Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Brits
Each of us experience emotional difficulties or life challenges from time to time. When we are disconnected from who we are and our purpose in life, it can significantly affect many areas of our lives. Therapy can help towards understanding ourselves, to allow us to make the necessary changes and to live a more meaningful life.
Each of us experience emotional difficulties or life challenges from time to time. When we are disconnected from who we are and our purpose in life, it can significantly affect many areas of our lives. Therapy can help towards understanding ourselves, to allow us to make the necessary changes and to live a more meaningful life.
My ideal client is an unhappy person, looking for solutions. The client is open, honest and sincere, with respect for other people. My client could have relationship problems, learning problems, depression issues, etc. My client is receptive for MINDFUL INTERACTION, GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING.
My ideal client is an unhappy person, looking for solutions. The client is open, honest and sincere, with respect for other people. My client could have relationship problems, learning problems, depression issues, etc. My client is receptive for MINDFUL INTERACTION, GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING.
Welcome to my practice, where I offer a compassionate and non-judgmental space for individuals from all walks of life. Whether you're facing stress, relationship difficulties, career transitions, or personal growth challenges, I am here to support you on your journey. Together, we will explore effective coping strategies, work on enhancing your well-being, and help you achieve a sense of balance in your life.
Welcome to my practice, where I offer a compassionate and non-judgmental space for individuals from all walks of life. Whether you're facing stress, relationship difficulties, career transitions, or personal growth challenges, I am here to support you on your journey. Together, we will explore effective coping strategies, work on enhancing your well-being, and help you achieve a sense of balance in your life.
Just as there is day and night, Life offers us similar alternations. You don't have to walk the journey alone. As a trained Clinical Psychologist, my goal is to ensure that you are heard and understood. Most importantly, conquer challenges you are facing and discover yourself.
Just as there is day and night, Life offers us similar alternations. You don't have to walk the journey alone. As a trained Clinical Psychologist, my goal is to ensure that you are heard and understood. Most importantly, conquer challenges you are facing and discover yourself.
Relationships, families and individuals are affected by many events that happen in daily lives. Events like, death, divorce, infidelity, work pressure, lack of communication, children issues, mental illness etc. have an impact on individuals, relationships and families. I help individuals, relationships and families to cope with daily events, impart coping skills and improve psychological well being.
Relationships, families and individuals are affected by many events that happen in daily lives. Events like, death, divorce, infidelity, work pressure, lack of communication, children issues, mental illness etc. have an impact on individuals, relationships and families. I help individuals, relationships and families to cope with daily events, impart coping skills and improve psychological well being.
My ideal client is someone who feels emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in cycles of anxiety, sadness, or self-doubt, and is longing for relief, clarity, and meaningful change. They may be navigating a life transition, healing from trauma, or struggling in their relationships. What they truly want is to understand themselves better, find healthy ways to cope, and reconnect with a sense of purpose and peace. They are seeking a space where they feel seen, heard, and supported without judgment. My role is to walk alongside them—helping them explore their inner world, build resilience, and move toward the life they envision for themselves.
My ideal client is someone who feels emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in cycles of anxiety, sadness, or self-doubt, and is longing for relief, clarity, and meaningful change. They may be navigating a life transition, healing from trauma, or struggling in their relationships. What they truly want is to understand themselves better, find healthy ways to cope, and reconnect with a sense of purpose and peace. They are seeking a space where they feel seen, heard, and supported without judgment. My role is to walk alongside them—helping them explore their inner world, build resilience, and move toward the life they envision for themselves.
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At times when life gets challenging you need a safe space to explore your feelings and to learn coping mechanisms to deal with your challenges. I have experience working with children, adults, couples, families, and groups with different psychological conditions and general life challenges. I speak different South African languages (Setswana, isiZulu, Sesotho, and English) which makes it easier for me to work with a variety of clients.
At times when life gets challenging you need a safe space to explore your feelings and to learn coping mechanisms to deal with your challenges. I have experience working with children, adults, couples, families, and groups with different psychological conditions and general life challenges. I speak different South African languages (Setswana, isiZulu, Sesotho, and English) which makes it easier for me to work with a variety of clients.
I see therapy as a developmental process towards attaining your full potential. My focus is on healing and not merely the management of symptoms. I focus on your potential and not what society, your family, your boss or anyone else would expect of you to be. The therapy is focused on those events and relationships that hindered the full development of your potential and that causes you now to only live partly as you are not using all parts of your potential. My focus is on getting you whole again and becoming the YOU that you should be.
I see therapy as a developmental process towards attaining your full potential. My focus is on healing and not merely the management of symptoms. I focus on your potential and not what society, your family, your boss or anyone else would expect of you to be. The therapy is focused on those events and relationships that hindered the full development of your potential and that causes you now to only live partly as you are not using all parts of your potential. My focus is on getting you whole again and becoming the YOU that you should be.
Suzaan Lourens Registered Counsellor
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
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My areas of specialty include marriage/couple's counselling, counselling children using play therapeutic techniques, psychometric assessments to assist with career counselling and subject choice, suicidality, mood and behavioural changes, sexual identity concerns, transitions, family counselling, trauma, bereavement/grief/loss and anger management.
My areas of specialty include marriage/couple's counselling, counselling children using play therapeutic techniques, psychometric assessments to assist with career counselling and subject choice, suicidality, mood and behavioural changes, sexual identity concerns, transitions, family counselling, trauma, bereavement/grief/loss and anger management.
Online Therapists
I am a Counselling Psychologist situated in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg, in close proximity to the areas of Rosebank and Sandton. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families addressing current challenges with a Solution Focused approach. These challenges may include some more common complaints such as depression and anxiety, or those trying to come to terms with a trauma or bereavement. My approach is focused and therefore short-term in nature. As such long term time commitments is uncommon. I hope this can help people achieve significant change whilst offering them a more cost effective therapeutic approach.
I am a Counselling Psychologist situated in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg, in close proximity to the areas of Rosebank and Sandton. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families addressing current challenges with a Solution Focused approach. These challenges may include some more common complaints such as depression and anxiety, or those trying to come to terms with a trauma or bereavement. My approach is focused and therefore short-term in nature. As such long term time commitments is uncommon. I hope this can help people achieve significant change whilst offering them a more cost effective therapeutic approach.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and have experience working across psychiatric, correctional, and community mental health settings. My professional journey has allowed me to work with adolescents, adults, older adults, and individuals facing complex mental health concerns, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma-related difficulties, personality-related challenges, substance use concerns, and dual diagnoses. Seeking support is a courageous step, and I am committed to walking alongside you on your journey towards greater life balance and well-being.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and have experience working across psychiatric, correctional, and community mental health settings. My professional journey has allowed me to work with adolescents, adults, older adults, and individuals facing complex mental health concerns, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma-related difficulties, personality-related challenges, substance use concerns, and dual diagnoses. Seeking support is a courageous step, and I am committed to walking alongside you on your journey towards greater life balance and well-being.
The main focus during therapy is to listen more and talk less. The client's main difficulties, their needs, and what they foresee gaining from the therapy is of importance.
The main focus during therapy is to listen more and talk less. The client's main difficulties, their needs, and what they foresee gaining from the therapy is of importance.
You may be wondering about or struggling with life issues, chronic illness, anxiety, mood disorders or even with others in your life. If you experience relational difficulties, loss or problems with love, therapy may be beneficial to you. Or you may not have these issues but want to feel more grounded and have pressing questions or feel uncertain in which case you could also benefit from therapy. As I am in Auckland New Zealand, I am only available for pnline sessions.
You may be wondering about or struggling with life issues, chronic illness, anxiety, mood disorders or even with others in your life. If you experience relational difficulties, loss or problems with love, therapy may be beneficial to you. Or you may not have these issues but want to feel more grounded and have pressing questions or feel uncertain in which case you could also benefit from therapy. As I am in Auckland New Zealand, I am only available for pnline sessions.
People usually seek help from a psychologist when they want something to change. This desire for change may be motivated by painful thoughts and feelings, a situation at work, school, or at home, a challenging event, or relationships with others. Sometimes people work with a psychologist because they want a better understanding of themselves, to change behaviours, or to develop new skills to support their well-being. If any of this is true for you or for someone you care about, getting in contact with a psychologist is a useful step to take.
People usually seek help from a psychologist when they want something to change. This desire for change may be motivated by painful thoughts and feelings, a situation at work, school, or at home, a challenging event, or relationships with others. Sometimes people work with a psychologist because they want a better understanding of themselves, to change behaviours, or to develop new skills to support their well-being. If any of this is true for you or for someone you care about, getting in contact with a psychologist is a useful step to take.
I am a dedicated counselling psychologist; registered with the HPCSA, with passion for promoting mental health. I am devoted to helping my clients as they navigate their social, vocational, and personal challenges. I aim to empower them to be their true self and to reach their goals by confronting and overcoming these challenges that they may lead more meaningful and fulfilling lives.
I am a dedicated counselling psychologist; registered with the HPCSA, with passion for promoting mental health. I am devoted to helping my clients as they navigate their social, vocational, and personal challenges. I aim to empower them to be their true self and to reach their goals by confronting and overcoming these challenges that they may lead more meaningful and fulfilling lives.
You get hurt and bruised mentally. You trip and fall...but you must not end there, you must stand up and carry on. Personal struggle, family struggles, workplace struggle and legal conflicts all affect your mental health.
You get hurt and bruised mentally. You trip and fall...but you must not end there, you must stand up and carry on. Personal struggle, family struggles, workplace struggle and legal conflicts all affect your mental health.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist and I am passionate about my work. I am inspired by diversity and the strength of the human psyche. Every day brings new people into my life that enriches me as a person and therapist. The relationship I have with my patient is of great importance to me. My aim is to help the individuals find a sense of self amongst the disarray of their symptoms. The self so easily gets misrepresented by symptoms and the true person does not have a voice. I want help you to find your voice! Let me join you in your process.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist and I am passionate about my work. I am inspired by diversity and the strength of the human psyche. Every day brings new people into my life that enriches me as a person and therapist. The relationship I have with my patient is of great importance to me. My aim is to help the individuals find a sense of self amongst the disarray of their symptoms. The self so easily gets misrepresented by symptoms and the true person does not have a voice. I want help you to find your voice! Let me join you in your process.
I am a licensed Independent Clinical Psychologist who renders psychological services and individualized therapy to children, adolescents and adults. I also enjoy working with couples, families and groups with psychological, emotional and behavioral challenges using an integrative evidence based approach. The therapeutic relationship is the most significant element of therapy and it is formed based on acceptance, authenticity, empathy and a non-judgemental stance for the client and their challenges.
I am a licensed Independent Clinical Psychologist who renders psychological services and individualized therapy to children, adolescents and adults. I also enjoy working with couples, families and groups with psychological, emotional and behavioral challenges using an integrative evidence based approach. The therapeutic relationship is the most significant element of therapy and it is formed based on acceptance, authenticity, empathy and a non-judgemental stance for the client and their challenges.
A compassionate therapist, who understands that one of the most difficult and longest journeys in life, is from the head to the heart. In my practice, I work with individuals from all walks of life and all developmental phases. I work with trauma, addiction & relapse, family restructuring & parenting, marriage & life phase adjustment, psychological distress & behavioural adjustment etc. As a scientist I root my practice and therapy in evidence based practice and I am continuously learning new techniques to serve my patients best. I am available ONLINE to gently journey with you to wholeness and wholehearted living. Bon Voyage!
A compassionate therapist, who understands that one of the most difficult and longest journeys in life, is from the head to the heart. In my practice, I work with individuals from all walks of life and all developmental phases. I work with trauma, addiction & relapse, family restructuring & parenting, marriage & life phase adjustment, psychological distress & behavioural adjustment etc. As a scientist I root my practice and therapy in evidence based practice and I am continuously learning new techniques to serve my patients best. I am available ONLINE to gently journey with you to wholeness and wholehearted living. Bon Voyage!
Aimee is a registered Counselling Psychologist with the HPCSA. She completed her Bachelor's degree at Monash University first in Public health and double majored in Psychology and Child and Youth Care Work. Aimee completed her Honors degree at the South African College of Applied Psychology and her Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology at the University of the Witwatersrand. Aimee understands that starting therapy can be a daunting experience and believes in using a gentle and boundaries approach with her patients. She works from a psychodynamic perspective which involves changing problematic behaviors, thoughts, and feelings
Aimee is a registered Counselling Psychologist with the HPCSA. She completed her Bachelor's degree at Monash University first in Public health and double majored in Psychology and Child and Youth Care Work. Aimee completed her Honors degree at the South African College of Applied Psychology and her Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology at the University of the Witwatersrand. Aimee understands that starting therapy can be a daunting experience and believes in using a gentle and boundaries approach with her patients. She works from a psychodynamic perspective which involves changing problematic behaviors, thoughts, and feelings
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.