Depersonalisation Therapy

Help With Depersonalisation

Feeling Disconnected From Yourself or the World?

Experiencing depersonalisation — a sense of being detached from your own thoughts, emotions, or body — can feel confusing, frightening, and isolating. Some people describe it as watching life through a window or feeling like an outside observer of their own experience.

Depersonalisation can occur on its own or alongside other challenges like chronic anxiety, anxiety attacks, depression, trauma, or panic-related experiences. You’re not alone, and with the right support, you can rediscover a sense of grounding, connection, and inner safety.

What Is Depersonalisation?

Depersonalisation is a form of dissociation — where your mind disconnects from the usual sense of self and presence. In some moments, this may feel like:

• Feeling distant from your thoughts, emotions, or physical sensations

• Watching yourself as if from the outside

• A sense that the world or reality feels unreal or dreamlike

• Reduced emotional responsiveness or a sense of numbness

• Feeling “foggy,” detached, or unreal

These experiences can vary in intensity and duration — from brief episodes during stress to more persistent or recurrent patterns.

Even though these sensations can feel deeply troubling, depersonalisation is not a sign of “going mad” or personal weakness. It is often the nervous system’s way of adapting to stress, overwhelm, or emotional overload.

Why Depersonalisation Happens

Depersonalisation can be triggered by a number of factors, such as:

• High levels of anxiety or panic attacks

• Trauma and chronic stress

• Emotional overwhelm or persistent internal conflict

• Chronic anxiety and depression

• Sensory overload and nervous system dysregulation

In many cases, depersonalisation is the brain’s attempt to protect you by reducing emotional intensity — but this protective response can become persistent and distressing in its own right.

How Therapy Can Help

Depersonalisation may feel like it’s happening to you — but it is something that can be worked with and eased through therapeutic support. My approach involves a blend of psychotherapy services, holistic therapy, and online hypnosis therapy to help you:

• Understand what’s driving your dissociative experiences.

• Realign mind and body for a greater sense of presence.

• Address patterns of chronic anxiety and panic that may be maintaining the detachment.

• Learn grounding and nervous-system-based strategies.

• Explore and gently integrate difficult emotional material.

Therapy focuses on helping you feel safe, connected, and embodied again — not just symptom-free.

Your Journey Towards Reconnection and Well-Being

Together, we will take a personalised and paced approach that may include:

• Trauma-informed psychotherapy

• Hypnotherapy and subconscious work

• Somatic and mind-body integration

• Cognitive and experiential techniques

• Supportive strategies to manage anxiety and panic responses

This holistic therapy approach recognises the connection between thoughts, emotions, body sensations, and nervous system responses — helping you reclaim a grounded and present sense of self.

Support Is Here — You Don’t Have to Do This Alone

If depersonalisation is affecting your everyday life, your relationships, or your sense of self, reaching out for help is a brave and powerful first step. You deserve a welcoming and supportive space to explore your experiences and begin healing.

I offer both in-person and online sessions, so you can receive compassionate, effective support from wherever you are.

👉 To take the next step, please get in touch to book a free consultation. Let’s explore how you can move from disconnection toward clarity, presence, and confidence.

You Might Also Be Experiencing…

• Episodes of anxiety or panic attacks

• Chronic stress or overwhelm

• Emotional numbness or low mood

• Feeling unreal or “not fully here”

If these resonate, you might find that a personalised therapy plan helps bring ease and a renewed sense of self.

📞 Contact me today to learn more about how we can work together.

I am located close to Esher, Cobham, Surbiton, Leatherhead, Epsom, Kingston-upon-Thames and Weybridge, I offer both in-person and online sessions, providing flexibility and accessibility wherever you are.

Emergency Support

If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis it is vital you access the right support as soon as possible. Below are some ways in which you can access advice and support 24/7.

Samaritans - call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org

A free and confidential 24/7 helpline for anyone in emotional crisis or distress, feeling suicidal or feeling unable to cope.

NHS 111

Call the NHS on 111 or use the online service to access support - If you feel yourself or a loved one is in immediate danger then please call 999.