Bipolar Disorder Psychologists and Therapists in Australian Capital Territory
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck despite their capabilities. They might be a gifted individual struggling with perfectionism and self-doubt, a veteran navigating civilian life transitions, an athlete facing performance anxiety or mental blocks, or someone managing anxiety that's preventing them from living authentically. They're ready to do the work but need guidance understanding their patterns. They want to develop psychological flexibility, practice self-compassion, and align their actions with their values. They're seeking not just symptom relief, but genuine life satisfaction and the tools to handle future challenges
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck despite their capabilities. They might be a gifted individual struggling with perfectionism and self-doubt, a veteran navigating civilian life transitions, an athlete facing performance anxiety or mental blocks, or someone managing anxiety that's preventing them from living authentically. They're ready to do the work but need guidance understanding their patterns. They want to develop psychological flexibility, practice self-compassion, and align their actions with their values. They're seeking not just symptom relief, but genuine life satisfaction and the tools to handle future challenges
The ideal person coming into see me are committing to change for themselves. I see their ideal goals are finding peace with their trauma, anxiety, depression, and etc. I see that they are looking for a calm place even if they have not experienced this in their life before.
The ideal person coming into see me are committing to change for themselves. I see their ideal goals are finding peace with their trauma, anxiety, depression, and etc. I see that they are looking for a calm place even if they have not experienced this in their life before.
Through my counselling work I have been honoured to work with a wide range of clients, with whom I have tailored my therapeutic approach to best suit their needs. I enjoy working with my clients to develop clear counselling goals, expanding on clients' existing and new life skills. I always aim to provide a warm, inclusive and safe counselling service to provide clients the opportunity to be open and willing to explore chance.
Through my counselling work I have been honoured to work with a wide range of clients, with whom I have tailored my therapeutic approach to best suit their needs. I enjoy working with my clients to develop clear counselling goals, expanding on clients' existing and new life skills. I always aim to provide a warm, inclusive and safe counselling service to provide clients the opportunity to be open and willing to explore chance.
I provide kind and compassionate trauma-informed, strengths-based, person-centred care that aims to empower individuals. I understand that each individual's journey is unique and requires a tailored approach. I offer counselling and therapeutic support to young people, individuals and couples.
My approach involves creating a safe environment where clients feel comfortable expressing themselves and exploring their thoughts and emotions. I value connection and authenticity, and recognise that building trust is essential for meaningful therapeutic progress.
I provide kind and compassionate trauma-informed, strengths-based, person-centred care that aims to empower individuals. I understand that each individual's journey is unique and requires a tailored approach. I offer counselling and therapeutic support to young people, individuals and couples.
My approach involves creating a safe environment where clients feel comfortable expressing themselves and exploring their thoughts and emotions. I value connection and authenticity, and recognise that building trust is essential for meaningful therapeutic progress.
Clinical psychologist with over 16 years of experience in assessments and therapies
Clinical psychologist with over 16 years of experience in assessments and therapies
I am a qualified counsellor/psychotherapist based in Canberra who specialises in trauma and addiction. I have extensive experience in the not-for-profit and private sectors, supporting adults with mental health and psychosocial conditions, such as PTSD, CPTSD, substance use disorders, personality disorders, anxiety and depression. I’m an accredited EMDR practitioner, a registered clinical counsellor with PACFA and a qualified Social Worker and member of the AASW. I provide online psychotherapy sessions to adults (+18) across Australia and in-person sessions to individuals based in Canberra (office based in Turner, ACT).
I am a qualified counsellor/psychotherapist based in Canberra who specialises in trauma and addiction. I have extensive experience in the not-for-profit and private sectors, supporting adults with mental health and psychosocial conditions, such as PTSD, CPTSD, substance use disorders, personality disorders, anxiety and depression. I’m an accredited EMDR practitioner, a registered clinical counsellor with PACFA and a qualified Social Worker and member of the AASW. I provide online psychotherapy sessions to adults (+18) across Australia and in-person sessions to individuals based in Canberra (office based in Turner, ACT).
I aim to provide a warm and non-judgemental therapeutic environment for my clients that allows them to explore their problems, clarify their core values and beliefs and establish clear therapeutic goals in order to work towards achieving lasting positive change in their lives.
I aim to provide a warm and non-judgemental therapeutic environment for my clients that allows them to explore their problems, clarify their core values and beliefs and establish clear therapeutic goals in order to work towards achieving lasting positive change in their lives.
Jessica is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 14 years’ experience across the mental health sector. She has extensive postgraduate training and has supported individuals across the lifespan in a range of settings, including forensic mental health, child and adolescent mental health services, specialist youth outreach and early psychosis programs, women’s health, and private practice.
Jessica is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 14 years’ experience across the mental health sector. She has extensive postgraduate training and has supported individuals across the lifespan in a range of settings, including forensic mental health, child and adolescent mental health services, specialist youth outreach and early psychosis programs, women’s health, and private practice.
Elissa is experienced in providing therapy, consultation and Animal Assisted Interventions to people aged 7 years and above. She has a special interest in supporting those who:
Have experienced abuse, neglect and trauma at any stage of their lives;
Have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and their associated mental health conditions;
Are managing eating disorders in their adulthood.
Elissa also provides consultation sessions to Foster Carers and Parents with concerns regarding the Mental Health and Well Being of children under 14 years of age.
Elissa is experienced in providing therapy, consultation and Animal Assisted Interventions to people aged 7 years and above. She has a special interest in supporting those who:
Have experienced abuse, neglect and trauma at any stage of their lives;
Have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and their associated mental health conditions;
Are managing eating disorders in their adulthood.
Elissa also provides consultation sessions to Foster Carers and Parents with concerns regarding the Mental Health and Well Being of children under 14 years of age.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by stress, struggling with relationships, or carrying unresolved pain from your past. Perhaps you’ve tried pushing through on your own but keep finding yourself stuck in the same patterns. What you want is not just short-term relief but real change: freedom from what holds you back, healthier connections, and a clearer sense of purpose. My ideal client is someone ready to face these challenges honestly and willing to engage in a process of growth that goes deeper than surface-level solutions.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by stress, struggling with relationships, or carrying unresolved pain from your past. Perhaps you’ve tried pushing through on your own but keep finding yourself stuck in the same patterns. What you want is not just short-term relief but real change: freedom from what holds you back, healthier connections, and a clearer sense of purpose. My ideal client is someone ready to face these challenges honestly and willing to engage in a process of growth that goes deeper than surface-level solutions.
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, or major life changes? Sometimes you can be so overwhelmed with stress that you have trouble prioritising your own needs. You don’t know where to start to make things better. There comes a time when help is needed from a certified professional to cope with many of life’s challenges and to provide you with the psychological tools needed to face stressful events. Mental Care Clinic is here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. We are committed to helping individuals live their best life.
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, or major life changes? Sometimes you can be so overwhelmed with stress that you have trouble prioritising your own needs. You don’t know where to start to make things better. There comes a time when help is needed from a certified professional to cope with many of life’s challenges and to provide you with the psychological tools needed to face stressful events. Mental Care Clinic is here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. We are committed to helping individuals live their best life.
Par works with wide range of challenges include: general life struggles - coping with stress from work or school, navigating relationships, Bipolar, Anxiety, Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Psychosis, Trauma/PTSD/cPTSD, Loss & Grief, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Eating Disorders.
Par provides counselling for kids (from 5yr old), adolescents and adults. She also offer family counselling. She brings a rich and diverse educational background in Psychology, Human Biology & Physiology, Neuroscience, and Clinical Pastoral Care. She integrates this knowledge to support clients in a compassionate and holistic way.
Par is trained in a range of therapeutic approaches for variety of mental health challenges. With extensive experience working in hospital/acute psychiatric settings, and in the community, Par have had the privilege of walking alongside individuals during some of their most challenging moments.
Par works with wide range of challenges include: general life struggles - coping with stress from work or school, navigating relationships, Bipolar, Anxiety, Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Psychosis, Trauma/PTSD/cPTSD, Loss & Grief, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Eating Disorders.
Par provides counselling for kids (from 5yr old), adolescents and adults. She also offer family counselling. She brings a rich and diverse educational background in Psychology, Human Biology & Physiology, Neuroscience, and Clinical Pastoral Care. She integrates this knowledge to support clients in a compassionate and holistic way.
Par is trained in a range of therapeutic approaches for variety of mental health challenges. With extensive experience working in hospital/acute psychiatric settings, and in the community, Par have had the privilege of walking alongside individuals during some of their most challenging moments.
Vaneitha believes human beings are complex beings, challenged by life and our experiences, disconnected or misaligned with our true self, but also capable of transformation. Vanietha journeys side by side with her clients in this transformative process, promoting healing and ability to re-connect with life and others in a meaningful way again. The recovery process is a journey evolving over time, moving away from an undesired state to a state of renewal and wellbeing. Vaneitha is a child, adolescent and adult clinical counsellor and psychotherapist with 17 years of experience.
Vaneitha believes human beings are complex beings, challenged by life and our experiences, disconnected or misaligned with our true self, but also capable of transformation. Vanietha journeys side by side with her clients in this transformative process, promoting healing and ability to re-connect with life and others in a meaningful way again. The recovery process is a journey evolving over time, moving away from an undesired state to a state of renewal and wellbeing. Vaneitha is a child, adolescent and adult clinical counsellor and psychotherapist with 17 years of experience.
Life gets hard at times, we can get swamped and drop in to survival mode. I provide tele-health sessions to help anyone who is struggling to find a way to improve their quality of life, and head back towards thriving. Whether it be depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress, adjusting to change, grief, or general dissatisfaction, I collaborate with you to create a safe and warm space that provides the support that you need -we all do better when we share the load and forgo the battle to do it all alone.
Life gets hard at times, we can get swamped and drop in to survival mode. I provide tele-health sessions to help anyone who is struggling to find a way to improve their quality of life, and head back towards thriving. Whether it be depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress, adjusting to change, grief, or general dissatisfaction, I collaborate with you to create a safe and warm space that provides the support that you need -we all do better when we share the load and forgo the battle to do it all alone.
If you are facing life challenges and feeling sad, worried, or stressed, you should not handle the situation alone. I will be with you, and together we will establish a clearer understanding of your situation and assess the options. Relying on the best evidence-based approaches, I will be pleased to support you making meaningful changes in your life.
If you are facing life challenges and feeling sad, worried, or stressed, you should not handle the situation alone. I will be with you, and together we will establish a clearer understanding of your situation and assess the options. Relying on the best evidence-based approaches, I will be pleased to support you making meaningful changes in your life.
I am a specialist in online therapy, and am based in Australia and SouthEast Asia.
Nobody comes to see a psychotherapist (and pays the therapist good money) unless they want something to change in their lives. My job is to help clients to identify what's in need of changing, and working with them to find the best way to make the changes.
I am a specialist in online therapy, and am based in Australia and SouthEast Asia.
Nobody comes to see a psychotherapist (and pays the therapist good money) unless they want something to change in their lives. My job is to help clients to identify what's in need of changing, and working with them to find the best way to make the changes.
Emma is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 16 years of experience supporting individuals and families across all stages of life. She brings a calm, grounded presence to her work and is deeply committed to walking alongside her clients as they navigate challenges and move toward meaningful change.
Emma has a particular interest in supporting neurodivergent individuals, working with men and grief work and is passionate about creating inclusive, affirming spaces where clients feel seen and empowered. Her approach is client-centered and strengths-based, guided by empathy, humour, and genuine connection.
Emma is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 16 years of experience supporting individuals and families across all stages of life. She brings a calm, grounded presence to her work and is deeply committed to walking alongside her clients as they navigate challenges and move toward meaningful change.
Emma has a particular interest in supporting neurodivergent individuals, working with men and grief work and is passionate about creating inclusive, affirming spaces where clients feel seen and empowered. Her approach is client-centered and strengths-based, guided by empathy, humour, and genuine connection.
I relate. Health has made it easy for you to access confidential and effective mental health support, from anywhere, all online, without the high fees. We deliver online psychological counselling, relationship counselling, and wellbeing resources to young people, adults, couples, families, children (aged 8+) and organisations. We partner with qualified and experienced psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, and relationship counsellors to support you to achieve your mental health and wellbeing goals.
I relate. Health has made it easy for you to access confidential and effective mental health support, from anywhere, all online, without the high fees. We deliver online psychological counselling, relationship counselling, and wellbeing resources to young people, adults, couples, families, children (aged 8+) and organisations. We partner with qualified and experienced psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, and relationship counsellors to support you to achieve your mental health and wellbeing goals.
I'm Dom Caesar (they/them), an autistic and queer social worker. I work with people aged 16 and up, and especially welcome those who identify as neurodivergent, queer, or trans - or who have felt misunderstood or unsupported in more traditional therapy settings.
Some themes and issues I love exploring with people include burnout, emotional exhaustion, and the toll of masking; identity (including neurodivergence, gender, sexuality, etc) and how these intersect; learning to communicate your needs and to advocate; navigating systems (workplaces, schools, families and everything in between!); and whatever feels most meaningful to you.
I'm Dom Caesar (they/them), an autistic and queer social worker. I work with people aged 16 and up, and especially welcome those who identify as neurodivergent, queer, or trans - or who have felt misunderstood or unsupported in more traditional therapy settings.
Some themes and issues I love exploring with people include burnout, emotional exhaustion, and the toll of masking; identity (including neurodivergence, gender, sexuality, etc) and how these intersect; learning to communicate your needs and to advocate; navigating systems (workplaces, schools, families and everything in between!); and whatever feels most meaningful to you.
I am a warm and experienced psychologist working with adults across the lifespan to address a broad range of issues. I bring deep respect and awareness to how each person's story, needs and circumstances are different. I draw from my decades of experience and professional training across a wide range of therapeutic modalities. My work is guided by a strong systemic approach: seeing all parts of a person, as well as the layers of relationships, family, work, culture and society that have and continue to influence and shape us. My approach ensures that each person I work with receives support tailored specifically for them.
I am a warm and experienced psychologist working with adults across the lifespan to address a broad range of issues. I bring deep respect and awareness to how each person's story, needs and circumstances are different. I draw from my decades of experience and professional training across a wide range of therapeutic modalities. My work is guided by a strong systemic approach: seeing all parts of a person, as well as the layers of relationships, family, work, culture and society that have and continue to influence and shape us. My approach ensures that each person I work with receives support tailored specifically for them.
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Bipolar Disorder Therapists
What is the most successful approach to treating bipolar disorder?
Living with bipolar disorder can be challenging, and a number of therapies have been found effective in providing support to patients as they gain the skills to understand and manage the disorder. Family-focused therapy is often helpful for children and teens (the majority of cases develop before age 19); it aims to minimize mood cycling by improving family communication and reducing conflict. It also helps young people navigate the developmental challenges the disorder can create. Cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT) and variants such as Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)help patients manage the thoughts and feelings that influence bipolar mood swings as well as develop specific behavioral strategies to counteract them.
What happens in therapy for bipolar disorder?
Because the patterns of mood switching and its triggers differ for each person and can change over time, mood tracking or monitoring becomes a basic way patients learn about the nature of their condition. One of the most common features of therapy is finding a workable method of mood monitoring, in which patients track their daily activities and rate their moods, then use the findings to adjust routines accordingly. Patients learn ways of handling the many stresses that arise in life so that they do not trigger mood swings.
What kinds of problems does therapy help with?
Like many other mental health disorders, BPD is heavily influenced by stress; therapy provides skills for coping with stressors of all kinds. Therapy is extremely important for helping individuals identify the situations that may trigger mood switching, so that mood swings can be prevented. Therapy may especially target recognition of the early stages of mood change so that they can be managed. In addition, therapy helps patients deal with the significant amount of turbulence the disorder can create in relationships and in work life.
What is the goal of therapy for bipolar disorder?
Therapy helps patients set up their lives to maintain stability so that their mood isn’t constantly threatened by daily events. Perhaps the first task of therapy is to educate people about the nature of the disorder. At the same time, a primary goal of therapy is to enhance adherence to drug treatment. Extended periods of mood stability can prompt patients to discontinue medication, triggering relapse, while the early phases of manic episodes can feel so energizing that patients stop medication, ushering in full-blown mania and the altered self-perception that can lead to destructive behaviors. Another major goal of therapy is to understand one’s mood patterns so as to minimize both the frequency and intensity of mood cycling.