Bipolar Disorder Counselling in Portsmouth

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Lisa Duff
Psychotherapist, MA, BACP
I am a fully qualified and insured psychotherapist and a member of the BACP. I  use a variety of therapeutic modalities, including CBT and DBT. I work with a tailored approach that will meet my clients individual needs,  thus meaning that rooted in my belief is that everybody has the capacity for self growth. My goal is to empower my clients to build resilience, develop coping skills and achieve their personal and emotional wellbeing. I am dedicated to my work and have a passion to work collaboratively with my clients to get them to a place they desire. I specialise in addiction and trauma.
I am a fully qualified and insured psychotherapist and a member of the BACP. I  use a variety of therapeutic modalities, including CBT and DBT. I work with a tailored approach that will meet my clients individual needs,  thus meaning that rooted in my belief is that everybody has the capacity for self growth. My goal is to empower my clients to build resilience, develop coping skills and achieve their personal and emotional wellbeing. I am dedicated to my work and have a passion to work collaboratively with my clients to get them to a place they desire. I specialise in addiction and trauma.
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Davey Murphy
Psychotherapist, BACP
1 Endorsed
I don't believe I have an ideal client. I just think anyone that has the courage to come to therapy and face up to the challenges they are facing is the kind of client I want to work with.
I don't believe I have an ideal client. I just think anyone that has the courage to come to therapy and face up to the challenges they are facing is the kind of client I want to work with.
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Elizabeth Sakutukwa
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MBABCP
I am a BABCP registered Psychotherapist. It is my goal to facilitate and communicate with my clients as best as they can to uncover the essence of concerning issues and those that may arise. These issues can be challenging and overwhelming. My experience has shown that using a non-judgmental, open and honest approach enables clients to understand themselves and their lives better after understanding how to communicate. This skill begins on day one of therapy and can be applied to various life situations. I am honored to hear clients speak about what matters to them most, and to help them reach their full potential.
I am a BABCP registered Psychotherapist. It is my goal to facilitate and communicate with my clients as best as they can to uncover the essence of concerning issues and those that may arise. These issues can be challenging and overwhelming. My experience has shown that using a non-judgmental, open and honest approach enables clients to understand themselves and their lives better after understanding how to communicate. This skill begins on day one of therapy and can be applied to various life situations. I am honored to hear clients speak about what matters to them most, and to help them reach their full potential.
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Fresh Start Psychological Services Ltd
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
With previous extensive NHS experience as a therapist, supervisor, and manager, I am a very passionate, compassionate, authentic, and experienced childhood trauma specialist. I specialize in early life trauma and any other forms of PSTD/trauma. I work with both adults & children (from 13 years old), struggling with all forms of anxiety and depression. Therapy can really help alleviate distressing symptoms and find a better way of managing difficult situations. It may be that anxiety has triggered difficult memories and caused depression symptoms. I use an individualized approach delivered with compassion and understanding
With previous extensive NHS experience as a therapist, supervisor, and manager, I am a very passionate, compassionate, authentic, and experienced childhood trauma specialist. I specialize in early life trauma and any other forms of PSTD/trauma. I work with both adults & children (from 13 years old), struggling with all forms of anxiety and depression. Therapy can really help alleviate distressing symptoms and find a better way of managing difficult situations. It may be that anxiety has triggered difficult memories and caused depression symptoms. I use an individualized approach delivered with compassion and understanding
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Marble White Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Do you wish to feel empowered and be in an environment that promotes equality, acceptance and values you positively as a person? Marble White Counselling offers a professional service working with Adults, Couples, Families, Young People and Children. Due to age limits on video platforms, face-to-face home visits in the Waterlooville/Cosham areas are available for children under 13. I am empathic, non-judgmental and genuine. I will support you through your journey by being alongside you and listen attentively in order to understand and hear your experience.
Do you wish to feel empowered and be in an environment that promotes equality, acceptance and values you positively as a person? Marble White Counselling offers a professional service working with Adults, Couples, Families, Young People and Children. Due to age limits on video platforms, face-to-face home visits in the Waterlooville/Cosham areas are available for children under 13. I am empathic, non-judgmental and genuine. I will support you through your journey by being alongside you and listen attentively in order to understand and hear your experience.
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Emma Collins
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I work with children, young people (4-25 yrs) & adults to move towards their goals using talking therapy, drawing & practical tools. I am passionate that therapy should be fun & creative and work in a collaborative way so my clients look forward to our sessions together. I also specialise l in working which neurodiverse children (ADHD & ASD). If your child is under 8 years & having difficulties, please get in touch to discuss how a joint approach of child-led & parent work may be beneficial.
I work with children, young people (4-25 yrs) & adults to move towards their goals using talking therapy, drawing & practical tools. I am passionate that therapy should be fun & creative and work in a collaborative way so my clients look forward to our sessions together. I also specialise l in working which neurodiverse children (ADHD & ASD). If your child is under 8 years & having difficulties, please get in touch to discuss how a joint approach of child-led & parent work may be beneficial.
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Sofia Kolesnikova Counselling Chichester
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Struggling to move forward on your own? Whether you are experiencing stress and anxiety caused by recent events, or you're haunted by childhood trauma, we can certainly work on it together. Positive changes are possible, you only need to take a first step. You might be surprised how much resilience and strength you discover within yourself. As a therapist I can help you to begin seeing things realistically, setting more achievable goals, to understand your anxiety and learn to deal with it and to improve your relationships.
Struggling to move forward on your own? Whether you are experiencing stress and anxiety caused by recent events, or you're haunted by childhood trauma, we can certainly work on it together. Positive changes are possible, you only need to take a first step. You might be surprised how much resilience and strength you discover within yourself. As a therapist I can help you to begin seeing things realistically, setting more achievable goals, to understand your anxiety and learn to deal with it and to improve your relationships.
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Vicky Bird
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Therapy is a collaborative process, I provide a confidential safe space so together we can make sense of your experience and develop an agreed plan of action and goals. I have extensive experience of working with anxiety disorders, emotion regulation and in particular OCD. With over 14 years experience i can help you explore whatever aspects of your life you may want to better understand or change. An opportunity to explore your thoughts and feelings freely without judgement, and learn how to better manage on the not so good days….(and we all have them). Sessions and the length of time we work together will be suited to you.
Therapy is a collaborative process, I provide a confidential safe space so together we can make sense of your experience and develop an agreed plan of action and goals. I have extensive experience of working with anxiety disorders, emotion regulation and in particular OCD. With over 14 years experience i can help you explore whatever aspects of your life you may want to better understand or change. An opportunity to explore your thoughts and feelings freely without judgement, and learn how to better manage on the not so good days….(and we all have them). Sessions and the length of time we work together will be suited to you.
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Chesterfield Counselling
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
Choosing me as your counsellor. If you’re looking for a counsellor, you need to find someone who is going to be a good “fit” for you. I believe that the most important part of any counselling is having a good relationship with the therapist. You need to be able to trust me and feel comfortable talking to me about yourself. Otherwise you cannot get the best out of the experience. Contacting a counsellor for the first time can be daunting. You might be nervous or struggling to put things into words. It is okay if you are not quite sure what you want from this, I will do everything I can to put you at your ease.
Choosing me as your counsellor. If you’re looking for a counsellor, you need to find someone who is going to be a good “fit” for you. I believe that the most important part of any counselling is having a good relationship with the therapist. You need to be able to trust me and feel comfortable talking to me about yourself. Otherwise you cannot get the best out of the experience. Contacting a counsellor for the first time can be daunting. You might be nervous or struggling to put things into words. It is okay if you are not quite sure what you want from this, I will do everything I can to put you at your ease.
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Gaynor Williams
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I am a highly experienced counsellor and my aim is to create a positive, trusting environment in which I help you to help yourself. I provide a safe and caring professional counselling and psychotherapy service. I am an empathic and approachable person working in a non-judgemental and confidential way. By exploring your past, the causes of present day problems are often revealed. We can't change the past, but we can gain understanding allowing you to relate differently to yourself, others and problems in order to choose to make changes or find acceptance.
I am a highly experienced counsellor and my aim is to create a positive, trusting environment in which I help you to help yourself. I provide a safe and caring professional counselling and psychotherapy service. I am an empathic and approachable person working in a non-judgemental and confidential way. By exploring your past, the causes of present day problems are often revealed. We can't change the past, but we can gain understanding allowing you to relate differently to yourself, others and problems in order to choose to make changes or find acceptance.
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Del Atkins
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Hi my name is Del Atkins and I'm a counsellor/psychotherapist, offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing) and supervision, I offer face to face counselling and supervision to young people 16+ and adults in Fareham, Portsmouth and the surrounding area from rooms in Fareham. I have completed over 7000+ hours with clients since completing a BTEC Higher National Diploma in Person Centered Counselling in 2009. I have worked with clients on their journeys who are experiencing bereavement, depression, eating disorders, self confidence worries, sexuality, self image issues, trauma, rape & sexual assault etc....
Hi my name is Del Atkins and I'm a counsellor/psychotherapist, offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing) and supervision, I offer face to face counselling and supervision to young people 16+ and adults in Fareham, Portsmouth and the surrounding area from rooms in Fareham. I have completed over 7000+ hours with clients since completing a BTEC Higher National Diploma in Person Centered Counselling in 2009. I have worked with clients on their journeys who are experiencing bereavement, depression, eating disorders, self confidence worries, sexuality, self image issues, trauma, rape & sexual assault etc....
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Helen-Melissa Crew
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Are you feeling sad, anxious or stressed? Is life feeling overwhelming or too challenging? Perhaps you are needing help to overcome anxiety, panic attacks, depression, are suffering low self-confidence or are experiencing relationship or family difficulties? Whatever your reason for counselling, whether it's big or small... get in touch to see how I can help. I am a fully qualified BACP Counsellor and Psychotherapist offering a professional, confidential Counselling Service.
Are you feeling sad, anxious or stressed? Is life feeling overwhelming or too challenging? Perhaps you are needing help to overcome anxiety, panic attacks, depression, are suffering low self-confidence or are experiencing relationship or family difficulties? Whatever your reason for counselling, whether it's big or small... get in touch to see how I can help. I am a fully qualified BACP Counsellor and Psychotherapist offering a professional, confidential Counselling Service.
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Ewelina Janiak
Psychotherapist, MRes, MBACP
Serves Area
I am a psychologist and integrative psychotherapist, and a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). I work from an integrative approach, drawing from various modalities including psychodynamic, systemic, cognitive-behavioural, Gestalt, and body-oriented psychotherapy. I continue to learn and apply a wide range of methods to support clients with diverse needs in the most effective and time-sensitive manner possible. Among my most significant professional trainings—besides my main four-year course—are those focused on trauma therapy and somatic approaches, which I integrate into my daily practice.
I am a psychologist and integrative psychotherapist, and a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). I work from an integrative approach, drawing from various modalities including psychodynamic, systemic, cognitive-behavioural, Gestalt, and body-oriented psychotherapy. I continue to learn and apply a wide range of methods to support clients with diverse needs in the most effective and time-sensitive manner possible. Among my most significant professional trainings—besides my main four-year course—are those focused on trauma therapy and somatic approaches, which I integrate into my daily practice.
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Colin Beckwith Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Counselling can be really helpful when you just need someone to talk to and it can offer so much more. When you are feeling like something is just not right or life seems so challenging, talking to a Counsellor can make the difference. Many people just want to feel better and get a sense of relief from the turmoil of life. It may be that a life event has really impacted on you, such as a bereavement, trauma or loss of a job. You may feel like the world just does not understand you or perhaps you are struggling to come to terms with your sexuality. There are many many different reasons why people choose counselling. We're all unique.
Counselling can be really helpful when you just need someone to talk to and it can offer so much more. When you are feeling like something is just not right or life seems so challenging, talking to a Counsellor can make the difference. Many people just want to feel better and get a sense of relief from the turmoil of life. It may be that a life event has really impacted on you, such as a bereavement, trauma or loss of a job. You may feel like the world just does not understand you or perhaps you are struggling to come to terms with your sexuality. There are many many different reasons why people choose counselling. We're all unique.
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More Therapists Nearby

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Dr Hubert Fanka
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Sensation of being stuck, depressed, worried, struggling to cope with your feelings, mood changes, trauma memories, hearing distressing voices, suicidal thoughts and urges, adjustment difficulties, addiction, being different and interpersonal difficulties, and willing to move forward and find new ways of coping effectively, “YES i can help". In our sessions, we will use an integrative approach, a mixture Cognitive, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, (DBT CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, (EMDR), Compassionate Focused Therapy, (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, (ACT) depending on your individual needs.
Sensation of being stuck, depressed, worried, struggling to cope with your feelings, mood changes, trauma memories, hearing distressing voices, suicidal thoughts and urges, adjustment difficulties, addiction, being different and interpersonal difficulties, and willing to move forward and find new ways of coping effectively, “YES i can help". In our sessions, we will use an integrative approach, a mixture Cognitive, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, (DBT CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, (EMDR), Compassionate Focused Therapy, (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, (ACT) depending on your individual needs.
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Leita Sanger
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Eastleigh SO53
Taking the first step to reach out for support can feel daunting — you’re not alone in that. I’m a Person-Centred Counsellor and Supervisor with 9 years of experience, offering a warm, confidential, and non-judgemental space to explore whatever it is thats troubling you. My counselling approach is based on empathy, honesty and respect. I believe that the most meaningful and powerful shifts happen when you feel genuinely heard and accepted, just as you are.
Taking the first step to reach out for support can feel daunting — you’re not alone in that. I’m a Person-Centred Counsellor and Supervisor with 9 years of experience, offering a warm, confidential, and non-judgemental space to explore whatever it is thats troubling you. My counselling approach is based on empathy, honesty and respect. I believe that the most meaningful and powerful shifts happen when you feel genuinely heard and accepted, just as you are.
023 8272 0912 View 023 8272 0912
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Hello, I'm Aimee, my style of counselling is warm, empathic and down to earth. Together we can explore a way forward for you. Maybe you have never had counselling before and but you are interested to know if it could help you? You might want someone to look at relationship patterns with you or have you got difficult anxious feelings? Maybe you are not sure what you want to change? Together we can explore what it is you need from therapy.
Hello, I'm Aimee, my style of counselling is warm, empathic and down to earth. Together we can explore a way forward for you. Maybe you have never had counselling before and but you are interested to know if it could help you? You might want someone to look at relationship patterns with you or have you got difficult anxious feelings? Maybe you are not sure what you want to change? Together we can explore what it is you need from therapy.
07403 940927 View 07403 940927
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Rebecca Ker
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Rebecca is a professional psychologist offering integrative therapy. She has experience of working within a range of services within the NHS and charitable organisations both in the UK and abroad. Rebecca's doctorate level training involved a broad range of therapies and presentations. At the heart of her practice is a positive attitude towards individual difference. Rebecca specialises in offering working in an affirmative way with neurodivergent individuals, and those who experience recurring difficulties. She also leads a neurodevelopmental diagnostic clinic with a multi-disciplinary team.
Rebecca is a professional psychologist offering integrative therapy. She has experience of working within a range of services within the NHS and charitable organisations both in the UK and abroad. Rebecca's doctorate level training involved a broad range of therapies and presentations. At the heart of her practice is a positive attitude towards individual difference. Rebecca specialises in offering working in an affirmative way with neurodivergent individuals, and those who experience recurring difficulties. She also leads a neurodevelopmental diagnostic clinic with a multi-disciplinary team.
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Eos counselling and psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Haslemere GU27
I offer a warm, collaborative space for individuals and couples facing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, low self-esteem, or relationship struggles. I’m an NCPS-accredited, BACP-registered therapist with specialist training in DBT, psychosexual therapy, and intimate partner work. I blend evidence-based models and tailor each session around your needs—because therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all. Together, we’ll explore what’s beneath the surface and work toward meaningful, lasting change.
I offer a warm, collaborative space for individuals and couples facing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, low self-esteem, or relationship struggles. I’m an NCPS-accredited, BACP-registered therapist with specialist training in DBT, psychosexual therapy, and intimate partner work. I blend evidence-based models and tailor each session around your needs—because therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all. Together, we’ll explore what’s beneath the surface and work toward meaningful, lasting change.
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Carole Claire Clifford
Counsellor, MBACP Snr. Accred
I welcome working with anyone who is troubled by specific issues, family, work, loss, addiction relationship & sexual issues. There are times in most of our lives when we need some help to make sense of happening to us, to find directions to deal with a specific issues. Often stress, anxiety, loss of confidence, loss of any kind. Talking our issues through with an experienced therapist, confidentially, can help us to resolve the issues, deal with emotions/situations and help us see more clearly, understand feelings & find solutions
I welcome working with anyone who is troubled by specific issues, family, work, loss, addiction relationship & sexual issues. There are times in most of our lives when we need some help to make sense of happening to us, to find directions to deal with a specific issues. Often stress, anxiety, loss of confidence, loss of any kind. Talking our issues through with an experienced therapist, confidentially, can help us to resolve the issues, deal with emotions/situations and help us see more clearly, understand feelings & find solutions
023 8235 7288 View 023 8235 7288
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.