Bipolar Disorder Psychologists and Therapists in Sunshine, VIC
My ideal client isn't perfect-they've been through things, lost confidence, or carry pain they rarely speak aloud. They're often high-functioning but exhausted, craving a circuit-breaker. They want more than just symptom relief-they want clarity, connection, and a life that actually feels like theirs. They come with questions like "Is this all there is?" or "Why can't I just move on?" —and they're ready, even if nervously, to do the real work of healing with someone who gets it.
My ideal client isn't perfect-they've been through things, lost confidence, or carry pain they rarely speak aloud. They're often high-functioning but exhausted, craving a circuit-breaker. They want more than just symptom relief-they want clarity, connection, and a life that actually feels like theirs. They come with questions like "Is this all there is?" or "Why can't I just move on?" —and they're ready, even if nervously, to do the real work of healing with someone who gets it.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist and registered supervisor with experience treating individuals in a wide range of mental health settings. I tailor my clinical skills to meet the unique needs of each individual, ensuring that they benefit as much as possible from the therapeutic experience and achieve richer, fuller and more meaningful lives.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist and registered supervisor with experience treating individuals in a wide range of mental health settings. I tailor my clinical skills to meet the unique needs of each individual, ensuring that they benefit as much as possible from the therapeutic experience and achieve richer, fuller and more meaningful lives.
Kayla Ta is a Registered Psychologist providing therapy for adults, adolescents, and children (8+). She works with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, self-esteem, parenting and family issues, life transitions, and stress.
She also conducts assessments for children, adolescents, and adults using evidence-based, neuroaffirming tools, including autism, ADHD, cognitive, and learning assessments. Assessments provide clear feedback and practical recommendations, with consistent support and guidance throughout the process.
Kayla Ta is a Registered Psychologist providing therapy for adults, adolescents, and children (8+). She works with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, self-esteem, parenting and family issues, life transitions, and stress.
She also conducts assessments for children, adolescents, and adults using evidence-based, neuroaffirming tools, including autism, ADHD, cognitive, and learning assessments. Assessments provide clear feedback and practical recommendations, with consistent support and guidance throughout the process.
Hi there, I offer online counselling for survivors of trauma, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and folks from diverse cultural backgrounds. We can work together to help you heal and recover from the impacts of trauma, better understand and accept yourself, improve your relationships and live a full and authentic life.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with 13 years experience in the trauma field. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life and am passionate about human rights and social justice issues.
Hi there, I offer online counselling for survivors of trauma, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and folks from diverse cultural backgrounds. We can work together to help you heal and recover from the impacts of trauma, better understand and accept yourself, improve your relationships and live a full and authentic life.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with 13 years experience in the trauma field. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life and am passionate about human rights and social justice issues.
Life can feel heavy at times. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, trauma, stress, or major life transitions, I offer a grounded, evidence‑based approach to help you regain clarity and confidence.
As a psychologist and behaviour support practitioner, I support children, adolescents, and adults to develop practical skills, improve emotional wellbeing, and strengthen relationships — including your relationship with money and everyday stressors.
I also provide NDIS psychology and behaviour support services for self‑managed and plan‑managed participants, with a focus on emotional safety, capacity building, and meaningful change.
Life can feel heavy at times. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, trauma, stress, or major life transitions, I offer a grounded, evidence‑based approach to help you regain clarity and confidence.
As a psychologist and behaviour support practitioner, I support children, adolescents, and adults to develop practical skills, improve emotional wellbeing, and strengthen relationships — including your relationship with money and everyday stressors.
I also provide NDIS psychology and behaviour support services for self‑managed and plan‑managed participants, with a focus on emotional safety, capacity building, and meaningful change.
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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
I work with difficulties including anxiety, panic, depression, OCD, stress, burnout, life transitions, relationship issues, emotion regulation, self-esteem, grief, bipolar, psychosis, and workplace stress.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you’re not sure what to expect. I’m a clinical psychologist who works with adults to understand what’s going on and find meaningful ways forward. My approach is collaborative and respectful—I’ll work with you to make sense of your experiences and identify changes that feel realistic and sustainable. I aim to create an environment where you can speak openly, feel understood, and gradually build the skills you need to navigate your challenges with more confidence.
I work with difficulties including anxiety, panic, depression, OCD, stress, burnout, life transitions, relationship issues, emotion regulation, self-esteem, grief, bipolar, psychosis, and workplace stress.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you’re not sure what to expect. I’m a clinical psychologist who works with adults to understand what’s going on and find meaningful ways forward. My approach is collaborative and respectful—I’ll work with you to make sense of your experiences and identify changes that feel realistic and sustainable. I aim to create an environment where you can speak openly, feel understood, and gradually build the skills you need to navigate your challenges with more confidence.
I have over a decade of experience in both public and private mental health sectors. I have a compassionate and collaborative approach, and I work closely with clients to help them pinpoint their life-worth living goals, identify barriers to change, and support skills development to enhance behavioural effectiveness and improve overall sense of wellbeing. I have worked with individuals grappling with a diverse range of mental health conditions, and have developed a keen interest in supporting those dealing with disordered eating and emotional dysregulation challenges.
I have over a decade of experience in both public and private mental health sectors. I have a compassionate and collaborative approach, and I work closely with clients to help them pinpoint their life-worth living goals, identify barriers to change, and support skills development to enhance behavioural effectiveness and improve overall sense of wellbeing. I have worked with individuals grappling with a diverse range of mental health conditions, and have developed a keen interest in supporting those dealing with disordered eating and emotional dysregulation challenges.
I have special interest and experience in treating bipolar, mood and anxiety disorders and trauma.
Hello, I am a clinical psychologist who places great value in understanding clients' difficulties deeply and wholistically. As a migrant from Asia, I am fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese, I have firsthand experience of uprooting from what is familiar and reestablishing in a new environment. I also bring into the therapy room an experience of major career change. I feel privileged to be able to help people make personal recovery from life-changing circumstances, in rebuilding hope, redefining self-identity, assuming / re-assuming responsibilities, and leading a meaningful life.
I have special interest and experience in treating bipolar, mood and anxiety disorders and trauma.
Hello, I am a clinical psychologist who places great value in understanding clients' difficulties deeply and wholistically. As a migrant from Asia, I am fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese, I have firsthand experience of uprooting from what is familiar and reestablishing in a new environment. I also bring into the therapy room an experience of major career change. I feel privileged to be able to help people make personal recovery from life-changing circumstances, in rebuilding hope, redefining self-identity, assuming / re-assuming responsibilities, and leading a meaningful life.
I am a clinical psychologist with 22 years of experience working with people with depression, anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), ADHD, ASD, bipolar disorder, complex PTSD and borderline personality disorder..
I am trained in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Schema therapy and EMDR
I am a clinical psychologist with 22 years of experience working with people with depression, anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), ADHD, ASD, bipolar disorder, complex PTSD and borderline personality disorder..
I am trained in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Schema therapy and EMDR
I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings. My approach is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on your individual needs and goals.
I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings. My approach is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on your individual needs and goals.
I collaborate with clients experiencing ADHD, bipolar, anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, PTSD, sexual dysfunction, relationship issues and eating disorders.
Sometimes we require a helping hand when adjusting to an ever-changing world. I want to help you develop skills and tools to create sustainable fulfilment within your life. Common challenges we all face include issues with self-esteem, processing negative or strong emotions, work-life balance, adjusting to change, developing meaningful relationships, and discovering our purpose. In addition, stress, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and interpersonal conflict can obstruct our ability to experience life to its fullest potential. You have the ability to unlock your own power, and I want to help you discover that inner strength.
I collaborate with clients experiencing ADHD, bipolar, anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, PTSD, sexual dysfunction, relationship issues and eating disorders.
Sometimes we require a helping hand when adjusting to an ever-changing world. I want to help you develop skills and tools to create sustainable fulfilment within your life. Common challenges we all face include issues with self-esteem, processing negative or strong emotions, work-life balance, adjusting to change, developing meaningful relationships, and discovering our purpose. In addition, stress, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and interpersonal conflict can obstruct our ability to experience life to its fullest potential. You have the ability to unlock your own power, and I want to help you discover that inner strength.
Kaye is a sex worker allied BPD and Bipolar psychologist.
She is skilled in managing values conflicts within families, partners and work places, with the goal of creating less chaotic relationships in these spheres.
Kaye is a sex worker allied BPD and Bipolar psychologist.
She is skilled in managing values conflicts within families, partners and work places, with the goal of creating less chaotic relationships in these spheres.
Berty is a dedicated and experienced counsellor committed to providing safe, supportive, and affirming counselling for all individuals seeking support. As a queer and neurodivergent person, Berty brings lived experience and an additional layer of empathy to her practice.
She has experience supporting individuals facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, complex trauma, life transitions, emotional dysregulation, ASD, ADHD, gender dysphoria, disordered eating and personality disorders.
Berty is a dedicated and experienced counsellor committed to providing safe, supportive, and affirming counselling for all individuals seeking support. As a queer and neurodivergent person, Berty brings lived experience and an additional layer of empathy to her practice.
She has experience supporting individuals facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, complex trauma, life transitions, emotional dysregulation, ASD, ADHD, gender dysphoria, disordered eating and personality disorders.
I’m a clinical psychologist with a warm, empathic, and non-judgemental approach. Many of the individuals I work with come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. They may be navigating a range of mental health challenges, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, eating concerns, relationship struggles, or major life transitions. I really value curiosity and collaboration, and try to work alongside clients to increase self-reflection, develop new skills, and navigate life’s challenges with confidence and resilience. I offer face-to-face and tele-health appointments based out of WellSpace Prahran on Mondays.
I’m a clinical psychologist with a warm, empathic, and non-judgemental approach. Many of the individuals I work with come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. They may be navigating a range of mental health challenges, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, eating concerns, relationship struggles, or major life transitions. I really value curiosity and collaboration, and try to work alongside clients to increase self-reflection, develop new skills, and navigate life’s challenges with confidence and resilience. I offer face-to-face and tele-health appointments based out of WellSpace Prahran on Mondays.
Hi, I'm Andra an experienced clinical counsellor. Are you looking for psychological support/interventions for: depression, anxiety, panic attacks, anger, suicidal thoughts, or flashbacks (visual, auditory or feelings)? Are you having relationship difficulties, such as problems with a partner (or ex), family member, co-worker or friend? Are you struggling with parenting/behavioural difficulties? I have a particular interest in PTSD, complex and attachment trauma whether from childhood issues, hurtful, narcissistic or abusive people, illness, or accidents. I also have a strong focus & experience supporting neurodivergent clients.
Hi, I'm Andra an experienced clinical counsellor. Are you looking for psychological support/interventions for: depression, anxiety, panic attacks, anger, suicidal thoughts, or flashbacks (visual, auditory or feelings)? Are you having relationship difficulties, such as problems with a partner (or ex), family member, co-worker or friend? Are you struggling with parenting/behavioural difficulties? I have a particular interest in PTSD, complex and attachment trauma whether from childhood issues, hurtful, narcissistic or abusive people, illness, or accidents. I also have a strong focus & experience supporting neurodivergent clients.
Hiya, I'm JD! (Athr - they/them)
I am a playful and curious Creative Art Therapist with over a decade of experience in the mental health and disability sectors.
My Art Therapy practice focuses on supporting the Transgender Community.
My passion is supporting you to no longer live your life as a reaction but to (art and) craft your response to life's challenges.
If you think we could be a good fit, please book a free-discovery call on my website or shoot me an email.
Hiya, I'm JD! (Athr - they/them)
I am a playful and curious Creative Art Therapist with over a decade of experience in the mental health and disability sectors.
My Art Therapy practice focuses on supporting the Transgender Community.
My passion is supporting you to no longer live your life as a reaction but to (art and) craft your response to life's challenges.
If you think we could be a good fit, please book a free-discovery call on my website or shoot me an email.
I offer a collaborative and reflective space where you can speak freely and feel deeply listened to. My approach is guided by genuine curiosity about who you are. Rather than reducing your experience to a diagnosis, I seek to understand your story: your history and relationships, and the experiences that have shaped you. When given the space to be heard without judgment, new understanding can emerge, and with it, the possibility for meaningful change. I have over ten years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults across public and private health settings.
I offer a collaborative and reflective space where you can speak freely and feel deeply listened to. My approach is guided by genuine curiosity about who you are. Rather than reducing your experience to a diagnosis, I seek to understand your story: your history and relationships, and the experiences that have shaped you. When given the space to be heard without judgment, new understanding can emerge, and with it, the possibility for meaningful change. I have over ten years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults across public and private health settings.
I am a queer, disabled, PoC reg. psychologist, dedicated to providing trauma-informed, evidence-based care tailored to your unique needs & strengths. I am committed to fostering strong therapeutic relationships to help you lead a more authentic and fulfilling life.
I understand how difficult it is to navigate the healthcare system & find the right therapist, especially if you are Neurodiverse, Queer, Gender Nonconforming, or from a Culturally Diverse background. I bring an intersectional lens to psychological care and use my lived & clinical experience to tailor my approach, with each individual's needs & unique context in mind.
I am a queer, disabled, PoC reg. psychologist, dedicated to providing trauma-informed, evidence-based care tailored to your unique needs & strengths. I am committed to fostering strong therapeutic relationships to help you lead a more authentic and fulfilling life.
I understand how difficult it is to navigate the healthcare system & find the right therapist, especially if you are Neurodiverse, Queer, Gender Nonconforming, or from a Culturally Diverse background. I bring an intersectional lens to psychological care and use my lived & clinical experience to tailor my approach, with each individual's needs & unique context in mind.
Mariana is a passionate, open minded and empathic Psychologist who enjoys listening to her clients' life stories and being part of their difficult times, providing them with the support they need to overcome their challenges. Relying on talk therapy and deep reflection techniques, she will help clients to bring thoughts, feelings and experiences to the surface under different perspectives.
Mariana is a passionate, open minded and empathic Psychologist who enjoys listening to her clients' life stories and being part of their difficult times, providing them with the support they need to overcome their challenges. Relying on talk therapy and deep reflection techniques, she will help clients to bring thoughts, feelings and experiences to the surface under different perspectives.
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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.