Bipolar Disorder Counselling in Lancaster
As you are exploring this site you might be considering if and how counselling can help you. By allowing yourself a safe place where someone carefully listens and supports you, to feel heard and understood, you will be able to develop a greater sense of self-worth, wellbeing and personal cohesion. My relaxed and friendly way of working offers such a place. Research confirms how this approach creates lasting change.
Reaching out: I will return your call, text or email within 24 hours.
As you are exploring this site you might be considering if and how counselling can help you. By allowing yourself a safe place where someone carefully listens and supports you, to feel heard and understood, you will be able to develop a greater sense of self-worth, wellbeing and personal cohesion. My relaxed and friendly way of working offers such a place. Research confirms how this approach creates lasting change.
Reaching out: I will return your call, text or email within 24 hours.
Hi, I'm John. I offer down to earth counselling to help you make sense of whatever it is you're experiencing. I will offer you time and space for you to talk through your problems confidentially. I am there to listen to you. I will not use complicated jargon but will listen to what you have to say, with an appropriate use of humour to put you at ease. I will try to see the world through your eyes, whilst not judging and being genuine. I served in the Royal Navy and worked in high pressured businesses. My Facebook Page is Counselling Minds. Also on Instagram, Linkedin and X. Thanks for reading! I hope to hear from you soon, John.
Hi, I'm John. I offer down to earth counselling to help you make sense of whatever it is you're experiencing. I will offer you time and space for you to talk through your problems confidentially. I am there to listen to you. I will not use complicated jargon but will listen to what you have to say, with an appropriate use of humour to put you at ease. I will try to see the world through your eyes, whilst not judging and being genuine. I served in the Royal Navy and worked in high pressured businesses. My Facebook Page is Counselling Minds. Also on Instagram, Linkedin and X. Thanks for reading! I hope to hear from you soon, John.
Like many people, I have known loss, pain, and anxiety in my own life. These experiences have inspired a lifelong commitment to understanding the human mind and helping others navigate their own challenges. Over the past 20 years, I have dedicated my career to developing advanced expertise in Clinical Psychology, specialising in Neuropsychology, in order to provide the highest standard of support to my clients. I offer evidence-based, compassionate clinical care, always tailored to the unique needs of each person I work with. My goal is to help clients understand their difficulties, build on their strengths, and reach there goals.
Like many people, I have known loss, pain, and anxiety in my own life. These experiences have inspired a lifelong commitment to understanding the human mind and helping others navigate their own challenges. Over the past 20 years, I have dedicated my career to developing advanced expertise in Clinical Psychology, specialising in Neuropsychology, in order to provide the highest standard of support to my clients. I offer evidence-based, compassionate clinical care, always tailored to the unique needs of each person I work with. My goal is to help clients understand their difficulties, build on their strengths, and reach there goals.
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I am an experienced counsellor based in the Lake District. My dedicated therapy room offers unique views overlooking the Cumbrian mountains. My space is a peaceful and comfortable place for clients to visit if you are looking for face to face sessions. Equally, I also offer online therapy because I understand that talking in your own environment sometimes feels a better fit. I am happy to offer long or short term therapy depending on individual need (which I will always listen to). I am fully qualified holding a Masters degree from the University of St. Andrews and a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
I am an experienced counsellor based in the Lake District. My dedicated therapy room offers unique views overlooking the Cumbrian mountains. My space is a peaceful and comfortable place for clients to visit if you are looking for face to face sessions. Equally, I also offer online therapy because I understand that talking in your own environment sometimes feels a better fit. I am happy to offer long or short term therapy depending on individual need (which I will always listen to). I am fully qualified holding a Masters degree from the University of St. Andrews and a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
I care deeply about each person I have the privilege to support and am passionate about working collaboratively to help you feel more in control and find a sense of peace. With over 14 years’ experience as a psychotherapist, I’ve supported clients through a wide range of challenges including OCD, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, panic, depression, and trauma. I also have extensive experience in helping people manage chronic health conditions such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Post-COVID Syndrome, Chronic Pain, Functional Neurological Disorder, migraines, vestibular dysfunction, and Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD).
I care deeply about each person I have the privilege to support and am passionate about working collaboratively to help you feel more in control and find a sense of peace. With over 14 years’ experience as a psychotherapist, I’ve supported clients through a wide range of challenges including OCD, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, panic, depression, and trauma. I also have extensive experience in helping people manage chronic health conditions such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Post-COVID Syndrome, Chronic Pain, Functional Neurological Disorder, migraines, vestibular dysfunction, and Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD).
I have experience in working with people with a range of psychological issues including depression, different kinds of anxiety (e.g health, OCD, PTSD/trauma, phobias), bipolar disorder, relationship difficulties, occupational difficulties (e.g burnout).
I use a range of approaches (including CBT, CFT, ACT, EMDR and motivational interviewing). If we make an appointment, then we will tailor how we work to your individual needs.
I have experience in working with people with a range of psychological issues including depression, different kinds of anxiety (e.g health, OCD, PTSD/trauma, phobias), bipolar disorder, relationship difficulties, occupational difficulties (e.g burnout).
I use a range of approaches (including CBT, CFT, ACT, EMDR and motivational interviewing). If we make an appointment, then we will tailor how we work to your individual needs.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychotherapist who works with a wide range of issues from Depression and Anxiety to complex mental health issues. My view is that we all have times in our lives when things can become difficult for us, or we feel there is no way forward. Our friends and family can offer support, but often this isn't enough, or there are feelings you just can't share and may hold onto for years. I strongly believe that each person has the potential for positive growth. To gain greater insight and a fresh perspective on their life. Allowing recognition of their strength within, to take hold of, and move forward.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychotherapist who works with a wide range of issues from Depression and Anxiety to complex mental health issues. My view is that we all have times in our lives when things can become difficult for us, or we feel there is no way forward. Our friends and family can offer support, but often this isn't enough, or there are feelings you just can't share and may hold onto for years. I strongly believe that each person has the potential for positive growth. To gain greater insight and a fresh perspective on their life. Allowing recognition of their strength within, to take hold of, and move forward.
As a professional mental health therapist i utilise a range of interventions including counselling, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, CBT, DBT, EMDR. to support and provide therapy. My work and life experience means i am able to relate well and work with sufferers of anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders and developmental disorders such as ADHD, ADD, Spectrum disorders. Additionally, i provide therapy for OCD, phobias and other behavioural issues.
As a professional mental health therapist i utilise a range of interventions including counselling, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, CBT, DBT, EMDR. to support and provide therapy. My work and life experience means i am able to relate well and work with sufferers of anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders and developmental disorders such as ADHD, ADD, Spectrum disorders. Additionally, i provide therapy for OCD, phobias and other behavioural issues.
You look like you're coping. From the outside you keep going, stay busy, take responsibility. Underneath, something isn't right.
Maybe you feel on edge. Shut down. Irritable. Disconnected from yourself and the people closest to you. Perhaps you're leaning on habits that take the edge off in the moment but leave you feeling worse afterwards.
You want more than coping. You want to understand what's actually driving these patterns, feel steadier in yourself, and live with more ease.
I work with men who are ready to stop white-knuckling life and start relating to themselves differently.
You look like you're coping. From the outside you keep going, stay busy, take responsibility. Underneath, something isn't right.
Maybe you feel on edge. Shut down. Irritable. Disconnected from yourself and the people closest to you. Perhaps you're leaning on habits that take the edge off in the moment but leave you feeling worse afterwards.
You want more than coping. You want to understand what's actually driving these patterns, feel steadier in yourself, and live with more ease.
I work with men who are ready to stop white-knuckling life and start relating to themselves differently.
I am an experienced, accredited and qualified counsellor and counselling supervisor. I will work with you to overcome challenges in your life in a supportive and effective way by providing a safe and non-judgemental environment where you will feel comfortable and able to speak openly in order to work constructively and collaboratively together to help you reach your goals by understanding your life experience. In addition to my strong Person-Centred approach to therapy I use several other therapeutic models to support my work, including CBT and Psychodynamic approaches to help clients with many issues like depression and anxiety.
I am an experienced, accredited and qualified counsellor and counselling supervisor. I will work with you to overcome challenges in your life in a supportive and effective way by providing a safe and non-judgemental environment where you will feel comfortable and able to speak openly in order to work constructively and collaboratively together to help you reach your goals by understanding your life experience. In addition to my strong Person-Centred approach to therapy I use several other therapeutic models to support my work, including CBT and Psychodynamic approaches to help clients with many issues like depression and anxiety.
Hello, My name is Anita and I am an Accredited BACP Counsellor based in Lindale, (Grange over Sands) Cumbria, UK. I have nearly twenty years professional experience working with adults, couples and young people through crisis, loss, trauma and unexpected life changes. Within the counselling it will help you address these issues, get to the route of why you may be feeling this way, along with developing a different approach in tackling them. In every session, I maintain a friendly and compassionate approach, whilst professionally adhering to BACP ethics and framework.
Hello, My name is Anita and I am an Accredited BACP Counsellor based in Lindale, (Grange over Sands) Cumbria, UK. I have nearly twenty years professional experience working with adults, couples and young people through crisis, loss, trauma and unexpected life changes. Within the counselling it will help you address these issues, get to the route of why you may be feeling this way, along with developing a different approach in tackling them. In every session, I maintain a friendly and compassionate approach, whilst professionally adhering to BACP ethics and framework.
I am trained in a range of modalities including CBT, Mindfulness and Systemic Family Therapy. As an accredited Psychotherapist and Supervisor I work across the full spectrum of psychological disorders. I have particular interest in Trauma, OCD, Eating Disorders, High End Groups and Personality Disorders. I work with Autism, Learning Disabilities and Bereavement. I have a passion for working with suicidal people, survivors of suicide, families/friends of those whom live with the aftermath of suicide. I am an experienced couples and family therapist. I am skilled in multi agency working. I am experienced in working with prisoners.
I am trained in a range of modalities including CBT, Mindfulness and Systemic Family Therapy. As an accredited Psychotherapist and Supervisor I work across the full spectrum of psychological disorders. I have particular interest in Trauma, OCD, Eating Disorders, High End Groups and Personality Disorders. I work with Autism, Learning Disabilities and Bereavement. I have a passion for working with suicidal people, survivors of suicide, families/friends of those whom live with the aftermath of suicide. I am an experienced couples and family therapist. I am skilled in multi agency working. I am experienced in working with prisoners.
My name is Iain Harbison and I am an EMDR therapist specialising in trauma-focused work with both adults and young people. Whether you’re facing the effects of childhood sexual abuse, PTSD, anxiety, depression, or the impact of chronic illness, I provide a safe and supportive space where you can begin to process and heal.
My primary approach is Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), a highly effective therapy for trauma and related difficulties. Alongside EMDR, I draw on wider psychological models to support recovery from complex experiences, build resilience, and strengthen emotional wellbeing.
My name is Iain Harbison and I am an EMDR therapist specialising in trauma-focused work with both adults and young people. Whether you’re facing the effects of childhood sexual abuse, PTSD, anxiety, depression, or the impact of chronic illness, I provide a safe and supportive space where you can begin to process and heal.
My primary approach is Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), a highly effective therapy for trauma and related difficulties. Alongside EMDR, I draw on wider psychological models to support recovery from complex experiences, build resilience, and strengthen emotional wellbeing.
I am a qualified person-centred therapist with 17 years of experience supporting children, young people, adults, and families across a wide range of settings. My background includes mainstream schools, alternative provisions, specialist projects, an award-winning CAMHS initiative, Family Welfare services in Wigan, and working within mental health services at Fazakerley Hospital, Liverpool. I have also held the role of Mental Health Service Manager at Armed Forces Headquarters, supporting personnel and families with their emotional wellbeing.
I offer a calm, creative, and non-judgemental space to explore thoughts and feelings
I am a qualified person-centred therapist with 17 years of experience supporting children, young people, adults, and families across a wide range of settings. My background includes mainstream schools, alternative provisions, specialist projects, an award-winning CAMHS initiative, Family Welfare services in Wigan, and working within mental health services at Fazakerley Hospital, Liverpool. I have also held the role of Mental Health Service Manager at Armed Forces Headquarters, supporting personnel and families with their emotional wellbeing.
I offer a calm, creative, and non-judgemental space to explore thoughts and feelings
Beginning therapy can feel like a daunting step, but it can also be the first step toward real change. You may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, relationship challenges, or difficulties with self-esteem. You may be living with the impact of trauma, navigating issues around identity, or struggling with a painful relationship with food and body image. Whatever brings you here, therapy offers a confidential and supportive space to explore what’s happening for you and to discover new ways forward.
Beginning therapy can feel like a daunting step, but it can also be the first step toward real change. You may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, relationship challenges, or difficulties with self-esteem. You may be living with the impact of trauma, navigating issues around identity, or struggling with a painful relationship with food and body image. Whatever brings you here, therapy offers a confidential and supportive space to explore what’s happening for you and to discover new ways forward.
Hello, I'm Mary. Thank you for reaching out. You might be seeking counselling for many different reasons. Maybe you are in crisis right now, and are feeling overwhelmed. Maybe you would like to think or behave differently, feel happier, identify the inner resources available to you, explore your choices in life, build your confidence, or feel as though you are fulfilling your potential. You can talk about anything in counselling. I will not judge you. My aim is to create a trusting relationship, giving you time to be fully heard, and a space where hopefully you feel safe and comfortable enough to explore what’s troubling you.
Hello, I'm Mary. Thank you for reaching out. You might be seeking counselling for many different reasons. Maybe you are in crisis right now, and are feeling overwhelmed. Maybe you would like to think or behave differently, feel happier, identify the inner resources available to you, explore your choices in life, build your confidence, or feel as though you are fulfilling your potential. You can talk about anything in counselling. I will not judge you. My aim is to create a trusting relationship, giving you time to be fully heard, and a space where hopefully you feel safe and comfortable enough to explore what’s troubling you.
Hi, I’m Cassie-Anne Simmonds, a BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and a registered Mental Health Nurse with the NMC.
With over a decade of experience in mental health, I’m passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and achieve their goals through evidence-based therapy.
I have worked within the NHS secondary care services for over 10 years supporting individuals with severe and enduring mental illness.
Hi, I’m Cassie-Anne Simmonds, a BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and a registered Mental Health Nurse with the NMC.
With over a decade of experience in mental health, I’m passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and achieve their goals through evidence-based therapy.
I have worked within the NHS secondary care services for over 10 years supporting individuals with severe and enduring mental illness.
Hi, I'm Dany, a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist based in the North-West. I am dedicated to help you improve your quality of life. I embrace a rich tapestry of therapeutic approaches – CBT, DBT, CFT, ACT, relational etc. – to tailor sessions to honour your unique experiences. Your journey of self-discovery and growth is nurtured in a sensitive space, where I am committed to fostering understanding and wellbeing. Take a step towards celebrating the strength and uniqueness within you, with me as your compassionate companion.
Hi, I'm Dany, a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist based in the North-West. I am dedicated to help you improve your quality of life. I embrace a rich tapestry of therapeutic approaches – CBT, DBT, CFT, ACT, relational etc. – to tailor sessions to honour your unique experiences. Your journey of self-discovery and growth is nurtured in a sensitive space, where I am committed to fostering understanding and wellbeing. Take a step towards celebrating the strength and uniqueness within you, with me as your compassionate companion.
Do you experience depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, addiction, or other difficulties with your mental health? Are you in a repetitive cycle of addictive behaviour or relationship conflicts? Are you repeating habits and patterns in relationships and struggling to find a way out? Do you struggle with feelings of shame and criticism and have low self esteem? Are you struggling to escape your past and living it in your present? Would you like to have a life of your own design and increased well-being? Would you like to increase your self awareness to improve your well-being and relationships?
Do you experience depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, addiction, or other difficulties with your mental health? Are you in a repetitive cycle of addictive behaviour or relationship conflicts? Are you repeating habits and patterns in relationships and struggling to find a way out? Do you struggle with feelings of shame and criticism and have low self esteem? Are you struggling to escape your past and living it in your present? Would you like to have a life of your own design and increased well-being? Would you like to increase your self awareness to improve your well-being and relationships?
Hi there and welcome. My name is GIyn Harris and I help my clients change the negative thoughts and behaviours that stop them reaching their full potential. I am qualified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). I am also a Registered Mental Health Nurse. CBT is a widely recognised and respected psychological treatment for depression and anxiety disorders. My participation in caving and climbing have given me an excellent understanding of fear, anxiety and panic, how to control the latter and this has proven to be a valuable asset when treating all types of anxiety disorders.
Hi there and welcome. My name is GIyn Harris and I help my clients change the negative thoughts and behaviours that stop them reaching their full potential. I am qualified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). I am also a Registered Mental Health Nurse. CBT is a widely recognised and respected psychological treatment for depression and anxiety disorders. My participation in caving and climbing have given me an excellent understanding of fear, anxiety and panic, how to control the latter and this has proven to be a valuable asset when treating all types of anxiety disorders.
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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.