About dissociation
On this page you'll find therapists who list dissociation among their specialties, representing a variety of approaches and clinical interests. Browse the listings below to compare credentials, focus areas, languages, and therapy styles.
What to compare in entries
| Credentials | A US state licence, or membership of a professional body such as BACP or NCPS. They are different kinds of thing; each profile shows what was supplied. |
|---|---|
| Focus | Whether dissociation is listed as a main focus or among the wider list of areas. Entries show both. |
| Way of working | The approaches named on the entry. Two people working with the same concern can describe very different sessions. |
| Time in practice | Years in practice, as supplied. A fact to weigh, not a ranking. |
| Language | The languages sessions can be held in, where that matters to you. |
Common questions
How were these entries chosen?
Everyone listed on this page has dissociation among the areas they told the platform they work with. They are not ranked, rated or endorsed by this directory, and the order is not a recommendation.
Do I need a referral to start?
No. You can contact a therapist through their entry directly. A GP referral is not required for independent online therapy.
What if the first therapist is not right?
Changing therapist is normal and expected, and can be done at any point. One session is a small sample of how someone works.
Entries for dissociation
Angela Teasdale, NCPS
Ref 119622
Supportive counsellor focusing on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingNicola Claydon, NCPS
Ref 183763
Calm, practical support for complex life issues
Works with: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues Languages: English
View listingPamela Benoit, NCPS, BACP
Ref 180577
Compassionate practical psychotherapy
Works with: Relationship, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingAnnette OBryant, LPC
Ref 77726
Compassionate counselor focused on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting Languages: English
View listingVictoria Postles, BACP
Ref 164179
Practical, person-led counselling for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDanielle Horn, LMSW
Ref 272733
Focused therapy that digs to the root
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJemma Heath, NCPS
Ref 197911
Support for stress, relationships and confidence
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingWellington Cesar Assis Bueno, BACP
Ref 226813
Healing emotions, building clearer choices
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse Languages: English, Portuguese
View listingJoanne Rothery, NCPS
Ref 179003
Compassionate counsellor for stress and trauma
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingFrank Centonze, LPC
Ref 297421
Direct, practical counseling for emotional recovery
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJudith Ramsay, BACP
Ref 135275
Counselling that focuses on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingDestiny York, LPC
Ref 340789
Compassionate, practical counseling for life changes
Works with: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship Languages: English
View listingSarah Anderson, NCPS
Ref 133882
Practical support for stress and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingCecile Terrelonge, BACP
Ref 134582
Person-centred counsellor offering practical support
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Family Languages: English
View listingAnjanette Morton, LMHC
Ref 207471
Calm, practical support for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingRev. Catherine Bogue, LCSW
Ref 168255
Compassionate guidance for life’s hard changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingDianna Wheeler, LPC
Ref 354614
Practical support for healing and stronger coping skills
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingStacey Tenbrink, LMHC, LPC
Ref 326268
Compassionate, practical therapy for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingClaudia Santiago, LCSW
Ref 149793
Practical, collaborative therapy for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English, Spanish
View listingRose Sanford, LPC
Ref 150546
Practical support for stress and relationship struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingVivian Fleming, LPCC
Ref 88191
Practical support for trauma and mood challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJulie Fraser, BACP
Ref 160259
Practical support for stress and trauma
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting Languages: English
View listingDonna Watts, BACP
Ref 219020
Compassionate, practical support for real-life struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingKelley Sullivan, LCSW
Ref 526
Compassionate, practical therapy for real life struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English, Spanish
View listingSally Henderson, ACA, PACFA
Ref 224972
Compassionate trauma and addiction counsellor
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingRines Shanthakumar, BACP
Ref 251123
Practical, relational counselling for life’s challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English, Tamil
View listingKim Smith, BACP
Ref 203026
Warm integrative BACP counsellor
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Grief Languages: English
View listingChris Rottcher, NCPS
Ref 167547
Compassionate integrative counsellor for life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English, Afrikaans
View listingRani Sagar, BACP
Ref 180509
Gentle humanistic counselling for life changes
Works with: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingDanielle Morgan, BACP
Ref 144635
Compassionate listener who helps people move forward
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingPeter Bramhill, BACP
Ref 236747
Practical, compassionate counselling for life’s challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJatindar Bhogal, BACP
Ref 116956
Calm, experienced support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English, Punjabi
View listingKirstie Beckman, BACP
Ref 241734
Compassionate counselling focused on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief Languages: English
View listingTkeyah Whaley, LCSW
Ref 256644
Practical support for stress and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingAvril Harding, BACP
Ref 197916
Practical support for stress, anxiety and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingAbbe Goodman, LMFT
Ref 226386
Experienced therapist offering steady support
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Eating Languages: English
View listingKeith Brown, LCSW-R
Ref 74478
Collaborative, practical therapy for real life
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Depression Languages: English
View listingAngela Lindl, BACP
Ref 155213
Calm practical therapy for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingLaDreamer Harrison, LCSW
Ref 267200
Supportive LCSW helping people find practical change
Works with: Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingPuja Attul, NCPS
Ref 173304
Compassionate therapist offering practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingKimberley Roberts, LCSW, CSW
Ref 103862
Practical support for stress and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingMarc (Mac) McCormack, BACP
Ref 137076
Practical, person-centred support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingRhonda McEntire, LMHC
Ref 243401
Compassionate counselor focused on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingKarminee Love, LPC
Ref 239192
Practical support for stress and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingVictoria Bowker, NCPS
Ref 293367
Calm, practical counselling for life’s hard moments
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingSeaneen Madden, BACP
Ref 129946
Practical, compassionate counselling for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingSian Owen, BACP
Ref 234413
Calm, practical therapy for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem Languages: English, Welsh
View listingMore about dissociation
Understanding dissociation and how it can affect you
Dissociation is a broad term that describes a disruption in how you experience memory, identity, perception, or awareness. For some people dissociation shows up as brief episodes of spacing out or losing track of time. For others it can mean feeling disconnected from your body, emotions, or surroundings. Some people experience gaps in memory for certain periods, while others notice a sense of unreality as if the world or themselves feel dreamlike. These experiences can be occasional and mild, or they can be frequent and deeply impacting.
You may notice dissociation in response to extreme stress, a history of overwhelming events, or during times when intense emotion feels unsafe to process. Dissociation is a way your mind organizes experience, sometimes protecting you from painful sensations or memories. While this can be adaptive in the short term, it can also make daily life harder - relationships, work, concentration, and your sense of identity can all be affected. When dissociation becomes persistent or distressing, many people seek therapy to regain a steadier sense of self and to develop methods for managing symptoms when they arise.
Signs you might benefit from therapy for dissociation
You might consider looking for a therapist if dissociation is interfering with how you live or feel. Signs include frequent blank spells where you lose track of time, losing chunks of memory for events, feeling detached from your emotions or body, and experiencing shifts in identity, sense of agency, or continuity of self. You may also notice that certain places, people, or reminders trigger a disorienting sense of being elsewhere mentally or emotionally. These patterns can make it hard to follow conversations, form supported attachments, or manage stress in daily life.
Other indicators include difficulty trusting your own memory, persistent confusion about past events, or repeated cycles of numbness followed by intense emotional flooding. You might also be struggling with intrusive memories paired with avoidance, or with bodily sensations that seem disconnected from your emotional state. If these experiences leave you feeling overwhelmed, unsafe in your own body, or unable to participate fully in your relationships, therapy can offer a space to explore causes and develop practical strategies for grounding and integration.
What to expect in therapy focused on dissociation and common approaches
Therapy structure and pacing
Therapy for dissociation typically begins with a focus on safety and stabilization. Early sessions often prioritize building a steady therapeutic relationship, learning grounding techniques, and developing skills to tolerate distress. You and your therapist will likely move at a pace that feels manageable, with attention to ensuring you have tools to return to present-moment awareness when dissociation arises. Sessions may include talk-based exploration of memories and patterns, skills practice, and gradual processing of material when you have adequate supports in place.
Therapeutic approaches you may encounter
A range of approaches are used by clinicians who work with dissociation. You will find therapists who list trauma-focused therapies among their approaches, as well as those who include cognitive-behavioral strategies to address thought and behavior patterns. Some therapists list EMDR among their approaches while others list internal systems work, somatic or body-oriented methods, or sensorimotor techniques that focus on bodily awareness. There are also therapists who include dialectical behavior therapy skills to manage intense emotions and interpersonal challenges. Each approach has its own emphasis - some prioritize memory processing, others focus on restoring a cohesive sense of self, and still others emphasize bodily regulation and integration. When reading therapist profiles you will see descriptions of the approaches they list; those descriptions can help you decide whether the style and language resonate with your needs.
How online therapy works for dissociation
Online therapy has become a common way to access clinicians who specialize in dissociation, and it can offer particular conveniences and flexibilities. Many people find that working remotely makes it easier to connect with a therapist who understands dissociation without geographic limitations. Online sessions typically take place over video or phone, allowing you to meet from your home or another location where you feel comfortable. Some therapists combine remote sessions with occasional in-person work if recommended and available where you live.
Working online also shapes practical aspects of care. Your therapist may discuss how to manage dissociative episodes during a virtual session, including developing grounding plans you can use in the room where you are joining from. You and your clinician can plan safe anchors and identify supports you can call on if intense material arises between sessions. Therapists who list online work among their approaches often describe how they adapt stabilizing techniques for remote formats and how they coordinate with local resources when additional in-person support is needed. If you prefer online care, look for therapists who describe their approach to managing dissociative responses during virtual sessions and who outline how they will work with you to maintain continuity and emotional safety.
Choosing the right therapist and preparing for sessions
Choosing a therapist for dissociation is a personal process that involves matching therapeutic style, experience, and communication to your preferences. Start by noting which therapists describe working with dissociation and which approaches they list. Pay attention to how they describe their focus areas - some emphasize trauma processing and integration, while others foreground skills, body-based work, or support for identity-related concerns. Language that acknowledges pacing, stabilization, and attention to safety can be particularly relevant when dissociation is a concern.
When you contact a clinician or review a profile, consider practical factors such as the therapist's stated populations of interest, years of experience with related issues, languages offered, and whether they describe a collaborative, person-centered orientation. You may want to ask how they typically structure early sessions, how they approach grounding and stabilization, and how they adapt interventions for remote or in-person care. Entering therapy with a few specific goals - for example, reducing episodes of dissociation, improving memory continuity, or learning grounding skills - can help you and your therapist tailor the work. Remember that building trust takes time, and it is reasonable to expect clear explanations of methods and a steady, attuned therapeutic relationship as you move forward.
Ultimately, therapy for dissociation is about helping you feel more present, coherent, and able to navigate memories and emotions without being overwhelmed. Whether you choose a therapist who lists trauma-focused approaches, body-based methods, or skills-oriented work, you can look for clinicians who emphasize gradual pacing, practical grounding techniques, and an approach that fits your comfort level. Use the listings below to compare how therapists describe their focus and methods, and to find a clinician whose language and approach match what you need now.