Bipolar Disorder Psychologists and Therapists in Metropolitan Adelaide, SA
I am an Australian Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with extensive experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s most difficult transitions. My work is grounded in psychodynamic and attachment-based therapy, focusing on how early relationships and past experiences shape current emotions, relationships, and coping patterns.
I offer a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where we explore the deeper roots of distress, moving beyond symptom management to create meaningful and lasting change. I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and the emotional com
I am an Australian Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with extensive experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s most difficult transitions. My work is grounded in psychodynamic and attachment-based therapy, focusing on how early relationships and past experiences shape current emotions, relationships, and coping patterns.
I offer a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where we explore the deeper roots of distress, moving beyond symptom management to create meaningful and lasting change. I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and the emotional com
Hi, I'm Heather. If you choose to begin therapy with me, my aim will be to meet you where you are, to work through where you want to be in your life and explore the things that are getting in your way. My areas of interest include, but are not limited to: grief; loss; relationship stress; anxiety; depression; trauma; couples work ; perfectionism; processing major life decisions; helping clients take their life from 'OK' to flourishing.
Hi, I'm Heather. If you choose to begin therapy with me, my aim will be to meet you where you are, to work through where you want to be in your life and explore the things that are getting in your way. My areas of interest include, but are not limited to: grief; loss; relationship stress; anxiety; depression; trauma; couples work ; perfectionism; processing major life decisions; helping clients take their life from 'OK' to flourishing.
Immediate availability - mental health treatment plans/medicare rebate, NDIS, or private paying. I listen carefully to my clients and seek to understand their experience, before collaborating on an approach that meets their goals and aims for therapy. I have a special interest in supporting clients to create a more meaningful and fulfilling life, while working through barriers such as anxiety, depression, stress and overwhelm. My approach is client-focused and incorporates evidence-based treatments including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.
Immediate availability - mental health treatment plans/medicare rebate, NDIS, or private paying. I listen carefully to my clients and seek to understand their experience, before collaborating on an approach that meets their goals and aims for therapy. I have a special interest in supporting clients to create a more meaningful and fulfilling life, while working through barriers such as anxiety, depression, stress and overwhelm. My approach is client-focused and incorporates evidence-based treatments including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.
Bipolar Disorder.
At Thrive With Tonya Therapy I am a Clinical Mental Health Nurse Consultant, my approach is rooted in compassion, evidence-based practices, and a deep understanding that every person’s journey is unique.
Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, a disability or navigating life’s transitions we offer support at community, telehealth, rural and remote locations. I see people from ages 0-18 and adult woman.
Bipolar Disorder.
At Thrive With Tonya Therapy I am a Clinical Mental Health Nurse Consultant, my approach is rooted in compassion, evidence-based practices, and a deep understanding that every person’s journey is unique.
Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, a disability or navigating life’s transitions we offer support at community, telehealth, rural and remote locations. I see people from ages 0-18 and adult woman.
Hi! I'm Meg, and I'm a proudly neurodivergent (Autistic and ADHD) member of the LGBTQIA+ community who discovered my neurotype later in life – an experience that fundamentally changed how I understand both myself and the field of psychology. Like many late-diagnosed neurodivergent folks, I spent years wondering why things that seemed easy for others felt impossibly hard for me, and why I had to work so much harder. My own journey through mental health challenges, chronic illness,
being misdiagnosed and wrongly medicated, along with late diagnosis has given me a deep, personal understanding of what my clients need.
Hi! I'm Meg, and I'm a proudly neurodivergent (Autistic and ADHD) member of the LGBTQIA+ community who discovered my neurotype later in life – an experience that fundamentally changed how I understand both myself and the field of psychology. Like many late-diagnosed neurodivergent folks, I spent years wondering why things that seemed easy for others felt impossibly hard for me, and why I had to work so much harder. My own journey through mental health challenges, chronic illness,
being misdiagnosed and wrongly medicated, along with late diagnosis has given me a deep, personal understanding of what my clients need.
Robert Skurray
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Westbourne Park, SA 5041
Waitlist for new clients
Having relief, clarity and a way forward in life is what we all need, and I’m passionate about helping people gain these outcomes if they’re feeling stuck, lost or overwhelmed. I provide psychological therapy and counselling to help you understand your mind and how you are connecting to others, and to help you get through emotional and mental blocks that may be holding you back. I provide a warm and supportive space to help you unpack what you are experiencing and guide you through stepped pathways to help you overcome these personal issues and any mental health difficulties.
Having relief, clarity and a way forward in life is what we all need, and I’m passionate about helping people gain these outcomes if they’re feeling stuck, lost or overwhelmed. I provide psychological therapy and counselling to help you understand your mind and how you are connecting to others, and to help you get through emotional and mental blocks that may be holding you back. I provide a warm and supportive space to help you unpack what you are experiencing and guide you through stepped pathways to help you overcome these personal issues and any mental health difficulties.
Maxine is an empathetic General Psychologist experienced in treating a wide range of mental health conditions. Maxine is caring and compassionate and brings a sense of warmth and calm to her practice. She has worked in a wide range of mental health settings and has experience in assessment and treatment for a wide range of psychological conditions and disorders. Maxine uses a variety of evidence-based treatments including Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT).
Maxine is an empathetic General Psychologist experienced in treating a wide range of mental health conditions. Maxine is caring and compassionate and brings a sense of warmth and calm to her practice. She has worked in a wide range of mental health settings and has experience in assessment and treatment for a wide range of psychological conditions and disorders. Maxine uses a variety of evidence-based treatments including Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT).
I have a passion for sharing the journey with people, to where they desire to be in their life. I help women find their strength & power after experiencing domestic violence or sexual abuse. I also have worked with men who experienced similar struggles. I have extensive experience in children and adults on the spectrum. Couples counselling and intimacy coaching are a speciality. PTSD, depression and anxiety due to trauma or workplace accidents also a specialty.
I have a passion for sharing the journey with people, to where they desire to be in their life. I help women find their strength & power after experiencing domestic violence or sexual abuse. I also have worked with men who experienced similar struggles. I have extensive experience in children and adults on the spectrum. Couples counselling and intimacy coaching are a speciality. PTSD, depression and anxiety due to trauma or workplace accidents also a specialty.
Rosette Chan - Ember Psychology & Wellbeing
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Adelaide, SA 5000
I have experience working across the lifespan and treating a variety of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, substance-use disorders, trauma, bipolar disorder, self-esteem issues, and relationships difficulties.
I have a passion in fostering genuine relationships with individuals across different backgrounds and circumstances. To me, this is a deeply meaningful and unique aspect of my work. My work is guided by my perceptiveness, natural curiosity, and ability to work collaboratively with people to understand patterns, experiences, and difficulties in helpful ways.
I have experience working across the lifespan and treating a variety of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, substance-use disorders, trauma, bipolar disorder, self-esteem issues, and relationships difficulties.
I have a passion in fostering genuine relationships with individuals across different backgrounds and circumstances. To me, this is a deeply meaningful and unique aspect of my work. My work is guided by my perceptiveness, natural curiosity, and ability to work collaboratively with people to understand patterns, experiences, and difficulties in helpful ways.
I have extensive experience working with adults who are often struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, and/or interpersonal relationships. Using telehealth, gives you the ability to get support from the privacy and comfort of your own home or elsewhere you feel safe. I provide a kind, warm, empathetic environment for you to explore your concerns and symptoms and I support you to expand your psychological flexibility and enhance coping strategies. I specialise in working with rural communities, mining families, and health professionals.
I have extensive experience working with adults who are often struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, and/or interpersonal relationships. Using telehealth, gives you the ability to get support from the privacy and comfort of your own home or elsewhere you feel safe. I provide a kind, warm, empathetic environment for you to explore your concerns and symptoms and I support you to expand your psychological flexibility and enhance coping strategies. I specialise in working with rural communities, mining families, and health professionals.
Mind Strategy covers a broad range of issues such as Trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disturbances, Personality Disorders, Behaviour Management, Panic, Phobias, Relationship Issues, Chronic Stress, Grief and Loss. Mind Strategy can provide short-term or long-term counselling, adapting to your needs and goals. Mind Strategy endeavours to assist clients with the process of change. We offer insight into emotional and behavioural responses to thoughts, and provide rationale or reasoning behind unhelpful thoughts. Mind Strategy provides therapeutic support in a safe and nurturing environment.
Mind Strategy covers a broad range of issues such as Trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disturbances, Personality Disorders, Behaviour Management, Panic, Phobias, Relationship Issues, Chronic Stress, Grief and Loss. Mind Strategy can provide short-term or long-term counselling, adapting to your needs and goals. Mind Strategy endeavours to assist clients with the process of change. We offer insight into emotional and behavioural responses to thoughts, and provide rationale or reasoning behind unhelpful thoughts. Mind Strategy provides therapeutic support in a safe and nurturing environment.
Hi, I'm Diana, I specialise in infidelity counselling in Adelaide, marriage counselling, and narcissistic abuse recovery. I help individuals and couples heal from betrayal, rebuild trust, and recover from toxic relationship dynamics. When trust is broken through an affair or emotional betrayal, the impact can feel overwhelming and deeply confusing. Many people find themselves questioning their worth, their judgement, and whether their relationship can survive. I have over 25 years experience in Private Practice and I offer a warm, respectful and compassionate space to support my clients.
Hi, I'm Diana, I specialise in infidelity counselling in Adelaide, marriage counselling, and narcissistic abuse recovery. I help individuals and couples heal from betrayal, rebuild trust, and recover from toxic relationship dynamics. When trust is broken through an affair or emotional betrayal, the impact can feel overwhelming and deeply confusing. Many people find themselves questioning their worth, their judgement, and whether their relationship can survive. I have over 25 years experience in Private Practice and I offer a warm, respectful and compassionate space to support my clients.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with specialised experience supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, recovery and trauma. I am a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician and member of ANZAED.
My approach is grounded in empathy, empowerment and collaboration, focused on building the insight, self-compassion, and practical skills needed to achieve your goals and live in alignment with your values.
Clients who are referred by a GP with a mental health care plan are eligible for Medicare rebates of $87.25 per session.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with specialised experience supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, recovery and trauma. I am a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician and member of ANZAED.
My approach is grounded in empathy, empowerment and collaboration, focused on building the insight, self-compassion, and practical skills needed to achieve your goals and live in alignment with your values.
Clients who are referred by a GP with a mental health care plan are eligible for Medicare rebates of $87.25 per session.
I support those struggling with mood disorders (Depression, BiPolar), Anxiety, Grief and Loss or the emotional regulation issues that may be caused by stress, trauma or personality related disorders.
Life can get overwhelming, we get stuck, exhausted, confused or it feels too much! We don’t need to be alone at these times. If you relate to these things or have other questions - feel free to reach out. My encouraging approach enables you to be at ease sharing your concerns in a calm, safe space. I have worked with young people, adults and families for over 30 years but would also like to encourage males over 40yrs of age connect with me re their concerns.
I support those struggling with mood disorders (Depression, BiPolar), Anxiety, Grief and Loss or the emotional regulation issues that may be caused by stress, trauma or personality related disorders.
Life can get overwhelming, we get stuck, exhausted, confused or it feels too much! We don’t need to be alone at these times. If you relate to these things or have other questions - feel free to reach out. My encouraging approach enables you to be at ease sharing your concerns in a calm, safe space. I have worked with young people, adults and families for over 30 years but would also like to encourage males over 40yrs of age connect with me re their concerns.
Senior Social Worker / Counsellor / Clinical Supervisor
I am a senior social worker and counsellor providing trauma-informed counselling and clinical supervision for individuals and professionals navigating complexity, adversity, and change. My work is clinically rigorous, ethically governed, and relational in practice. I support people impacted by mental health challenges, damaging relationships, coercive control, life disruption, and workplace injury. Alongside counselling, I provide clinical supervision to
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Senior Social Worker / Counsellor / Clinical Supervisor
I am a senior social worker and counsellor providing trauma-informed counselling and clinical supervision for individuals and professionals navigating complexity, adversity, and change. My work is clinically rigorous, ethically governed, and relational in practice. I support people impacted by mental health challenges, damaging relationships, coercive control, life disruption, and workplace injury. Alongside counselling, I provide clinical supervision to
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Are you ready to work on changing your life? You have taken the brave first step by looking for a counsellor. I currently have some spaces and would love to listen to your story and help you make the changes you need to make to reach your goals. You set the pace and I will provide the safety for you to explore what it is you need to restore yourself. You may be recovering from childhood, adult or perinatal trauma or grieving a loss, or you may be experiencing a difficult transition or relationship. Whatever your pain or confusion, I would be honoured to work with you as you heal and find a new direction.
Are you ready to work on changing your life? You have taken the brave first step by looking for a counsellor. I currently have some spaces and would love to listen to your story and help you make the changes you need to make to reach your goals. You set the pace and I will provide the safety for you to explore what it is you need to restore yourself. You may be recovering from childhood, adult or perinatal trauma or grieving a loss, or you may be experiencing a difficult transition or relationship. Whatever your pain or confusion, I would be honoured to work with you as you heal and find a new direction.
I am a Relationship Counsellor and Psychotherapist and have been practicing for 15 years in private practice with my partner Jane. I am a clinical member of the College of Psychotherapy and a board member of the Australian Transactional Analysis Association. I assist a wide range of clients to deal with issues such as Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, Communication, Relationships, Self Esteem, Mental Health, ASD, ADHD, Body Image & life struggles. I am fortunate to be able to assist Children, Teenagers, Adults, Couples, Families and Groups. My aim is to provide you with the necessary tools for you to make permanent change.
I am a Relationship Counsellor and Psychotherapist and have been practicing for 15 years in private practice with my partner Jane. I am a clinical member of the College of Psychotherapy and a board member of the Australian Transactional Analysis Association. I assist a wide range of clients to deal with issues such as Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, Communication, Relationships, Self Esteem, Mental Health, ASD, ADHD, Body Image & life struggles. I am fortunate to be able to assist Children, Teenagers, Adults, Couples, Families and Groups. My aim is to provide you with the necessary tools for you to make permanent change.
There are times in everyone's life when we recognise that the strategies we have relied on to cope with emotional challenges just aren’t cutting it! Professional support is sometimes the best way to get 'unstuck' and start moving forward in the direction of our life goals. The digital counselling and coaching offered at Way Forward is founded on the belief that with the right support, individuals, couples and families can make the necessary adjustments to manage the challenges and difficult circumstances they are experiencing and reach their full potential.
There are times in everyone's life when we recognise that the strategies we have relied on to cope with emotional challenges just aren’t cutting it! Professional support is sometimes the best way to get 'unstuck' and start moving forward in the direction of our life goals. The digital counselling and coaching offered at Way Forward is founded on the belief that with the right support, individuals, couples and families can make the necessary adjustments to manage the challenges and difficult circumstances they are experiencing and reach their full potential.
I work with children from 7+, teens, older adults, and anyone who feels overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally stuck, or alone in what they are carrying. Many come with trauma, grief, neurodivergence, or relational pain, and need a space that feels safe, gentle, and deeply attuned. Words are not always enough, which is why creative arts and the calming presence of horses, donkeys, dogs, and chickens can help create safety, connection, and a sense of ease. Often, clients want to feel more understood, more regulated, and more like themselves again.
I work with children from 7+, teens, older adults, and anyone who feels overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally stuck, or alone in what they are carrying. Many come with trauma, grief, neurodivergence, or relational pain, and need a space that feels safe, gentle, and deeply attuned. Words are not always enough, which is why creative arts and the calming presence of horses, donkeys, dogs, and chickens can help create safety, connection, and a sense of ease. Often, clients want to feel more understood, more regulated, and more like themselves again.
We are a South Australian psychology practice who provide clinical services across the lifespan. We aim to help people negotiate life’s journey with a sense of well being, positive self-concept, connected relationships and the capacity to manage stressors.
We offer individual therapy as well as therapy with couples and families. We have a diverse range of skilled clinicians offering a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to meet your needs.
We also offer assessment services including amongst others, autism and ADHD assessments, adaptive functioning and cognitive/educational assessments.
We are a South Australian psychology practice who provide clinical services across the lifespan. We aim to help people negotiate life’s journey with a sense of well being, positive self-concept, connected relationships and the capacity to manage stressors.
We offer individual therapy as well as therapy with couples and families. We have a diverse range of skilled clinicians offering a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to meet your needs.
We also offer assessment services including amongst others, autism and ADHD assessments, adaptive functioning and cognitive/educational assessments.
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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.