Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Geneva
Somatic Psychology and Therapy
Psychologist, PhD, FSP
Verified Verified
1202 Geneva (Online Only)
Have overwhelming events of the past marked your relationships with yourself and the world? Does your present life context trigger difficult emotional reactions, interpersonal or professional challenges? Do you suffer from lingering mental health issues and want to improve your wellbeing? Therapy can provide a safe transformational opportunity to explore and heal what is difficult in your life. My role is to offer you a confidential and non-judgmental space for understanding, processing and learning how to manage unresolved, often conflicting feelings, thoughts and actions which impact quality of your life and relationships.
Have overwhelming events of the past marked your relationships with yourself and the world? Does your present life context trigger difficult emotional reactions, interpersonal or professional challenges? Do you suffer from lingering mental health issues and want to improve your wellbeing? Therapy can provide a safe transformational opportunity to explore and heal what is difficult in your life. My role is to offer you a confidential and non-judgmental space for understanding, processing and learning how to manage unresolved, often conflicting feelings, thoughts and actions which impact quality of your life and relationships.
Soraya McMurray
Counsellor
Verified Verified
1218 Le Grand-Saconnex (Online Only)
Hi there and welcome to the first step in making a positive change. My name is Soraya McMurray I am a professional counsellor and life coach with 14 years of working with people from all cultures and backgrounds. In the past, in a variety of settings such as a GP’s surgery ,community centers and private practice. I have experience in working with a wide range of concerns and mental health issues, but a few examples are presenting issues such as developmental trauma, depression, anxiety, Asperger’s syndrome, self-harm, relationship and family issues, PTSD, self-esteem and self-identity issues, and life changes.
Hi there and welcome to the first step in making a positive change. My name is Soraya McMurray I am a professional counsellor and life coach with 14 years of working with people from all cultures and backgrounds. In the past, in a variety of settings such as a GP’s surgery ,community centers and private practice. I have experience in working with a wide range of concerns and mental health issues, but a few examples are presenting issues such as developmental trauma, depression, anxiety, Asperger’s syndrome, self-harm, relationship and family issues, PTSD, self-esteem and self-identity issues, and life changes.
Olivier Bauduin
Counsellor, MSc, ASP
Verified Verified
1205 Geneva (Online Only)
In my Therapy, counselling, & coaching practice I encourage and enable people to discover their inner strengths to face and overcome problems and difficulties, and engage in a fulfilling self-development journey… “My aim is to enable, inspire, encourage, and help people be great at who they are and what they do... and I will accompany you during your journey toward a free, responsible, and meaningful life”.
In my Therapy, counselling, & coaching practice I encourage and enable people to discover their inner strengths to face and overcome problems and difficulties, and engage in a fulfilling self-development journey… “My aim is to enable, inspire, encourage, and help people be great at who they are and what they do... and I will accompany you during your journey toward a free, responsible, and meaningful life”.
Ana Catarina de Oliveira
Psychologist, MA Psyc, FSP
Verified Verified
1204 Geneva
I have more than 20 years of work experience in an international environment. I am specialized in developmental and complex trauma, offering counseling to individuals, couples and groups.
I have more than 20 years of work experience in an international environment. I am specialized in developmental and complex trauma, offering counseling to individuals, couples and groups.
Jean-Jacques Joris
Counsellor, MA Psyc
Verified Verified
1205 Geneva
I am a Swiss-American counselor and certified coach, with 13 years of clinical and teaching experience as a psychotherapist in the USA (www.twinoaksfarm.com). I offer online, in-person, and equine-assisted services in the Geneva-Lausanne region. As a former diplomat, I know what challenges expatriates face, as well as professionals dealing with high-stress - primary responders, humanitarian workers, military personnel, etc. My clinical specialty and passion is helping individuals struggling with anxiety, PTSD, or relationship issues reconnect with their strengths to live a fulfilling, balanced life, in alignment with their values.
I am a Swiss-American counselor and certified coach, with 13 years of clinical and teaching experience as a psychotherapist in the USA (www.twinoaksfarm.com). I offer online, in-person, and equine-assisted services in the Geneva-Lausanne region. As a former diplomat, I know what challenges expatriates face, as well as professionals dealing with high-stress - primary responders, humanitarian workers, military personnel, etc. My clinical specialty and passion is helping individuals struggling with anxiety, PTSD, or relationship issues reconnect with their strengths to live a fulfilling, balanced life, in alignment with their values.
Bethânia Monteforte Sasseron
Verified Verified
1209 Geneva (Online Only)
Mental health significantly influences various aspects of our lives, encompassing our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It plays a crucial role in how we think, feel, act and relate to others. I know how challenging can be to deal with ourselves and challenges in life. It's essential to have a trusted ally by your side and that's where I come in - with passion and commitment I work helping people to achieve their full potential.
Mental health significantly influences various aspects of our lives, encompassing our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It plays a crucial role in how we think, feel, act and relate to others. I know how challenging can be to deal with ourselves and challenges in life. It's essential to have a trusted ally by your side and that's where I come in - with passion and commitment I work helping people to achieve their full potential.
Jeeyoun Kim
Psychotherapist, MA, ASP
Verified Verified
1204 Geneva
At different times in life we may encounter both external and internal difficulties and the psyche talks to us in various ways: sometimes through symptoms of insomnia or depression, anxiety or recurring thoughts, feelings of emptiness and despair - sometimes through inner questions of meaning, an urge to know more and wish to find our place. We may be confronted with personal dilemmas that seem unlikely to be solved, and feel trapped or imprisoned. Jungian psychoanalysis is a journey to find the roots of such difficulties, to better understand the meaning underlying our suffering and to help integrate these insights into our life.
At different times in life we may encounter both external and internal difficulties and the psyche talks to us in various ways: sometimes through symptoms of insomnia or depression, anxiety or recurring thoughts, feelings of emptiness and despair - sometimes through inner questions of meaning, an urge to know more and wish to find our place. We may be confronted with personal dilemmas that seem unlikely to be solved, and feel trapped or imprisoned. Jungian psychoanalysis is a journey to find the roots of such difficulties, to better understand the meaning underlying our suffering and to help integrate these insights into our life.
Sanam Bamshad
Psychologist, PhD, FSP
Verified Verified
1201 Geneva (Online Only)
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of experience treating individuals, couples, and families. I work through a Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) framework. I view each of my clients as unique and thus their needs and presenting problems as unique. Therefore, I do not believe that one method or technique works for everyone. I strongly believe in collaboration, and transparency with my clients. I firmly believe that each clients is the best expert in their own lives and I see myself as an agent who can assist them in reaching the goals that they set for themselves.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of experience treating individuals, couples, and families. I work through a Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) framework. I view each of my clients as unique and thus their needs and presenting problems as unique. Therefore, I do not believe that one method or technique works for everyone. I strongly believe in collaboration, and transparency with my clients. I firmly believe that each clients is the best expert in their own lives and I see myself as an agent who can assist them in reaching the goals that they set for themselves.
Katharine Minton
Counsellor
Verified Verified
1200 Geneva
Life can be challenging and we sometimes find ourselves overwhelmed and stressed by day-to-day events or our personal circumstances. Counselling can help you with a wide range of issues such as anxiety and depression, trauma, grief, issues in relationships and other personal concerns. I would welcome the chance of working with you to help with any issues you may have. I offer counselling for adults, adolescents (from age 16 and above), and couples, in a supportive and caring environment both in person and online. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Life can be challenging and we sometimes find ourselves overwhelmed and stressed by day-to-day events or our personal circumstances. Counselling can help you with a wide range of issues such as anxiety and depression, trauma, grief, issues in relationships and other personal concerns. I would welcome the chance of working with you to help with any issues you may have. I offer counselling for adults, adolescents (from age 16 and above), and couples, in a supportive and caring environment both in person and online. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Carolina Toscano
Psychologist, PhD, FSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
1200 Geneva
Waitlist for new clients
I offer psychological counseling and intervention to children (+10y), adolescents, and adults in English and Portuguese. A space for personal growth aimed at promoting well-being and enhancing coping strategies for situations such as anxiety, depressive mood, interpersonal issues, low self-esteem, adapting to changes, among others.
I offer psychological counseling and intervention to children (+10y), adolescents, and adults in English and Portuguese. A space for personal growth aimed at promoting well-being and enhancing coping strategies for situations such as anxiety, depressive mood, interpersonal issues, low self-esteem, adapting to changes, among others.
Online Therapists
Dr. Kenneth Jennings
Psychologist, Dr.phil., FSP
Verified Verified
8008 Zürich
Emotional difficulties are deeply personal, debilitating and at times confusing. In order to better understand the issue that you may be experiencing, deeper insights begin to emerge as we examine how your assumptions and beliefs may be framing your perspective. The vehicle of change is the therapeutic conversational process that helps generate meaningful solutions, in order to resolve your difficulty.
Emotional difficulties are deeply personal, debilitating and at times confusing. In order to better understand the issue that you may be experiencing, deeper insights begin to emerge as we examine how your assumptions and beliefs may be framing your perspective. The vehicle of change is the therapeutic conversational process that helps generate meaningful solutions, in order to resolve your difficulty.
Francisco Vásquez-Martínez
MA
Verified Verified
4053 Basel
Llevo más de una década como psicólogo clínico online, acompañando personas en su proceso de estabilización y crecimiento personal bajo un enfoque ecléctico. Con amplia experiencia en DEPENDENCIA EMOCIONAL, ANSIEDAD, DEPRESIÓN, PAREJAS, BIPOLARIDAD, obsesiones-compulsiones, violencia de género, duelo, envejecimiento, etc..
Llevo más de una década como psicólogo clínico online, acompañando personas en su proceso de estabilización y crecimiento personal bajo un enfoque ecléctico. Con amplia experiencia en DEPENDENCIA EMOCIONAL, ANSIEDAD, DEPRESIÓN, PAREJAS, BIPOLARIDAD, obsesiones-compulsiones, violencia de género, duelo, envejecimiento, etc..
Jessi L Wacker
Verified Verified
8032 Zürich
I always learn from the teens, young adults & families I’ve worked with, but this is most important for me to remember: Even behaviors that may appear ineffective from the outside looking in, usually have wisdom at their core. When a person is in pain, they generally want to feel better. My clients all come to therapy because what they’ve been doing to feel better ultimately isn’t working any longer. We work together to address what’s at the core of their pain & focus on managing that more effectively, without negative repercussions. We will together build a set of skills to help them feel more empowered & effective in their life.
I always learn from the teens, young adults & families I’ve worked with, but this is most important for me to remember: Even behaviors that may appear ineffective from the outside looking in, usually have wisdom at their core. When a person is in pain, they generally want to feel better. My clients all come to therapy because what they’ve been doing to feel better ultimately isn’t working any longer. We work together to address what’s at the core of their pain & focus on managing that more effectively, without negative repercussions. We will together build a set of skills to help them feel more empowered & effective in their life.
Marco Bennardi
Psychologist, PhD, FSP
Verified Verified
4055 Basel
Einzeltherapie mit Erwachsenen und Jugendlichen.
Einzeltherapie mit Erwachsenen und Jugendlichen.
Natalia Novitsky
Psychologist, Lic.psych.
Verified Verified
8712 Stäfa
Finnish is my first language and I prefer work on Finnish or English, Russian is also possible sometimes.
Finnish is my first language and I prefer work on Finnish or English, Russian is also possible sometimes.
Dr. Lauren Deimling Johns
Psychologist
Verified Verified
3011 Bern
Emotion complements reason in ways which can be confusing, especially considering the social animal we are as humans: living with remarkable sensitivity to one another. Emotion guides us toward knowing our unmet needs. In therapy, only you can be the expert of your inner world's path. It is an honor to accompany you while maintaining focus on your goals, limiting distraction and avoidance behaviors, and fostering opportunities for appropriate self advocacy and self compassion.
Emotion complements reason in ways which can be confusing, especially considering the social animal we are as humans: living with remarkable sensitivity to one another. Emotion guides us toward knowing our unmet needs. In therapy, only you can be the expert of your inner world's path. It is an honor to accompany you while maintaining focus on your goals, limiting distraction and avoidance behaviors, and fostering opportunities for appropriate self advocacy and self compassion.
Tony Scott Moody
Counsellor, MSc
Verified Verified
4051 Basel
I have over 36 years experience of working with children, young people, adults, couples and families. I have worked with almost every conceivable issue during this time and have no ideal client.
I have over 36 years experience of working with children, young people, adults, couples and families. I have worked with almost every conceivable issue during this time and have no ideal client.
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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.