Ed Sammons

About Me and Individual Therapy

Welcome to my profile. I am a Therapist based in West London, offering online individual therapy to clients across the UK. My practice is a welcoming and affirming space for LGBTQ+ and GSRD individuals, tailored to nurture mental health with compassion and professionalism.

I take an integrative approach, combining psychodynamic principles and person-centred therapy, while drawing on structured modalities like Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) where appropriate.

Whether you’re seeking short-term support or embarking on a longer therapeutic journey, we’ll work collaboratively to reflect on your experiences and explore pathways forward. My approach is sensitive to complex trauma, dissociation, and the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals. Our sessions will be a space for you to be seen, heard, and supported.

Online LGBTQ+/GSRD DBT Skills Groups

In partnership with Emma Brooks at Liminal Therapies Ltd, I co-facilitate a DBT-informed Coping Skills Group. This group meets weekly via Zoom, providing an inclusive and primarily LGBTQ+/GSRD-affirmative space. Together, we explore skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Our program runs in three modules, each beginning with a three-week induction. Groups are small (8–12 participants) and supported by two facilitators to ensure a safe, engaging environment. At the end of each module, participants are offered a one-to-one review session to reflect on their progress and refine their goals.

For more details or to join, please visit: Liminal Therapies

SCID-D Assessments for Dissociative Disorders

For those seeking clarity around dissociative symptoms, I offer SCID-D assessments, a gold-standard diagnostic tool for dissociative disorders, including Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). These assessments involve a detailed exploration of symptoms such as:

✔ Memory gaps
✔ Identity confusion
✔ Feelings of detachment

Conducted over multiple sessions, the process is tailored to your needs, offering insights that inform therapeutic approaches like EMDR or trauma-focused therapy. Whether you’re seeking a diagnosis or simply want to better understand dissociation, this service provides a compassionate and thorough assessment.

Clinical Supervision, Consultation, and Training

As a Clinical Supervisor, I support Counsellors and Psychotherapists working with adults (18+). Drawing on the Seven-Eyed Model of supervision, my approach integrates relational and systemic perspectives to help therapists reflect on their practice.

I bring a wealth of experience from my NHS role in a DBT team and private practice, particularly in trauma-focused work with LGBTQ+ clients and those in high-stress professions like emergency services. I also provide consultation and training in:

🎓 DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)
🎓 Complex trauma
🎓 Dissociation

Whether you’re newly qualified or an experienced practitioner, I offer a collaborative space to deepen your practice.