Bipolar Disorder Counselling in Newton Aycliffe
My passion is supporting people with Anxiety, trauma (including childhood trauma showing up in adulthood), attachment issues, bereavement, and relationship challenges. My approach is relational and integrative, meaning I tailor our work to your unique needs rather than using a one‑size‑fits‑all method.
You can expect a warm, grounded, non‑judgemental space. Someone who listens deeply and helps you feel understood. Who can support to break unhelpful patterns and reconnect with yourself, provide greater clarity, connnection with others, confidence and self compassion. A collaborative process where we move at your pace
My passion is supporting people with Anxiety, trauma (including childhood trauma showing up in adulthood), attachment issues, bereavement, and relationship challenges. My approach is relational and integrative, meaning I tailor our work to your unique needs rather than using a one‑size‑fits‑all method.
You can expect a warm, grounded, non‑judgemental space. Someone who listens deeply and helps you feel understood. Who can support to break unhelpful patterns and reconnect with yourself, provide greater clarity, connnection with others, confidence and self compassion. A collaborative process where we move at your pace
Dr Lauren
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
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I’m a HCPC registered counselling psychologist and EMDR therapist with a specialism in eating disorders, trauma and dissociation. I work with adolescents and adults both in person and online tailoring the approach to your needs drawing on trauma focused and relational approaches. I offer ADHD assessments and diagnosis, and tailor my therapy to work with neurodiversity. I work across the breadth of eating disorders including ARFID, disordered eating, binge eating disorder, obesity, anorexia and bulimia. I enjoy trauma focused work as well as relational difficulties, anxiety, depression, grief and OCD.
I’m a HCPC registered counselling psychologist and EMDR therapist with a specialism in eating disorders, trauma and dissociation. I work with adolescents and adults both in person and online tailoring the approach to your needs drawing on trauma focused and relational approaches. I offer ADHD assessments and diagnosis, and tailor my therapy to work with neurodiversity. I work across the breadth of eating disorders including ARFID, disordered eating, binge eating disorder, obesity, anorexia and bulimia. I enjoy trauma focused work as well as relational difficulties, anxiety, depression, grief and OCD.
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Whether you are finding it difficult to make a tough choice, or if you are experiencing difficult times that are a little bit overwhelming for you; if its to do with bereavement, mental health/illness, depression, anxiety, phobias, relationships or something in the past that feels unresolved, then it would be a privilege for me as a qualified counsellor/psychotherapist to join you on your road to a better place. I bring with me insights from my experience in mental health nursing also. I am a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming counsellor with an excellent reputation in this field.
Whether you are finding it difficult to make a tough choice, or if you are experiencing difficult times that are a little bit overwhelming for you; if its to do with bereavement, mental health/illness, depression, anxiety, phobias, relationships or something in the past that feels unresolved, then it would be a privilege for me as a qualified counsellor/psychotherapist to join you on your road to a better place. I bring with me insights from my experience in mental health nursing also. I am a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming counsellor with an excellent reputation in this field.
You may be the person everyone relies on while privately feeling anxious, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break. I help adults break free from these patterns using structured, practical CBT. Together, we’ll understand what’s keeping your difficulties going and develop strategies to help you feel calmer, more grounded, and more in control. I’m an accredited CBT therapist with over 18 years’ experience in community mental health services, supporting people with anxiety, OCD, low mood, trauma, and long-standing patterns of worry and self-criticism.
You may be the person everyone relies on while privately feeling anxious, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break. I help adults break free from these patterns using structured, practical CBT. Together, we’ll understand what’s keeping your difficulties going and develop strategies to help you feel calmer, more grounded, and more in control. I’m an accredited CBT therapist with over 18 years’ experience in community mental health services, supporting people with anxiety, OCD, low mood, trauma, and long-standing patterns of worry and self-criticism.
Hello, My name is Billy Signey, MBACP, BA honours. I work in an integrative way offering a safe, confidential environment for my clients, enabling them to understand their feelings and emotions in this ever-changing and demanding world. I have worked with problems such as PTSD, Depression, Abuse, Sexual and Physical, Historical/Childhood issues, Neglect, Anxiety, Panic attacks, Suicidal ideation, Phobias, avoidance, etc. Please text me for a free 10-minute no-obligation chat and I will do my best to find the best way forward for you. I have an extensive list of client testimonials that can be viewed on request.
Hello, My name is Billy Signey, MBACP, BA honours. I work in an integrative way offering a safe, confidential environment for my clients, enabling them to understand their feelings and emotions in this ever-changing and demanding world. I have worked with problems such as PTSD, Depression, Abuse, Sexual and Physical, Historical/Childhood issues, Neglect, Anxiety, Panic attacks, Suicidal ideation, Phobias, avoidance, etc. Please text me for a free 10-minute no-obligation chat and I will do my best to find the best way forward for you. I have an extensive list of client testimonials that can be viewed on request.
Alison is a qualified and experienced Mental Health Practitioner, Adult Trained Psychotherapist and Child Psychotherapist.
She offers a range of approaches to help support your emotional journey. Alison is trained to use the Arts, to help children and adults who find words difficult. She has extensive experience working with mental health conditions, is trauma trained to help both children and adults who have been affected by life events, offering a range of approaches to help you make changes in your life and relationships
Alison is trained to offer Dyadic Psychotherapy, working with the child and parents together.
Alison is a qualified and experienced Mental Health Practitioner, Adult Trained Psychotherapist and Child Psychotherapist.
She offers a range of approaches to help support your emotional journey. Alison is trained to use the Arts, to help children and adults who find words difficult. She has extensive experience working with mental health conditions, is trauma trained to help both children and adults who have been affected by life events, offering a range of approaches to help you make changes in your life and relationships
Alison is trained to offer Dyadic Psychotherapy, working with the child and parents together.
Life is hard. Talking helps. Talk Works deliver counselling, CBT, EMDR and psychology to individuals who require mental health support. Therapy offers you a safe, confidential place to talk about your life and anything that may be distressing. Whenever we get people talking, great things happen.
Life is hard. Talking helps. Talk Works deliver counselling, CBT, EMDR and psychology to individuals who require mental health support. Therapy offers you a safe, confidential place to talk about your life and anything that may be distressing. Whenever we get people talking, great things happen.
I’m a qualified Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor with over 7 years of experience running my own practice. I’m deeply committed to helping clients navigate lifes challenges, working through anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, burnout, or relationship difficulties.
I support children and adults, tailoring therapy to meet each clients emotional, developmental, and psychological needs. My approach is compassionate and grounded in the belief that clients deserve to feel safe, understood, respected, heard and supported. I take an integrative, person-centred approach, combining evidence-based therapies to best suit your needs.
I’m a qualified Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor with over 7 years of experience running my own practice. I’m deeply committed to helping clients navigate lifes challenges, working through anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, burnout, or relationship difficulties.
I support children and adults, tailoring therapy to meet each clients emotional, developmental, and psychological needs. My approach is compassionate and grounded in the belief that clients deserve to feel safe, understood, respected, heard and supported. I take an integrative, person-centred approach, combining evidence-based therapies to best suit your needs.
I am highly qualified & experienced psychotherapist who has an ability to provide relaxed & safe environment for a client to explore their issues. Being an integrative psychotherapist I use different therapeutic models e.g TA, CBT etc according to the needs of my clients. I have an extensive experience in helping with a wide range of areas including anxiety, depression, work related issue, trauma, bereavement etc. I can help you to be more self aware so that you can have more clarity about your needs, how to fulfil them and move on with your life. I offer evening, weekend appointments & also provide video counselling.
I am highly qualified & experienced psychotherapist who has an ability to provide relaxed & safe environment for a client to explore their issues. Being an integrative psychotherapist I use different therapeutic models e.g TA, CBT etc according to the needs of my clients. I have an extensive experience in helping with a wide range of areas including anxiety, depression, work related issue, trauma, bereavement etc. I can help you to be more self aware so that you can have more clarity about your needs, how to fulfil them and move on with your life. I offer evening, weekend appointments & also provide video counselling.
Struggling to cope with negative emotions can feel very isolating and, by the nature of some problems, guilt and shame can make us feel stigmatised and prevent us reaching out for support even when its not our fault. People come to counselling for all kinds of reasons from childhood trauma to life events as adults such as divorce, bereavement and stress and what they all have in common is a desire to feel better and begin to enjoy life. Some people find they use alcohol or drugs in an attempt to cope with their feelings but inventively this creates more problems.
Struggling to cope with negative emotions can feel very isolating and, by the nature of some problems, guilt and shame can make us feel stigmatised and prevent us reaching out for support even when its not our fault. People come to counselling for all kinds of reasons from childhood trauma to life events as adults such as divorce, bereavement and stress and what they all have in common is a desire to feel better and begin to enjoy life. Some people find they use alcohol or drugs in an attempt to cope with their feelings but inventively this creates more problems.
I am a professional online counsellor. Offering no waiting lists and no session limits. £25 per session.
I offer intergrative therapy, tailored to suit each individual.
I am a professional online counsellor. Offering no waiting lists and no session limits. £25 per session.
I offer intergrative therapy, tailored to suit each individual.
I am an accredited EMDR Therapist and Registered Nurse Mental Health. I have over 20 years’ experience supporting people with complex mental health difficulties and specialise in trauma work, psychosis and complexity. I am also Mindfulness Teacher, Coach and Breathing Therapist and offer clinical supervision. I offer individuals time to focus on their well-being in a safe space which enables people to develop awareness, insight and an opportunity to heal and grow. Whether you are feeling anxious or stuck in life, I will sit with you to create a space where we can develop a journey of healing, insight and development.
I am an accredited EMDR Therapist and Registered Nurse Mental Health. I have over 20 years’ experience supporting people with complex mental health difficulties and specialise in trauma work, psychosis and complexity. I am also Mindfulness Teacher, Coach and Breathing Therapist and offer clinical supervision. I offer individuals time to focus on their well-being in a safe space which enables people to develop awareness, insight and an opportunity to heal and grow. Whether you are feeling anxious or stuck in life, I will sit with you to create a space where we can develop a journey of healing, insight and development.
I am an experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist in both the NHS and private practice. My approach is all about helping you to understand and improve your mental health . The sessions will be structured and focused toward understanding why you feel the way you do (your own mental health blueprint), how to recognise unhelpful patterns or triggers in everyday life and successful skills to self regulate. You will be equipped, not only to understand why you feel the way you do, but also how to work toward healthier ways of managing your mental health.
I am an experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist in both the NHS and private practice. My approach is all about helping you to understand and improve your mental health . The sessions will be structured and focused toward understanding why you feel the way you do (your own mental health blueprint), how to recognise unhelpful patterns or triggers in everyday life and successful skills to self regulate. You will be equipped, not only to understand why you feel the way you do, but also how to work toward healthier ways of managing your mental health.
I have over 25 years of experience working with adults -couples and young people who are experiencing, anxiety, depression along with other emotional and psychological distress. Counselling can be a liberating and uplifting experience, making the first step to call a counsellor is the biggest step you can make. see further down the page for more information about counselling ) I also see couples who are experiencing relationship issues and difficulties or just need to talk through issues together, in a professional, safe place.I qualified as a Person Centred Counsellor and Cognitive (CBT) Therapist.
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I have over 25 years of experience working with adults -couples and young people who are experiencing, anxiety, depression along with other emotional and psychological distress. Counselling can be a liberating and uplifting experience, making the first step to call a counsellor is the biggest step you can make. see further down the page for more information about counselling ) I also see couples who are experiencing relationship issues and difficulties or just need to talk through issues together, in a professional, safe place.I qualified as a Person Centred Counsellor and Cognitive (CBT) Therapist.
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We welcome you to a safe space....Coming for therapy can help you to identify what the issues are so that you can feel better about yourself, your relationships, your work and your life. All of our therapists are independent private practitioners with a great deal of experience of working with a vast range of issues in a variety of settings. We offer a wide range of daytime, late evening & Saturday appointments to fit around your busy schedule . If you're coming to us by car, we have free on-street parking and we are a few minutes walk from the nearest bus stop & metro stations.
We welcome you to a safe space....Coming for therapy can help you to identify what the issues are so that you can feel better about yourself, your relationships, your work and your life. All of our therapists are independent private practitioners with a great deal of experience of working with a vast range of issues in a variety of settings. We offer a wide range of daytime, late evening & Saturday appointments to fit around your busy schedule . If you're coming to us by car, we have free on-street parking and we are a few minutes walk from the nearest bus stop & metro stations.
As a Principal Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience in the NHS, I am deeply committed to supporting adults facing anxiety, relational difficulties, depression, dissociation and trauma symptoms shaped by life challenges and traumatic events. I specialise in relational difficulties, trauma and dissociation. My approach is rooted in compassion, curiosity and understanding, recognizing that everyone’s journey is unique.
In addition to my clinical practice, I offer professional and clinical supervision as an accredited CAT supervisor, fostering growth and development in fellow practitioners.
As a Principal Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience in the NHS, I am deeply committed to supporting adults facing anxiety, relational difficulties, depression, dissociation and trauma symptoms shaped by life challenges and traumatic events. I specialise in relational difficulties, trauma and dissociation. My approach is rooted in compassion, curiosity and understanding, recognizing that everyone’s journey is unique.
In addition to my clinical practice, I offer professional and clinical supervision as an accredited CAT supervisor, fostering growth and development in fellow practitioners.
Hi, I’m Natalie, the therapist at East Durham Counselling. I work with adults and young people in private practice. I’m trained in integrative counselling, which means I have lots of techniques to choose from when deciding what will help my clients the most; I draw from person-centred, psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioural therapies depending on the presenting issues and client's needs. I have experience of working with autism, ADHD, abuse, anxiety, bereavement, depression, domestic violence, eating disorders, OCD, PTSD, relationship issues, self-harm, stress, trauma and dissociation.
Hi, I’m Natalie, the therapist at East Durham Counselling. I work with adults and young people in private practice. I’m trained in integrative counselling, which means I have lots of techniques to choose from when deciding what will help my clients the most; I draw from person-centred, psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioural therapies depending on the presenting issues and client's needs. I have experience of working with autism, ADHD, abuse, anxiety, bereavement, depression, domestic violence, eating disorders, OCD, PTSD, relationship issues, self-harm, stress, trauma and dissociation.
I am a HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist. I have 25 years of NHS and private healthcare experience. I have many years experience of treating a wide array of psychological difficulties, from day to day worries to complex psychological conditions. I provide safe and effective highly specialised psychological assessment and therapy which is tailored to your specific needs. I am highly experienced in using a variety of evidence-based psychological therapies for which I have received doctoral specialist training. I can help you to understand your difficulties and develop ways to move forward.
I am a HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist. I have 25 years of NHS and private healthcare experience. I have many years experience of treating a wide array of psychological difficulties, from day to day worries to complex psychological conditions. I provide safe and effective highly specialised psychological assessment and therapy which is tailored to your specific needs. I am highly experienced in using a variety of evidence-based psychological therapies for which I have received doctoral specialist training. I can help you to understand your difficulties and develop ways to move forward.
Many of us can be our own harshest critic...never feeling good enough, never feeling as if we are "enough", not wanted or unloveable...these thoughts understandably have a big impact on our wellbeing and day to day functioning. It's not just you that feels this way - many of us struggle with these thoughts and feelings at times, but particularly if we've experienced adversity or trauma, this may have become the "norm" in the way we think about ourselves. But this can change. And when we start to think about ourselves and relate differently to ourselves, the world feels like a much better place!
Many of us can be our own harshest critic...never feeling good enough, never feeling as if we are "enough", not wanted or unloveable...these thoughts understandably have a big impact on our wellbeing and day to day functioning. It's not just you that feels this way - many of us struggle with these thoughts and feelings at times, but particularly if we've experienced adversity or trauma, this may have become the "norm" in the way we think about ourselves. But this can change. And when we start to think about ourselves and relate differently to ourselves, the world feels like a much better place!
I specialise in working with individuals who have difficulties in managing their emotions and therefore struggle with things like relationships, drinking, substance use, self harming and other impulsive behaviour. You don't need a formal diagnosis to work with me, but I do have a speciality of working with people with personality disorders. I also have lots of experience of working with people who have had traumatic histories and are struggling to manage as a result. This might mean they are depressed, anxious or just finding trusting people hard. As well as these specialities, I also work with all major mental health issues
I specialise in working with individuals who have difficulties in managing their emotions and therefore struggle with things like relationships, drinking, substance use, self harming and other impulsive behaviour. You don't need a formal diagnosis to work with me, but I do have a speciality of working with people with personality disorders. I also have lots of experience of working with people who have had traumatic histories and are struggling to manage as a result. This might mean they are depressed, anxious or just finding trusting people hard. As well as these specialities, I also work with all major mental health issues
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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.