Bipolar Disorder Counselling in Fleet

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Susanne Rosset
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Fleet GU51
If you have arrived here, you’ve taken the first step to get yourself where you would like to be. I am a fully qualified accredited counsellor working with young people (aged 11 to 18) and adults. I am passionate about providing a safe and non-judgmental space where people, regardless of age, sex, gender or background, can feel seen, heard and understood. I offer a warm, empathic and confidential environment for face to face, phone and online appointments. In our sessions you will have the opportunity to reflect and process what is going on for you and how this is affecting you. Remember your experience will be unique to you.
If you have arrived here, you’ve taken the first step to get yourself where you would like to be. I am a fully qualified accredited counsellor working with young people (aged 11 to 18) and adults. I am passionate about providing a safe and non-judgmental space where people, regardless of age, sex, gender or background, can feel seen, heard and understood. I offer a warm, empathic and confidential environment for face to face, phone and online appointments. In our sessions you will have the opportunity to reflect and process what is going on for you and how this is affecting you. Remember your experience will be unique to you.
01689 664657 View 01689 664657
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Helen Drysdale
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Looking to make a real change? I offer a friendly, welcoming and safe environment in which to explore your concerns, identify their root causes, evolve your sense of self-worth and gain a greater sense of autonomy. I can help you view your life through a different lens and strengthen your ability to develop resilience when dealing with challenging circumstances. My counselling rooms are in Farnham, Surrey, with nearby parking facilities and links to public transport. I also offer counselling and psychotherapy sessions via Zoom, WhatsApp and telephone and work with individuals aged 18 to 80+.
Looking to make a real change? I offer a friendly, welcoming and safe environment in which to explore your concerns, identify their root causes, evolve your sense of self-worth and gain a greater sense of autonomy. I can help you view your life through a different lens and strengthen your ability to develop resilience when dealing with challenging circumstances. My counselling rooms are in Farnham, Surrey, with nearby parking facilities and links to public transport. I also offer counselling and psychotherapy sessions via Zoom, WhatsApp and telephone and work with individuals aged 18 to 80+.
01252 988518 View 01252 988518
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Kirsty Bunce
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Struggling with difficult thoughts and feelings can be horrible, but asking for help and embarking on change can be scary too. I can help you to discover a way forward from where you're feeling stuck, be the person who truly listens and understands your unique experience, and helps you to understand it. There may be lots of reasons why you're considering counselling - difficulties or worries in your emotional life, feeling distressed and needing help with a specific issue, struggling to come to terms with a traumatic event or loss, or seeking a clearer perspective on your life, I can help you to explore and move on with living.
Struggling with difficult thoughts and feelings can be horrible, but asking for help and embarking on change can be scary too. I can help you to discover a way forward from where you're feeling stuck, be the person who truly listens and understands your unique experience, and helps you to understand it. There may be lots of reasons why you're considering counselling - difficulties or worries in your emotional life, feeling distressed and needing help with a specific issue, struggling to come to terms with a traumatic event or loss, or seeking a clearer perspective on your life, I can help you to explore and move on with living.
01252 942442 View 01252 942442
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Sara Speakes SLS Counselling
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I believe that strength comes from within, and that we all have the ability to change given the right conditions and motivation. Reflection and a better understanding of ourselves in relation to others, are essential tools in making changes however small or large. Everyone is unique and I work on the principle that "you are the expert on you " but at times of distress or difficulty, you may lose sight of this. This is where counselling can help you to achieve a more positive outlook and a greater understanding.
I believe that strength comes from within, and that we all have the ability to change given the right conditions and motivation. Reflection and a better understanding of ourselves in relation to others, are essential tools in making changes however small or large. Everyone is unique and I work on the principle that "you are the expert on you " but at times of distress or difficulty, you may lose sight of this. This is where counselling can help you to achieve a more positive outlook and a greater understanding.
01252 979125 View 01252 979125
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Andrew Byrne
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I'm a qualified and experienced Integrative & Short-term dynamic psychotherapist and supervisor based in Farnborough. I work with a range of conditions, my specialist areas are emotional neglect, anxiety, depression, attachment, trauma, addictions, anger, bereavement, personality disorders, chronic pain & CFS/ME. I'm offering to face to face appointments in Farnborough. I am also continuing to provide online appointments.
I'm a qualified and experienced Integrative & Short-term dynamic psychotherapist and supervisor based in Farnborough. I work with a range of conditions, my specialist areas are emotional neglect, anxiety, depression, attachment, trauma, addictions, anger, bereavement, personality disorders, chronic pain & CFS/ME. I'm offering to face to face appointments in Farnborough. I am also continuing to provide online appointments.
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Paulina Gjetnes
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Serves Area
People who benefit most from my approach are often navigating anxiety, depression, the effects of trauma, neurodivergence, or the psychological impact of a mental health diagnosis. They may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in familiar patterns, even after trying other therapies, and are seeking not just a quick fix, but a more grounded understanding of themselves. They’re looking for a space where their full experience is welcomed and understood. In our work, I focus on building a collaborative, trusting relationship that supports deeper insight, emotional resilience, and a more meaningful connection to self and others.
People who benefit most from my approach are often navigating anxiety, depression, the effects of trauma, neurodivergence, or the psychological impact of a mental health diagnosis. They may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in familiar patterns, even after trying other therapies, and are seeking not just a quick fix, but a more grounded understanding of themselves. They’re looking for a space where their full experience is welcomed and understood. In our work, I focus on building a collaborative, trusting relationship that supports deeper insight, emotional resilience, and a more meaningful connection to self and others.
01252 964994 View 01252 964994
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Jeanette Ely Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I am an Integrative Counsellor, offering face-to-face or online, 50 minute therapy sessions tailored to the needs of each client in a compassionate and sensitive way. I work with individual adults and adolescents (age 11 +). The sessions are confidential and a safe space to share openly and explore feelings, fears or doubts, difficult issues, reflect and gain a better understanding of the self and emotional well-being that can help to inform change and improve self-worth and self-esteem. Talking to a professional may help to gain a new perspective and help you to move forward. I work in a non-judgmental and respectful manner.
I am an Integrative Counsellor, offering face-to-face or online, 50 minute therapy sessions tailored to the needs of each client in a compassionate and sensitive way. I work with individual adults and adolescents (age 11 +). The sessions are confidential and a safe space to share openly and explore feelings, fears or doubts, difficult issues, reflect and gain a better understanding of the self and emotional well-being that can help to inform change and improve self-worth and self-esteem. Talking to a professional may help to gain a new perspective and help you to move forward. I work in a non-judgmental and respectful manner.
0118 230 8707 View 0118 230 8707

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TalkTherapyWithClaire
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
01689 661261 View 01689 661261
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Dr Hubert Fanka
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Sensation of being stuck, depressed, worried, struggling to cope with your feelings, mood changes, trauma memories, hearing distressing voices, suicidal thoughts and urges, adjustment difficulties, addiction, being different and interpersonal difficulties, and willing to move forward and find new ways of coping effectively, “YES i can help". In our sessions, we will use an integrative approach, a mixture Cognitive, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, (DBT CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, (EMDR), Compassionate Focused Therapy, (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, (ACT) depending on your individual needs.
Sensation of being stuck, depressed, worried, struggling to cope with your feelings, mood changes, trauma memories, hearing distressing voices, suicidal thoughts and urges, adjustment difficulties, addiction, being different and interpersonal difficulties, and willing to move forward and find new ways of coping effectively, “YES i can help". In our sessions, we will use an integrative approach, a mixture Cognitive, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, (DBT CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, (EMDR), Compassionate Focused Therapy, (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, (ACT) depending on your individual needs.
023 9431 1717 View 023 9431 1717
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Paolo Imbalzano
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
2 Endorsed
Reading RG2
I am an integrative psychotherapist with a primary training in Relational Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy (Certified Transactional Analyst in Psychotherapy-CTA-P) and training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (Level 1 and Level 2), EMDR and DBR (Levels 1-3). I also hold a Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, am a Master NLP Practitioner (prior to become a psychotherapist I practiced as a Coach since 2007), and hold a Diploma in Supervision. I have treated clients with a large variety of conditions - see https://www.presentingpast.co.uk/overview-five.
I am an integrative psychotherapist with a primary training in Relational Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy (Certified Transactional Analyst in Psychotherapy-CTA-P) and training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (Level 1 and Level 2), EMDR and DBR (Levels 1-3). I also hold a Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, am a Master NLP Practitioner (prior to become a psychotherapist I practiced as a Coach since 2007), and hold a Diploma in Supervision. I have treated clients with a large variety of conditions - see https://www.presentingpast.co.uk/overview-five.
01344 595575 View 01344 595575
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Rose Stephen
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Weybridge KT13
I have more than 15 years working with adults and young people. I have worked with people from a diverse background. I am non-judgemental, acceptance and transparent. I understand how different cultures and languages can generate a unique way of working with the clients and helping them achieve their goals that are in line with their cultural background. My speciality is mental health and drugs and alcohol problems. I also have a wide experience of working with bereavement/loss and trauma caused by all sort of abuse.
I have more than 15 years working with adults and young people. I have worked with people from a diverse background. I am non-judgemental, acceptance and transparent. I understand how different cultures and languages can generate a unique way of working with the clients and helping them achieve their goals that are in line with their cultural background. My speciality is mental health and drugs and alcohol problems. I also have a wide experience of working with bereavement/loss and trauma caused by all sort of abuse.
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Maria Carolina Casson
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Online Only
Whether this is your first time seeking therapy or you’re returning after a break, finding your way here may mean that something within you is ready for change. You might be seeking clarity, healing, or simply a space where you can feel truly heard. I believe that nothing in life is truly random. Even the most challenging experiences carry meaning and help shape who we are. By exploring our personal stories and gaining insight into our past, we can create space for growth, understanding, and transformation.
Whether this is your first time seeking therapy or you’re returning after a break, finding your way here may mean that something within you is ready for change. You might be seeking clarity, healing, or simply a space where you can feel truly heard. I believe that nothing in life is truly random. Even the most challenging experiences carry meaning and help shape who we are. By exploring our personal stories and gaining insight into our past, we can create space for growth, understanding, and transformation.
01932 393474 View 01932 393474
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Clive Terence Henderson
Psychotherapist, MBACP Snr. Accred
Haslemere GU27
I bring over 25 years of experience in Counselling, Psychotherapy, Supervision, and Life Coaching, serving individuals of all ages and addressing a wide range of challenges. My extensive background includes roles in Psychiatric Hospitals, Day Programs, Residential Treatment Centres, and Out-Patient Therapy Agencies. I have the privilege of working with children, adults, couples, families, and groups, both within organisational settings and in private practice. My diverse experiences have equipped me to handle any situation with professionalism and compassion, as I believe that no issue is too strange or difficult to address.
I bring over 25 years of experience in Counselling, Psychotherapy, Supervision, and Life Coaching, serving individuals of all ages and addressing a wide range of challenges. My extensive background includes roles in Psychiatric Hospitals, Day Programs, Residential Treatment Centres, and Out-Patient Therapy Agencies. I have the privilege of working with children, adults, couples, families, and groups, both within organisational settings and in private practice. My diverse experiences have equipped me to handle any situation with professionalism and compassion, as I believe that no issue is too strange or difficult to address.
01428 774954 View 01428 774954
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Georgie Hedges
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
I'm friendly, flexible and non judgemental, offering understanding and empathy and I specialise working with young people and adults. My approach is unique to each client, factoring developmental and chronological ages. I work interactively, person-centred, yet directively and creatively- integrating arts/games therapies with CBT. I find individual ways to connect to every client and find humour, where appropriate, can go a long way to heal. I work to help young people understand their behaviours and motivations and challenge perspectives, whilst being very much on their level. EFT and Hypnotherapy qualified practitioner.
I'm friendly, flexible and non judgemental, offering understanding and empathy and I specialise working with young people and adults. My approach is unique to each client, factoring developmental and chronological ages. I work interactively, person-centred, yet directively and creatively- integrating arts/games therapies with CBT. I find individual ways to connect to every client and find humour, where appropriate, can go a long way to heal. I work to help young people understand their behaviours and motivations and challenge perspectives, whilst being very much on their level. EFT and Hypnotherapy qualified practitioner.
01235 639263 View 01235 639263
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Emma Collins
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
2 Endorsed
Waitlist for new clients
I work with children, young people (4-25 yrs) & adults to move towards their goals using talking therapy, drawing & practical tools. I am passionate that therapy should be fun & creative and work in a collaborative way so my clients look forward to our sessions together. I also specialise l in working which neurodiverse children (ADHD & ASD). If your child is under 8 years & having difficulties, please get in touch to discuss how a joint approach of child-led & parent work may be beneficial.
I work with children, young people (4-25 yrs) & adults to move towards their goals using talking therapy, drawing & practical tools. I am passionate that therapy should be fun & creative and work in a collaborative way so my clients look forward to our sessions together. I also specialise l in working which neurodiverse children (ADHD & ASD). If your child is under 8 years & having difficulties, please get in touch to discuss how a joint approach of child-led & parent work may be beneficial.
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Sarah Hirst
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
I understand it can be nerve-wracking starting therapy, either for the first time or with a new therapist. I will be here to support you throughout the process. You may be dealing with feelings of depression or anxiety; relationship difficulties; struggles at work; a bereavement; or simply want to work on self improvement or introspection. I can help set and reach therapeutic goals in a way that's best suited to you.
I understand it can be nerve-wracking starting therapy, either for the first time or with a new therapist. I will be here to support you throughout the process. You may be dealing with feelings of depression or anxiety; relationship difficulties; struggles at work; a bereavement; or simply want to work on self improvement or introspection. I can help set and reach therapeutic goals in a way that's best suited to you.
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Gemma Autumn
Counsellor, MBABCP
Cobham KT11
Are you feeling anxious? Depressed? Low self-esteem? I offer a safe space to adults and adolescents, free of judgement, where shame, embarrassment, sadness and anger are welcome. I (she/her) am a trained integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor, ecopsychotherapist and practising artist. I will answer your questions and also challenge you. I work with grief, relationships, divorce, life direction, stress, burnout, trauma, attachment, creative blocks, insecurity, intimacy, abuse, sexuality, OCD, religion, body issues, family problems, money, spiritual disconnection, psychedelic integration, retirement and living abroad.
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Helen Lamming
Counsellor, MA, PNCPS Acc.
Online Only
I’m a Relationship and Family Counsellor and Systemic Practitioner with over 6,000 hours of experience. I offer trauma-informed therapy for individuals, couples, and families navigating relationship strain, emotional distress, anxiety, and life transitions. My systemic, integrative approach draws on family therapy, psychodynamic, humanistic, attachment, and CBT models to help you understand patterns, heal, and reconnect with yourself and others.
I’m a Relationship and Family Counsellor and Systemic Practitioner with over 6,000 hours of experience. I offer trauma-informed therapy for individuals, couples, and families navigating relationship strain, emotional distress, anxiety, and life transitions. My systemic, integrative approach draws on family therapy, psychodynamic, humanistic, attachment, and CBT models to help you understand patterns, heal, and reconnect with yourself and others.
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Andy Schiller
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Esher KT10
Hello and welcome to my profile page. I am a UKCP-registered clinical psychotherapist offering short and long-term therapy in Surrey and London. Most of my work is with clients experiencing depression, low mood or anxiety. I understand that the process of therapy may appear daunting and that the first steps take a lot of courage. I also believe we all possess the capacity to make new meaning of our lives and experiences to ease any distress we may experience.
Hello and welcome to my profile page. I am a UKCP-registered clinical psychotherapist offering short and long-term therapy in Surrey and London. Most of my work is with clients experiencing depression, low mood or anxiety. I understand that the process of therapy may appear daunting and that the first steps take a lot of courage. I also believe we all possess the capacity to make new meaning of our lives and experiences to ease any distress we may experience.
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Collective Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Cobham KT11
We are a multi-award winning psychological therapies clinic based in Cobham offering fast and effective, evidence-based treatment to support people of all ages and with a variety of mental health difficulties. Our team consists of clinical and counselling psychologists, psychotherapists, an ADHD coach and family therapy. Our beautiful clinic rooms offer a tranquil setting for your sessions. We know the value of the therapeutic relationship and think that it is vital to find a therapist you 'click' with. Our team are personable, warm and empathetic which has helped many people overcome the difficulties holding them back in life.
We are a multi-award winning psychological therapies clinic based in Cobham offering fast and effective, evidence-based treatment to support people of all ages and with a variety of mental health difficulties. Our team consists of clinical and counselling psychologists, psychotherapists, an ADHD coach and family therapy. Our beautiful clinic rooms offer a tranquil setting for your sessions. We know the value of the therapeutic relationship and think that it is vital to find a therapist you 'click' with. Our team are personable, warm and empathetic which has helped many people overcome the difficulties holding them back in 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.