Bipolar Disorder Counselling in N13
Emmalyn Williams
Psychotherapist, MSc, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London N13
I am an integrative Clinical practitioner.Sometimes it's hard to reach out when you need help. Its takes a brave to come forward. I offer my clients a space to express and explore the issues. The importance of a therapeutic relationship is to build an alliance and a connection to work together. They will develop trust and security as we make sense of your current challenges and difficulties. Over 20 years studying psychology and counselling worked as a human trafficking officer, Domestic Violence officer, Youth worker, family officer many more.
I am an integrative Clinical practitioner.Sometimes it's hard to reach out when you need help. Its takes a brave to come forward. I offer my clients a space to express and explore the issues. The importance of a therapeutic relationship is to build an alliance and a connection to work together. They will develop trust and security as we make sense of your current challenges and difficulties. Over 20 years studying psychology and counselling worked as a human trafficking officer, Domestic Violence officer, Youth worker, family officer many more.
Adriana Sutters-Geertse
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
London N13
I work on the premise that each person is a unique individual with a capacity for self-actualisation and the ability to make positive changes. From early childhood we learn to adapt to our environment, often at the cost of our unique selves. We may feel as if life is passing by or we get stuck in negative thinking. As we become aware of our beliefs and behaviours, and their impact on how we feel, we could make different choices on how we are in the world.
I work on the premise that each person is a unique individual with a capacity for self-actualisation and the ability to make positive changes. From early childhood we learn to adapt to our environment, often at the cost of our unique selves. We may feel as if life is passing by or we get stuck in negative thinking. As we become aware of our beliefs and behaviours, and their impact on how we feel, we could make different choices on how we are in the world.
Liam Daniels
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
London N13
I have trained in existential psychotherapy, and I apply this in my work with clients. The starting point is the experience of the client, to provide the opportunity for them to examine their understanding of life, and the problems and dilemmas they face; to reassess their goals and desires. It provides an opportunity to consider how their choices have been constrained, perhaps by the views and expectations of others, but also by constraints rooted in our society. Understanding can lead to questioning, and growth, possibly in new directions.
I have trained in existential psychotherapy, and I apply this in my work with clients. The starting point is the experience of the client, to provide the opportunity for them to examine their understanding of life, and the problems and dilemmas they face; to reassess their goals and desires. It provides an opportunity to consider how their choices have been constrained, perhaps by the views and expectations of others, but also by constraints rooted in our society. Understanding can lead to questioning, and growth, possibly in new directions.
Louise Pemberton - Therapy in Mind
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
London N13
You may have found yourself here as a result of wanting help with things that feel overwhelming right now. Perhaps your relationship isn't going in the direction you would like or work is becoming difficult to face. Maybe you have suffered a bereavement or you have a daily struggle with anxiety or depression. Whatever your battle may be, counselling is a way to gain support and a deeper understanding for what is impacting you and your life. I mainly use the psychodynamic modality, however I draw on a range of theoretical perspectives, depending on what is explored.
You may have found yourself here as a result of wanting help with things that feel overwhelming right now. Perhaps your relationship isn't going in the direction you would like or work is becoming difficult to face. Maybe you have suffered a bereavement or you have a daily struggle with anxiety or depression. Whatever your battle may be, counselling is a way to gain support and a deeper understanding for what is impacting you and your life. I mainly use the psychodynamic modality, however I draw on a range of theoretical perspectives, depending on what is explored.
Chanice Langlais
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
London N13 (Online Only)
Hi there, thank you for visiting my page. If you are looking for emotional support in a caring environment where you can feel heard and valued, I am able to offer this to you as part of my therapeutic services. Perhaps you have been experiencing ongoing concerns and require professional support; perhaps something is "missing" from your life or you have feelings of "emptiness"...whatever your concern may be, I am sure we can explore what may be going on for you right now.
Hi there, thank you for visiting my page. If you are looking for emotional support in a caring environment where you can feel heard and valued, I am able to offer this to you as part of my therapeutic services. Perhaps you have been experiencing ongoing concerns and require professional support; perhaps something is "missing" from your life or you have feelings of "emptiness"...whatever your concern may be, I am sure we can explore what may be going on for you right now.
Simon Balioussis
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
London N13 (Online Only)
Life can be very challenging at times and it can be difficult to make sense of things and find a way forwards on our own. Therapy aims towards increasing our self-knowledge and attaining clarity over our feelings, intentions and tendencies. By becoming more aware of the challenges we experience, and how we respond to these, we also become more able to identify alternative ways of looking at them and addressing them. I offer a safe space to facilitate this exploration and promote insight and personal growth. Everyone is unique and so everything that is brought into therapy is treated with care, respect and confidentiality.
Life can be very challenging at times and it can be difficult to make sense of things and find a way forwards on our own. Therapy aims towards increasing our self-knowledge and attaining clarity over our feelings, intentions and tendencies. By becoming more aware of the challenges we experience, and how we respond to these, we also become more able to identify alternative ways of looking at them and addressing them. I offer a safe space to facilitate this exploration and promote insight and personal growth. Everyone is unique and so everything that is brought into therapy is treated with care, respect and confidentiality.
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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.