Bipolar Disorder Counselling in Godalming

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Jenna Mckeown
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years experience working in NHS and third sector mental health services. I am passionate about coming alongside people to find out how they can harness their strengths and resources to pursue a rich and meaningful life. I have a particular interest in the intersection between trauma and neurodivergence.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years experience working in NHS and third sector mental health services. I am passionate about coming alongside people to find out how they can harness their strengths and resources to pursue a rich and meaningful life. I have a particular interest in the intersection between trauma and neurodivergence.
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Stephanie Jemma Evans
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Like all fully qualified Psychotherapists, I can work with a wide range of issues, including diagnosed mental health disorders. However, I have a special interest in working with Anxiety, Trauma including Sexual Abuse, Identity Problems, Religious Abuse and Spiritual Questioning, and Sexuality (including alternative relationship styles).
Like all fully qualified Psychotherapists, I can work with a wide range of issues, including diagnosed mental health disorders. However, I have a special interest in working with Anxiety, Trauma including Sexual Abuse, Identity Problems, Religious Abuse and Spiritual Questioning, and Sexuality (including alternative relationship styles).
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Gillian Clay
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
I consider myself to be a warm, caring and approachable person. I know that coming for counselling takes great courage and I will do my utmost to help you feel at ease. I trained in an integrative approach to counselling, this allows me to tailor therapy, to meet each individual client's needs. I believe that people are unique human beings, who have the potential to make the most of their lives. I have considerable experience of working with nervous illness including, anxiety, depression, OCD, diversity, age related issues and also a wide range of personal problems and relationship problems.
I consider myself to be a warm, caring and approachable person. I know that coming for counselling takes great courage and I will do my utmost to help you feel at ease. I trained in an integrative approach to counselling, this allows me to tailor therapy, to meet each individual client's needs. I believe that people are unique human beings, who have the potential to make the most of their lives. I have considerable experience of working with nervous illness including, anxiety, depression, OCD, diversity, age related issues and also a wide range of personal problems and relationship problems.
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Warren Vinciguerra
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Through my experience of nearly two decades of working within the mental health industry, I have continued to develop my empathy skills, along with a strong sense of compassion for my clients. I have the energy and motivation to wholeheartedly help my clients change. Over the course of my years in practice I have had the honour to participate in different treatment programmes, within a variety of contextual settings. This has included having the privilege to work at some of Europe’s best private clinics such as; Smarmore Castle, Lifeworks Community and Promis Clinics. I also have experience of working in a UK prison and a college.
Through my experience of nearly two decades of working within the mental health industry, I have continued to develop my empathy skills, along with a strong sense of compassion for my clients. I have the energy and motivation to wholeheartedly help my clients change. Over the course of my years in practice I have had the honour to participate in different treatment programmes, within a variety of contextual settings. This has included having the privilege to work at some of Europe’s best private clinics such as; Smarmore Castle, Lifeworks Community and Promis Clinics. I also have experience of working in a UK prison and a college.
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The Practice
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
We can all have difficulties in everyday life and encounter problems that we simply find hard to cope with alone. You may feel worried, anxious, low, confused, isolated or may be experience difficulties in relationships. You may be suffering from feelings of low self esteem or low self confidence. You may have been diagnosed with anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, depression, or maybe you are just feeling sad. When these feelings and thoughts persist and become overwhelming it may be difficult to know which way to turn.
We can all have difficulties in everyday life and encounter problems that we simply find hard to cope with alone. You may feel worried, anxious, low, confused, isolated or may be experience difficulties in relationships. You may be suffering from feelings of low self esteem or low self confidence. You may have been diagnosed with anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, depression, or maybe you are just feeling sad. When these feelings and thoughts persist and become overwhelming it may be difficult to know which way to turn.
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Adrian Mark Stearman
Counsellor, BACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I provide a safe and confidential place to support you on a one-to-one basis with issues including anxiety, addiction, depression and relationship problems. I am based in Guildford and Godalming, Surrey and offer evening and daytime appointments. Perhaps there is a pattern or behaviour in your life that keeps repeating itself despite your best efforts to feel or behave differently each time. Our histories, cultural and family backgrounds effect how we show up in the here and now of today. Counselling can help to shift our experience of life and the people, places and things that constantly trip us up.
I provide a safe and confidential place to support you on a one-to-one basis with issues including anxiety, addiction, depression and relationship problems. I am based in Guildford and Godalming, Surrey and offer evening and daytime appointments. Perhaps there is a pattern or behaviour in your life that keeps repeating itself despite your best efforts to feel or behave differently each time. Our histories, cultural and family backgrounds effect how we show up in the here and now of today. Counselling can help to shift our experience of life and the people, places and things that constantly trip us up.
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Dr Carly Samson
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I offer a safe, welcoming space to help you explore how you would like to live your life. I work with adults living with a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, eating disorders, brain injury, interpersonal and relational difficulties, as well as psychosis. I am also passionate about supporting people through challenging life transitions for example becoming a new parent or starting retirement. I am an integrative clinical psychologist, with my practice drawing on a range of the latest evidence-based therapeutic approaches allowing therapy to be personalised and tailored to your individual needs.
I offer a safe, welcoming space to help you explore how you would like to live your life. I work with adults living with a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, eating disorders, brain injury, interpersonal and relational difficulties, as well as psychosis. I am also passionate about supporting people through challenging life transitions for example becoming a new parent or starting retirement. I am an integrative clinical psychologist, with my practice drawing on a range of the latest evidence-based therapeutic approaches allowing therapy to be personalised and tailored to your individual needs.
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May Fitzpatrick
Psychotherapist, MA, BPC
Serves Area
Hello my name is May. I am a widely experienced and accredited professional psychotherapist who is passionate about mental health, working both privately and in the NHS since 2013.   Initially I offer a 20min free informal phone call to discuss your current concerns and answer any questions you may have. But whatever your individual background and circumstances, psychotherapy can help you develop greater self-awareness and a deeper understanding of your relationship with others, face some difficult thoughts and feelings, feel less overwhelmed by your concerns and fears, and support you in making choices and decisions.
Hello my name is May. I am a widely experienced and accredited professional psychotherapist who is passionate about mental health, working both privately and in the NHS since 2013.   Initially I offer a 20min free informal phone call to discuss your current concerns and answer any questions you may have. But whatever your individual background and circumstances, psychotherapy can help you develop greater self-awareness and a deeper understanding of your relationship with others, face some difficult thoughts and feelings, feel less overwhelmed by your concerns and fears, and support you in making choices and decisions.
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Lise Baker
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
I am an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist practising in Guildford, Haslemere, Putney, West London and Private Practice. I offer short or long term therapy and work with adults and the elderly on a one-to-one basis. I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space, in professional settings and calm surroundings, where you can find solace and privacy. I hold up-to-date Enhanced Disclosure (DBS) for working with the very vulnerable and continue to develop my skills while I undertake a further MSc in Neuroscience.
I am an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist practising in Guildford, Haslemere, Putney, West London and Private Practice. I offer short or long term therapy and work with adults and the elderly on a one-to-one basis. I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space, in professional settings and calm surroundings, where you can find solace and privacy. I hold up-to-date Enhanced Disclosure (DBS) for working with the very vulnerable and continue to develop my skills while I undertake a further MSc in Neuroscience.
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Grant Roberts
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Hello, I am an integrative psychotherapist & counsellor specialising in body image insecurities, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, and chronic and terminal illness. Alongside this I also offer psychology led life coaching to encourage personal and professional growth. Through a safe, empathic and accepting relationship, I hope to help enable you to greater self-acceptance, self awareness and self worth.
Hello, I am an integrative psychotherapist & counsellor specialising in body image insecurities, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, and chronic and terminal illness. Alongside this I also offer psychology led life coaching to encourage personal and professional growth. Through a safe, empathic and accepting relationship, I hope to help enable you to greater self-acceptance, self awareness and self worth.
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Rebekah Amy Duncalfe
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Serves Area
A fully accredited psychotherapist with over 16 years of experience, my passion is using creativity to help clients move forwards with positivity. I gained an MA in Music Psychotherapy in 2009 and set up my own creative therapies practice in 2016. My experience includes providing therapy in adult mental health settings and I especially enjoy a person-centred approach. I enjoy working with families as well as 1:1 therapy. My approaches include psychodynamic, person-centred, integrative and systemic. My work has been wide-ranging, encompassing community, corporate and education.
A fully accredited psychotherapist with over 16 years of experience, my passion is using creativity to help clients move forwards with positivity. I gained an MA in Music Psychotherapy in 2009 and set up my own creative therapies practice in 2016. My experience includes providing therapy in adult mental health settings and I especially enjoy a person-centred approach. I enjoy working with families as well as 1:1 therapy. My approaches include psychodynamic, person-centred, integrative and systemic. My work has been wide-ranging, encompassing community, corporate and education.
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Dr Michael Munday
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have experience of being alongside people in helping them navigate a variety of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, anger, low self-worth, shame, relationship problems, gender dysphoria, trauma, self-harm, substance misuse, eating difficulties, personality difficulties, psychosis, and bipolar affective disorder.
I was lead psychologist for an NHS early intervention in psychosis service, and previously worked in NHS community mental health, eating disorders, and psychology outpatient services. I am passionate about therapy and take an integrative approach, drawing on a variety of therapeutic models in seeking to understand you as a person and how to help you.
I have experience of being alongside people in helping them navigate a variety of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, anger, low self-worth, shame, relationship problems, gender dysphoria, trauma, self-harm, substance misuse, eating difficulties, personality difficulties, psychosis, and bipolar affective disorder.
I was lead psychologist for an NHS early intervention in psychosis service, and previously worked in NHS community mental health, eating disorders, and psychology outpatient services. I am passionate about therapy and take an integrative approach, drawing on a variety of therapeutic models in seeking to understand you as a person and how to help you.
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Ian Hayes
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
London W5
Alongside my private practice, I volunteer at the mental health charity CAPE, working with clients who live with complex mental health needs including bipolar disorder, PTSD and EUPD.
Hello, I'm a BACP registered Psychotherapeutic Counsellor based in Ealing with availability Monday to Friday. I offer an open, supportive space where we can make sense of what’s going on together without any judgement or preconceptions. I work with people who feel anxious, depressed, bereaved, stuck or overwhelmed. Also those who feel they experience the world differently, either identifying as neurodivergent or simply finding day-to-day life harder than it seems for others. Whatever you're facing, you don’t have to deal with it on your own. All of you is welcome.
Alongside my private practice, I volunteer at the mental health charity CAPE, working with clients who live with complex mental health needs including bipolar disorder, PTSD and EUPD.
Hello, I'm a BACP registered Psychotherapeutic Counsellor based in Ealing with availability Monday to Friday. I offer an open, supportive space where we can make sense of what’s going on together without any judgement or preconceptions. I work with people who feel anxious, depressed, bereaved, stuck or overwhelmed. Also those who feel they experience the world differently, either identifying as neurodivergent or simply finding day-to-day life harder than it seems for others. Whatever you're facing, you don’t have to deal with it on your own. All of you is welcome.
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Nuria Bara-Carril
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
7 Endorsed
London W5
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist working with adults to address mild to severe psychological difficulties including anxiety, depression, OCD and Bipolar Affective Disorder.
I have extensive training and experience in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and other approaches based on CBT, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy & Behavioural Family Therapy.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist working with adults to address mild to severe psychological difficulties including anxiety, depression, OCD and Bipolar Affective Disorder.
I have extensive training and experience in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and other approaches based on CBT, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy & Behavioural Family Therapy.
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Samantha Jayne Byron
Psychotherapist, BACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a clinical psychotherapist,​ I have over 10 year’s experience of working with patients and clients with many different struggles and difficulties. Trained as an integrative therapist, I work in a unique way that is based on your own individual needs. I believe that everyone is different and not every modality suits everyone. I know only too well how difficult life can be, yet uniquely different, we all suffer pain and loss in many similar ways. I feel truly humbled to work in this field and would be honoured to support you. You are not alone.
As a clinical psychotherapist,​ I have over 10 year’s experience of working with patients and clients with many different struggles and difficulties. Trained as an integrative therapist, I work in a unique way that is based on your own individual needs. I believe that everyone is different and not every modality suits everyone. I know only too well how difficult life can be, yet uniquely different, we all suffer pain and loss in many similar ways. I feel truly humbled to work in this field and would be honoured to support you. You are not alone.
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Amy Cumber
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Life can evoke a variety of emotions and struggles. I work with individuals and couples across the UK remotely. I care passionately about the needs of my clients to empower you to move forwards in your life wherever you path is currently at. Life is sometimes full of difficulties and uncertainties we can feel overwhelmed by loss, trauma, body image, addictions, relationship issues and problems in our workplace or home life to name a few. I work in a non-judgmental supportive manner helping you to explore & understand your thoughts & emotions. I have some concession rates available on a sliding scale.
Life can evoke a variety of emotions and struggles. I work with individuals and couples across the UK remotely. I care passionately about the needs of my clients to empower you to move forwards in your life wherever you path is currently at. Life is sometimes full of difficulties and uncertainties we can feel overwhelmed by loss, trauma, body image, addictions, relationship issues and problems in our workplace or home life to name a few. I work in a non-judgmental supportive manner helping you to explore & understand your thoughts & emotions. I have some concession rates available on a sliding scale.
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Dr Alice Fiorica
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
2 Endorsed
London SW11
I specialise in the treatment of Stress and Anxiety disorders (such as OCD, PTSD, Panic, Perfectionism, Social Anxiety and Impostor Syndrome); Depression and Bipolar Disorder; Trauma and relationship problems.
I have over 20 years experience of working in Public Health Service, Charities and in Private Practice both in the UK and in Italy. I can help to identify unhelpful behavioural and thinking pattern that are stopping you for living the life you want to live; to manage stress and anxiety issues or to escape the deeps of depression.
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Florence Marston
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
London W4
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties or if you have a history of trauma, therapy can be a safe way to explore your suffering in a warm, non-judgmental and confidential environment. My aim is to help you understand, accept and trust yourself and, ultimately, recognise that you have the resources to manage life's difficulties and uncertainties. Some of our current struggles come from the emotional injuries we sustained earlier in life and these need careful, gentle attention so that healing can happen. So, together we will tend to focus both on your current issues and on examining the past.
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Justyna Kulczyk-Lewinska
Psychotherapist, MSc, COSRT Accred
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I’m Justyna, the founder and lead therapist at JKL Therapy Centre. I’ve spent my career working with individuals and couples who are navigating some of life’s most complex and intimate challenges. I know that reaching out for help can feel daunting, especially if you’ve experienced marginalisation or carried shame for things that are central to who you are. My goal is to help you find your way back to a place of self-acceptance and peace. Together, we’ll create a safe space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings about your sexuality, relationships, and self-worth.
I’m Justyna, the founder and lead therapist at JKL Therapy Centre. I’ve spent my career working with individuals and couples who are navigating some of life’s most complex and intimate challenges. I know that reaching out for help can feel daunting, especially if you’ve experienced marginalisation or carried shame for things that are central to who you are. My goal is to help you find your way back to a place of self-acceptance and peace. Together, we’ll create a safe space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings about your sexuality, relationships, and self-worth.
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Andrew Rutherford
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Serves Area
Hello, I'm Andrew and I'm a registered psychotherapist. Specifically, an integrative psychotherapist. What do I mean by integrative? Well, for over 50 years now it's been consistently shown that there is no overall 'best therapy'. What works for one person does not necessarily work for another, even if their issues are similar. You might have heard about psychoanalysis, person-centred counselling, or CBT. These are just a few of a number of therapeutic approaches that each offer different potential for change. Integrative therapy focuses on bringing together these approaches and tailoring them to meet your individual needs.
Hello, I'm Andrew and I'm a registered psychotherapist. Specifically, an integrative psychotherapist. What do I mean by integrative? Well, for over 50 years now it's been consistently shown that there is no overall 'best therapy'. What works for one person does not necessarily work for another, even if their issues are similar. You might have heard about psychoanalysis, person-centred counselling, or CBT. These are just a few of a number of therapeutic approaches that each offer different potential for change. Integrative therapy focuses on bringing together these approaches and tailoring them to meet your individual needs.
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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.