Bipolar Disorder Counselling in Chesterfield
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Christopher Morris
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
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I have a great deal of experience or working with people who have Autism Spectrum Conditions as well as those living with varying mental health conditions such as
Bipolar
, OCD and Borderline Personality Disorder.
Hello, I'm Christopher, a qualified and experienced Psychotherapist and Counsellor working with, Adults, Children & Young People and Couples in Mansfield and Nottinghamshire. As a Humanistic Psychotherapist and Counsellor, I believe that everyone has the capacity to achieve their fullest potential. Anyone who is struggling with a personal concern can seek counselling. No issue is too big or too small to ask for support. I believe therapy should be accessible to everyone, when they need it. Therefore, I work with clients of all ages, from 4 years old and upwards. I also offer discounted rates in certain circumstances.
Chesterfield Counselling
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Choosing me as your counsellor. If you’re looking for a counsellor, you need to find someone who is going to be a good “fit” for you. I believe that the most important part of any counselling is having a good relationship with the therapist. You need to be able to trust me and feel comfortable talking to me about yourself. Otherwise you cannot get the best out of the experience. Contacting a counsellor for the first time can be daunting. You might be nervous or struggling to put things into words. It is okay if you are not quite sure what you want from this, I will do everything I can to put you at your ease.
Anthony Peter Armitage
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified
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Having practiced as a Registered Mental Health Nurse for 15 years before qualifying as a Registered Psychotherapist for 17 years, I feel I am fully familiar with all aspects of psychological trauma, emotional imbalance and mental ill health, both in terms of presentation and treatment. I am also a qualified Supervisor and have been supervising other therapists/ counsellors for 15 years. I believe in the benefits of an authentic, transparent and honest relationship with my clients and try to avoid unnecessary jargon and intellectualisation at all times.
Sue Leighton
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
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How often do you allow time to focus purely on your own emotional needs and psychological well-being? Working on yourself in therapy can help to gain a new perspective into past and current experiences, with many benefits from the process. Not least, acquiring more effective coping mechanisms, feeling more in control and to develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself. I work with clients to improve self-esteem, manage stress and anxiety, recover from trauma, lift out of depression, tackle addictions and resolve conflicts both in yourself and in your relationships, aiming to build confidence and resilience.
Fiona Wilkinson, PhD
Psychotherapist, PhD, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
Are you afraid of going out? Do you worry about having a panic attack? Do people make you feel nervous? Do you drink too much in social situations? Do you get upset with people or do they get upset with you? Do you worry about job interviews or exams? Do you have problems maintaining relationships with friends, family or colleagues? Are you sometimes envious of other people’s abilities? For most people with anxiety a short course of regular sessions will help you take back control of your life and allow you to manage challenges and difficulties in a resourceful way.
Wendy Majhen
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Are you looking for a comfortable, safe and secure place where you can share your thoughts and feelings? Do you need a little help to understand, work through and accept some of the issues that are holding you back? Allow me to help YOU make sense of YOUR world. With that in mind, I offer a free initial consultation session as Therapy is a two-way process where both listener and talker interact with each other, within a relaxed environment. You won’t be doing all this alone; I will be with you through each step.
Dawn White - Chesterfield
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I understand how hard the first step can be to ask for help, sometimes you just want to be heard and listened too, you may be feeling depressed, anxious, angry, or frustrated with moving your life forward. You may be feeling confused, and unsure about where your life is heading. I can help you become stronger and find new ways of coping, whilst understanding yourself, and others around you. You are a unique person and have already begun your unique journey of recovery, I am passionate about you taking back control over your life. I aim to support you through this by tailoring my approach to you.
Andria Mirielle Smith
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Talking about mental health may seem daunting, feeling that you will be negatively judged, or misunderstood. I am here to work with you, to understand and to value your thoughts and feelings in the way that they are important to you. Offering you an environment where you feel safe to begin to explore what you think and feel, in a way and at a pace that is positive and meaningful. I offer a free of charge initial session, where we can see how and if we can work together, it is as important, that you are with the right therapist for you.
Susan Smalley
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
1 Endorsed
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1 Endorsed
Counselling changes not just the lives of individuals, but of families, work colleagues and friendships. I will give you the opportunity to promote a greater self-awareness, self-esteem, self-assertiveness and confidence. I will support and help you understand and give you a better perspective on your problems and your issues that can actually help you to deal with them differently and work on them in a different way. I will provide you with a safe, secure and non-judgemental environment where you can actually feel vulnerable and voice your thoughts and feelings to gain a better and different understanding of them.
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Day Psychology
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Do you feel anxious, stressed, low or irritable? Do you want to aim to improve these feelings? Give me call or drop me an email. We can discuss what your struggling with and make an appointment to work on these feelings. I work with adults with all types of difficulties including: trauma, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, pain, perinatal mental health, low self-esteem, depression,
bipolar disorder
, psychosis, addictions, eating disorders, interpersonal difficulties neurological difficulties and physical health conditions.
Katie Ellis
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I know that life can be hard sometimes and we can feel overwhelmed, making relationships, work and daily tasks feel like a chore. Sometimes we are not even sure why we do feel low, but we just know we don’t want to feel this way anymore….I work with many different presenting issues such as the loss of a special person, anxiety, depression, stress and low self-esteem. My background has primarily been working with survivors of domestic abuse and I understand that even when the relationship has ended, and the risk has been removed, the healing process has only just begun…
Suzy Henry
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
I have a deep trust in the healing capacity that a counselling relationship can provide. I believe each individual brings with them their own qualities & experiences, everyone is unique. Seeing beyond labels to the person, I recognize that it is the individual that knows themself best. I strive to build relationships in which clients say they feel empowered & listened to as I offer an attentive, understanding and accepting space. The nature of my counselling practice allows the individuals I work with to acquire compassion & gentleness for self, to develop healthy boundaries that allow personal growth and healing.
Stacey Fynn
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hello and welcome. It is normal to experience stages in life where it seems to make no sense, perhaps events feel overwhelming and life seems impossible to navigate. Alternatively relationships may be problematic or recurrent patterns of behaviour are negatively affecting everyday life. People find their way to therapy for many different reasons and it takes courage to make the decision. Coming from an Integrative approach means that I can draw from a range of therapeutic approaches. This enables me to engage with you in a way that will be most effective and tailored to best suit your individual needs.
Courage To Grow
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
Hi, I’m Beverley. I am a qualified counsellor and my goal is to empower you to grow in the ways most important to you. I specialise in anxiety, depression,bereavement, grief, domestic abuse, relationship issues and mental health problems to name a few. I bring care, respect and compassion to my clients, ensuring that you feel supported and listened to. I pride myself on having spent a lifetime as a gifted listener, and I provide you with a safe, confidential environment to explore your innermost thoughts and feelings. I offer support with anxiety around how to move past feeling 'stuck', isolated or overwhelmed.
Claire Dunstan
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
We are all unique and present different ranges of issues requiring highly tailored therapy. I am a UKCP accredited, Clinical Integrative Psychotherapist, trained to a master's level. I work in a relational, humanistic way and utilise our relationship to support you in working out the changes you are seeking, offering awareness, and understanding to create a better relationship with ourselves and others. I have limited availability within my private practice, where I work offering short- and long-term psychotherapy with a wide range of issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, grief and childhood issues.
Rachel Watts
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Talking therapy is a commitment and is hard work for both the client and therapist, but if embraced fully it can be truly life changing. I am an integrative therapist and I use principles from Person Centred Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy and Relational Therapy to inform my practice philosophy. This means sessions will be focused on you, your aims and our working relationship. I will offer a safe place to build trust, uncover obstacles and we will work together to challenge perceptions and build self awareness. The idea is that true self awareness, along with support and guidance will lead to change in whatever area you wish.
Hannah Daniels
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
1 Endorsed
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1 Endorsed
Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist and have worked in mental health services in the NHS for over 10 years. I currently work in the NHS, in adult mental health services and I also work in private practice. As a Psychologist, I offer evidence-based assessments, formulation and psychological interventions for a wide range of difficulties, which might include; anxiety, depression, trauma, loss and relationship difficulties.
Philip Anthony Carr
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, BACP
Verified
Verified
Hey There, Trauma can present as symptoms connected to nervous system disregulation, such as anxiety, depression, low mood, negative thinking, destructive behaviour, difficulty in experiencing emotion, lack of drive and enthusiasm, isolation, a lack of trust in others and a fear of connection or poor relationships, dissociative tendencies and hyper sensitivities. I work with cutting edge methods including Brainspotting and the SSP (safe sound protocol) (polyvagal theory) that are grounded in the most recent developments in neuro science and how we understand the impact of our early environment on our here and now adult experiences.
Sarah Alison Kitley-Jones
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified
Verified
I am a person centred psychotherapist with lived experience of trauma and mental health difficulties. I work with you to identify areas of difficulty and distress. I have experience of working with clients suffering from PTSD, trauma, abuse, depression and other MH conditions. I have a studio in my garden for one to one Art Psychotherapy and also work online. I would be happy to discuss with you your needs and also to see if we can work together.
Jayne Daniels Counselling & Supervision Services
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
ARE YOU SUFFERING WITH ANXIETY, DEPRESSED, WORTHLESS, IN CRISIS, UNABLE TO COPE BUT DON'T KNOW WHY? DO YOU NEED SOMEONE TO TALK TO AND LISTEN TO YOU? I CAN HELP. CONTACT ME NOW FOR A FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION. My name is Jayne Daniels; I am an experienced, qualified integrative counsellor and Clinical Supervisor. I offer different ways of working to suit your individual needs, including CBT, person centered and psycho dynamic. Counselling can help you make sense of what is happening in your life, support you through difficult and traumatic times and help you to live a happy and fulfilling life.
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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.