Bipolar Disorder Counselling in Perth, WA
I treat a range of issues, such as: Depression, Anxiety (including perinatal/postnatal onset), Bipolar disorder, Stress, School issues, Family issues, Relationships, Couples therapy, Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
I am committed to ensuring that all clients receive the highest standard of care and a positive experience of therapy. I have over 10 years experience and have worked in both the private and not for profit sector. I understand that many people feel nervous about attending counselling, so I ensure that we spend time in the first session discussing goals, motivations for attending therapy and outlining what they can expect from the sessions. I work from a client-centred approach, which means that therapy is guided by a clients’ individual goals and completely at their own pace.
I treat a range of issues, such as: Depression, Anxiety (including perinatal/postnatal onset), Bipolar disorder, Stress, School issues, Family issues, Relationships, Couples therapy, Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
I am committed to ensuring that all clients receive the highest standard of care and a positive experience of therapy. I have over 10 years experience and have worked in both the private and not for profit sector. I understand that many people feel nervous about attending counselling, so I ensure that we spend time in the first session discussing goals, motivations for attending therapy and outlining what they can expect from the sessions. I work from a client-centred approach, which means that therapy is guided by a clients’ individual goals and completely at their own pace.
As an endorsed counselling psychologists my strength is in helping clients who experience mood difficulties, specifically bipolar disorder and depression, as well as people struggling with anxiety and those who have experienced trauma.
At Jessica Bell Psychology, your journey matters. My passion is helping you to take steps towards meaningful and lasting change so that you can function better and have more time for things you enjoy. Supported by tailored treatment plans, you will feel more confident and empowered to address root causes, apply new skills and harness your unique strengths.
As an endorsed counselling psychologists my strength is in helping clients who experience mood difficulties, specifically bipolar disorder and depression, as well as people struggling with anxiety and those who have experienced trauma.
At Jessica Bell Psychology, your journey matters. My passion is helping you to take steps towards meaningful and lasting change so that you can function better and have more time for things you enjoy. Supported by tailored treatment plans, you will feel more confident and empowered to address root causes, apply new skills and harness your unique strengths.
Vanessa Castlemain
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Baldivis, WA 6171
Waitlist for new clients
Vanessa is a Registered Psychologist with over 34 years experience. She is trained in a wide variety of therapeutic interventions, in particular DBT and CBT. Vanessa has specialist interest in complex trauma, PTSD, autism, ADHD, BPD, bipolar disorder, NSSI, depression and anxiety. Every patient is welcome however and will receive an individually tailored plan.
Vanessa is a Registered Psychologist with over 34 years experience. She is trained in a wide variety of therapeutic interventions, in particular DBT and CBT. Vanessa has specialist interest in complex trauma, PTSD, autism, ADHD, BPD, bipolar disorder, NSSI, depression and anxiety. Every patient is welcome however and will receive an individually tailored plan.
Including, General wellbeing Anxiety and depression, relationships, neurodevelopemental, Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar, ADHD (inc
I’m Maryam and I am a provisional psychologist at Aurora Allied Health. I have been working with children and adults in the social services and health sector since for a number of years. I have experience working in government public services as well as private. I’m passionate about people-centred approaches that help my clients achieve their goals, by going at a pace that feels comfortable. I like to be super flexible in sessions and endeavour to create a positive atmosphere.
Including, General wellbeing Anxiety and depression, relationships, neurodevelopemental, Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar, ADHD (inc
I’m Maryam and I am a provisional psychologist at Aurora Allied Health. I have been working with children and adults in the social services and health sector since for a number of years. I have experience working in government public services as well as private. I’m passionate about people-centred approaches that help my clients achieve their goals, by going at a pace that feels comfortable. I like to be super flexible in sessions and endeavour to create a positive atmosphere.
Extended support to clients suffering of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia.
Full AHPRA registered psychologist
Extended support to clients suffering of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia.
Full AHPRA registered psychologist
Julia’s primary interests include supporting people experiencing trauma, anxiety disorders (including OCD), mood disorders (including bipolar), individual relationship support and difficulties related to identity.
Julia operates via Telehealth only. Julia is a qualified Clinical Psychologist providing online therapy. She has many years of experience delivering evidence-based therapy to adults with various presenting difficulties. Julia believes in the strength of the therapeutic relationship and collaboration between client and therapist to create tailored support for each client. She brings a personable and authentic approach to supporting clients and aims to help clients make meaningful, long-lasting changes.
Julia’s primary interests include supporting people experiencing trauma, anxiety disorders (including OCD), mood disorders (including bipolar), individual relationship support and difficulties related to identity.
Julia operates via Telehealth only. Julia is a qualified Clinical Psychologist providing online therapy. She has many years of experience delivering evidence-based therapy to adults with various presenting difficulties. Julia believes in the strength of the therapeutic relationship and collaboration between client and therapist to create tailored support for each client. She brings a personable and authentic approach to supporting clients and aims to help clients make meaningful, long-lasting changes.
Are you seeking help for Bipolar Disorder?
I am committed to helping individuals manage Bipolar Disorder and Depression through an integrative, evidence-based therapies practice including CBT, DBT, and Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT). I am passionate about supporting clients to achieve emotional balance, improving their mood regulation, and enhancing their quality of life.
Are you seeking help for Bipolar Disorder?
I am committed to helping individuals manage Bipolar Disorder and Depression through an integrative, evidence-based therapies practice including CBT, DBT, and Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT). I am passionate about supporting clients to achieve emotional balance, improving their mood regulation, and enhancing their quality of life.
Anxiety Depression Trauma & PTSD Anger Management Antisocial Personality Bipolar Disorder (BD) Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Domestic Violence Gambling Intellectual Disability Life Transitions Relationship Issues Self-esteem Stress Suicidal Ideation
Get help by seeing Doug, who has extensive experience with:
Anger Management
Antisocial Personality
Anxiety
Bi-polar
Borderline Personality Disorder
Depression,
Domestic Violence
Gambling
Intellectual Disability
Life Transitions
Relationship Issues
Self-esteem
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma
PTSD
Douglas Kirk is a registered psychologist with AHPRA. With a background in the corporate sector, he has spent the past
decade working with community services and mental health providers, delivering support to the most vulnerable
members of society.
Anxiety Depression Trauma & PTSD Anger Management Antisocial Personality Bipolar Disorder (BD) Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Domestic Violence Gambling Intellectual Disability Life Transitions Relationship Issues Self-esteem Stress Suicidal Ideation
Get help by seeing Doug, who has extensive experience with:
Anger Management
Antisocial Personality
Anxiety
Bi-polar
Borderline Personality Disorder
Depression,
Domestic Violence
Gambling
Intellectual Disability
Life Transitions
Relationship Issues
Self-esteem
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma
PTSD
Douglas Kirk is a registered psychologist with AHPRA. With a background in the corporate sector, he has spent the past
decade working with community services and mental health providers, delivering support to the most vulnerable
members of society.
Each service is tailored using a strength-based approach to treatment to help you manage any issues including stress, depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD/cPTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Eating Disorders, OCD, Adult ADHD, phobias and performance anxiety, self-esteem and life’s challenges.
Danka is EMDR Accredited Practitioner working with individuals and couples, attachment Informed EMDR, IFS informed, Gottman’s Therapy Method, Workers Compensation & CTP (SIRA), Eating Disorder Clinician, Resource Therapist (Advanced Ego State Therapy).
Each service is tailored using a strength-based approach to treatment to help you manage any issues including stress, depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD/cPTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Eating Disorders, OCD, Adult ADHD, phobias and performance anxiety, self-esteem and life’s challenges.
Danka is EMDR Accredited Practitioner working with individuals and couples, attachment Informed EMDR, IFS informed, Gottman’s Therapy Method, Workers Compensation & CTP (SIRA), Eating Disorder Clinician, Resource Therapist (Advanced Ego State Therapy).
I am a registered clinical counsellor with PACFA and specialise in mental health, AOD and co-morbidity providing the support and guidance necessary for wellbeing and recovery. I not only creates a safe, non-judgemental sanctuary for my clients, I also have extensive training and experience in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to ensure the most positive outcome for my clients.
I am a registered clinical counsellor with PACFA and specialise in mental health, AOD and co-morbidity providing the support and guidance necessary for wellbeing and recovery. I not only creates a safe, non-judgemental sanctuary for my clients, I also have extensive training and experience in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to ensure the most positive outcome for my clients.
Dr Priyanka Komandur
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
North Fremantle, WA 6159
I work with clients presenting with various psychological challenges negatively impacting their mental health. This includes: challenges with their emotions or general mood, such as stress, overwhelm, low mood, anxiety, depression; difficulty connecting with their emotions; past or recent trauma; dealing with grief; difficulty adjusting to change, dealing with uncertainty; challenges with their partner, family, friends, or work colleagues, and more. Clients generally want to understand what they're going through, and build coping tools to overcome their challenges so that they can feel in control of themselves and their lives again.
I work with clients presenting with various psychological challenges negatively impacting their mental health. This includes: challenges with their emotions or general mood, such as stress, overwhelm, low mood, anxiety, depression; difficulty connecting with their emotions; past or recent trauma; dealing with grief; difficulty adjusting to change, dealing with uncertainty; challenges with their partner, family, friends, or work colleagues, and more. Clients generally want to understand what they're going through, and build coping tools to overcome their challenges so that they can feel in control of themselves and their lives again.
Meet Our Bipolar Disorder Counsellors
I am a clinical psychologist who has developed a passion for working with adolescents (12+) and adults, anxiety, depression, voice hearing, psychosis, and emotional dysregulation. I am passionate about helping people who may be feeling stuck, lost or unsure how to get their life back on track following an episode of psychosis, or any other significant life event. If you feel like things are not quite right, but are unsure why, we can explore this together to figure out how best to help you.
I am a clinical psychologist who has developed a passion for working with adolescents (12+) and adults, anxiety, depression, voice hearing, psychosis, and emotional dysregulation. I am passionate about helping people who may be feeling stuck, lost or unsure how to get their life back on track following an episode of psychosis, or any other significant life event. If you feel like things are not quite right, but are unsure why, we can explore this together to figure out how best to help you.
Meliora Clinical Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Piara Waters, WA 6112
Waitlist for new clients
Emily is an empathetic clinical psychologist who values building strong therapeutic relationships with clients. Her non-judgemental and comforting approach helps clients work on issues such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders, trauma, bereavement, perinatal mental health, and adjustment issues. The therapeutic relationship can facilitate positive change and create a hopeful future outlook.
Emily is an empathetic clinical psychologist who values building strong therapeutic relationships with clients. Her non-judgemental and comforting approach helps clients work on issues such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders, trauma, bereavement, perinatal mental health, and adjustment issues. The therapeutic relationship can facilitate positive change and create a hopeful future outlook.
As a mature person I have the benefit of my own life experience as well as my many years of professional practice that I can draw upon. This has enabled me to help many people to improve the quality of their lives and their relationships and to cope with and overcome the traumas and challenges that life eventually presents to all of us.
As a mature person I have the benefit of my own life experience as well as my many years of professional practice that I can draw upon. This has enabled me to help many people to improve the quality of their lives and their relationships and to cope with and overcome the traumas and challenges that life eventually presents to all of us.
Mary-Anne Wallace
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
North Perth, WA 6006
I work with both individuals and couples. I enjoy assisting people to overcome the particular challenges they are facing and to achieve their goals. I aim to create an environment where my clients feel comfortable and safe to talk openly about what they want and where they feel understood and accepted. I listen to their unique story and respond in a warm empathic manner.
I work with both individuals and couples. I enjoy assisting people to overcome the particular challenges they are facing and to achieve their goals. I aim to create an environment where my clients feel comfortable and safe to talk openly about what they want and where they feel understood and accepted. I listen to their unique story and respond in a warm empathic manner.
Hello! I'm Tina and I am a counsellor with extensive experience working with individuals and couples from adolescents to seniors. In the sessions, I value a stance of being present and accepting while working in collaboration with clients, attentive to their process and their goals. My sessions allow clients to feel safe, heard and if they wish to walk away with more skills and insights. I specialise in the following issues: anxiety and stress, depression, grief, parenting, relationship and family challenges, communication and workplace issues, life transitions, family of origin issues, understanding of self.
Hello! I'm Tina and I am a counsellor with extensive experience working with individuals and couples from adolescents to seniors. In the sessions, I value a stance of being present and accepting while working in collaboration with clients, attentive to their process and their goals. My sessions allow clients to feel safe, heard and if they wish to walk away with more skills and insights. I specialise in the following issues: anxiety and stress, depression, grief, parenting, relationship and family challenges, communication and workplace issues, life transitions, family of origin issues, understanding of self.
Tanya Pidgeon - Equinnect; ACA Couns. L2 & RN
Counsellor, MC, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gidgegannup, WA 6083
I specialise in trauma, grief & loss, anxiety, depression, stress management, suicidal ideation, and general mental health challenges. I integrate evidence-based practices, including mindfulness, compassion-focused therapy, nature-based therapy (including horses), play therapy, art therapy, and strength-based strategies, adapting these to meet each client's individual needs.
Choose nature-based counselling: walk/talk, in comfy chairs, or talk/walk with a horse. Plus, I also offer an online counselling option via Zoom vc - if you would prefer to remain in your comfy home environment and after working hours.
I specialise in trauma, grief & loss, anxiety, depression, stress management, suicidal ideation, and general mental health challenges. I integrate evidence-based practices, including mindfulness, compassion-focused therapy, nature-based therapy (including horses), play therapy, art therapy, and strength-based strategies, adapting these to meet each client's individual needs.
Choose nature-based counselling: walk/talk, in comfy chairs, or talk/walk with a horse. Plus, I also offer an online counselling option via Zoom vc - if you would prefer to remain in your comfy home environment and after working hours.
AURE: Psychology, Counselling & Therapy
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
The Vines, WA 6069
Waitlist for new clients
I am only taking on returning clients, selected clinical cases of trauma/complex-trauma, family of origin challenges, autism/ADHD assessments, clinical supervision and professional development training/consultancy. I am currently living my PhD journey and have decided to reduce my clinical load. I have over 15 years of clinical experience working with children to adults and have worked in private, NGO and government sectors.
I am only taking on returning clients, selected clinical cases of trauma/complex-trauma, family of origin challenges, autism/ADHD assessments, clinical supervision and professional development training/consultancy. I am currently living my PhD journey and have decided to reduce my clinical load. I have over 15 years of clinical experience working with children to adults and have worked in private, NGO and government sectors.
I take care to create a friendly, welcoming space where you will feel respected and heard. My approach is non-judgmental, compassionate and empathetic, and I am committed to helping you on your path to emotional well-being. I hold authenticity and autonomy in high regard. What is talked about in the counselling room is treated with respect, dignity and confidentiality. It is a place where you can talk about things that you might not feel comfortable talking about anywhere else, or with anyone else. The therapeutic space is a place where individuals can address the issues that prevent them from thriving rather than just getting by.
I take care to create a friendly, welcoming space where you will feel respected and heard. My approach is non-judgmental, compassionate and empathetic, and I am committed to helping you on your path to emotional well-being. I hold authenticity and autonomy in high regard. What is talked about in the counselling room is treated with respect, dignity and confidentiality. It is a place where you can talk about things that you might not feel comfortable talking about anywhere else, or with anyone else. The therapeutic space is a place where individuals can address the issues that prevent them from thriving rather than just getting by.
Hey there! My name’s Lily. I’m a registered psychologist committed to providing a warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental approach to therapy. I appreciate the value of each person’s unique experience and will work collaboratively with you to develop a treatment plan tailored to supporting your needs and goals, to help you create meaningful and lasting change.
Hey there! My name’s Lily. I’m a registered psychologist committed to providing a warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental approach to therapy. I appreciate the value of each person’s unique experience and will work collaboratively with you to develop a treatment plan tailored to supporting your needs and goals, to help you create meaningful and lasting change.
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Bipolar Disorder Counsellors
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.