Dissociation and dissociative disorders
Explains what dissociation and dissociative disorders are, including possible causes and how you can access treatment and support. Includes tips for helping yourself, and guidance for friends and family.
Useful contacts
Other organisations
Childline
0800 1111
childline.org.uk
Support for children and young people in the UK, including a free helpline and 1-2-1 online chats with counsellors.
Clinic for Dissociative Studies
020 7794 1655
clinicds.org.uk
Information and treatment for people with dissociative disorders. Accepts NHS referrals.
Epilepsy Action
epilepsy.org.uk
Information about coping with epilepsy, seizures and non epileptic attack disorder (NEAD).
European Society for Trauma and Dissociation
estd.org
Society for professionals working with trauma and dissociation.
The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD)
isst-d.org
Academic society providing information for professionals and the general public about trauma and dissociation research.
The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC)
0808 801 0331
[email protected]
napac.org.uk
Supports adult survivors of any form of childhood abuse. Offers a helpline, email support and local services.
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC)
0808 800 5000 (for adults concerned about a child)
0800 1111 (18 or under – Childline helpline)
nspcc.org.uk
Support and information for children and anyone worried about a child.
Survivors UK
020 3322 1860 (SMS)
074 9181 6064 (WhatsApp)
survivorsuk.org
Support for men who have experienced rape or sexual abuse, including text lines and an online chat service.
The Survivors Trust
0808 8010 818
thesurvivorstrust.org
Lists local specialist services for survivors of sexual violence, including advocates and Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVAs).
This information was published in January 2023. We will revise it in 2026.
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