Bipolar Disorder Psychologists and Therapists in Whittlesea, VIC
I have experience working with individuals facing a variety of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, addiction, OCD, bipolar disorder, relationship difficulties, workplace stress, and other life challenges.
I believe that everyone has a story and that each story is remarkable. I consider it a privilege to be part of your story and to support you along your journey.
I am a registered psychologist and a lecturer with more than 16 years of experience working across hospital, community mental health, forensic, and university settings.
I have provided psychological assistance to people from all walks of life. I am very aware that one size does not fit all in therapy, so I tailor individual treatment utilising evidence-based approaches, including CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, DBT and EMDR.
I have experience working with individuals facing a variety of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, addiction, OCD, bipolar disorder, relationship difficulties, workplace stress, and other life challenges.
I believe that everyone has a story and that each story is remarkable. I consider it a privilege to be part of your story and to support you along your journey.
I am a registered psychologist and a lecturer with more than 16 years of experience working across hospital, community mental health, forensic, and university settings.
I have provided psychological assistance to people from all walks of life. I am very aware that one size does not fit all in therapy, so I tailor individual treatment utilising evidence-based approaches, including CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, DBT and EMDR.
With over 10 years experience I work with a range of presentations including depression, anxiety, stress, OCD, grief and loss, interpersonal issues, sleep assistance and work place injuries. I also have a strong interest and experience working with trauma, including veterans and both survivors and perpetrators of family violence. I am a strong believer in positive psychology and the concept of accessing psychological support to accomplish self-growth.
With over 10 years experience I work with a range of presentations including depression, anxiety, stress, OCD, grief and loss, interpersonal issues, sleep assistance and work place injuries. I also have a strong interest and experience working with trauma, including veterans and both survivors and perpetrators of family violence. I am a strong believer in positive psychology and the concept of accessing psychological support to accomplish self-growth.
In Brunswick, Bundoora and Whittlesea Victoria. Check my website for more information on locations.
Let's discover your story together and understand why it feels as though you're stuck and look for ways to move forward. We can demystify your anxiety, depression, ADHD, or other challenges to find out what they are and where they have come from, and apply grounded strategies with support to help you make changes, move forward, and start kicking goals.
In Brunswick, Bundoora and Whittlesea Victoria. Check my website for more information on locations.
Let's discover your story together and understand why it feels as though you're stuck and look for ways to move forward. We can demystify your anxiety, depression, ADHD, or other challenges to find out what they are and where they have come from, and apply grounded strategies with support to help you make changes, move forward, and start kicking goals.
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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 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.
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 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
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.
Louis is an integrative psychotherapist who offers ongoing individual psychotherapy to people of all kinds. They specialise in working with LGBTQIA+ people and their families, people in non-normative relationships, workers in the sex industry, and others whose experiences of marginalisation have affected their mental health and access to affirmative treatment. They are passionate about exploring the intersections of individual mental health and systemic forces, and helping clients to find congruent and meaningful ways of understanding their experiences and navigating the world.
Louis is an integrative psychotherapist who offers ongoing individual psychotherapy to people of all kinds. They specialise in working with LGBTQIA+ people and their families, people in non-normative relationships, workers in the sex industry, and others whose experiences of marginalisation have affected their mental health and access to affirmative treatment. They are passionate about exploring the intersections of individual mental health and systemic forces, and helping clients to find congruent and meaningful ways of understanding their experiences and navigating the world.
Welcome - I’m Lilach. I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) providing counselling for adults and work with Medicare.
If you are reading this, you may be going through a difficult time. Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed, experiencing anxiety or low mood, or simply sensing that life has become heavy and out of balance. Reaching out for support can feel like a big step, and you are warmly welcome here. Together, we can work towards improving your quality of life, restoring a sense of balance, and creating space for more calm, meaning, and invite moments of joy in your everyday life.
Welcome - I’m Lilach. I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) providing counselling for adults and work with Medicare.
If you are reading this, you may be going through a difficult time. Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed, experiencing anxiety or low mood, or simply sensing that life has become heavy and out of balance. Reaching out for support can feel like a big step, and you are warmly welcome here. Together, we can work towards improving your quality of life, restoring a sense of balance, and creating space for more calm, meaning, and invite moments of joy in your everyday life.
Welcome to my profile! I've dedicated my life to helping people of all ages and backgrounds navigate their way through life's challenges, and I do so with compassion, care, and empathy. I was born in Borneo, and have experience living in different countries and cultures. I offer more than ten years of clinical experience in counselling and psychotherapy, specialising in loss and grief, gender and sexuality, complex trauma and abuse, attachment issues, ASD, ADHD, personality disorders, relationship and intimacy issues, anger management, family conflicts, workplace bullying, and intercultural adjustment issues.
Welcome to my profile! I've dedicated my life to helping people of all ages and backgrounds navigate their way through life's challenges, and I do so with compassion, care, and empathy. I was born in Borneo, and have experience living in different countries and cultures. I offer more than ten years of clinical experience in counselling and psychotherapy, specialising in loss and grief, gender and sexuality, complex trauma and abuse, attachment issues, ASD, ADHD, personality disorders, relationship and intimacy issues, anger management, family conflicts, workplace bullying, and intercultural adjustment issues.
Martina has experience working in a number of settings, including private practice, community, forensic, and education sectors. She has worked primarily with adults with varied presentations, including mood and anxiety issues, relationship concerns, trauma issues, stress and burnout, personality difficulties, alcohol and other drug use, and adjustment issues
Martina has experience working in a number of settings, including private practice, community, forensic, and education sectors. She has worked primarily with adults with varied presentations, including mood and anxiety issues, relationship concerns, trauma issues, stress and burnout, personality difficulties, alcohol and other drug use, and adjustment issues
I am a Psychologist offering evidence-based therapy, drawing on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness. Many people I work with come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or caught in patterns they don’t fully understand. Some are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship difficulties, while others are seeking greater clarity, balance, and a way forward.
I am a Psychologist offering evidence-based therapy, drawing on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness. Many people I work with come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or caught in patterns they don’t fully understand. Some are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship difficulties, while others are seeking greater clarity, balance, and a way forward.
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.
Dr Zahra is a psychologist working in both the private and public sector in Victoria. She works with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety in its many forms (e.g., generalised anxiety, social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder), marriage and relationship issues, stress, anger, life transitions, loss and adjustment, just to name a few.
Dr Zahra is a psychologist working in both the private and public sector in Victoria. She works with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety in its many forms (e.g., generalised anxiety, social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder), marriage and relationship issues, stress, anger, life transitions, loss and adjustment, just to name a few.
With over 12 years of clinical experience, I am a registered psychologist committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals from all walks of life. I work with adolescents (16+) and adults offering a safe, respectful, and inclusive space where clients feel genuinely heard and supported.
I have a strong interest in working with people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, including varied cultural and migration histories and gender identities. My practice is grounded in empathy, curiosity, and cultural sensitivity, and I aim to create a space where each person feels respected and understood.
With over 12 years of clinical experience, I am a registered psychologist committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals from all walks of life. I work with adolescents (16+) and adults offering a safe, respectful, and inclusive space where clients feel genuinely heard and supported.
I have a strong interest in working with people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, including varied cultural and migration histories and gender identities. My practice is grounded in empathy, curiosity, and cultural sensitivity, and I aim to create a space where each person feels respected and understood.
I work with adults and with children aged 10 and older. I believe that every client is unique and that therapy should be tailored to meet your individual needs. I’m experienced in working with a range of presentations including mood/anxiety/personality disorders, OCD, sleep issues, anger, grief, trauma and more, with a particular focus on gender diversity. I also am able to provide assessments to diagnose ADHD and autism.
I work with adults and with children aged 10 and older. I believe that every client is unique and that therapy should be tailored to meet your individual needs. I’m experienced in working with a range of presentations including mood/anxiety/personality disorders, OCD, sleep issues, anger, grief, trauma and more, with a particular focus on gender diversity. I also am able to provide assessments to diagnose ADHD and autism.
I have experience in significant areas covered in the DSM-5, such as: Anxiety, Trauma and Stressor-Related, Depressive, Bipolar, Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders
I am a clinical psychologist with experience across a wide range of populations. I have worked with first responders, such as police officers, firefighters, defence personnel, and hospital staff, as well as with patients in urgent need of mental health support. I have worked in private practice and governmental positions (up to senior positions). I have engaged in many training events and am knowledgeable about several current treatment approaches. Over the years, I have developed a broad understanding of various mental health conditions.
I have experience in significant areas covered in the DSM-5, such as: Anxiety, Trauma and Stressor-Related, Depressive, Bipolar, Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders
I am a clinical psychologist with experience across a wide range of populations. I have worked with first responders, such as police officers, firefighters, defence personnel, and hospital staff, as well as with patients in urgent need of mental health support. I have worked in private practice and governmental positions (up to senior positions). I have engaged in many training events and am knowledgeable about several current treatment approaches. Over the years, I have developed a broad understanding of various mental health conditions.
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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.