Bipolar Disorder Psychologists and Therapists in Windsor, VIC

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Estefania Tello Arce
Verified Verified
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If you are already checking this, it means that a part of you is ready to be transformed, I´m here to assist you in that process. My most important objective is to provide you with a safe and professional space to go to the roots of your symptoms, not only the surface. In that way, changes being made are most likely to remain.
If you are already checking this, it means that a part of you is ready to be transformed, I´m here to assist you in that process. My most important objective is to provide you with a safe and professional space to go to the roots of your symptoms, not only the surface. In that way, changes being made are most likely to remain.
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Elizabeth Seares
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Windsor, VIC 3181
In my practice as a clinical psychologist, I have a warm and relaxed therapeutic style. I aim to create a space where you feel at-ease and understood. I’m curious about your experiences and what makes you, you. I will meet you wherever you’re at, and we’ll collaborate to understand the beliefs, or patterns that might be holding you back. Together, we’ll find ways to help you live a more fulfilling life, or even just reflect and learn more about yourself, and hopefully incorporate some humour along the way.
In my practice as a clinical psychologist, I have a warm and relaxed therapeutic style. I aim to create a space where you feel at-ease and understood. I’m curious about your experiences and what makes you, you. I will meet you wherever you’re at, and we’ll collaborate to understand the beliefs, or patterns that might be holding you back. Together, we’ll find ways to help you live a more fulfilling life, or even just reflect and learn more about yourself, and hopefully incorporate some humour along the way.
(03) 7036 8795 View (03) 7036 8795
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Rebecca Pettinato
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Windsor, VIC 3181
I know how challenging it can be to reach out for support, but taking the first step towards improving your mental health can be a catalyst for change. I want to help you make positive changes that make your life feel rich and meaningful; helping you live a life that feels authentic and aligns with your values and who you want to be. Together we can explore and work through issues relating to anxiety, depression, ADHD (and diagnosis), rumination, struggles with life transitions, work stress, study stress, relationship issues, loss of direction, uncertainty about careers or life trajectories, and addiction (such as gambling).
I know how challenging it can be to reach out for support, but taking the first step towards improving your mental health can be a catalyst for change. I want to help you make positive changes that make your life feel rich and meaningful; helping you live a life that feels authentic and aligns with your values and who you want to be. Together we can explore and work through issues relating to anxiety, depression, ADHD (and diagnosis), rumination, struggles with life transitions, work stress, study stress, relationship issues, loss of direction, uncertainty about careers or life trajectories, and addiction (such as gambling).
0426 513 650 View 0426 513 650
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Jason Kozica
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA General
Windsor, VIC 3181
Jason loves animals and has two certified therapy dogs, who help make clients feel calm and they often join clients for a “walk and talk” session. Jason particularly likes working with neurodivergent young people and is dedicated to neuroaffirming practices. He has extensive experience working with autistic and ADHD clients and can also do neuroaffirming assessments. He also has substantial experience working with clients with OCD and schizophrenia and has completed intensive training in Exposure and Response Prevention therapy(ERP).
Jason loves animals and has two certified therapy dogs, who help make clients feel calm and they often join clients for a “walk and talk” session. Jason particularly likes working with neurodivergent young people and is dedicated to neuroaffirming practices. He has extensive experience working with autistic and ADHD clients and can also do neuroaffirming assessments. He also has substantial experience working with clients with OCD and schizophrenia and has completed intensive training in Exposure and Response Prevention therapy(ERP).
(03) 8771 4393 View (03) 8771 4393
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Amanda Sloan
Psychologist, PsyBA Endorsed
Serves Area
I provide psychological services for women of Melbourne who need support with anxiety, eating issues, body image difficulties, low mood, or adjustment to trauma or life transitions. I provide therapy that is based on research and use my extensive experience as a psychologist to carefully individualise a treatment plan for each client. I work collaboratively with my clients to achieve better mental health, functioning and wellbeing.
I provide psychological services for women of Melbourne who need support with anxiety, eating issues, body image difficulties, low mood, or adjustment to trauma or life transitions. I provide therapy that is based on research and use my extensive experience as a psychologist to carefully individualise a treatment plan for each client. I work collaboratively with my clients to achieve better mental health, functioning and wellbeing.
(03) 7044 6711 View (03) 7044 6711
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Dr Bronte McLeod
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Our inner world holds deep wisdom, often hidden beneath the stories we tell ourselves. By tuning into our emotions and listening to our bodies, we can uncover a personal map to a more meaningful life. With support and encouragement, we can recognise what we long for, what we need, ‘what truly feels right for me'. Together, we can explore how past experiences and the world around you shape your present-moment experience. When you become aware of old patterns, you can decide which ones still serve you - and which ones don’t - allowing you to step into new ways of being that bring greater connection, fulfilment, health, and wellbeing.
Our inner world holds deep wisdom, often hidden beneath the stories we tell ourselves. By tuning into our emotions and listening to our bodies, we can uncover a personal map to a more meaningful life. With support and encouragement, we can recognise what we long for, what we need, ‘what truly feels right for me'. Together, we can explore how past experiences and the world around you shape your present-moment experience. When you become aware of old patterns, you can decide which ones still serve you - and which ones don’t - allowing you to step into new ways of being that bring greater connection, fulfilment, health, and wellbeing.
0408 711 896 View 0408 711 896
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Mahnaz Daraj
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I am a clinical psychologist and psychoanalytic psychotherapist offering individual therapy to adults experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties. These may include depression, anxiety, phobia, panic attacks, complex trauma, loss and grief, PTSD, emotional overwhelm, sexual abuse, eating disorders, personality disorders, low self-esteem, and relationship problems.
I am a clinical psychologist and psychoanalytic psychotherapist offering individual therapy to adults experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties. These may include depression, anxiety, phobia, panic attacks, complex trauma, loss and grief, PTSD, emotional overwhelm, sexual abuse, eating disorders, personality disorders, low self-esteem, and relationship problems.
(07) 3130 0056 View (07) 3130 0056
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Contemporary Psychology
Psychologist, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
Serves Area
Contemporary Psychology is a modern space filled with a passionate group of psychologists that work to educate and inspire the public on mental health and wellbeing. We believe psychological health care should be accessible, supportive and effective. Our clinic offers education, assessment, counselling, short term coaching and long-term therapy for all those with curious minds. All staff are qualified and experienced and uphold strict ethical standards. We provide a modern professional space where everyone in the community is welcome.
Contemporary Psychology is a modern space filled with a passionate group of psychologists that work to educate and inspire the public on mental health and wellbeing. We believe psychological health care should be accessible, supportive and effective. Our clinic offers education, assessment, counselling, short term coaching and long-term therapy for all those with curious minds. All staff are qualified and experienced and uphold strict ethical standards. We provide a modern professional space where everyone in the community is welcome.
(03) 7003 2981 View (03) 7003 2981
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The Liminal Clinic
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Serves Area
You may be feeling exhausted from constantly masking or trying to hold everything together while struggling underneath. We support adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, burnout, ADHD burnout, autistic overwhelm, identity concerns, emotional exhaustion, and relationship difficulties. We are neurodiversity-affirming, LGBTQIA+ inclusive, TGDNB-affirming, and welcoming of kink, BDSM, furry, HIV+, sex worker, and non-traditional relationship communities. We provide affirming therapy, ADHD assessment, neurodivergence screening, WPATH assessments, EMDR, and EMDR 2.0.
You may be feeling exhausted from constantly masking or trying to hold everything together while struggling underneath. We support adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, burnout, ADHD burnout, autistic overwhelm, identity concerns, emotional exhaustion, and relationship difficulties. We are neurodiversity-affirming, LGBTQIA+ inclusive, TGDNB-affirming, and welcoming of kink, BDSM, furry, HIV+, sex worker, and non-traditional relationship communities. We provide affirming therapy, ADHD assessment, neurodivergence screening, WPATH assessments, EMDR, and EMDR 2.0.
(03) 7042 9820 View (03) 7042 9820
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Jayson Rom
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
Jayson is a psychologist with 19 years of experience working with individuals (adolescents and adults), couples and groups within a range of settings (drug and alcohol, forensic, the LGBTQIA+ community, mental health, sexual health, NDIS, and private practice settings). He has a particular focus on addressing mental health, relationship issues, addiction, trauma and concerns impacting persons from the LGBTQIA+ community.
Jayson is a psychologist with 19 years of experience working with individuals (adolescents and adults), couples and groups within a range of settings (drug and alcohol, forensic, the LGBTQIA+ community, mental health, sexual health, NDIS, and private practice settings). He has a particular focus on addressing mental health, relationship issues, addiction, trauma and concerns impacting persons from the LGBTQIA+ community.
(03) 9068 5653 View (03) 9068 5653
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Lucianne Grixti
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with people who may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain, and who are seeking more than a quick fix. Often, they are thoughtful, sensitive, and curious about themselves and their relationships, with a sense that there is something deeper to be understood. They may be struggling with recurring patterns, emotional pain, or difficulties that feel hard to explain. In our work together, I offer a steady, reflective space to explore these experiences, supporting greater self-understanding and the possibility of meaningful, lasting change.
I work with people who may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain, and who are seeking more than a quick fix. Often, they are thoughtful, sensitive, and curious about themselves and their relationships, with a sense that there is something deeper to be understood. They may be struggling with recurring patterns, emotional pain, or difficulties that feel hard to explain. In our work together, I offer a steady, reflective space to explore these experiences, supporting greater self-understanding and the possibility of meaningful, lasting change.
0434 142 295 View 0434 142 295
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Elliot Gerschman
Psychologist, MAPS
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
ARE YOU EXPERIENCING... Emotional pain? Relationship conflict? Lack of meaning? If you are like most people, you probably struggle at times because you have never received any formal training about how to care for your emotional wellbeing. Dr Gerschman's approach goes beyond talk therapy by providing a structured, skills-based program for treating current symptoms and promoting enduring resilience. Imagine having the knowledge and confidence to manage difficult thoughts and feelings, navigate tricky relationships, and find lasting meaning and fulfilment!
ARE YOU EXPERIENCING... Emotional pain? Relationship conflict? Lack of meaning? If you are like most people, you probably struggle at times because you have never received any formal training about how to care for your emotional wellbeing. Dr Gerschman's approach goes beyond talk therapy by providing a structured, skills-based program for treating current symptoms and promoting enduring resilience. Imagine having the knowledge and confidence to manage difficult thoughts and feelings, navigate tricky relationships, and find lasting meaning and fulfilment!
(03) 9068 5161 View (03) 9068 5161
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Sandra Ifrah
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Sandra Ifrah is a registered psychologist with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a range of mental health concerns. She adopts a family-focused approach, providing clients with a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment, while actively involving the family unit in the journey toward positive change. Sandra also works closely with separated families, offering therapeutic support to navigate complex dynamics, and provides professional reports for court-related purposes to assist in family law matters.
Sandra Ifrah is a registered psychologist with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a range of mental health concerns. She adopts a family-focused approach, providing clients with a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment, while actively involving the family unit in the journey toward positive change. Sandra also works closely with separated families, offering therapeutic support to navigate complex dynamics, and provides professional reports for court-related purposes to assist in family law matters.
(03) 6144 6011 View (03) 6144 6011

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Natalie Harrod
Social Worker, MSc, AMHSW
Online Only
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.
(03) 8771 4620 View (03) 8771 4620
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Walter Carter
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Footscray, VIC 3011
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.
0480 137 195 View 0480 137 195
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Karla Lomagno
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Hawthorn, VIC 3122
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.
(03) 9131 8787 View (03) 9131 8787
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Kaye Suringa
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Online Only
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.
(03) 7076 3400 View (03) 7076 3400
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Shiao-Hua Kwong
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Carlton, VIC 3053
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.
(03) 9111 2663 View (03) 9111 2663
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Yogeeta Kiran
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Croydon, VIC 3136
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
(03) 8771 4207 View (03) 8771 4207
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Mind Matters Health
Social Worker, AMHSW
Doncaster East, VIC 3109
Waitlist for new clients
Nasim is a recognised mental health social work provider with Medicare Australia, Work Safe and NDIS, delivering clinical social work services, counselling and psychotherapy to people with mental health disorders. Nasim has an extensive level of work experience across both public and private sectors, including for organisations such as the Victorian Government, Anglicare and HeadSpace. In recent years, Nasim has had the experience to work closely with patients from Intensive Psychiatric Units across East Melbourne as a Dual Diagnosis Counsellor. Nasim has formal training in EMDR Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and IFS Therapy.
Nasim is a recognised mental health social work provider with Medicare Australia, Work Safe and NDIS, delivering clinical social work services, counselling and psychotherapy to people with mental health disorders. Nasim has an extensive level of work experience across both public and private sectors, including for organisations such as the Victorian Government, Anglicare and HeadSpace. In recent years, Nasim has had the experience to work closely with patients from Intensive Psychiatric Units across East Melbourne as a Dual Diagnosis Counsellor. Nasim has formal training in EMDR Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and IFS Therapy.
(03) 8400 0203 View (03) 8400 0203
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.