 40% |
Female |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 58% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 53% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 53% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 53% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 47% | Psychoanalytic Therapy |
| 42% | Integrative Therapy |
| 42% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 74% | Senior |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | LGBTQ+ |
| 68% | Women |
| 63% | Men |
| 58% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 47% | Asian |