Bipolar Disorder Counselling in Banstead

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Dr Reena Amin
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Dr Amin is an experienced Clinical Psychologist and an Accredited EMDR and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. In addition to her private practice, Dr Amin is currently working within the NHS with adults with complex and enduring mental health difficulties and works as a Lecturer and Clinical Tutor at University College London offering teaching, training and supervision. Dr Amin specialises in working with adult mental health and works with a range of difficulties such as trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, generalised anxiety, phobias, eating disorders and personality disorders.
Dr Amin is an experienced Clinical Psychologist and an Accredited EMDR and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. In addition to her private practice, Dr Amin is currently working within the NHS with adults with complex and enduring mental health difficulties and works as a Lecturer and Clinical Tutor at University College London offering teaching, training and supervision. Dr Amin specialises in working with adult mental health and works with a range of difficulties such as trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, generalised anxiety, phobias, eating disorders and personality disorders.
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Siobhain Clancy
Psychotherapist, BPC
1 Endorsed
All of us experience challenges in our lives and sometimes these challenges are difficult to carry. You may be feeling stressed, angry, anxious, confused, inadequate or overwhelmed with sadness. You may feel isolated with your thoughts and feelings. Sitting within a confidential and supportive environment with someone you can trust and who will listen, can help you understand and make sense of your situation.
All of us experience challenges in our lives and sometimes these challenges are difficult to carry. You may be feeling stressed, angry, anxious, confused, inadequate or overwhelmed with sadness. You may feel isolated with your thoughts and feelings. Sitting within a confidential and supportive environment with someone you can trust and who will listen, can help you understand and make sense of your situation.
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Dr Sharron Jane Smith
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
For over 13 years I have been helping people to make wanted changes in their lives, and to develop deeper understandings of themselves and the way they relate to others. The difficulties I have helped people with are wide-ranging, and include anxiety and depression, relationship and parenting difficulties, low self-esteem, work related difficulties including bullying, OCD, BDD and childhood trauma. I have worked in a number of different contexts including four NHS trusts, a specialist rehab facility for alcohol addiction, and a charitable organisation supporting children affected by domestic violence.
For over 13 years I have been helping people to make wanted changes in their lives, and to develop deeper understandings of themselves and the way they relate to others. The difficulties I have helped people with are wide-ranging, and include anxiety and depression, relationship and parenting difficulties, low self-esteem, work related difficulties including bullying, OCD, BDD and childhood trauma. I have worked in a number of different contexts including four NHS trusts, a specialist rehab facility for alcohol addiction, and a charitable organisation supporting children affected by domestic violence.
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Dr Amy Gibbard
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
As a warm, approachable and skilled practitioner, I can help you to feel heard, gain understanding, build confidence and develop skills to help manage the difficulties you face. I am a highly experienced Psychologist and as such, am able to draw on a range of skills and evidenced-based, NICE recommended therapeutic approaches to best meet your needs.
As a warm, approachable and skilled practitioner, I can help you to feel heard, gain understanding, build confidence and develop skills to help manage the difficulties you face. I am a highly experienced Psychologist and as such, am able to draw on a range of skills and evidenced-based, NICE recommended therapeutic approaches to best meet your needs.
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Sonia Freeman
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I am a BACP Accredited counsellor and psychotherapist with experience working with adults. I offer a warm, empathic, non judgemental and confidential space for you to talk freely of your concerns and explore the nature of the difficulties you are experiencing. My aim is to work alongside you to help you gain a deeper understanding in yourself encouraging the healing process. In my work with couples I introduce elements of Emotionally Focused Therapy, a structured approach based on attachment theory, helping couples to understand and respond to each other's needs effectively. I practice in Sutton SM2
I am a BACP Accredited counsellor and psychotherapist with experience working with adults. I offer a warm, empathic, non judgemental and confidential space for you to talk freely of your concerns and explore the nature of the difficulties you are experiencing. My aim is to work alongside you to help you gain a deeper understanding in yourself encouraging the healing process. In my work with couples I introduce elements of Emotionally Focused Therapy, a structured approach based on attachment theory, helping couples to understand and respond to each other's needs effectively. I practice in Sutton SM2
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Lena Milioni
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Serves Area
I’m Lena, an accredited CBT and EMDR practitioner with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. My expertise lies in helping individuals overcome anxiety-related challenges,  trauma (developmental, complex, relational, or single-event), addiction issues and relationship difficulties. I have also worked with many clients navigating existential concerns, like bereavement,  identity change, such as motherhood or menopause, or coping with a life-threatening illness. My career includes working in the NHS Talking Therapies, in-prison services, drug and alcohol services and the private sector.
I’m Lena, an accredited CBT and EMDR practitioner with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. My expertise lies in helping individuals overcome anxiety-related challenges,  trauma (developmental, complex, relational, or single-event), addiction issues and relationship difficulties. I have also worked with many clients navigating existential concerns, like bereavement,  identity change, such as motherhood or menopause, or coping with a life-threatening illness. My career includes working in the NHS Talking Therapies, in-prison services, drug and alcohol services and the private sector.
020 3974 1882 View 020 3974 1882
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Marijke Roberts
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
Hello, I am Marijke. I have many years of experience in working with different people from all walks of life. First as a social worker, and in the past few years as a psychotherapeutic counsellor. I work with adults, young people and couples. I can help you work through areas in your life where you feel “stuck” and where you experience problems, like anxiety and depression, addiction, phobias, Post Traumatic Stress, feelings of low self-worth and low self-esteem, or problems in your relationship.
Hello, I am Marijke. I have many years of experience in working with different people from all walks of life. First as a social worker, and in the past few years as a psychotherapeutic counsellor. I work with adults, young people and couples. I can help you work through areas in your life where you feel “stuck” and where you experience problems, like anxiety and depression, addiction, phobias, Post Traumatic Stress, feelings of low self-worth and low self-esteem, or problems in your relationship.
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Nicola Farrow
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello and welcome, my name is Nicola. I am a qualified and experienced psychotherapist and relationship counsellor. I support and work with individuals and couples who are experiencing a wide range of issues from, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues, separation, divorce, low self-esteem, anger and bereavement. I have worked in a variety of settings including the Relate institute, counselling agencies, and as part of a mental health team. I now work mainly in private practice. My practices are situated in Coulsdon Surrey CR5 and Balham.London SW17.
Hello and welcome, my name is Nicola. I am a qualified and experienced psychotherapist and relationship counsellor. I support and work with individuals and couples who are experiencing a wide range of issues from, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues, separation, divorce, low self-esteem, anger and bereavement. I have worked in a variety of settings including the Relate institute, counselling agencies, and as part of a mental health team. I now work mainly in private practice. My practices are situated in Coulsdon Surrey CR5 and Balham.London SW17.
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Angela Shipley
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
Most people at some point in their lives will struggle with painful feelings or may feel overwhelmed by past or present experiences. These can make us feel lost, anxious, confused, helpless, distressed or angry, sometimes without us knowing why. Counselling is also not just for supporting people through a crisis. Many people come to counselling to explore and get a better understanding of themselves and their lives. Whatever you are experiencing, it can be difficult to explain how we feel to the people who are closest to us. Sometimes it is easier to talk to someone who is separate from your everyday life.
Most people at some point in their lives will struggle with painful feelings or may feel overwhelmed by past or present experiences. These can make us feel lost, anxious, confused, helpless, distressed or angry, sometimes without us knowing why. Counselling is also not just for supporting people through a crisis. Many people come to counselling to explore and get a better understanding of themselves and their lives. Whatever you are experiencing, it can be difficult to explain how we feel to the people who are closest to us. Sometimes it is easier to talk to someone who is separate from your everyday life.
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David Corr
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Serves Area
I am an integrative therapist. This means that I have received training in a number of therapeutic approaches and can draw upon their various core philosophies and techniques. These approaches include: humanistic/person-centered, Ericksonian hypno-psychotherapy, depth-oriented brief therapy, eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR), self-relations psychotherapy, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), and Internal Family Systems Therapy. So, whatever issue you may be facing, I can tailor my approach to best meet your individual needs.
I am an integrative therapist. This means that I have received training in a number of therapeutic approaches and can draw upon their various core philosophies and techniques. These approaches include: humanistic/person-centered, Ericksonian hypno-psychotherapy, depth-oriented brief therapy, eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR), self-relations psychotherapy, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), and Internal Family Systems Therapy. So, whatever issue you may be facing, I can tailor my approach to best meet your individual needs.
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Alexander Filmer-Lorch
Psychotherapist, BACP
Serves Area
As an integrative clinical psychotherapist, I offer a personalised approach to support individuals in their journey toward healing and self-discovery. By integrating various therapeutic modalities, I tailor my interventions to meet the unique needs of each client. Clients who come to me are often grappling with complex life issues, including unresolved emotions, past traumas, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and a sense of disconnection. They seek a safe space to explore their innermost thoughts and feelings without judgment, aiming to gain deeper self-understanding and clarity about their place in the world.
As an integrative clinical psychotherapist, I offer a personalised approach to support individuals in their journey toward healing and self-discovery. By integrating various therapeutic modalities, I tailor my interventions to meet the unique needs of each client. Clients who come to me are often grappling with complex life issues, including unresolved emotions, past traumas, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and a sense of disconnection. They seek a safe space to explore their innermost thoughts and feelings without judgment, aiming to gain deeper self-understanding and clarity about their place in the world.
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Dr Alice Fiorica
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
2 Endorsed
London SW11
I specialise in the treatment of Stress and Anxiety disorders (such as OCD, PTSD, Panic, Perfectionism, Social Anxiety and Impostor Syndrome); Depression and Bipolar Disorder; Trauma and relationship problems.
I have over 20 years experience of working in Public Health Service, Charities and in Private Practice both in the UK and in Italy. I can help to identify unhelpful behavioural and thinking pattern that are stopping you for living the life you want to live; to manage stress and anxiety issues or to escape the deeps of depression.
I specialise in the treatment of Stress and Anxiety disorders (such as OCD, PTSD, Panic, Perfectionism, Social Anxiety and Impostor Syndrome); Depression and Bipolar Disorder; Trauma and relationship problems.
I have over 20 years experience of working in Public Health Service, Charities and in Private Practice both in the UK and in Italy. I can help to identify unhelpful behavioural and thinking pattern that are stopping you for living the life you want to live; to manage stress and anxiety issues or to escape the deeps of depression.
020 8103 3924 View 020 8103 3924
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Amy Cumber
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Life can evoke a variety of emotions and struggles. I work with individuals and couples across the UK remotely. I care passionately about the needs of my clients to empower you to move forwards in your life wherever you path is currently at. Life is sometimes full of difficulties and uncertainties we can feel overwhelmed by loss, trauma, body image, addictions, relationship issues and problems in our workplace or home life to name a few. I work in a non-judgmental supportive manner helping you to explore & understand your thoughts & emotions. I have some concession rates available on a sliding scale.
Life can evoke a variety of emotions and struggles. I work with individuals and couples across the UK remotely. I care passionately about the needs of my clients to empower you to move forwards in your life wherever you path is currently at. Life is sometimes full of difficulties and uncertainties we can feel overwhelmed by loss, trauma, body image, addictions, relationship issues and problems in our workplace or home life to name a few. I work in a non-judgmental supportive manner helping you to explore & understand your thoughts & emotions. I have some concession rates available on a sliding scale.
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Matthew Richardson
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
With almost 20 years as a qualified clinical psychologist I have developed a wealth of experience supporting people with a range of difficulties. I have increasingly specialised in supporting people operating in high performance environments, helping people to understand themselves better, recognising and overcoming obstacles to achieve their personal goals. In the NHS, as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, I provide leadership to therapy services for people with longer-term and complex mental health problems.
With almost 20 years as a qualified clinical psychologist I have developed a wealth of experience supporting people with a range of difficulties. I have increasingly specialised in supporting people operating in high performance environments, helping people to understand themselves better, recognising and overcoming obstacles to achieve their personal goals. In the NHS, as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, I provide leadership to therapy services for people with longer-term and complex mental health problems.
020 4634 0098 View 020 4634 0098
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Nuria Bara-Carril
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
7 Endorsed
London W1T
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist working with adults to address mild to severe psychological difficulties including anxiety, depression, OCD and Bipolar Affective Disorder.
I have extensive training and experience in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and other approaches based on CBT, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy & Behavioural Family Therapy.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist working with adults to address mild to severe psychological difficulties including anxiety, depression, OCD and Bipolar Affective Disorder.
I have extensive training and experience in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and other approaches based on CBT, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy & Behavioural Family Therapy.
020 4538 8943 View 020 4538 8943
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Ian Hayes
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
London W5
Alongside my private practice, I volunteer at the mental health charity CAPE, working with clients who live with complex mental health needs including bipolar disorder, PTSD and EUPD.
Hello, I'm a BACP registered Psychotherapeutic Counsellor based in Ealing with availability Monday to Friday. I offer an open, supportive space where we can make sense of what’s going on together without any judgement or preconceptions. I work with people who feel anxious, depressed, bereaved, stuck or overwhelmed. Also those who feel they experience the world differently, either identifying as neurodivergent or simply finding day-to-day life harder than it seems for others. Whatever you're facing, you don’t have to deal with it on your own. All of you is welcome.
Alongside my private practice, I volunteer at the mental health charity CAPE, working with clients who live with complex mental health needs including bipolar disorder, PTSD and EUPD.
Hello, I'm a BACP registered Psychotherapeutic Counsellor based in Ealing with availability Monday to Friday. I offer an open, supportive space where we can make sense of what’s going on together without any judgement or preconceptions. I work with people who feel anxious, depressed, bereaved, stuck or overwhelmed. Also those who feel they experience the world differently, either identifying as neurodivergent or simply finding day-to-day life harder than it seems for others. Whatever you're facing, you don’t have to deal with it on your own. All of you is welcome.
01748 906550 View 01748 906550
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Jo Raisbury-Harrison
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hello there. I understand that starting counselling can be daunting and I hope to put you at ease from the beginning. I offer a 15 minute, no obligation telephone call, so we can discuss what you hope to receive from counselling. I work from an integrative model so can adapt my counselling to fit you and your needs. i will provide a safe space for you to explore what is holding you back from achieving your best life. I currently work in a college setting so have experience working with teenagers as well as experience working with adults.
Hello there. I understand that starting counselling can be daunting and I hope to put you at ease from the beginning. I offer a 15 minute, no obligation telephone call, so we can discuss what you hope to receive from counselling. I work from an integrative model so can adapt my counselling to fit you and your needs. i will provide a safe space for you to explore what is holding you back from achieving your best life. I currently work in a college setting so have experience working with teenagers as well as experience working with adults.
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Dr Aurora Falcone
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol
London SE1
My specialties include Anxiety (including OCD), Depression, Bipolar Affective Disorder, trauma, unusual experiences, and pregnancy-related difficulties (pre and postnatal).
Welcome! I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with experience in private practice and the NHS. I hold a PhD and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from King's College London. I integrate therapeutic models recommended by NICE Guidelines, including CBT, third-wave approaches, Psychodynamic, and Systemic models. I offer support for stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting struggles, life transitions, and neurodiversity.
My specialties include Anxiety (including OCD), Depression, Bipolar Affective Disorder, trauma, unusual experiences, and pregnancy-related difficulties (pre and postnatal).
Welcome! I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with experience in private practice and the NHS. I hold a PhD and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from King's College London. I integrate therapeutic models recommended by NICE Guidelines, including CBT, third-wave approaches, Psychodynamic, and Systemic models. I offer support for stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting struggles, life transitions, and neurodiversity.
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Samantha Jayne Byron
Psychotherapist, BACP
1 Endorsed
London W9
As a clinical psychotherapist,​ I have over 10 year’s experience of working with patients and clients with many different struggles and difficulties. Trained as an integrative therapist, I work in a unique way that is based on your own individual needs. I believe that everyone is different and not every modality suits everyone. I know only too well how difficult life can be, yet uniquely different, we all suffer pain and loss in many similar ways. I feel truly humbled to work in this field and would be honoured to support you. You are not alone.
As a clinical psychotherapist,​ I have over 10 year’s experience of working with patients and clients with many different struggles and difficulties. Trained as an integrative therapist, I work in a unique way that is based on your own individual needs. I believe that everyone is different and not every modality suits everyone. I know only too well how difficult life can be, yet uniquely different, we all suffer pain and loss in many similar ways. I feel truly humbled to work in this field and would be honoured to support you. You are not alone.
020 3984 8715 View 020 3984 8715
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TalkTherapyWithClaire
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
2 Endorsed
My clients tend to have experienced challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, family or relationship issues, bipolar or psychosis (whether diagnosed or not), and find improved wellbeing from talking therapy.
Through professional practice, personal experience, research, and lived journey have all helped me gain a deep understanding of the impact of psychological challenges of stress, anxiety, depression, psychosis and related disorders.
My clients tend to have experienced challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, family or relationship issues, bipolar or psychosis (whether diagnosed or not), and find improved wellbeing from talking therapy.
Through professional practice, personal experience, research, and lived journey have all helped me gain a deep understanding of the impact of psychological challenges of stress, anxiety, depression, psychosis and related disorders.
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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.