Bipolar Disorder Psychologists and Therapists in Metropolitan Adelaide, SA
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.
Starr can assist with: Adjustment difficulties, Anger management and emotion regulation, Anxiety disorders, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) , Bipolar disorders, Depression and Mood Disorders, Grief and Loss, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic disorder, Perfectionism and Low self-esteem, Phobias, Pre and post-natal mental health, Sleep issues, Stress management, Trauma (PTSD and Complex Trauma), and more.
Starr understands the importance of working collaboratively to ensure therapy is tailored to meet your needs. Starr draws on elements from a number of evidence-based therapies including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Starr can assist with: Adjustment difficulties, Anger management and emotion regulation, Anxiety disorders, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) , Bipolar disorders, Depression and Mood Disorders, Grief and Loss, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic disorder, Perfectionism and Low self-esteem, Phobias, Pre and post-natal mental health, Sleep issues, Stress management, Trauma (PTSD and Complex Trauma), and more.
Starr understands the importance of working collaboratively to ensure therapy is tailored to meet your needs. Starr draws on elements from a number of evidence-based therapies including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
As our lives become busier and often, more isolated, it’s no surprise that the need for communicating is more important than ever. We’re faced with challenges everyday, from work stress to family relationships, and its beneficial that you are able to find time to process and talk through these issues properly. Our counsellors are trained to help you through these problems, determine the cause and offer guidance to keep you on the path to healing. If you are struggling with addiction, coping with loss, heavy decisions or simply need to clear your mind, the team at Okay Counselling are here to listen.
As our lives become busier and often, more isolated, it’s no surprise that the need for communicating is more important than ever. We’re faced with challenges everyday, from work stress to family relationships, and its beneficial that you are able to find time to process and talk through these issues properly. Our counsellors are trained to help you through these problems, determine the cause and offer guidance to keep you on the path to healing. If you are struggling with addiction, coping with loss, heavy decisions or simply need to clear your mind, the team at Okay Counselling are here to listen.
We also have a special interest in OCD, Bipolar Disorder and other psychotic disorders, trauma, and physical disability, tailoring therapy to each client.
At The Couch Clinic, we work with clients who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. They may be navigating anxiety, depression, stress, trauma-related experiences, relationship difficulties, burnout, grief, or major life transitions. We offer in-person, telehealth, and in-home sessions. Clients often seek relief, clarity, and practical coping strategies. We support them in making sense of their experiences, building emotional insight, and developing effective, workable tools for change.
We also have a special interest in OCD, Bipolar Disorder and other psychotic disorders, trauma, and physical disability, tailoring therapy to each client.
At The Couch Clinic, we work with clients who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. They may be navigating anxiety, depression, stress, trauma-related experiences, relationship difficulties, burnout, grief, or major life transitions. We offer in-person, telehealth, and in-home sessions. Clients often seek relief, clarity, and practical coping strategies. We support them in making sense of their experiences, building emotional insight, and developing effective, workable tools for change.
Marina is a warm and compassionate Psychologist who has worked in public and community health settings as well as in the private sector for the past 10 years. Marina has wide experience working with adolescents and adults and is passionate about helping people with mood, worry and distress problems, stemming from the past or more recent experiences. Marina focuses on building a therapeutic relationship based on empathy, curiosity, openness, kindness and respect to help understand her client’s needs and work towards their goals. Marina believes in recognising individual’s strengths to help overcome challenges and bring about change
Marina is a warm and compassionate Psychologist who has worked in public and community health settings as well as in the private sector for the past 10 years. Marina has wide experience working with adolescents and adults and is passionate about helping people with mood, worry and distress problems, stemming from the past or more recent experiences. Marina focuses on building a therapeutic relationship based on empathy, curiosity, openness, kindness and respect to help understand her client’s needs and work towards their goals. Marina believes in recognising individual’s strengths to help overcome challenges and bring about change
Empowered Self Psychology & Holistic Centre
Counsellor, PsychD, ACA-L1
2 Endorsed
Gawler South, SA 5118
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.
I enjoy working with a wide range of different issues, from depression and anxiety to challenges relating to neurodivergence, trauma and neurodegenerative conditions.
I have a passion for working with people suffering with chronic health and pain conditions and I have enjoyed presenting to groups such as CFS/ME, arthritis and MS.
I have a background working in acute mental health, aged care and primary mental health. I also have a passion for the study of mental health in older persons and in improving outcomes for individuals, their families and care staff.
I enjoy working with a wide range of different issues, from depression and anxiety to challenges relating to neurodivergence, trauma and neurodegenerative conditions.
I have a passion for working with people suffering with chronic health and pain conditions and I have enjoyed presenting to groups such as CFS/ME, arthritis and MS.
I have a background working in acute mental health, aged care and primary mental health. I also have a passion for the study of mental health in older persons and in improving outcomes for individuals, their families and care staff.
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.
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.
I’m a trauma‑informed counsellor in Stirling, SA, offering a neurodivergent‑affirming, sensory‑friendly space grounded in lived experience and compassion. If you’ve spent years masking or feeling misunderstood, you don’t have to do that here. We move gently, at your pace, with room for truth, softness, and breath.
To book a free 15‑minute consult, search ‘Niki Bonfield Counselling Stirling’ and follow the Book Now prompt.
I’m a trauma‑informed counsellor in Stirling, SA, offering a neurodivergent‑affirming, sensory‑friendly space grounded in lived experience and compassion. If you’ve spent years masking or feeling misunderstood, you don’t have to do that here. We move gently, at your pace, with room for truth, softness, and breath.
To book a free 15‑minute consult, search ‘Niki Bonfield Counselling Stirling’ and follow the Book Now prompt.
As an experienced therapist integrating multiple evidence-based approaches including EMDR, CBT, trauma-informed therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions, I specialise in supporting adults through life's challenges. My clients often come to therapy seeking relief from anxiety, depression, or trauma symptoms that are impacting their daily lives. They may be struggling with workplace stress, relationship difficulties, or the lingering effects of past experiences. What unites them is their readiness to engage in therapeutic work and their desire for positive change. I create a warm, collaborative environment where clients feel safe.
As an experienced therapist integrating multiple evidence-based approaches including EMDR, CBT, trauma-informed therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions, I specialise in supporting adults through life's challenges. My clients often come to therapy seeking relief from anxiety, depression, or trauma symptoms that are impacting their daily lives. They may be struggling with workplace stress, relationship difficulties, or the lingering effects of past experiences. What unites them is their readiness to engage in therapeutic work and their desire for positive change. I create a warm, collaborative environment where clients feel safe.
I have experience working with a range or presentations including personality diagnosis, addiction, mood, emotional dysregulation, trauma, psychosis, situational distress, interpersonal and attachment difficulties. I work to offer compassionate support to clients aged 12 and above. Helping to provide strategies to manage emotions, work through invalidation, and embrace the strengths of neurodivergence. My goal is to empower you to achieve emotional well-being, foster healthier connections, and create a life worth living.
I have experience working with a range or presentations including personality diagnosis, addiction, mood, emotional dysregulation, trauma, psychosis, situational distress, interpersonal and attachment difficulties. I work to offer compassionate support to clients aged 12 and above. Helping to provide strategies to manage emotions, work through invalidation, and embrace the strengths of neurodivergence. My goal is to empower you to achieve emotional well-being, foster healthier connections, and create a life worth living.
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.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or disconnected? I work with adults, young people (16+) and couples who want more than just coping strategies—they want meaningful, lasting change. With over 22 years' experience, I provide warm, practical and evidence-based therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, stress, grief, BPD, relationship difficulties and life transitions. My approach is collaborative, down-to-earth and goal-focused, helping you understand your challenges, build practical skills and move forward with greater clarity, confidence and connection. You don't have to have
it all figured out to get started.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or disconnected? I work with adults, young people (16+) and couples who want more than just coping strategies—they want meaningful, lasting change. With over 22 years' experience, I provide warm, practical and evidence-based therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, stress, grief, BPD, relationship difficulties and life transitions. My approach is collaborative, down-to-earth and goal-focused, helping you understand your challenges, build practical skills and move forward with greater clarity, confidence and connection. You don't have to have
it all figured out to get started.
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.
Hi, I’m Rocco Luppino, Clinical Psychologist & Practice Director at Willow Tree Psychology & Wellbeing. I have worked with children, teens, adults, & older adults across schools, private, and community settings, including the LGBT+ community. I use evidence-based therapies like CBT & Schema Therapy & offer clinical supervision both within our practice and externally. I am committed to creating a warm, inclusive, and welcoming space where you can feel safe and supported. For further information, please call or email our friendly admin team, who are always happy to help, or visit our website to learn more about how we can support you.
Hi, I’m Rocco Luppino, Clinical Psychologist & Practice Director at Willow Tree Psychology & Wellbeing. I have worked with children, teens, adults, & older adults across schools, private, and community settings, including the LGBT+ community. I use evidence-based therapies like CBT & Schema Therapy & offer clinical supervision both within our practice and externally. I am committed to creating a warm, inclusive, and welcoming space where you can feel safe and supported. For further information, please call or email our friendly admin team, who are always happy to help, or visit our website to learn more about how we can support you.
This is Sayem a credentialed mental health social worker (AASW‑663231), full member EMDRAA level 2 Therapist with 10 years’ experience. I support clients with stress, anxiety, depression, low mood, trauma, relationship or parenting issues, emotional regulation, and career change. Special interest in children and youth recovery from trauma; EMDR Level 2 certified. Uses trauma‑informed, culturally sensitive, evidence‑based methods: EMDR, CBT, ACT, DBT, behavioural activation, sleep hygiene, mindfulness, relaxation, interpersonal therapy; plus relapse prevention for substance misuse. Emphasises holistic healing, relational safety etc.
This is Sayem a credentialed mental health social worker (AASW‑663231), full member EMDRAA level 2 Therapist with 10 years’ experience. I support clients with stress, anxiety, depression, low mood, trauma, relationship or parenting issues, emotional regulation, and career change. Special interest in children and youth recovery from trauma; EMDR Level 2 certified. Uses trauma‑informed, culturally sensitive, evidence‑based methods: EMDR, CBT, ACT, DBT, behavioural activation, sleep hygiene, mindfulness, relaxation, interpersonal therapy; plus relapse prevention for substance misuse. Emphasises holistic healing, relational safety etc.
H-L Therapy offers a wide range of person centered, psychosocial therapy services, including counselling, therapeutic skill development, mindfulness, relaxation therapy, clinical hypnotherapy and artistic exploration. All H-L Therapy staff are DHS and Police cleared, qualified allied health clinicians. Our services are customised to specific situations and our mission is to support people in being happy and confident. NDIS, Medicare and Private Health Insurance rebates are available. We are compassionate, responsive and offer valuable, convenient support services -because all people matter.
H-L Therapy offers a wide range of person centered, psychosocial therapy services, including counselling, therapeutic skill development, mindfulness, relaxation therapy, clinical hypnotherapy and artistic exploration. All H-L Therapy staff are DHS and Police cleared, qualified allied health clinicians. Our services are customised to specific situations and our mission is to support people in being happy and confident. NDIS, Medicare and Private Health Insurance rebates are available. We are compassionate, responsive and offer valuable, convenient support services -because all people matter.
Have you felt like you're living in a world that wasn't designed for you? Wondering about autism, ADHD, or something else? Perhaps you're beginning to lean into a newly discovered queer identity? Or maybe you'd like support in resisting the normative pressures of a world that doesn't always welcome your beautifully complex and multi-faceted self. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space to explore the many layers of your experience, and re-author the narrative in ways that feel more aligned with who you are and how you prefer to be.
Have you felt like you're living in a world that wasn't designed for you? Wondering about autism, ADHD, or something else? Perhaps you're beginning to lean into a newly discovered queer identity? Or maybe you'd like support in resisting the normative pressures of a world that doesn't always welcome your beautifully complex and multi-faceted self. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space to explore the many layers of your experience, and re-author the narrative in ways that feel more aligned with who you are and how you prefer to be.
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.
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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.