- 308 Ashby Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire DN16 2RS
- 07907 613600
- Mon - Fri: 9:00 - 18:00
Dissociative disorder therapy in Scunthorpe at Grey Matters Centre offers a safe and understanding space for people experiencing dissociation, detachment or trauma-related symptoms.Dissociation is a normal response to overwhelming trauma.
Everyone dissociates to a normal degree, such as driving to work and not remembering the journey there. This happens when our attention is focused inwards on our thoughts, rather than the outside world. Most people experience this occasionally and it’s not a trauma response.
A trauma response occurs when we experience an event that feels overwhelming or threatening to our life. In order to protect ourselves, the mind may disengage form the body and emotions.
This can cause our thoughts, feelings and body sensations to become fragmented rather than integrated. The experience may be stored separately in the mind from every day experience and in some cases this can result in gaps in memory.
Dissociation is a coping mechanism during trauma but healing involves safely integrating these experiences over time. When dissociation becomes a long-term strategy it can interfere with recognising body sensations such as hunger, tiredness or temperature.
Many people searching for support look for dissociation therapy near me, dissociative symptoms in Scunthorpe, or counselling to feel more grounded in North Lincolnshire – and youre not alone in seeking support.
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How we can help
We offer an initial assessment which is an hour long, Within this in-depth discussion we will ask you about your presenting issues, your childhood and any other relevant history. We will also be asking you of the areas you want to work on and any goals you may have.
The treatment plan is tailored to each clients individual needs. which may include understanding the root causes of your problems and what is keeping them going.
We will work with any triggers you may have and help you with any other areas of your life that are affected by your issues.
We will teach you tools and resources for the future so you can establish a full and lasting, sustainable recovery.
Criteria for this service
Our privilege
It is our mission and our privilege to support you on your journey to recovery and to reach your goals. We are confident that together we can make a difference to your world and help you to live your life the way you want to live it. Imagine what your life would be like after therapy and the difference it would make to you.
We help hundreds of people every year to be the best they can be. Please don’t suffer unnecessarily any longer, get in touch with us today and take the first step to make great things happen!
*Dissociative disorders can sometimes be misdiagnosed for conditions such as epilepsy.
Dissociative disorders are treatable and recovery is possible.
Telephone 07907613600
Email info@greymatterscentre.co.uk
We offer specialist support for dissociation, depersonalisation, derealisation and trauma-related symptoms to individuals across Scunthorpe,Ashby, Bottesford, Brigg, Crowle, Messingham, Winterton, Barton-upon-Humber and the wider North Lincolnshire community.
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At Grey Matters Centre we are a highly professional organisation of independent, qualified, experienced Counsellors and Psychotherapists in Scunthorpe.