Bipolar Disorder Counselling in Angus
Dr Samantha Baradhi (CPsychol) is a Chartered and HCPC Registered Psychologist and COSRT Accredited Psychosexual Therapist offering psychological therapy and psychosexual therapy to adults, couples and young people above 14 years. As a counselling psychologist her approach is relational and attachment focused. A thorough psychological assessment, a humanistic stance and in-depth formulation underpin the therapy relationship, whilst an integration of therapeutic models allows Samantha to work with each individual's specific needs and goals. She has been established here at The Broughty Practice, Dundee since 2006.
Dr Samantha Baradhi (CPsychol) is a Chartered and HCPC Registered Psychologist and COSRT Accredited Psychosexual Therapist offering psychological therapy and psychosexual therapy to adults, couples and young people above 14 years. As a counselling psychologist her approach is relational and attachment focused. A thorough psychological assessment, a humanistic stance and in-depth formulation underpin the therapy relationship, whilst an integration of therapeutic models allows Samantha to work with each individual's specific needs and goals. She has been established here at The Broughty Practice, Dundee since 2006.
Epistemicide is the destruction of navigational maps crafted from ancestral knowledge and personal experience, leaving us disoriented in a world simultaneously familiar and alien. As we confront this erasure, therapy emerges as a dynamic space for deep exploration—an ethnographic study of one's life where agency meets healing justice. Here, our narratives challenge systemic violence while we question frameworks of belonging in a world determined to dictate their terms, meaningful conversation, we navigate our hybrid identities with their contradictory yet authentic stories, transforming discomfort from cultural loss and oppression.
Epistemicide is the destruction of navigational maps crafted from ancestral knowledge and personal experience, leaving us disoriented in a world simultaneously familiar and alien. As we confront this erasure, therapy emerges as a dynamic space for deep exploration—an ethnographic study of one's life where agency meets healing justice. Here, our narratives challenge systemic violence while we question frameworks of belonging in a world determined to dictate their terms, meaningful conversation, we navigate our hybrid identities with their contradictory yet authentic stories, transforming discomfort from cultural loss and oppression.
Welcome and hello. I work in person and online at Baldovie House Counselling and Psychotherapy. Our premises are just outside Montrose. We offer a safe tranquil and confidential environment. I view my job as helping you to say what it is that is troubling you and then working out what it is that you might want to change in your life and then helping you put that into practice. I work with an initial session where we explore these things and get to know one another. All my work is insured; I am registered with Information Commissioner for the keeping of personal information. Call, text or email and I'll respond within a day usually.
Welcome and hello. I work in person and online at Baldovie House Counselling and Psychotherapy. Our premises are just outside Montrose. We offer a safe tranquil and confidential environment. I view my job as helping you to say what it is that is troubling you and then working out what it is that you might want to change in your life and then helping you put that into practice. I work with an initial session where we explore these things and get to know one another. All my work is insured; I am registered with Information Commissioner for the keeping of personal information. Call, text or email and I'll respond within a day usually.
I am an experienced counsellor with over 10 years experience of working with adult individuals and couples. I work with clients who are experiencing difficulties in their lives, such as: anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, panic, relationship issues, gender identity, life changes. I provide a safe and confidential environment for clients online. Each person is unique and experiences life in different ways. If your particular problem isn't listed here, don't let this put you off contacting me. I can offer short or long term counselling.
I am an experienced counsellor with over 10 years experience of working with adult individuals and couples. I work with clients who are experiencing difficulties in their lives, such as: anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, panic, relationship issues, gender identity, life changes. I provide a safe and confidential environment for clients online. Each person is unique and experiences life in different ways. If your particular problem isn't listed here, don't let this put you off contacting me. I can offer short or long term counselling.
Where to begin? How do you choose the right person to work with you? If you want to work with someone who has their own lived experiences, someone who will not only listen without judgement, but will respect your choice to take it at your own speed, then,let's talk. I work with Adults, Children and Young People,using a variety of approaches which are trauma based, also support issues with Anxiety/Depression. I have experience working with Neurodivergent clients. Helping you to make changes in your life whatever the issue. I know it's hard,but you've taken the first step,let me walk with you now and see what we can do together.
Where to begin? How do you choose the right person to work with you? If you want to work with someone who has their own lived experiences, someone who will not only listen without judgement, but will respect your choice to take it at your own speed, then,let's talk. I work with Adults, Children and Young People,using a variety of approaches which are trauma based, also support issues with Anxiety/Depression. I have experience working with Neurodivergent clients. Helping you to make changes in your life whatever the issue. I know it's hard,but you've taken the first step,let me walk with you now and see what we can do together.
Modern life is difficult and we can all easily find ourselves in situations where we are struggling. Perhaps with addiction, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, relationship issues, mood disorders or behavioural difficulties. Our mental health can be negatively affected. Research highlights that receiving counselling from a counsellor or psychotherapist, in a safe, non-judgemental, confidential space can help us heal and grow. Drawing on a range of therapeutic tasks, with you in control, we can move towards your goals on your path to wellness and good mental health.
Modern life is difficult and we can all easily find ourselves in situations where we are struggling. Perhaps with addiction, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, relationship issues, mood disorders or behavioural difficulties. Our mental health can be negatively affected. Research highlights that receiving counselling from a counsellor or psychotherapist, in a safe, non-judgemental, confidential space can help us heal and grow. Drawing on a range of therapeutic tasks, with you in control, we can move towards your goals on your path to wellness and good mental health.
Online Therapists
I have extensive experience of OCD, and I know that anxiety can make you feel frightened and alone. I am a non-judgmental, kind therapist who offers empathy.
I have over twenty years of experience in mental health including CAMHs. I understand how mental health issues affect every aspect of life and how exhausting this feels. But there is a way forward and change can and does happen.
By listening to you and helping you to work through life experiences, we can find a pathway to moving forward and getting your life back. Tackling all problems together one step at a time.
I have extensive experience of OCD, and I know that anxiety can make you feel frightened and alone. I am a non-judgmental, kind therapist who offers empathy.
I have over twenty years of experience in mental health including CAMHs. I understand how mental health issues affect every aspect of life and how exhausting this feels. But there is a way forward and change can and does happen.
By listening to you and helping you to work through life experiences, we can find a pathway to moving forward and getting your life back. Tackling all problems together one step at a time.
I am a down-to-earth, friendly, and caring qualified pluralistic psychotherapist. My goal is to support you in finding solutions, reaching your goals, and building resilience. In our sessions, I will listen, offer guidance, and provide a non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and empowered.
Whether you’re looking for a single session or ongoing support, I’m here to help. Sessions can be 25mins or 45 minutes long and range from £32.55 to £77.32. I offer both online and in-person psychotherapy. I work with young people aged 15 plus, adults, families, friends, partners and groups.
I am a down-to-earth, friendly, and caring qualified pluralistic psychotherapist. My goal is to support you in finding solutions, reaching your goals, and building resilience. In our sessions, I will listen, offer guidance, and provide a non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and empowered.
Whether you’re looking for a single session or ongoing support, I’m here to help. Sessions can be 25mins or 45 minutes long and range from £32.55 to £77.32. I offer both online and in-person psychotherapy. I work with young people aged 15 plus, adults, families, friends, partners and groups.
Hi I am a Gestalt therapist/Counsellor. I have over 10 years experience helping people with a variety of issues. If you want to change your life or change yourself or you are struggling with everyday issues counselling is the very place for you. With a safe place to explore yourself and your life with a non judgmental person (me) sitting along side you, this can be a very empowering and enriching experience. Life can get on top of us at times, taking some time out for yourself to process all the things that go swirling around our heads can be vital to a happy healthy life.
couples appointment last for 1.5 hrs
reduced fee for zoom
Hi I am a Gestalt therapist/Counsellor. I have over 10 years experience helping people with a variety of issues. If you want to change your life or change yourself or you are struggling with everyday issues counselling is the very place for you. With a safe place to explore yourself and your life with a non judgmental person (me) sitting along side you, this can be a very empowering and enriching experience. Life can get on top of us at times, taking some time out for yourself to process all the things that go swirling around our heads can be vital to a happy healthy life.
couples appointment last for 1.5 hrs
reduced fee for zoom
I am an experienced Chartered Clinical Psychologist with a proven track record of clinical effectiveness. I run an established and successful private practice, and offer a choice of both online or face-to-face appointments ensuring that my client's needs are at the forefront of all that I do. If you would like to discuss your situation further, or book an initial consultation, I would be delighted to hear from you.
I am an experienced Chartered Clinical Psychologist with a proven track record of clinical effectiveness. I run an established and successful private practice, and offer a choice of both online or face-to-face appointments ensuring that my client's needs are at the forefront of all that I do. If you would like to discuss your situation further, or book an initial consultation, I would be delighted to hear from you.
I’m Peter, a Senior Principal Clinical Psychologist registered with the HCPC. This life can be hard and many of us reach points where something has to give. We might find ourselves stuck in the past, struggling with the present or hopeless about our future. I have over ten years of experience completing therapy with adults with all kinds of difficulties including Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Emotional Dysregulation, Psychosis, PTSD, Eating Disorder, Pain, Low Self-Esteem, Interpersonal Difficulties, Burn-Out and Bereavement. I am passionate about helping people make sense of whatever is painful and find ways to live fuller lives.
I’m Peter, a Senior Principal Clinical Psychologist registered with the HCPC. This life can be hard and many of us reach points where something has to give. We might find ourselves stuck in the past, struggling with the present or hopeless about our future. I have over ten years of experience completing therapy with adults with all kinds of difficulties including Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Emotional Dysregulation, Psychosis, PTSD, Eating Disorder, Pain, Low Self-Esteem, Interpersonal Difficulties, Burn-Out and Bereavement. I am passionate about helping people make sense of whatever is painful and find ways to live fuller lives.
Many of my clients come to me because they face: Relationship, sex and family issues, anxieties and breakdown - Work and professional stress, anxiety and crisis - Alcoholism, drug dependency, sexual, relational and other addiction problems - Weight loss, smoking cessation and other life-goal issues - Eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and other food dependency issues - LGBT, minority and other discrimination issues - Self-confidence, self-esteem and anxiety-related issues.
Many of my clients come to me because they face: Relationship, sex and family issues, anxieties and breakdown - Work and professional stress, anxiety and crisis - Alcoholism, drug dependency, sexual, relational and other addiction problems - Weight loss, smoking cessation and other life-goal issues - Eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and other food dependency issues - LGBT, minority and other discrimination issues - Self-confidence, self-esteem and anxiety-related issues.
Lorna McGraw - CBT and EMDR Therapist, BACP accrd.
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Hamilton ML3
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes we feel stuck, anxious or traumatised. I believe, change is possible in any situation, and will work with you, offering you a safe, confidential space to explore your difficulties. Get in touch to see how I might be able to help you. I know from my own experience, that coming to talk to someone about your life and your struggles can feel very uncomfortable and overwhelming. My aim is to create a warm and welcoming environment where you feel safe and at ease, allowing you to share your thoughts and feelings openly, without fear of judgment
Sometimes we feel stuck, anxious or traumatised. I believe, change is possible in any situation, and will work with you, offering you a safe, confidential space to explore your difficulties. Get in touch to see how I might be able to help you. I know from my own experience, that coming to talk to someone about your life and your struggles can feel very uncomfortable and overwhelming. My aim is to create a warm and welcoming environment where you feel safe and at ease, allowing you to share your thoughts and feelings openly, without fear of judgment
Hello. I’m Dr Solomon Cheung, a Chartered Counselling Psychologist. My specialisms and interests lie in adult ADHD, bereavement, and work impairment.
I want to help clients who struggle to find peace in their lives, with themselves and with others. Many feel stuck in difficult thoughts, feelings, memories, and expectations that prevent them from recognising their needs and potential, and from making decisions aligned with their values and goals.
Hello. I’m Dr Solomon Cheung, a Chartered Counselling Psychologist. My specialisms and interests lie in adult ADHD, bereavement, and work impairment.
I want to help clients who struggle to find peace in their lives, with themselves and with others. Many feel stuck in difficult thoughts, feelings, memories, and expectations that prevent them from recognising their needs and potential, and from making decisions aligned with their values and goals.
I work with adults especially those who are carers either professional ones or unpaid carers. Those caring for a loved one and care without question & without a break or any pay. Where duty is now beginning to feel like a burden yet not to care is not an option or even something that you would want. Care, either as a professional or as an unpaid carer can swamp who we are and we can lose ourselves. Leaving feelings that are hard to accept and even understand.
I work with adults especially those who are carers either professional ones or unpaid carers. Those caring for a loved one and care without question & without a break or any pay. Where duty is now beginning to feel like a burden yet not to care is not an option or even something that you would want. Care, either as a professional or as an unpaid carer can swamp who we are and we can lose ourselves. Leaving feelings that are hard to accept and even understand.
My name is Vaughan, and I am a qualified Person-Centred Counsellor dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. Whether navigating life’s challenges, seeking clarity, or striving for personal growth, I am here to walk alongside you on your journey.
I believe in a collaborative relationship, you are the expert in your own life, and my role is to support and help you as we work together.
I also offer online gaming therapy for anyone 13+. Adults are more than welcome.
PC/Xbox/PS cross-platform gaming, e.g., Fortnite, Minecraft, Roblox, etc.
My name is Vaughan, and I am a qualified Person-Centred Counsellor dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. Whether navigating life’s challenges, seeking clarity, or striving for personal growth, I am here to walk alongside you on your journey.
I believe in a collaborative relationship, you are the expert in your own life, and my role is to support and help you as we work together.
I also offer online gaming therapy for anyone 13+. Adults are more than welcome.
PC/Xbox/PS cross-platform gaming, e.g., Fortnite, Minecraft, Roblox, etc.
Thanks for considering my profile. I’m Alistair, an accredited counselling psychotherapist. What does that actually mean for you? My focus is to support you in an authentic way towards effective exploration of your experiences in life. I will help you to discover the best way to help yourself, and move towards healthy growth and empowered choices. By working collaboratively with what you bring for discussion, it is my aim for you to feel heard, understood and supported in a non-judgemental, safe and confidential space.
Thanks for considering my profile. I’m Alistair, an accredited counselling psychotherapist. What does that actually mean for you? My focus is to support you in an authentic way towards effective exploration of your experiences in life. I will help you to discover the best way to help yourself, and move towards healthy growth and empowered choices. By working collaboratively with what you bring for discussion, it is my aim for you to feel heard, understood and supported in a non-judgemental, safe and confidential space.
Vitally, my clients with complex trauma, various mental health conditions and neurodiversity, built a hardy foundation of therapeutic experience to competently launch my therapist career. I yearn to provide others with the liberation to move through anxiety, depression, addiction and trauma, and soften the stark isolation that can be felt, promoting self-awareness to open doors previously locked. Therapy is fully negotiated to ensure appropriate pace, goals are identified and achieved, utilizing relevant tools that can be packed up for future use post therapy if necessary.
Vitally, my clients with complex trauma, various mental health conditions and neurodiversity, built a hardy foundation of therapeutic experience to competently launch my therapist career. I yearn to provide others with the liberation to move through anxiety, depression, addiction and trauma, and soften the stark isolation that can be felt, promoting self-awareness to open doors previously locked. Therapy is fully negotiated to ensure appropriate pace, goals are identified and achieved, utilizing relevant tools that can be packed up for future use post therapy if necessary.
I have always viewed therapy as a safe place to go to whatever the issues you have and find the answers to your issues.
I have always viewed therapy as a safe place to go to whatever the issues you have and find the answers to your issues.
I provide a welcoming and therapeutic environment for adults and young people over the age of 16 who are struggling with a range of mental health difficulties, to help them explore and make sense of the experiences they have had. Through the use of evidence-based psychological therapy I aim to work collaboratively with people to improve their daily functioning and help them build skills to live the life they want to achieve. I use a number of therapeutic approaches in my work including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, EMDR for trauma processing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy and systemic approaches.
I provide a welcoming and therapeutic environment for adults and young people over the age of 16 who are struggling with a range of mental health difficulties, to help them explore and make sense of the experiences they have had. Through the use of evidence-based psychological therapy I aim to work collaboratively with people to improve their daily functioning and help them build skills to live the life they want to achieve. I use a number of therapeutic approaches in my work including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, EMDR for trauma processing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy and systemic approaches.
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.