Bipolar Disorder Counselling in Swords

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Jen Conefrey
Psychotherapist, MIACP
4 Endorsed
Swords, County Dublin K67
You may be seeking support for the long-term impact of complex trauma, childhood sexual abuse, or sexual violence. You might be struggling with relationships, intimacy, sexuality, or a sense of self, and want a space that feels safe, affirming, and honest. I offer trauma-informed, sex-positive therapy for adults, including LGBTQIA+ and GSRD (Gender, Sexual, and Relationship Diversity) clients, and facilitate support groups for chemsex recovery and psychosexual concerns. My work is grounded in safety, consent, respect, and gentle but meaningful challenge to support real change.
You may be seeking support for the long-term impact of complex trauma, childhood sexual abuse, or sexual violence. You might be struggling with relationships, intimacy, sexuality, or a sense of self, and want a space that feels safe, affirming, and honest. I offer trauma-informed, sex-positive therapy for adults, including LGBTQIA+ and GSRD (Gender, Sexual, and Relationship Diversity) clients, and facilitate support groups for chemsex recovery and psychosexual concerns. My work is grounded in safety, consent, respect, and gentle but meaningful challenge to support real change.
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Jennifer Hayden
Counsellor, MIACP
Serves Area
Many people encounter challenges that they need help overcoming. I create a space were clients feel safe, heard and understood. Our sessions will provide you with the opportunity to talk about issues or problems in your life in an accepting and confidential environment with someone who really listens to you and supports you as you find new ways to cope. Counselling focuses on your strengths and abilities to help you make changes in your life, to grow and to develop yourself as a person.
Many people encounter challenges that they need help overcoming. I create a space were clients feel safe, heard and understood. Our sessions will provide you with the opportunity to talk about issues or problems in your life in an accepting and confidential environment with someone who really listens to you and supports you as you find new ways to cope. Counselling focuses on your strengths and abilities to help you make changes in your life, to grow and to develop yourself as a person.
(01) 267 6552 x89 View (01) 267 6552 x89
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Caitriona King
Psychotherapist, PhD, ICP
Serves Area
Troubled, conflicted, anxious or distressed? Struggling with loss or identity issues? Feel a relationship is in difficulty or things are not going well at home, work or college? Perhaps you are struggling to cope after receiving a medical diagnosis or wondering why you became ill in the first place? Going to therapy allows you to talk about what you are experiencing, explore reasons, develop solutions and help you attain a stronger, more fulfilled and creative self. An important part is sharing your innermost thoughts and feelings in a safe, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship with a specially trained therapist.
Troubled, conflicted, anxious or distressed? Struggling with loss or identity issues? Feel a relationship is in difficulty or things are not going well at home, work or college? Perhaps you are struggling to cope after receiving a medical diagnosis or wondering why you became ill in the first place? Going to therapy allows you to talk about what you are experiencing, explore reasons, develop solutions and help you attain a stronger, more fulfilled and creative self. An important part is sharing your innermost thoughts and feelings in a safe, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship with a specially trained therapist.
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Bernadette Acton
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Serves Area
I am an experienced fully accredited psychotherapist with 17 years experience. .I work with individuals who are struggling with a range of issues including anxiety ,depression, relationship problems and self confidence. I specialise and support Clients with Fertility issues guiding through the various journeys including IVF and Egg donation. I create a safe, warm secure space to work in. I help you work through your journey of self discovery.
I am an experienced fully accredited psychotherapist with 17 years experience. .I work with individuals who are struggling with a range of issues including anxiety ,depression, relationship problems and self confidence. I specialise and support Clients with Fertility issues guiding through the various journeys including IVF and Egg donation. I create a safe, warm secure space to work in. I help you work through your journey of self discovery.
(01) 267 6603 x51 View (01) 267 6603 x51
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Marlena Nowak -Gnitecka
Counsellor, MA, APCP
Serves Area
If your mind races, motivation falters, or life feels overwhelming, you’re not alone. I work with adults, especially those with ADHD or neurodivergent experiences, as well as anyone struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, anger, or relationship challenges. Together we make sense of your thoughts, manage emotions, and develop strategies that actually work—helping you feel more in control, understood, and able to move forward.
If your mind races, motivation falters, or life feels overwhelming, you’re not alone. I work with adults, especially those with ADHD or neurodivergent experiences, as well as anyone struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, anger, or relationship challenges. Together we make sense of your thoughts, manage emotions, and develop strategies that actually work—helping you feel more in control, understood, and able to move forward.
(01) 267 6570 x56 View (01) 267 6570 x56
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Şeyda Uzunbay
Psychologist, MSc, MPSI
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life can bring challenges for us all. With 10 years of experience, I support you through trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, and life transitions. In a safe, non-judgmental space. My clients are usually at a crossroads, seeking depth, trust, and peace in relationships, and ready to face anxiety, depression, or past trauma. They often long for a safe, non-judgmental space to express themselves openly. Their goals include understanding themselves better, unlocking inner strength, overcoming life’s blockages, and creating a more harmonious, balanced, and meaningful life.
Life can bring challenges for us all. With 10 years of experience, I support you through trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, and life transitions. In a safe, non-judgmental space. My clients are usually at a crossroads, seeking depth, trust, and peace in relationships, and ready to face anxiety, depression, or past trauma. They often long for a safe, non-judgmental space to express themselves openly. Their goals include understanding themselves better, unlocking inner strength, overcoming life’s blockages, and creating a more harmonious, balanced, and meaningful life.
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Emma Stakelum
Psychotherapist, MA
Dublin, County A96
I offer individual psychotherapy to adults (over 18) I work both in person and online. Whatever difficulty you are experiencing, I will provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you can gain a deep understanding of yourself and your psychical life. Through this exploration we will look at the roots of your current struggles and increase your ability to find new ways of dealing with them. I am a member of the Association Of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapists Ireland
I offer individual psychotherapy to adults (over 18) I work both in person and online. Whatever difficulty you are experiencing, I will provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you can gain a deep understanding of yourself and your psychical life. Through this exploration we will look at the roots of your current struggles and increase your ability to find new ways of dealing with them. I am a member of the Association Of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapists Ireland
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Monika Balazova
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
1 Endorsed
Dublin, County D06
Hi, I’m Monika. I am a qualified therapist, holding a First Class Honours degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy from IICP College in Dublin, and I am a pre-accredited member of the IACP. I work with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, stress, bereavement and loss, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. At the heart of my work is a deep interest in trauma and attachment — and how early experiences can shape the way we relate to ourselves and others, including patterns that may contribute to anxious–avoidant dynamics or co-dependent relationships.
Hi, I’m Monika. I am a qualified therapist, holding a First Class Honours degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy from IICP College in Dublin, and I am a pre-accredited member of the IACP. I work with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, stress, bereavement and loss, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. At the heart of my work is a deep interest in trauma and attachment — and how early experiences can shape the way we relate to ourselves and others, including patterns that may contribute to anxious–avoidant dynamics or co-dependent relationships.
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Thom Sherry
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Such as ADHD , bipolar disorder, BPD, Anxiety, Depression, relationship difficulties, sexual problems , low self esteem, self doubt , imposter syndrome and more.
I'm here to help you explore what is troubling you , how it impacts your mood, behaviour and outlook on life . I also specialise as a sex therapist working with individuals and couples experiencing difficulties engaging in or enjoying, sex, struggling with communication, fertility,embarrassment, shame, sexuality, sexual self-esteem, body image and desire.
Such as ADHD , bipolar disorder, BPD, Anxiety, Depression, relationship difficulties, sexual problems , low self esteem, self doubt , imposter syndrome and more.
I'm here to help you explore what is troubling you , how it impacts your mood, behaviour and outlook on life . I also specialise as a sex therapist working with individuals and couples experiencing difficulties engaging in or enjoying, sex, struggling with communication, fertility,embarrassment, shame, sexuality, sexual self-esteem, body image and desire.
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Dr. Andrea Pousada-Fitzpatrick
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol PSI
Dublin, County D02
Dr. Andrea Pousada-Fitzpatrick is a Clinical Psychologist, Neuroscientist, and Founder of Omnia Mental Health Clinic in Dublin. She works from an integrative, neuroscience-led framework, combining psychodynamic formulation with advanced neuromodulation to design personalised, precision-based treatment pathways. She specialises in complex and high-acuity presentations involving trauma, neurodiversity, mood instability, personality dynamics, psychotic experiences, psychosomatic conditions, and provides comprehensive assessment and diagnostic clarification.
Dr. Andrea Pousada-Fitzpatrick is a Clinical Psychologist, Neuroscientist, and Founder of Omnia Mental Health Clinic in Dublin. She works from an integrative, neuroscience-led framework, combining psychodynamic formulation with advanced neuromodulation to design personalised, precision-based treatment pathways. She specialises in complex and high-acuity presentations involving trauma, neurodiversity, mood instability, personality dynamics, psychotic experiences, psychosomatic conditions, and provides comprehensive assessment and diagnostic clarification.
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Ciara Kelly
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MIACP
Dublin, County D04
I am an integrative psychotherapist. I often see clients when their life feels in crisis. Perhaps you are experiencing feelings of sadness, overwhelm or a lack of direction in your life or perhaps there's a general sense of unease. I work with clients short and long term and I also offer Single-Session Therapy (SST).
I am an integrative psychotherapist. I often see clients when their life feels in crisis. Perhaps you are experiencing feelings of sadness, overwhelm or a lack of direction in your life or perhaps there's a general sense of unease. I work with clients short and long term and I also offer Single-Session Therapy (SST).
(01) 267 6692 x49 View (01) 267 6692 x49
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Plume Psychology
Psychotherapist, MSc
Online Only
My practice is aimed at adults who have been shaped by trauma, chronic stress or life-changing events and want a safe, collaborative space to understand their story, calm their nervous system, and rebuild a life that feels more like their own. I’m an integrated psychotherapist & psychologist , which means I’m highly trained to a master’s level, in many modalities. I tailor my approach to every client’s individual needs. I work mostly with clients who have difficulty with attachment, addiction, relationships ,childhood trauma, (C)PTSD, BPD, BD, Fibromyalgia, CF.
My practice is aimed at adults who have been shaped by trauma, chronic stress or life-changing events and want a safe, collaborative space to understand their story, calm their nervous system, and rebuild a life that feels more like their own. I’m an integrated psychotherapist & psychologist , which means I’m highly trained to a master’s level, in many modalities. I tailor my approach to every client’s individual needs. I work mostly with clients who have difficulty with attachment, addiction, relationships ,childhood trauma, (C)PTSD, BPD, BD, Fibromyalgia, CF.
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Mark Tolan
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
Dublin, County D15
My own journey into psychology began with an interest into how we tick as human beings and why some of us seem to suffer and cope better than others. I soon realised that where I really needed to be was with people, helping them better understand and heal themselves. Now, as a qualified psychotherapist for many years, I not only get to do just that, but I also get to witness first-hand the courage and growth of my clients that is forever inspirational.
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Dr. Niamh O'Dowd
Psychologist, CPsychol PSI
1 Endorsed
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Marcela Bonturi
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My job is to help my patients to accept who they are, to learn how to get a better understanding about themselves & to navigate their emotions from a better place .
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Dee Murray
Psychotherapist, MSc, APPI
Dublin, County D02
Dee is a accredited psychoanalytic psychotherapist in Dublin. She completed a BA in Social Science, MA in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy as well as an SMT in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the School of Psychotherapy in St Vincent’s University Hospital. Dee completed a couples counselling course in the TR school in London. Dee provides psychotherapy to individuals and couples Dee has helped her patients over come symtoms and mental health issues for over 10 years allowing patients to experience ease and manage their life better. Dee values her work in psychotherapy and provides a safe space for understanding to be explored.
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1 Endorsed
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Karen Foran EMDR & Trauma Psychotherapist
Psychotherapist, MSc
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Inner Voice Inner Journey
Counsellor, MIACP
Dublin, County D01
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Enda Horgan
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
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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.