Bipolar Disorder Counselling in Hove
Do you feel anxious or stuck?
Life can feel incredibly difficult at times, with past experiences of trauma, feelings of anxiety or low self-esteem keeping us stuck and uncertain of who we are or how to move forward. As a trauma-informed Humanistic therapist, I offer a safe, supportive space where we can help you explore and make sense of your past experiences in the present, without fear of judgment. Together, we can identify unhelpful beliefs and release patterns that no longer serve you, to create a greater awareness of your potential for growth, healing and self-acceptance.
Do you feel anxious or stuck?
Life can feel incredibly difficult at times, with past experiences of trauma, feelings of anxiety or low self-esteem keeping us stuck and uncertain of who we are or how to move forward. As a trauma-informed Humanistic therapist, I offer a safe, supportive space where we can help you explore and make sense of your past experiences in the present, without fear of judgment. Together, we can identify unhelpful beliefs and release patterns that no longer serve you, to create a greater awareness of your potential for growth, healing and self-acceptance.
No matter what brings you to therapy, your experience matters. You may notice patterns repeating, intense emotions that don’t let up, or physical sensations that leave you on edge without a clear reason. Our brains and bodies often react long before we understand why, and therapy can help you make sense of these responses rather than feeling ruled by them.
No matter what brings you to therapy, your experience matters. You may notice patterns repeating, intense emotions that don’t let up, or physical sensations that leave you on edge without a clear reason. Our brains and bodies often react long before we understand why, and therapy can help you make sense of these responses rather than feeling ruled by them.
Hi, I offer a warm, reflective space where you can work on the troubles you have, towards the change you want and built the tools you need to feel better and be happier, on your own terms. Since 2013, my trauma informed and integrative approach helps people with challenges such as: - Anxiety and depression - ADHD - Hypersensitivity - Neurodivergence - Co-dependency, Emotional or physical abuse, Anger management, Professional or Relationships difficulties. Therapy is ultimately about better understanding your emotions, your experience, yourself. It is about feeling and discover, using that knowledge to heal and enhance your life.
Hi, I offer a warm, reflective space where you can work on the troubles you have, towards the change you want and built the tools you need to feel better and be happier, on your own terms. Since 2013, my trauma informed and integrative approach helps people with challenges such as: - Anxiety and depression - ADHD - Hypersensitivity - Neurodivergence - Co-dependency, Emotional or physical abuse, Anger management, Professional or Relationships difficulties. Therapy is ultimately about better understanding your emotions, your experience, yourself. It is about feeling and discover, using that knowledge to heal and enhance your life.
Sometimes we can feel unsettled and lost when times in are uncertain. Sometimes troubled relationships at home or work or from the past can bring low or anxious feelings that may prompt you to step back and ask yourself who you really are and what is the way forward. As an Existential Psychotherapist I can be with you to explore how is it for you to be you right now in the world in which you find yourself. What possibilities are open to you? What are your anxious feelings really telling you? How can you be OK with the feelings and situations that make you uncomfortable, or not knowing what the future holds?
Sometimes we can feel unsettled and lost when times in are uncertain. Sometimes troubled relationships at home or work or from the past can bring low or anxious feelings that may prompt you to step back and ask yourself who you really are and what is the way forward. As an Existential Psychotherapist I can be with you to explore how is it for you to be you right now in the world in which you find yourself. What possibilities are open to you? What are your anxious feelings really telling you? How can you be OK with the feelings and situations that make you uncomfortable, or not knowing what the future holds?
At different stages in our lives, we encounter difficulties that prevent us from fully enjoying life. It can be anything from anxiety and depression, to the loss of a person (through death or relationship breakdown), to deeply rooted emotional issues (such as low self-esteem or inability to form relationships). Other times, we are unable to fully explain what is troubling us - we just know that something is. Asking for help can be difficult - finding the right kind of help and support can be more challenging. With each person and difficulty being unique, I tailor my approach to suit each client's needs and communication style.
At different stages in our lives, we encounter difficulties that prevent us from fully enjoying life. It can be anything from anxiety and depression, to the loss of a person (through death or relationship breakdown), to deeply rooted emotional issues (such as low self-esteem or inability to form relationships). Other times, we are unable to fully explain what is troubling us - we just know that something is. Asking for help can be difficult - finding the right kind of help and support can be more challenging. With each person and difficulty being unique, I tailor my approach to suit each client's needs and communication style.
We are a not for profit therapy service offering free initial consultations where we think with you in depth about your difficulties and your needs. This is followed, if you wish it, by referral to one of our 40 counsellors and therapists. We provide a range of services for those with mild, moderate and severe difficulties including depression, anxiety, phobias, relationship difficulties, early trauma, self harm, gender issues, domestic violence, unresolved grief and personality disorder. We offer individual counselling, psychotherapy and couples therapy. We see adults and children. 8 week Mindfulness Course starting January.
We are a not for profit therapy service offering free initial consultations where we think with you in depth about your difficulties and your needs. This is followed, if you wish it, by referral to one of our 40 counsellors and therapists. We provide a range of services for those with mild, moderate and severe difficulties including depression, anxiety, phobias, relationship difficulties, early trauma, self harm, gender issues, domestic violence, unresolved grief and personality disorder. We offer individual counselling, psychotherapy and couples therapy. We see adults and children. 8 week Mindfulness Course starting January.
Hello, I am an experienced Psychodynamic Psychotherapist, Supervisor, and teacher, registered with the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) with an MSc in Psychotherapy. I work with adults and adolescents from my private consulting room on The Drive in Hove, and am available both in person and online.
People come to me with a wide range of difficulties — depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, addiction, self-harm, and experiences of more severe emotional distress. Whatever has brought you here, I will listen carefully and work with you to understand what is happening, both consciously and at a deeper level.
Hello, I am an experienced Psychodynamic Psychotherapist, Supervisor, and teacher, registered with the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) with an MSc in Psychotherapy. I work with adults and adolescents from my private consulting room on The Drive in Hove, and am available both in person and online.
People come to me with a wide range of difficulties — depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, addiction, self-harm, and experiences of more severe emotional distress. Whatever has brought you here, I will listen carefully and work with you to understand what is happening, both consciously and at a deeper level.
Specialist training in ADHD, AuDHD and Neurodivergence. Further special interest in Highly Sensitivity Personality Trait, Perimenopause and inner critic work.
Is life feeling overwhelming? Are you tired of struggling alone? Perhaps the world feels rather scary at the moment. I would be honoured to offer a safe harbour in the storm.
I strive to understand your unique experience and view of the world. For me, counselling is YOUR space to express, explore and make sense of your inner world in safety. How often do you allow yourself time to be this important?
Specialist training in ADHD, AuDHD and Neurodivergence. Further special interest in Highly Sensitivity Personality Trait, Perimenopause and inner critic work.
Is life feeling overwhelming? Are you tired of struggling alone? Perhaps the world feels rather scary at the moment. I would be honoured to offer a safe harbour in the storm.
I strive to understand your unique experience and view of the world. For me, counselling is YOUR space to express, explore and make sense of your inner world in safety. How often do you allow yourself time to be this important?
As an integrative psychotherapist (BACP accredited) and EMDR therapist, I draw on a combination of different approaches, so that the therapy is tailored to each client's individual needs. Clearly professional qualifications & experience are important, but I also place great value on the healing nature of the relationship between client and therapist. Therapy is a collaborative process & I believe that building trust, feeling understood & in charge of decision & choice making within the process are all key aspects of the counselling journey for clients. For more info please visit my website www.cjecounsellingandtherapy.com
As an integrative psychotherapist (BACP accredited) and EMDR therapist, I draw on a combination of different approaches, so that the therapy is tailored to each client's individual needs. Clearly professional qualifications & experience are important, but I also place great value on the healing nature of the relationship between client and therapist. Therapy is a collaborative process & I believe that building trust, feeling understood & in charge of decision & choice making within the process are all key aspects of the counselling journey for clients. For more info please visit my website www.cjecounsellingandtherapy.com
Counselling is a safe environment where you can offload and talk about whatever is going on for you. Life presents with many challenges and can feel overwhelming and very painful at times.
It takes willingness and courage to ask for help, to open up to someone else and truly express your worries, thoughts and feelings. Therapy can be a deep journey of healing and change. We will work together towards your goals , with respect and understanding.
Counselling is a safe environment where you can offload and talk about whatever is going on for you. Life presents with many challenges and can feel overwhelming and very painful at times.
It takes willingness and courage to ask for help, to open up to someone else and truly express your worries, thoughts and feelings. Therapy can be a deep journey of healing and change. We will work together towards your goals , with respect and understanding.
I work with Couples & Individuals. You’re probably here because you need support around a problem and are looking to find a qualified professional you can trust with your story. I work relationally, which means that I place the quality and the value of our therapeutic relationship as paramount in our work. Balanced, mental health is vital for us to live satisfying and fulfilled lives. I hold deeply the value of truly being present with you and the work we are doing together. A healthy counselling relationship builds a safe and secure foundation for the work whilst also presenting challenge and opportunity for insight.
I work with Couples & Individuals. You’re probably here because you need support around a problem and are looking to find a qualified professional you can trust with your story. I work relationally, which means that I place the quality and the value of our therapeutic relationship as paramount in our work. Balanced, mental health is vital for us to live satisfying and fulfilled lives. I hold deeply the value of truly being present with you and the work we are doing together. A healthy counselling relationship builds a safe and secure foundation for the work whilst also presenting challenge and opportunity for insight.
I work with adults who are outwardly functioning but feel stuck, disconnected, or caught in repeating patterns, often in relationships, intimacy, or their sense of self. My approach is psychoanalytic and psychodynamic, focusing on understanding difficulties at the root rather than offering quick fixes. I work in a client-led, non-pathologising and inclusive way and have extensive experience with LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent clients. I also work comfortably with questions around sexuality and intimacy, including areas people may feel anxious or ashamed about. Sessions in Hove and online.
I work with adults who are outwardly functioning but feel stuck, disconnected, or caught in repeating patterns, often in relationships, intimacy, or their sense of self. My approach is psychoanalytic and psychodynamic, focusing on understanding difficulties at the root rather than offering quick fixes. I work in a client-led, non-pathologising and inclusive way and have extensive experience with LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent clients. I also work comfortably with questions around sexuality and intimacy, including areas people may feel anxious or ashamed about. Sessions in Hove and online.
I am a senior clinical psychologist with extensive experience of helping adults through a range of life challenges, emotional, psychological, and relational difficulties – predominantly within the NHS, and more recently in private practice. I understand that anybody can experience periods of distress and life can throw challenges that are difficult to navigate. Some issues that I have supported people with include low mood, depression, anxiety, panic, phobias, OCD, psychosis, low self-esteem, insomnia, trauma, interpersonal issues, abuse, grief, loss, stress, chronic health conditions, being a carer, and issues around identity.
I am a senior clinical psychologist with extensive experience of helping adults through a range of life challenges, emotional, psychological, and relational difficulties – predominantly within the NHS, and more recently in private practice. I understand that anybody can experience periods of distress and life can throw challenges that are difficult to navigate. Some issues that I have supported people with include low mood, depression, anxiety, panic, phobias, OCD, psychosis, low self-esteem, insomnia, trauma, interpersonal issues, abuse, grief, loss, stress, chronic health conditions, being a carer, and issues around identity.
Are you struggling with changes in your life? Are you finding yourself weighed down by stress and responsibility, so that you can't fully enjoy your life? I know how difficult it can be to feel this way, and this is why I have spent over 15 years working as a Clinical Psychologist in the NHS to try to support people with these kinds of difficulties. I am trained in CBT, Mindfulness and ACT and now offer these in my private practice so that no one has to suffer alone. I also have expertise in Older Adult issues such as memory changes, coming to terms with long term conditions, changes of dynamics in relationships and dementia. If you
Are you struggling with changes in your life? Are you finding yourself weighed down by stress and responsibility, so that you can't fully enjoy your life? I know how difficult it can be to feel this way, and this is why I have spent over 15 years working as a Clinical Psychologist in the NHS to try to support people with these kinds of difficulties. I am trained in CBT, Mindfulness and ACT and now offer these in my private practice so that no one has to suffer alone. I also have expertise in Older Adult issues such as memory changes, coming to terms with long term conditions, changes of dynamics in relationships and dementia. If you
Hello, I’m Anna, a Clinical Psychologist and EMDR therapist with experience working across a range of mental health difficulties in both the NHS and private sector.
Hello, I’m Anna, a Clinical Psychologist and EMDR therapist with experience working across a range of mental health difficulties in both the NHS and private sector.
I work with clients aged 16 and above, on a wide range of issues including anxiety, low mood/depression, self-esteem and stress. My approach is integrative, which allows me to tailor my approach to the individual client, taking into account their identity, values, beliefs, and situation in life.
Some people are simply looking for a safe, non-judgmental space to work through their feelings and experiences, while others are hoping to makes changes in their lives. I am skilled and experienced with both approaches, and work collaboratively with clients to help them achieve their stated goals.
I work with clients aged 16 and above, on a wide range of issues including anxiety, low mood/depression, self-esteem and stress. My approach is integrative, which allows me to tailor my approach to the individual client, taking into account their identity, values, beliefs, and situation in life.
Some people are simply looking for a safe, non-judgmental space to work through their feelings and experiences, while others are hoping to makes changes in their lives. I am skilled and experienced with both approaches, and work collaboratively with clients to help them achieve their stated goals.
Life's journey can be filled with challenges, and sometimes we all need a helping hand to navigate through difficult times and emerge stronger and more resilient. As a therapist, I am here to offer that support and guidance to help you make sense of your experiences and move forward in a positive and fulfilling way. I bring over three decades of experience to my practice, initially as a mental health nurse, specialising in forensic psychiatry and latterly, over the past nine years, within the voluntary sector, where my focus has been on providing therapy to female clients, many of whom have experienced complex trauma-related issues.
Life's journey can be filled with challenges, and sometimes we all need a helping hand to navigate through difficult times and emerge stronger and more resilient. As a therapist, I am here to offer that support and guidance to help you make sense of your experiences and move forward in a positive and fulfilling way. I bring over three decades of experience to my practice, initially as a mental health nurse, specialising in forensic psychiatry and latterly, over the past nine years, within the voluntary sector, where my focus has been on providing therapy to female clients, many of whom have experienced complex trauma-related issues.
Having experienced at first hand the hugely positive impact counselling has had on my own life, I chose to train as a psychodynamic therapist to help others experience the same profound benefits. I now use an integrative approach, which has enriched my work with clients. Working with you, we will together examine and uncover often unconscious or repressed memories which in turn can drive unhelpful patterns of behaviour. We will explore the sources of your problems and aim to deal with the underlying issues, not just try to find a way to cope with them. Only by making peace with the past can you look forward to a happy future.
Having experienced at first hand the hugely positive impact counselling has had on my own life, I chose to train as a psychodynamic therapist to help others experience the same profound benefits. I now use an integrative approach, which has enriched my work with clients. Working with you, we will together examine and uncover often unconscious or repressed memories which in turn can drive unhelpful patterns of behaviour. We will explore the sources of your problems and aim to deal with the underlying issues, not just try to find a way to cope with them. Only by making peace with the past can you look forward to a happy future.
Accredited (MBACP) and experienced Therapist
Sometimes it can feel hard to put into words what’s wrong, only knowing that things feel overwhelming, exhausting, or difficult to carry alone. You may feel stuck in patterns, struggling in relationships, experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, stress, burnout, or navigating difficult life transitions. Therapy offers a space to slow down, feel supported, and begin making sense of your experiences with compassion and care. Drawing on attachment based, trauma informed therapy and nervous system regulation, informed by polyvagal theory,
Accredited (MBACP) and experienced Therapist
Sometimes it can feel hard to put into words what’s wrong, only knowing that things feel overwhelming, exhausting, or difficult to carry alone. You may feel stuck in patterns, struggling in relationships, experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, stress, burnout, or navigating difficult life transitions. Therapy offers a space to slow down, feel supported, and begin making sense of your experiences with compassion and care. Drawing on attachment based, trauma informed therapy and nervous system regulation, informed by polyvagal theory,
I’m a psychotherapeutic counsellor, working from a peaceful cabin in BN1, surrounded by the calming presence of nature.
I provide a nurturing space, where we will untangle the thoughts, feelings, or, experiences that have brought you to therapy.
Together, we will build an understanding of your inner world, noticing why you might feel, think and do what you do. With this deeper understanding will come space to notice, acknowledge and grieve the things you haven’t felt able to in the past. Leaving you with a greater sense of self-awareness and the freedom to live life more authentically.
I’m a psychotherapeutic counsellor, working from a peaceful cabin in BN1, surrounded by the calming presence of nature.
I provide a nurturing space, where we will untangle the thoughts, feelings, or, experiences that have brought you to therapy.
Together, we will build an understanding of your inner world, noticing why you might feel, think and do what you do. With this deeper understanding will come space to notice, acknowledge and grieve the things you haven’t felt able to in the past. Leaving you with a greater sense of self-awareness and the freedom to live life more authentically.
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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.