Bipolar Disorder Counselling in Chesterfield
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.
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.
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.
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.
My clients are often children, young people, adults and parent carers who are feeling overwhelmed by trauma, anxiety, stress, emotional difficulties, life transitions, or the demands of caring for others. Many come to therapy feeling stuck, exhausted, misunderstood, or struggling to make sense of their experiences. I provide a warm, trauma-informed and non-judgemental space where we can explore difficulties together, build emotional resilience, develop practical coping strategies, and work towards greater understanding, confidence and wellbeing.
My clients are often children, young people, adults and parent carers who are feeling overwhelmed by trauma, anxiety, stress, emotional difficulties, life transitions, or the demands of caring for others. Many come to therapy feeling stuck, exhausted, misunderstood, or struggling to make sense of their experiences. I provide a warm, trauma-informed and non-judgemental space where we can explore difficulties together, build emotional resilience, develop practical coping strategies, and work towards greater understanding, confidence and wellbeing.
As a psychotherapist since 2001, I offer compassionate support—online (live chat, phone, or video sessions) and in-person—to help you navigate life's challenges and rediscover your inner strength and purpose. Whether you're seeking clarity during difficult times, healing from past experiences, or striving for personal growth, I provide a safe, confidential space tailored to your unique needs. My services include individual and couples therapy (including sexual and pornography addiction; fees may differ) group therapy and specialized workshops focusing on mother-daughter, father-daughter relationships.
As a psychotherapist since 2001, I offer compassionate support—online (live chat, phone, or video sessions) and in-person—to help you navigate life's challenges and rediscover your inner strength and purpose. Whether you're seeking clarity during difficult times, healing from past experiences, or striving for personal growth, I provide a safe, confidential space tailored to your unique needs. My services include individual and couples therapy (including sexual and pornography addiction; fees may differ) group therapy and specialized workshops focusing on mother-daughter, father-daughter relationships.
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.
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.
5 Star National Award Winning Specialist NLP Master Coach. Get back your MoJoe with Joe Roe (she/her) The Mental Health Coach. Shifting you from anxiety and stress to calm, confidence and happiness. Using a beautiful blend of coaching & NLP, working together to move you forward to achieve your goals with your mental health wealth, goal clarity, self belief, motivation, work, relationships and life style choices, cleaning up memories and phobias. Over 20 years coaching experience and 8 plus years in own private practice successfully coaching people just like you to live a calm, confident and happy life, full of purpose.
5 Star National Award Winning Specialist NLP Master Coach. Get back your MoJoe with Joe Roe (she/her) The Mental Health Coach. Shifting you from anxiety and stress to calm, confidence and happiness. Using a beautiful blend of coaching & NLP, working together to move you forward to achieve your goals with your mental health wealth, goal clarity, self belief, motivation, work, relationships and life style choices, cleaning up memories and phobias. Over 20 years coaching experience and 8 plus years in own private practice successfully coaching people just like you to live a calm, confident and happy life, full of purpose.
Are you struggling getting through each day, feeling depressed or anxious? Maybe there are some things that you are finding hard to forget or make sense of on your own?
With a background in mental health and working extensively with survivors of abuse and trauma, there are lots of things I have worked with previously, so can tailor your session to what you feel you need most support with. Some client bases and topics I have worked with include:
Survivors of Domestic Abuse
Childhood Trauma
People living with a range of complex mental health needs
ADHD and Autism & late diagnosis
Depression
Anxiety
Bereavement
Body Dysmorphia
Are you struggling getting through each day, feeling depressed or anxious? Maybe there are some things that you are finding hard to forget or make sense of on your own?
With a background in mental health and working extensively with survivors of abuse and trauma, there are lots of things I have worked with previously, so can tailor your session to what you feel you need most support with. Some client bases and topics I have worked with include:
Survivors of Domestic Abuse
Childhood Trauma
People living with a range of complex mental health needs
ADHD and Autism & late diagnosis
Depression
Anxiety
Bereavement
Body Dysmorphia
My practice is built for adults who feel a deep friction between how they function on the outside and how they feel within. I specialise in working with the chaotic executive dysfunction and burnout of adult ADHD; the exhausting, high-control cycles of eating disorders and body distress; and the unique identity pressures faced by athletes and high performers. Alongside these specialisms, I regularly work with clients navigating everyday challenges - like chronic anxiety, relationship changes, or work stress. If you value a down-to-earth space without clinical stuffiness, you are in the right place.
My practice is built for adults who feel a deep friction between how they function on the outside and how they feel within. I specialise in working with the chaotic executive dysfunction and burnout of adult ADHD; the exhausting, high-control cycles of eating disorders and body distress; and the unique identity pressures faced by athletes and high performers. Alongside these specialisms, I regularly work with clients navigating everyday challenges - like chronic anxiety, relationship changes, or work stress. If you value a down-to-earth space without clinical stuffiness, you are in the right place.
I am a Principal Clinical Psychologist and EMDR Therapist. I have been practicing in the NHS for 14+ years, and now also offer private sessions in a warm and welcoming clinic environment. We all have times in our life when we struggle with our emotions, mental well-being and relationships, or feel we have lost touch with who we are and what is important to us. Difficult experiences, now or in the past, can leave us feeling low in mood, anxious or with fluctuating emotions. If you feel this way then I hope to be able to help you.
I am a Principal Clinical Psychologist and EMDR Therapist. I have been practicing in the NHS for 14+ years, and now also offer private sessions in a warm and welcoming clinic environment. We all have times in our life when we struggle with our emotions, mental well-being and relationships, or feel we have lost touch with who we are and what is important to us. Difficult experiences, now or in the past, can leave us feeling low in mood, anxious or with fluctuating emotions. If you feel this way then I hope to be able to help you.
I work with neurodivergent individuals and those who feel they don’t quite fit in. Many come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or exhausted from masking and trying to meet expectations that don’t suit them. They may struggle with anxiety, low self-worth, or feeling misunderstood. I support adults and young people across the UK through online therapy, including those with ADHD, autism, or exploring whether they may be neurodivergent.
I work with neurodivergent individuals and those who feel they don’t quite fit in. Many come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or exhausted from masking and trying to meet expectations that don’t suit them. They may struggle with anxiety, low self-worth, or feeling misunderstood. I support adults and young people across the UK through online therapy, including those with ADHD, autism, or exploring whether they may be neurodivergent.
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 telephone session, where we can see how and if we can work together, it is important, that you are with the right therapist for you.
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 telephone session, where we can see how and if we can work together, it is important, that you are with the right therapist for you.
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In addition I have specialist knowledge of ADHD and Bipolar Disorder.
As a Psychotherapist It has been my privilege to work closely with people facing deep challenges and issues in their lives. As someone who has faced my own challenges I believe I can truly empathise and help those who are in a dark place.
In addition I have specialist knowledge of ADHD and Bipolar Disorder.
As a Psychotherapist It has been my privilege to work closely with people facing deep challenges and issues in their lives. As someone who has faced my own challenges I believe I can truly empathise and help those who are in a dark place.
I am passionate about counselling and what offering you a safe, non judgemental space can do to explore those internal conflicts impacting your life. I am fully aware, that your anxiety can spike at the thought of talking therapy, so making that appointment can be very difficult. I can offer you a free informal, face to face or telephone chat to see how I work might help you. Your safety and care is my highest priority.
I am passionate about counselling and what offering you a safe, non judgemental space can do to explore those internal conflicts impacting your life. I am fully aware, that your anxiety can spike at the thought of talking therapy, so making that appointment can be very difficult. I can offer you a free informal, face to face or telephone chat to see how I work might help you. Your safety and care is my highest priority.
Alex is a mental health nurse consultant who specialises in mental health treatment of children and young adults (up to 25). She is able to work with individuals who are having difficulties with a range of mild to severe mental health conditions and also those with ADHD and/or Autism. Mental health conditions might include anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, depression, post-traumatic stress, self-harm, suicidal thoughts. She is also able to work with families and support networks around an individual.
Alex is a mental health nurse consultant who specialises in mental health treatment of children and young adults (up to 25). She is able to work with individuals who are having difficulties with a range of mild to severe mental health conditions and also those with ADHD and/or Autism. Mental health conditions might include anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, depression, post-traumatic stress, self-harm, suicidal thoughts. She is also able to work with families and support networks around an individual.
I offer a safe, confidential space where you can explore your thoughts and challenges without judgment. My goal is to help you uncover the answers that are already within you, but might be clouded by unhelpful thought patterns. The first session is dedicated to ensuring that we can work together effectively, as our relationship is key to your growth. Currently, I offer online sessions, providing the flexibility to connect from the comfort of your home. I’m not here to diagnose but to provide you with the time and space to discover what works best for you. Together, we’ll explore solutions that are unique to you.
I offer a safe, confidential space where you can explore your thoughts and challenges without judgment. My goal is to help you uncover the answers that are already within you, but might be clouded by unhelpful thought patterns. The first session is dedicated to ensuring that we can work together effectively, as our relationship is key to your growth. Currently, I offer online sessions, providing the flexibility to connect from the comfort of your home. I’m not here to diagnose but to provide you with the time and space to discover what works best for you. Together, we’ll explore solutions that are unique to you.
Dr Matt Kemsley has over 18 years’ experience working as a clinical psychologist within the NHS and privately on Harley Street. He has worked as the Clinical Lead of a Primary Care Mental Health Service and consultant clinical psychologist within a rehabilitation hospital and armed forces mental health team.
Dr Matt Kemsley has over 18 years’ experience working as a clinical psychologist within the NHS and privately on Harley Street. He has worked as the Clinical Lead of a Primary Care Mental Health Service and consultant clinical psychologist within a rehabilitation hospital and armed forces mental health team.
Hi, I'm Caitlyn. I know how overwhelming the search for a therapist can be - especially when life can already feel overwhelming. Many people turn to therapy because they are struggling with depression and anxiety, processing a loss, wanting to understand themselves better, longing to shift areas of stuckness, living with relational difficulties, or experiencing the aftermath of trauma. Therapy can be a place to engage with your story, be met in your pain, understand your patterns of relating, and feel seen.
Hi, I'm Caitlyn. I know how overwhelming the search for a therapist can be - especially when life can already feel overwhelming. Many people turn to therapy because they are struggling with depression and anxiety, processing a loss, wanting to understand themselves better, longing to shift areas of stuckness, living with relational difficulties, or experiencing the aftermath of trauma. Therapy can be a place to engage with your story, be met in your pain, understand your patterns of relating, and feel seen.
Welcome. Trying to find the right therapist can be a minefield. Let me introduce my passions, knowledge and experience. Chaotic lifestyles, poverty, depression, families, unhealthy relationships, drugs, alcohol, anxiety, mental health, self-esteem, confidence, bereavement, domestic abuse, unhelpful thinking patterns, adversity in childhood, trauma and abuse. I love supporting and empowering individuals to pursue my mantra of "just be, whoever you choose to be" within their own world view. In your own time, find your true SELF heading towards a positive, happy and health lifestyle which suits your own unique journey.
Tracey
Welcome. Trying to find the right therapist can be a minefield. Let me introduce my passions, knowledge and experience. Chaotic lifestyles, poverty, depression, families, unhealthy relationships, drugs, alcohol, anxiety, mental health, self-esteem, confidence, bereavement, domestic abuse, unhelpful thinking patterns, adversity in childhood, trauma and abuse. I love supporting and empowering individuals to pursue my mantra of "just be, whoever you choose to be" within their own world view. In your own time, find your true SELF heading towards a positive, happy and health lifestyle which suits your own unique journey.
Tracey
Hi my name is Adam. I am qualified and registered with the BACP. I am Reiki Attuned and also a certified meditation teacher. Sometimes life can get overwhelming or we may experience things that can impact negatively on our general way of being. I want you to know that it is really OK not to be OK and that it is OK to ask for help. If you find yourself struggling with your own sense of self or others around you, then please do reach out, I would like to help you. We can discover the light from within, when we explore and navigate the darkness.
Hi my name is Adam. I am qualified and registered with the BACP. I am Reiki Attuned and also a certified meditation teacher. Sometimes life can get overwhelming or we may experience things that can impact negatively on our general way of being. I want you to know that it is really OK not to be OK and that it is OK to ask for help. If you find yourself struggling with your own sense of self or others around you, then please do reach out, I would like to help you. We can discover the light from within, when we explore and navigate the darkness.
Hello, my name is James and I work as a counsellor, art psychotherapist and Jungian Sandplay therapist
I have over 15 years experience as a therapist working with children, teenagers and adults. I provide a safe, no-judgemental space, where you are free to begin to explore what is happening in your life.
Also, I work as a Jungian Sandplay therapist with both adults and children. Jungian Sandplay is a form of therapy where you are invited to work in a tray of either wet or dry sand to make pictures and scenes that reflect what is happening
I also am an HPCP registered Art Therapist working with both adults and children
Hello, my name is James and I work as a counsellor, art psychotherapist and Jungian Sandplay therapist
I have over 15 years experience as a therapist working with children, teenagers and adults. I provide a safe, no-judgemental space, where you are free to begin to explore what is happening in your life.
Also, I work as a Jungian Sandplay therapist with both adults and children. Jungian Sandplay is a form of therapy where you are invited to work in a tray of either wet or dry sand to make pictures and scenes that reflect what is happening
I also am an HPCP registered Art Therapist working with both adults and children
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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.