Bipolar Disorder Counselling in London
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DBT North London
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
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We specialise in treating patients suffering from Personality Disorders,
Bipolar Disorder
and Depression-Anxiety We facilitate a skills evidenced based Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Programme.
DBT online courses are facilitated over 30 consecutive weeks, we deliver the 4 DBT Modules 'Emotional Regulation ‘Interpersonal Effectiveness' 'Mindfulness-Middle Path' and 'Distress Tolerance'. We have better outcomes when facilitating small skills groups rather than individual sessions. DBT Treatment Fees The programme fees include: 1. Weekly DBT Skills Group - We meet patients weekly online via Zoom and teach new DBT skills each week. 2. Crisis DBT Skills Coaching – If patients are in crisis they can contact DBT London Freephone number and we will provide a DBT therapist who will coach Distress Tolerance.
Nuria Bara-Carril
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
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I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist working with older teenagers (16+) and adults to address mild to severe psychological difficulties including anxiety, depression, OCD and
Bipolar
Affective Disorder. I can also help with concerns around stress, relationships, challenging life events, loss, adjustment to illness, low self-esteem, and unresolved childhood issues. Since becoming a mother, I have developed a specific interest in working with maternal mental health and wellbeing. I frequently support parents as they navigate the new demands, change in role and stresses that come with pregnancy and parenthood.
Dr Alice Fiorica
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Hello, I am Alice. I am a registered Psychologist and CBT therapist. I am experienced in Mindfulness and third wave CBT developments such as ACT. I work primarily with adults 18+ and couples. 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 also help clients to achieve the life they want to live through self development and working on living their values.
Dr. Aziz Anzabi
Counsellor, PhD, ACC-AC
Verified
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I have spent several years working with couples therapy,
bipolar
, depression ,anxiety disorders, addiction, PMS ,infant loss and OCD .I'm committed to providing counselling with the most up-to-date techniques to build a healing and therapeutic relationship with clients. I will help my client to recover from stress, anxiety, trauma and loss. During the sessions I ensure that the relationship between me and the client is a safe and supportive, one in order to allow the client to freely express their problems. Each session will be fully effective in order to help my patients solve or overcome their problem.
Bettina Salzmann
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I have worked with individuals presenting with anxiety, General anxiety disorders, depression, stress,OCD, panic attacks, phobias, trauma, PTSD,childhood abuse, domestic violence, autism, agraphobia,bereavement,loss,sudden/ traumatic death,relationship issues,suicide,addiction, eating disorders,
bipolar
and personality disorder using DBT amongst others.
I am an experienced CBT therapist and integrative counsellor and psychotherapist working in private practice for Anxiety,Trauma,personality disorder, family interventions,young people.I use mindfulness with my clients to help them to become more aware of the present moment and in acknowledging feelings and thoughts as they come and go.It’s been accepted as a useful therapy for anxiety and depression for years,and research suggests it's effective when practising reflection on yourself,switching off your auto pilot in order to discover your real feelings,and this can have an positive influence on our well being
Sasha Louise
Psychotherapist
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I work with clients who suffer with anxiety, depression, panic attacks and bereavement. Some clients have experienced CBT before. It is a talking therapy that tackles issues by changing behavior. The NHS recommend CBT can also help people with:
bipolar
, disorder borderline personality disorder, eating disorders (anorexia and bulimia), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) psychosis schizophrenia sleep problems – such as insomnia problems related to alcohol misuse.
Philippa Devas
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified
1 Endorsed
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1 Endorsed
I also work with dissociative disorder and
bipolar disorder
.
Beginning therapy and finding a therapist can be a daunting process, although just taking the first step of reaching out to one is the most courageous step. I offer a confidential safe space - either in person on online - to talk about your concerns or anything which is currently troubling you at the same time and day each week. The regularity of sessions and the relationship between client and therapist which develops is part of the journey of healing that therapy can provide. I am a fully qualified and accredited psychotherapist with experience of working with people to help them heal and feel better about themselves.
Not accepting new clients
Sam Wynter
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Though my range of experience is broad, I have a particular interest in working with people who are feeling lost or stuck in life, people who are struggling with a lack of meaning or purpose, and serious mental health conditions such as borderline personality disorder or
bipolar disorder
, as well as people from BAME and LGBTQ+ backgrounds.
Everybody goes through difficult periods in their life from time to time. For some this can just mean a small, irritating problem that just doesn't seem to go away, and for others, it can be something much more serious that makes life seem overwhelming and utterly bleak. Whatever your issue, no matter how apparently large or small, it is my role as a therapist to see, hear, and understand, and to work alongside you to help you find a way through. Flexible appointment times and concessions on fees are always available, and I am open to working with people from any location or time zone.
Melissa Thompson
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I specialise in the following areas anxiety/generalised anxiety disorder, depression, stress, bereavement, trauma, low self esteem, abuse,
bipolar
, obsessive compulsive disorder and relationship problems.
Reaching out for help can be hard but it is an important step in the right direction towards living your life fully. Sometimes trying to navigate through life alone can be confusing and speaking to friends or family can often be too difficult, this is why talking to a neutral professional counsellor can provide you with the support you need. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can explore the areas of your life that you are struggling with. By exploring your thoughts, feelings and behaviours of the past and present I can help you gain better self-awareness and overcome the obstacles weighing you down.
Dr Jodie Waterhouse
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Hello, my name is Jodie. I have over 15 years experience working within the NHS and charity sectors. I specialise in work with adults and young people and really work hard to ensure each of my clients is offered thoughtful and individualised support. Within the NHS, I have worked in a number of settings which has allowed me to work with anxiety disorders and depression, trauma, psychosis,
bipolar disorder
, personality disorders and relationship difficulties across the life-span. Life can be hard and I believe that everyone could benefit from therapy at a number of points in their life, not just at the point of mental health crisis.
Mabin Keyong Ma
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
With a diverse background in community psychological services, NHS secondary care affective disorder services, specialist eating disorder services, and NeuroDevelopmental Disorder services, I possess a wealth of experience in addressing a wide range of issues, including ADHD, autism, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, emotion dysregulation, borderline/
bipolar
personality disorders and trauma. Utilising my multi-disciplinary training, I am able to tailor treatment to meet the specific needs of each client, rather than requiring clients to adapt to a pre-determined model.
Justin David Duwe Bsc Ma Sac Dip Dip Mbacp (Accred)
Psychologist, MA, GMBPsS
Verified
Verified
Abuse, Addictions, Alcoholism, Anger management, Anxiety Disorders, Personality Disorders, Bereavement, Body Image issues,
Bipolar disorder
/
Manic depression
, Body dysmorphic disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, HIV/AIDS issues, Hoarding, Low self-esteem, Phobias, Relationship issues, Self-harm, Separation and divorce, Sex addiction, Sex problems, Sexual abuse, Sexuality, Stress, Trauma,.
My name is Justin Duwe, I am an award winning Psychologist, Sexologist, Columnist and Author working in private practice in Central London. I offer practical, tailored in-person and online counselling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples and groups. The main body of my work is in the areas of Addiction treatment, Sex/Relationship Matters, Chemsex, Self-Esteem, Body Image, Anxiety disorders, Depression, Existential issues and more.
Dr Lana Gerrard-Molle
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am a HCPC and BPS registered Counselling Psychologist offering short and long-term psychotherapy and counselling in North West London for an expanse of issues, from day-to-day difficulties and worries to more complex psychological problems. I have a broad training in a number of psychological models including Psychodynamic psychotherapy, CBT, Mentalisation Based Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, and Narrative Explosure Therapy. I have many years of experience working with individuals suffering from a variety of mental health problems including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and post-natal depression, and, severe and enduring mental illness including psychosis,
bipolar
and personality disorders.
Dr Paola McNally
Psychiatrist, MBBS, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
I am a psychiatrist and I have got vast clinical experience covering the treatment of depression, anxiety,
bipolar disorder
, autism, alcohol and drug dependency, adult ADHD, PTSD, and eating disorders.
Maintaining your mental health is vital to living a happy and healthy life. Mental health is more than just the absence of mental disorders. It is an integral part of health; so much so that there is no health without mental health. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps the way you feel to improve what you think and what you do. By being able to approach situations in a more balanced way, you will hopefully be more effective in solving your problems and feel more in control of your life.
Samantha McDonnell
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I have extensive experience of working with a diverse range of clients and issues, including LGBTQ, those with personality disorders, PTSD/CPTSD,
Bipolar Disorder
, ADHD, low self-esteem, and/or survivors of bullying, sexual, domestic or historical abuse.
Are you struggling with issues like anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, abuse, loss, or relationships? I offer a warm, compassionate approach, drawing on a wide range of techniques & experience to help you find effective strategies to move forward. It’s my belief that spending time with an empathic, non-judgemental therapist, offers you the chance to feel truly seen and heard, perhaps for the first time, gaining insight into whatever brings you here. I value our uniqueness as individuals and believe that we each have an innate capacity for healing and growth. I work with adults and offer both short-term and open-ended work.
Awawu Ola Ajala
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with a range of mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, OCD,
bipolar disorder
, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, personality disorder, eating disorder, trauma, PTSD and ASD.
Systemic Family Therapy is a branch of Psychotherapy that promotes change and emotional growth through the shared exploration of troubling experiences; it helps find possible solutions to difficult situations. In life individuals, couples, and families can face many stresses, worries, and changes that can be hard to manage. When difficulties do not resolve naturally or when it feels like close relationships are suffering, Systemic Psychotherapy can help. Systemic Psychotherapy can help to address a range of difficulties and it can be applied to work with both individuals as well as groups of people.
Sinem Uyanik
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I specialise in work with depression, anxiety, relationship problems and break-down, major life changes, life crisis, eating disorders, trauma, PTSD, OCD,
Bipolar Disorder
, Borderline Personality Disorder, bereavement, managing stress relating to chronic illness and medical crisis.
Life can become overwhelming, confusing, and difficult to manage. Experiences such as loss, bereavement and major life changes like a medical crisis can make us lose our sense of self and purpose. Depression, anxiety and personality disorders can distort our sense of self, rob us off our full personal potential and quality of life leaving us feeling depleted. Therapy is a place to regain and restore your sense of self and purpose and to help you turn these experiences to an opportunity to grow.
Eoghan Naughton
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My approach aims to provide a safe and trusted space, respectful of each individual's capacity for personal growth. Psychotherapy seeks to help each individual live a more fulfilling life. My aim is to help each person find what works in dealing with the particular circumstances and stresses which cause suffering. I have experience and training in working with complex and longstanding mental health problems such as interpersonal difficulties,
bipolar
affective disorder, severe depression, trauma and anxiety and currently work in the NHS in secondary care. I have worked as a visiting lecturer at City University.
Thomas Sherry. Psychotherapy /Psychosexual Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have worked as a psychotherapist for over 15 years. I work with a range of people presenting with complex difficulties. Such as ADHD ,
bipolar disorder
, BPD, Anxeity, Depression, relationship difficulties, sexual problems , low self esteem, self doubt , imposter syndrome. I'm here to help you understand the lables given by yourself and others, and how they form part of your self-belief system and which can be supportive or undermining. I love seeing how clients thrive by having a confidential space to express themselves honestly and gain a deep perspective on their life.
Tim Walker
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
He has experience working with clients presenting with a wide range of psychological issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, phobias, identity issues, grief, schizophrenia,
bipolar disorder
, self-esteem issues, relationship problems and many more.
Dr Tim Walker is a BPS Chartered & HCPC Registered Counselling Psychologist. Drawing from senior NHS clinical experience, he runs a successful private practice operating both in central London and in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. Accredited with major healthcare insurance providers, Tim is an experienced clinician with specialist skills in delivering evidence-based psychological interventions using a wide range of proven therapies including CBT, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness and Schema-focused Therapy, but always maintains a focus on the client’s individual needs and goals.
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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.