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What The Depersonalisation Guidance Centre Offers:
- A one-off coaching session for individuals experiencing persistent and distressing depersonalisation-derealisation, delivered one-to-one over Microsoft Teams
- Psycho-education on the symptoms of depersonalisation and derealisation and help to normalise dissociative symptoms as part of the human experience
- A cognitive-behavioural explanation of persistent and problematic depersonalisation-derealisation, outlining how these symptoms begin and are maintained
- An understanding of the neurobiology of depersonalisation-derealisation
- An understanding of what recovery from depersonalisation-derealisation might look like
- Time with a mental health nurse with over 10 years of experience working in the UK's National Health Service
- Time with a mental health professional who has personal experience of depersonalisation-derealisation disorder and who achieved complete recovery
- Guidance on next steps in terms of professional treatment
What The Depersonalisation Guidance Centre can offer:
- A short-term intervention for those experiencing symptoms of depersonalisation-derealisation disorder (DDD) delivered one-to-one over Zoom
- Psycho-education on the diagnosis of depersonalisation-derealisation disorder and help to normalise dissociative symptoms as part of the human experience
- An understanding of a cognitive-behavioural model of depersonalisation-derealisation disorder and how this might explain how symptoms of the disorder start and how they are maintained
- An understanding of the neurobiology of depersonalisation-derealisation
- An understanding of what recovery from depersonalisation-derealisation might look like
- Time with a mental health nurse with over 10 years of experience working in the NHS
- Time with a mental health professional who has personal experience of depersonalisation-derealisation disorder and who achieved complete recovery
- Guidance on next steps in terms of professional treatment
Frequently Asked Questions
I provide a one-off coaching session designed for individuals experiencing persistent depersonalisation & derealisation. This session offers a clear framework for understanding these distressing symptoms and how they are maintained, taking a perspective from cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). We also discuss treatment options and guidance on next steps. It’s ideal for those seeking clarity and a plan for overcoming these symptoms.
Sessions will be delivered by video-call using Microsoft Teams. You do not need to have Teams on your device, however some people report that things work better if they have the app downloaded.
Each one-off session will last approximately 60 minutes.
To refer yourself to the service or request more information, please fill out the enquiry form on the website or email me at: thedpguidancecentre@gmail.com. After that, I’ll ask you to complete a short referral form to help me better understand your current circumstances. We can then arrange an appointment at a time that suits you.
Yes! As meetings are carried out by video-call, I am able to work with clients from around the world.
As I have limited experience of working with children and adolescents, I will only see individuals who are 18 and over.
There is no upper age limit.
Sessions last approximately 60 minutes and costs £90 for UK clients and £100 for international clients.
UK clients can pay via bank transfer, while international clients can pay through PayPal.
Please note that payment is required 24 hours before the appointment.
Given the personal nature of mental health, maintaining your confidentiality is of utmost importance to me.
When we speak, I will be in a private room to ensure that our conversation cannot be overheard. Any personal data, such as referral information, letters, and session notes, will be securely stored using an encrypted cloud service.
With your consent, I am happy to share relevant information with other professionals involved in your care, such as your GP, psychiatrist, or community mental health team.
There are specific circumstances where I may be required to share information with third parties, such as when there is a serious risk to your safety or the safety of others, or if directed to do so by the courts. In such cases, I will always aim to discuss this with you first whenever possible.
For more details on how your personal data is handled, please refer to the GDPR page:
thedpguidancecentre.co.uk/gdpr/
No. No intervention for any condition – physical or psychological – can guarantee a cure.
The interventions I offer can help you to make the first steps towards your own recovery. During our time together I hope to help you to gain a better understanding of your depersonalisation-derealisation and to challenge some of the scary assumptions you may have made about your symptoms. You may also find it useful to talk to a professional who has experienced persistent depersonalisation-derealisation and who has recovered from the condition.
