Bipolar Disorder Counselling in Little Aston

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Raj Bassi
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
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I am an accredited BABCP Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and have completed a degree in Psychology and primarily practice cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). I have over ten years experience of working within a range of NHS mental health services in London and the West Midlands in treating depression, anxiety disorders and trauma in adults and children by way of delivering effective treatment and providing evidence-based procedures.
I am an accredited BABCP Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and have completed a degree in Psychology and primarily practice cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). I have over ten years experience of working within a range of NHS mental health services in London and the West Midlands in treating depression, anxiety disorders and trauma in adults and children by way of delivering effective treatment and providing evidence-based procedures.
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James Walsh
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Serves Area
What if all of these symptoms and problems we experience are pointing to something more? Maybe there aren't any obvious symptoms that you can put your finger on.... maybe it's just a vague dissatisfaction with life, with how things are for you? Maybe there's a sense of feeling inhibited or restrained, or not quite able to be yourself? Or maybe life has thrown you some curveballs, or there has been a big loss or shift in your life that brings you to therapy? I hold the view that these symptoms and issues though painful, may actually be pointing us towards change, towards our growth.
What if all of these symptoms and problems we experience are pointing to something more? Maybe there aren't any obvious symptoms that you can put your finger on.... maybe it's just a vague dissatisfaction with life, with how things are for you? Maybe there's a sense of feeling inhibited or restrained, or not quite able to be yourself? Or maybe life has thrown you some curveballs, or there has been a big loss or shift in your life that brings you to therapy? I hold the view that these symptoms and issues though painful, may actually be pointing us towards change, towards our growth.
0121 817 7124 View 0121 817 7124
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Shakeera Poyner (Was Price)
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Well done for taking the first step to accessing support and alleviating some of the distress you are feeling. This is very often the hardest step and almost always the most daunting one but I hope that reading my profile encourages you to take the next step and begin your therapeutic journey. I have over 17 years experience in helping adults and young people to overcome anxiety, build self- esteem and confidence, fight depression and low mood and achieve healthy relationships. I specialise in working with people who experience intense or overwhelming emotions that can act as an obstacle to them living the life they want to live.
Well done for taking the first step to accessing support and alleviating some of the distress you are feeling. This is very often the hardest step and almost always the most daunting one but I hope that reading my profile encourages you to take the next step and begin your therapeutic journey. I have over 17 years experience in helping adults and young people to overcome anxiety, build self- esteem and confidence, fight depression and low mood and achieve healthy relationships. I specialise in working with people who experience intense or overwhelming emotions that can act as an obstacle to them living the life they want to live.
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Adam Snape
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Welcome to the 50th therapist's page you've seen today! Well maybe. Starting, re-starting, changing therapy is a daunting task, and all the kudos to you for taking this time to explore Psychology Today. I hope you find a therapist that not only gives you the space to grow, but also will help you see the light in your life. I have experience in numerous areas of mental health, but mainly in addiction, trauma and self-identity. If you're looking for someone to hold a space for you, to approach your experiences with care, warmth and acceptance, then I may be the therapist for you.
Welcome to the 50th therapist's page you've seen today! Well maybe. Starting, re-starting, changing therapy is a daunting task, and all the kudos to you for taking this time to explore Psychology Today. I hope you find a therapist that not only gives you the space to grow, but also will help you see the light in your life. I have experience in numerous areas of mental health, but mainly in addiction, trauma and self-identity. If you're looking for someone to hold a space for you, to approach your experiences with care, warmth and acceptance, then I may be the therapist for you.
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Prohealth Uk
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Serves Area
Welcome to ProhealthUK. We are a dedicated team of therapists, counsellors and coahes providing a wide range of services. Our mission is to help you to make changes, be self-empowered and feel more content.
Welcome to ProhealthUK. We are a dedicated team of therapists, counsellors and coahes providing a wide range of services. Our mission is to help you to make changes, be self-empowered and feel more content.
01543 398248 View 01543 398248
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Theresa Dubicka-Keen
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Providing psychotherapy is my passion and I cover a wide range of issues namely- All Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, AIDS/HIV, Anger management, Anxiety, Asperger syndrome, Bereavement, Cancer, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Eating disorders, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Loss, Men's issues, Obsessions, OCD, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues.
Providing psychotherapy is my passion and I cover a wide range of issues namely- All Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, AIDS/HIV, Anger management, Anxiety, Asperger syndrome, Bereavement, Cancer, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Eating disorders, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Loss, Men's issues, Obsessions, OCD, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues.
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psychlarity Consultancy
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Welcome to my profile. I am fortunate to have worked across a range of contexts as well as extensive experience with a numerous clients. As a consultant family and systemic psychotherapist with 25 years experience I specialise in parental alienation, reunification, complex trauma and ptsd, couple therapy, family therapy, eating disorders, child and adult mental health, relationship difficulties, addiction including porn, sex and betrayal. I provide therapy for child to parental violence and repair family systems. Alongside working with courts, solicitors, social care, individual clients I also provide coaching and supervision.
Welcome to my profile. I am fortunate to have worked across a range of contexts as well as extensive experience with a numerous clients. As a consultant family and systemic psychotherapist with 25 years experience I specialise in parental alienation, reunification, complex trauma and ptsd, couple therapy, family therapy, eating disorders, child and adult mental health, relationship difficulties, addiction including porn, sex and betrayal. I provide therapy for child to parental violence and repair family systems. Alongside working with courts, solicitors, social care, individual clients I also provide coaching and supervision.
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Saghir Shah
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am an experienced and qualified Integrative Psychotherapist accredited Member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy), EMDR Trauma Focussed Practitioner and a Clinical Supervisor. I provide Psychotherapy to individuals and couples. My client case portfolio includes a variety of mental health issues such as Trauma, Domestic Abuse, Depression, Anxiety, Bullying at work and school, Loss and Bereavement and more.
I am an experienced and qualified Integrative Psychotherapist accredited Member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy), EMDR Trauma Focussed Practitioner and a Clinical Supervisor. I provide Psychotherapy to individuals and couples. My client case portfolio includes a variety of mental health issues such as Trauma, Domestic Abuse, Depression, Anxiety, Bullying at work and school, Loss and Bereavement and more.
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Bruce Edhouse
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
If you’re reading this I guess you want to know a little about who I am and whether therapy would be good for you. In which case, hello – nice to meet you! I think I can help people with just the right kind of safe, non-judgemental environment that allows us to understand and work through issues. I work with clients face to face, or remotely by phone or Zoom, using a range of exercises and techniques that I have personally developed to help release tension and improve life. With a bit of work, you can end therapy feeling more secure in yourself and free from all that stuff which has stopped you from being the real you.
If you’re reading this I guess you want to know a little about who I am and whether therapy would be good for you. In which case, hello – nice to meet you! I think I can help people with just the right kind of safe, non-judgemental environment that allows us to understand and work through issues. I work with clients face to face, or remotely by phone or Zoom, using a range of exercises and techniques that I have personally developed to help release tension and improve life. With a bit of work, you can end therapy feeling more secure in yourself and free from all that stuff which has stopped you from being the real you.
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Paul James Wheatley
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Hello my name is Paul James Wheatley and I am a fully qualified and accredited male psychotherapist registered with the UKCP. I am also a counsellor and a fully registered member of the BACP which means I abide by there professional ethics and codes of conduct. I am also a member of UPCS. I have insurance and a full DBS.
Hello my name is Paul James Wheatley and I am a fully qualified and accredited male psychotherapist registered with the UKCP. I am also a counsellor and a fully registered member of the BACP which means I abide by there professional ethics and codes of conduct. I am also a member of UPCS. I have insurance and a full DBS.
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Andi Lee Smart
Counsellor, MA, PNCPS Acc.
Online Only
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. Sessions are delivered through a person-centered, strength-based approach. This means that in our sessions, we focus on your needs, wants, and wishes. I work flexibly and integratively, drawing on a variety of therapeutic modalities to best suit your individual circumstances and preferences. This tailored approach ensures that our work together aligns with what is most helpful and meaningful for you. Together, we will build a ‘resilience toolbox’ to help you manage future stress, anxiety, and/or trauma.
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. Sessions are delivered through a person-centered, strength-based approach. This means that in our sessions, we focus on your needs, wants, and wishes. I work flexibly and integratively, drawing on a variety of therapeutic modalities to best suit your individual circumstances and preferences. This tailored approach ensures that our work together aligns with what is most helpful and meaningful for you. Together, we will build a ‘resilience toolbox’ to help you manage future stress, anxiety, and/or trauma.
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Bridgewalk Counselling
Counsellor, BACP
Well done for taking the first step to accessing support, alleviating some of the feelings of distress. This Is the hardest step and a daunting one, but hoping my profile encourages you to start your therapeutic journey. The integrative approach enables me to be responsive to your needs, to tailor the therapy to suit your specific concern. I am experienced in providing therapy to clients - suffering from complex and enduring mental health issues in difficult situations at times. I am well practiced in a wide range of skills, techniques and interventions to facilitate change, growth and to strengthen where there may be distress.
Well done for taking the first step to accessing support, alleviating some of the feelings of distress. This Is the hardest step and a daunting one, but hoping my profile encourages you to start your therapeutic journey. The integrative approach enables me to be responsive to your needs, to tailor the therapy to suit your specific concern. I am experienced in providing therapy to clients - suffering from complex and enduring mental health issues in difficult situations at times. I am well practiced in a wide range of skills, techniques and interventions to facilitate change, growth and to strengthen where there may be distress.
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Emma Williams
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I’m a BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, and Mental Health Nurse, with 10 years of NHS experience, working as a specialist practitioner in the field of Anxiety disorders, Depression and Psychosis. CBT is a structured, evidence-based approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours to improve emotional wellbeing. CBT empowers you to be your own therapist. The skills you learn in therapy can be life long and can help with future challenges. I use a range of interventions to support my practice, and ensure specialised measures capture the effectiveness of the therapy throughout.
I’m a BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, and Mental Health Nurse, with 10 years of NHS experience, working as a specialist practitioner in the field of Anxiety disorders, Depression and Psychosis. CBT is a structured, evidence-based approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours to improve emotional wellbeing. CBT empowers you to be your own therapist. The skills you learn in therapy can be life long and can help with future challenges. I use a range of interventions to support my practice, and ensure specialised measures capture the effectiveness of the therapy throughout.
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Sarah Nicholson
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
All of us, at times, can find life a bit tough. Whether its events that we are struggling with in the here and now or past issues that are still holding us back. Sometimes we can feel "stuck" in life and struggle to decide which road to take, having the space to talk through your problems confidentially with an understanding, non-judgmental and empathic professional can prove invaluable. Whether you are an individual or a couple who would like to improve your relationship, having a safe haven where you can explore the past and work towards a brighter future can make all the difference to your quality of life.
All of us, at times, can find life a bit tough. Whether its events that we are struggling with in the here and now or past issues that are still holding us back. Sometimes we can feel "stuck" in life and struggle to decide which road to take, having the space to talk through your problems confidentially with an understanding, non-judgmental and empathic professional can prove invaluable. Whether you are an individual or a couple who would like to improve your relationship, having a safe haven where you can explore the past and work towards a brighter future can make all the difference to your quality of life.
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Nicola Lee Moran
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Hello and thank you for visiting I offer a warm, supportive space where you can talk freely and feel understood. Together, we’ll explore what’s been happening for you and find ways to ease the weight you’ve been carrying. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs — whether you’re struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, past trauma, or simply feeling stuck. You don’t have to face things alone. If you’re ready to take the next step or just want to find out more, I’d be glad to hear from you.
Hello and thank you for visiting I offer a warm, supportive space where you can talk freely and feel understood. Together, we’ll explore what’s been happening for you and find ways to ease the weight you’ve been carrying. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs — whether you’re struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, past trauma, or simply feeling stuck. You don’t have to face things alone. If you’re ready to take the next step or just want to find out more, I’d be glad to hear from you.
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Dr Catrin Williams
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Welcome to my profile - My name is Cat and I'm an expert in developmental trauma and personality difficulties. These can lead to a range of mental health needs that I can support you with (like anxiety, anger, risky behaviours, psychosis...) and also unhelpful coping behaviours, such as self-harm and suicidal thoughts, substance use, relationship struggles, and on. My approach is to understand the 'why', to get the root cause of difficult experiences so that we know how to improve it. We will work on identifying unhelpful coping strategies and replace these with healthy ones so we can work on developing the life that you want.
Welcome to my profile - My name is Cat and I'm an expert in developmental trauma and personality difficulties. These can lead to a range of mental health needs that I can support you with (like anxiety, anger, risky behaviours, psychosis...) and also unhelpful coping behaviours, such as self-harm and suicidal thoughts, substance use, relationship struggles, and on. My approach is to understand the 'why', to get the root cause of difficult experiences so that we know how to improve it. We will work on identifying unhelpful coping strategies and replace these with healthy ones so we can work on developing the life that you want.
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Louisa Watts
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
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I am passionately committed to providing a safe therapeutic space for people to heal and transform. The lives we live are often plagued by a constant need to live up to an expectation that can never be fulfilled, leaving us feeling fractured, empty, lonely and exhausted. Therapy provides a space away from this, to greater understand the toxic patterns that are ruling our lives, and reconnect back to our true selves, to a life that is of our choosing. It provides a space to reconnect to senses that have been suppressed and wishes that have been silenced. Therapy is a creative, collaborative, empathic and transformative process
I am passionately committed to providing a safe therapeutic space for people to heal and transform. The lives we live are often plagued by a constant need to live up to an expectation that can never be fulfilled, leaving us feeling fractured, empty, lonely and exhausted. Therapy provides a space away from this, to greater understand the toxic patterns that are ruling our lives, and reconnect back to our true selves, to a life that is of our choosing. It provides a space to reconnect to senses that have been suppressed and wishes that have been silenced. Therapy is a creative, collaborative, empathic and transformative process
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Amanda Webster
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Amanda has a natural connection with people and is working well with those with ASD and ADHD and has been working for 4 years with various levels of need - she was diagnosed 3 year, so gets it - Amanda works with the LGBTQAI+ community and specialises in helping those through the transition process. She is a fully trained hypnotherapist, who uses hypnosis if and when a client wants to try it - we have great success with combined therapies- Amanda also works with families to cope with family issues and couples who wish to solve marital issues if you wish to know more please feel free to look at my website (being updated at the mo)
Amanda has a natural connection with people and is working well with those with ASD and ADHD and has been working for 4 years with various levels of need - she was diagnosed 3 year, so gets it - Amanda works with the LGBTQAI+ community and specialises in helping those through the transition process. She is a fully trained hypnotherapist, who uses hypnosis if and when a client wants to try it - we have great success with combined therapies- Amanda also works with families to cope with family issues and couples who wish to solve marital issues if you wish to know more please feel free to look at my website (being updated at the mo)
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Clive Eaton Brown
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
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Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming — whether it’s anxiety, low mood, family conflict, or the pain of loss. You may feel stuck in cycles of worry, struggling to cope, or disconnected in your relationships. I offer a warm and confidential space where you can be truly heard, without judgment. Together, we will work to restore balance, build resilience, and support you in creating a clearer path forward, one step at a time."
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming — whether it’s anxiety, low mood, family conflict, or the pain of loss. You may feel stuck in cycles of worry, struggling to cope, or disconnected in your relationships. I offer a warm and confidential space where you can be truly heard, without judgment. Together, we will work to restore balance, build resilience, and support you in creating a clearer path forward, one step at a time."
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Deborah Elizabeth Short
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I believe that people are endlessly creative... Despite damaging childhoods, difficult life experiences, the most painful losses and challenges we face living in an increasingly complex world, we are all capable of turning our lives around for the better. With courage and the right kind of help, our natural inborn capacity for growth is brought to light. The process of making life better is just as worthwhile as the outcome. Somehow the whole process of confronting and solving the apparently insurmountable problems that bring us to therapy can also bring renewed meaning and poignancy into our lives.
I believe that people are endlessly creative... Despite damaging childhoods, difficult life experiences, the most painful losses and challenges we face living in an increasingly complex world, we are all capable of turning our lives around for the better. With courage and the right kind of help, our natural inborn capacity for growth is brought to light. The process of making life better is just as worthwhile as the outcome. Somehow the whole process of confronting and solving the apparently insurmountable problems that bring us to therapy can also bring renewed meaning and poignancy into our lives.
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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.