Bipolar Disorder Counselling in Doncaster

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Angela Beasley
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Doncaster DN2
This is about you and I'm here to listen sensitively as we work together in a confidential setting so you feel you can talk openly and freely. It is about a therapeutic relationship as I offer emotional warmth and respect, encouraging you to explore what has brought you to counselling. ​To offer an empathic understanding is about you knowing I am on the journey with you making sense of what is happening but being guided by your direction of what is important for you to bring to the session.
This is about you and I'm here to listen sensitively as we work together in a confidential setting so you feel you can talk openly and freely. It is about a therapeutic relationship as I offer emotional warmth and respect, encouraging you to explore what has brought you to counselling. ​To offer an empathic understanding is about you knowing I am on the journey with you making sense of what is happening but being guided by your direction of what is important for you to bring to the session.
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Nicki Miller
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Doncaster DN1
As a humanistic-integrative counsellor, I take the view that there is no single approach that can treat every client, in all situations. I therefore offer an approach to counselling that combines different elements of several specific therapies so as to enable me to provide the appropriate interventions for each individual. I believe each person is an 'unique whole' and counselling techniques are best tailored to fit the unique individuals needs and personal circumstances. It is of primary importance to me that I offer you highly confidential service based on you as an individual in your distinctive circumstances.
As a humanistic-integrative counsellor, I take the view that there is no single approach that can treat every client, in all situations. I therefore offer an approach to counselling that combines different elements of several specific therapies so as to enable me to provide the appropriate interventions for each individual. I believe each person is an 'unique whole' and counselling techniques are best tailored to fit the unique individuals needs and personal circumstances. It is of primary importance to me that I offer you highly confidential service based on you as an individual in your distinctive circumstances.
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Melisa Adams
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Doncaster DN4  (Online Only)
We are told how important exercise is for our physical well-being, your mental health is no different. Mental health and physical health are interconnected. Stress, anxiety, and depression can manifest as physical symptoms. So, maintaining good mental health can positively influence physical health. Therapy changes lives and for that reason, if you are unhappy, stressed, and not sure what to do, you need to remember that life is short, and you deserve to live the life you want. Put yourself first and do what makes you happy! I will help you become your own therapist, providing you with healthy tools and support tailored for you.
We are told how important exercise is for our physical well-being, your mental health is no different. Mental health and physical health are interconnected. Stress, anxiety, and depression can manifest as physical symptoms. So, maintaining good mental health can positively influence physical health. Therapy changes lives and for that reason, if you are unhappy, stressed, and not sure what to do, you need to remember that life is short, and you deserve to live the life you want. Put yourself first and do what makes you happy! I will help you become your own therapist, providing you with healthy tools and support tailored for you.
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Jamie Lee
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Doncaster DN1
I am an experienced, BABCP accredited CBT and EMDR Psychotherapist based in Doncaster. I work with a range of mental health presentations and complexities and I am very passionate about supporting individuals to understand and reduce the emotional distress that they experience whilst increasing their sense of well-being. All assessment and treatment offered at Psychotherapy Doncaster is supported by NICE guidance.
I am an experienced, BABCP accredited CBT and EMDR Psychotherapist based in Doncaster. I work with a range of mental health presentations and complexities and I am very passionate about supporting individuals to understand and reduce the emotional distress that they experience whilst increasing their sense of well-being. All assessment and treatment offered at Psychotherapy Doncaster is supported by NICE guidance.
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Miranda Currie
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Doncaster DN3  (Online Only)
I am a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist accredited through the BABCP. I am also an EMDR Therapist and Interpersonal Psychotherapist, working within mental health and corporate wellbeing services. I recognize the growing need for the effective delivery of evidence-based therapies. I offer client-centered therapy to help you to find the best way forward. This is done by offering a collaborative relationship, which will help you make the changes you want, to gain more understanding which can lead to healthier well-being.
I am a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist accredited through the BABCP. I am also an EMDR Therapist and Interpersonal Psychotherapist, working within mental health and corporate wellbeing services. I recognize the growing need for the effective delivery of evidence-based therapies. I offer client-centered therapy to help you to find the best way forward. This is done by offering a collaborative relationship, which will help you make the changes you want, to gain more understanding which can lead to healthier well-being.
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Steppingstones
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Doncaster DN4
Life is not always easy or simple. Are you struggling with emotions, behaviours or decision making? Is there a life event or circumstance that is effecting you? Are you experiencing anxiety, stress depression, work related difficulties or issues within your relationship, marriage or family? Do you need help to achieve your goals?
Life is not always easy or simple. Are you struggling with emotions, behaviours or decision making? Is there a life event or circumstance that is effecting you? Are you experiencing anxiety, stress depression, work related difficulties or issues within your relationship, marriage or family? Do you need help to achieve your goals?
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Kimberley Webb- Private Psychotherapy Yorkshire
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Doncaster DN4  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist, EMDR and Schema Therapist. I provide evidence-based psychological assessment, formulation and intervention to adults experiencing difficulties such as trauma, relationship difficulties and emotional distress. I provide bespoke therapy to support you in making sense of, and addressing the difficulties that prompted you to seek therapy. I. utilise schema, EMDR and psychodynamic approaches as well as traditional CBT methods, I am the co-developer of: privatepsychotherapyyorkshire
I am a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist, EMDR and Schema Therapist. I provide evidence-based psychological assessment, formulation and intervention to adults experiencing difficulties such as trauma, relationship difficulties and emotional distress. I provide bespoke therapy to support you in making sense of, and addressing the difficulties that prompted you to seek therapy. I. utilise schema, EMDR and psychodynamic approaches as well as traditional CBT methods, I am the co-developer of: privatepsychotherapyyorkshire
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Dr Angela Turner
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Doncaster DN1
Hello, I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, CAT Therapist and Coach. I am passionate about working with people in the way that they find most helpful. We can all find ourselves at a point in our lives when things are not how we’d like them to be. We can be caught up in negative patterns, experience difficult symptoms (such as struggling with sleep or anxiety, feeling low or stressed) and have difficulties with our relationships, work or our health. We may have experienced something traumatic or stressful that we struggle to cope with or find ourselves caught up in a negative situation that we don’t seem to be able to escape.
Hello, I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, CAT Therapist and Coach. I am passionate about working with people in the way that they find most helpful. We can all find ourselves at a point in our lives when things are not how we’d like them to be. We can be caught up in negative patterns, experience difficult symptoms (such as struggling with sleep or anxiety, feeling low or stressed) and have difficulties with our relationships, work or our health. We may have experienced something traumatic or stressful that we struggle to cope with or find ourselves caught up in a negative situation that we don’t seem to be able to escape.
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Louise Fenton
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Doncaster DN1
Do you have meltdowns and feel like you're losing control? Are you self harming or using behaviours that are not in your best interest? Do you have awful nightmares where you wake up in a sweat and you can't get back to sleep? Or maybe in the daytime you suddenly remember, or feel things that you can't explain? And they feel so upsetting you try anything not to have them? On the other hand, it might be 'not' remembering things that troubles you, it might be memory gaps, daydreaming, losing time or feeling unreal? Maybe the most painful thing for you is struggling with relationships, which leaves you feeling lonely and scared.
Do you have meltdowns and feel like you're losing control? Are you self harming or using behaviours that are not in your best interest? Do you have awful nightmares where you wake up in a sweat and you can't get back to sleep? Or maybe in the daytime you suddenly remember, or feel things that you can't explain? And they feel so upsetting you try anything not to have them? On the other hand, it might be 'not' remembering things that troubles you, it might be memory gaps, daydreaming, losing time or feeling unreal? Maybe the most painful thing for you is struggling with relationships, which leaves you feeling lonely and scared.
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Dearne Valley Counselling Services
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Doncaster DN11
I am a therapist based in the Dearne Valley, conveniently near Cortonwood Retail Park. I offer a safe and compassionate place to explore your feelings without judgement, in a warm practical and down to earth manner. I understand that it can be difficult to talk and understand some feelings and these may be overwhelming and confusing to you.  I can help you to bring clarity to a situation and help you to move forward with confidence. I follow the BACP ethical framework and am bound by its guidelines to work with your best interests. Provided counselling for the NHS and charities such as Cruse Bereavement and Barnsley Bereavement.
I am a therapist based in the Dearne Valley, conveniently near Cortonwood Retail Park. I offer a safe and compassionate place to explore your feelings without judgement, in a warm practical and down to earth manner. I understand that it can be difficult to talk and understand some feelings and these may be overwhelming and confusing to you.  I can help you to bring clarity to a situation and help you to move forward with confidence. I follow the BACP ethical framework and am bound by its guidelines to work with your best interests. Provided counselling for the NHS and charities such as Cruse Bereavement and Barnsley Bereavement.
07480 487166 View 07480 487166
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Jeana Hallas at Barnsley Hypnosis & Counselling
Psychotherapist, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Doncaster DN1
Most clients contact us with surface negative symptoms or challenges. Every client is totally unique, therefore our truly one-off, made-to-measure approach is needed and always provided. Most clients help us to slowly identify the real current trigger(s), creating the negative presenting symptoms or challenges. Finally, our last step in helping you gain a positive, confident and happier future, is to discover your deepest root causes, which created the very first trigger(s). To put it simply, our driving force from day one is to help you quickly ensure you gain much improved: thinking, feeling and behaviour.
Most clients contact us with surface negative symptoms or challenges. Every client is totally unique, therefore our truly one-off, made-to-measure approach is needed and always provided. Most clients help us to slowly identify the real current trigger(s), creating the negative presenting symptoms or challenges. Finally, our last step in helping you gain a positive, confident and happier future, is to discover your deepest root causes, which created the very first trigger(s). To put it simply, our driving force from day one is to help you quickly ensure you gain much improved: thinking, feeling and behaviour.
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Lucy Louise Robinson
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Doncaster DN10
I am an integrative counsellor; psychotherapist and clinical supervisor. My therapeutic practice is based largely on the relational approach, this means I place great emphasis on the relationship between you and I as it is our relationship which becomes the vehicle for your therapeutic journey. Each person is unique and I will draw on modalities that I feel will most suit you and the issues that you present to me. During our sessions I would like you to have as much autonomy as possible but I shall also give direction should you need it.
I am an integrative counsellor; psychotherapist and clinical supervisor. My therapeutic practice is based largely on the relational approach, this means I place great emphasis on the relationship between you and I as it is our relationship which becomes the vehicle for your therapeutic journey. Each person is unique and I will draw on modalities that I feel will most suit you and the issues that you present to me. During our sessions I would like you to have as much autonomy as possible but I shall also give direction should you need it.
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Online Therapists

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Stephanie Lockett
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Kirkby in Ashfield NG17
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.
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Dr Shoaib Psychology Practice Ltd
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Verified Verified
Manchester M21
I'm Dr Sohbia Shoaib a highly skilled Chartered Psychologist with over 20 years working experience in mental health. In the NHS, forensic and private sector. I am trained in a range of interventions including Schema Therapy, EMDR, DBT and CBT. I have expertise in completing a full range of assessments and interventions for clients who present from mild to severe/ complex mental health problems and psychological presentations e.g., trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, stress, burnout, interpersonal difficulties and emotional dysregulation, personality disorder, substance misuse, bipolar, psychosis.
I'm Dr Sohbia Shoaib a highly skilled Chartered Psychologist with over 20 years working experience in mental health. In the NHS, forensic and private sector. I am trained in a range of interventions including Schema Therapy, EMDR, DBT and CBT. I have expertise in completing a full range of assessments and interventions for clients who present from mild to severe/ complex mental health problems and psychological presentations e.g., trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, stress, burnout, interpersonal difficulties and emotional dysregulation, personality disorder, substance misuse, bipolar, psychosis.
0161 524 5114 View 0161 524 5114
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AVK Therapy - Dr Amy Kirby
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Dudley DY1  (Online Only)
I am a Clinical Psychologist, qualifying from the University of Birmingham in 2012. I have gained a wealth of experience working in both the NHS and private sector. I have worked predominantly with adults, however do have some experience of working with children and families and couples. My own private practice operates on a remote basis through the use of video calls. I work with anyone that is struggling with difficult emotions or direction, including anxiety and depression, chronic stress, intrusive thoughts and ruminating, experience of trauma and PTSD, personality disorders and bipolar disorder. Among other things.
I am a Clinical Psychologist, qualifying from the University of Birmingham in 2012. I have gained a wealth of experience working in both the NHS and private sector. I have worked predominantly with adults, however do have some experience of working with children and families and couples. My own private practice operates on a remote basis through the use of video calls. I work with anyone that is struggling with difficult emotions or direction, including anxiety and depression, chronic stress, intrusive thoughts and ruminating, experience of trauma and PTSD, personality disorders and bipolar disorder. Among other things.
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Jal Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Services ltd
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Grimsby DN33
I also specialise in severe and enduring mental health problems such as Borderline personality disorders, eating disorders, schizophrenia and bipolar.
Hi, I'm Jess and I own Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Services Ltd in hope of offering a bespoke therapy service that meets the needs of the client and is flexible in adapting to your needs. I work by myself and offer online and limited in-person sessions. I deliver evidence based Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT) and EMDR. CBT looks at how we think and how we behave and how this impacts on how we feel. We make these links together and look to challenge and change how we think and what we do to positively change how we feel. I also deliver EMDR for PTSD, traumatic and complicated grief, anxiety, addictions and depression.
I also specialise in severe and enduring mental health problems such as Borderline personality disorders, eating disorders, schizophrenia and bipolar.
Hi, I'm Jess and I own Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Services Ltd in hope of offering a bespoke therapy service that meets the needs of the client and is flexible in adapting to your needs. I work by myself and offer online and limited in-person sessions. I deliver evidence based Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT) and EMDR. CBT looks at how we think and how we behave and how this impacts on how we feel. We make these links together and look to challenge and change how we think and what we do to positively change how we feel. I also deliver EMDR for PTSD, traumatic and complicated grief, anxiety, addictions and depression.
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Kyle Thurlow
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Accrington BB5
I have an extensive range of experience of working with a vast variety of client issues. I offer clients an integrative approach to treatment which best meets each individual’s needs. I originally trained as a person centred therapist. However, I also draw from a wide range of evidence based psychological therapies. I have completed additional trauma focused therapy training which has enabled me to work effectively with traumatised individuals. My main areas of expertise is helping people with dissociative disorders/DID, PTSD, sexual abuse, bipolar, personality disorders, depression, anxiety, and grief/bereavement.
I have an extensive range of experience of working with a vast variety of client issues. I offer clients an integrative approach to treatment which best meets each individual’s needs. I originally trained as a person centred therapist. However, I also draw from a wide range of evidence based psychological therapies. I have completed additional trauma focused therapy training which has enabled me to work effectively with traumatised individuals. My main areas of expertise is helping people with dissociative disorders/DID, PTSD, sexual abuse, bipolar, personality disorders, depression, anxiety, and grief/bereavement.
01254 961534 View 01254 961534
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Michelle Lam
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Northampton NN4
I specialise in working with personality disorders EUPD, young people, exam stress, trauma, pstd, bereavement, sexual abuse, generalised anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, low-self esteem, depression, stress, existential crisis, self harm, life transitions, sex and relationships and familial conflicts. I adapt my practise to each individual's needs and can provide (DBT) Dialectical Behavioural Therapy aimed at helping with distress tolerance and interpersonal relationships. I will work with you to help gain a better understanding of the cause of these issues and find ways to move forward.
I specialise in working with personality disorders EUPD, young people, exam stress, trauma, pstd, bereavement, sexual abuse, generalised anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, low-self esteem, depression, stress, existential crisis, self harm, life transitions, sex and relationships and familial conflicts. I adapt my practise to each individual's needs and can provide (DBT) Dialectical Behavioural Therapy aimed at helping with distress tolerance and interpersonal relationships. I will work with you to help gain a better understanding of the cause of these issues and find ways to move forward.
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Maheen Shahab
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Derby DE1  (Online Only)
I am an integrative psychotherapist, registered by the BACP (MBACP) . I am trained in 3 therapeutic modalities including: cognitive behavioural therapy, attachment theory and person centered theory. I have a passion for working with people - the center of my practice is taking a compassionate approach. I have worked with a variety of presenting issues, including anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorders, eating disorders, sense of self and grief.
I am an integrative psychotherapist, registered by the BACP (MBACP) . I am trained in 3 therapeutic modalities including: cognitive behavioural therapy, attachment theory and person centered theory. I have a passion for working with people - the center of my practice is taking a compassionate approach. I have worked with a variety of presenting issues, including anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorders, eating disorders, sense of self and grief.
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Christopher Morris
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Mansfield NG21
I have a great deal of experience or working with individuals who have Autism Spectrum Disorder 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.
I have a great deal of experience or working with individuals who have Autism Spectrum Disorder 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.
01623 392757 View 01623 392757

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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.