Bipolar Disorder Counselling in Cheadle
![Photo of Sarah Homersham - Counselling in Gatley, Cheadle, MBACP Accred, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4c390e49-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Hi, I'm Sarah. We all have times when we find it hard to cope. Counselling can help you understand why you think, feel and act like you do. It can help you develop positive strategies to get what you want out of life. How we think, feel and behave is part of being human. Problems can arise when we get 'stuck' in negative thought patterns; when our feelings become overwhelming; when our behaviour is self-destructive and doesn't result in us getting what we need; when we worry about the future, dwell on the past and find it hard to live in the present. I believe the most important relationship we have is the relationship with ourself.
Hi, I'm Sarah. We all have times when we find it hard to cope. Counselling can help you understand why you think, feel and act like you do. It can help you develop positive strategies to get what you want out of life. How we think, feel and behave is part of being human. Problems can arise when we get 'stuck' in negative thought patterns; when our feelings become overwhelming; when our behaviour is self-destructive and doesn't result in us getting what we need; when we worry about the future, dwell on the past and find it hard to live in the present. I believe the most important relationship we have is the relationship with ourself.
![Photo of Teresa Leahy, MBACP, Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/200aaa00-d600-401b-8000-c7b2407fcd7b/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hi there, I am a psychotherapist in Cheadle Hulme. l love working with people and supporting them to make positive changes in their lives. We all share the desire and drive to be the best person we possibly can and to have healthy, loving relationships. Sometimes life gets in the way and we get stuck in a moment, a thought or a pattern of behaviour. Life can be difficult and the way forward is not always clear. Everyone can benefit from therapy for personal growth, to live in the here-and-now and to better connect with the things that matter to you. It is important to find the right therapist so I offer a free 50 minute session.
Hi there, I am a psychotherapist in Cheadle Hulme. l love working with people and supporting them to make positive changes in their lives. We all share the desire and drive to be the best person we possibly can and to have healthy, loving relationships. Sometimes life gets in the way and we get stuck in a moment, a thought or a pattern of behaviour. Life can be difficult and the way forward is not always clear. Everyone can benefit from therapy for personal growth, to live in the here-and-now and to better connect with the things that matter to you. It is important to find the right therapist so I offer a free 50 minute session.
![Photo of Miftau Iddrisu, MBABCP, Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/54de8b74-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Hello My name is Miftau Iddrisu. I am an accredited CBT therapist. I am also a qualified DBT, RO-DBT,EMDR, schema therapist. I also provide hypnotherapy. I work with both young people and adults. I provide Skype treatments and I have experience offering treatment in outside United Kingdom.
Hello My name is Miftau Iddrisu. I am an accredited CBT therapist. I am also a qualified DBT, RO-DBT,EMDR, schema therapist. I also provide hypnotherapy. I work with both young people and adults. I provide Skype treatments and I have experience offering treatment in outside United Kingdom.
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When life gets hard we can find ourselves revisiting old patterns in how we treat ourselves and other people. Perhaps we reach for unhelpful ways to cope, or end up feeling ashamed and stuck. You may be looking for sessions to address a specific problem such as depression, anxiety, or addiction; or to explore the patterns that you get into in your relationships with others and yourself; or because there has been great change or loss in your life and you are wondering how you can move forward.
When life gets hard we can find ourselves revisiting old patterns in how we treat ourselves and other people. Perhaps we reach for unhelpful ways to cope, or end up feeling ashamed and stuck. You may be looking for sessions to address a specific problem such as depression, anxiety, or addiction; or to explore the patterns that you get into in your relationships with others and yourself; or because there has been great change or loss in your life and you are wondering how you can move forward.
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I WORK WITH; adults of 18yrs+ & couples. MY WORK COVERS; family & childhood, health issues, body aches & pains, eating, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, PTSD, Complex PTSD, abuse, relationships, codependency, marriage, divorce & separation. WHY YOU MIGHT COME TO THERAPY; You might be feeling down, stuck, confused, helpless, hopeless or experiencing really difficult emotions. Maybe you are experiencing high levels of anxiety. You may have experienced a particular challenging or traumatic event or series of events. You might be experiencing relationship difficulties or may believe the only option is to split.
I WORK WITH; adults of 18yrs+ & couples. MY WORK COVERS; family & childhood, health issues, body aches & pains, eating, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, PTSD, Complex PTSD, abuse, relationships, codependency, marriage, divorce & separation. WHY YOU MIGHT COME TO THERAPY; You might be feeling down, stuck, confused, helpless, hopeless or experiencing really difficult emotions. Maybe you are experiencing high levels of anxiety. You may have experienced a particular challenging or traumatic event or series of events. You might be experiencing relationship difficulties or may believe the only option is to split.
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I work with people from all walks and with many issues but all feel a need to change something in their lives. I can create a safe space to explore and understand the problems you bring, both individually or together with partners. I have helped many clients deal with the issues arising from depression, self doubt, anxiety and trauma, or changing notions of self worth, especially in the face of work stress.
I work with people from all walks and with many issues but all feel a need to change something in their lives. I can create a safe space to explore and understand the problems you bring, both individually or together with partners. I have helped many clients deal with the issues arising from depression, self doubt, anxiety and trauma, or changing notions of self worth, especially in the face of work stress.
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I’m a mature and experienced therapist and qualified counselling supervisor. I have knowledge and experience of various types of therapy and work in an integrative way, which means I can tailor your therapy to suit you. At the heart of all my work is a person-centred ethos and my priority is to build a trusting, open and honest relationship which will enable you to feel truly heard and understood. This in itself can bring enormous comfort and relief and help you develop a better understanding of yourself; find choices; build belief in yourself and ultimately to enrich your relationships and enhance your life.
I’m a mature and experienced therapist and qualified counselling supervisor. I have knowledge and experience of various types of therapy and work in an integrative way, which means I can tailor your therapy to suit you. At the heart of all my work is a person-centred ethos and my priority is to build a trusting, open and honest relationship which will enable you to feel truly heard and understood. This in itself can bring enormous comfort and relief and help you develop a better understanding of yourself; find choices; build belief in yourself and ultimately to enrich your relationships and enhance your life.
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As a fully-qualified and experienced counsellor, I take a holistic approach to person centred therapy. I believe firmly in the importance of building up a strong relationship with my clients in order to improve their self-esteem and empower them to make the necessary changes in their lives. Offering a non-judgemental and approachable listening ear, it’s my mission to help those who need it most, especially those who have already had a negative experience of counselling, I practice in a safe, welcoming and comfortable environment.
As a fully-qualified and experienced counsellor, I take a holistic approach to person centred therapy. I believe firmly in the importance of building up a strong relationship with my clients in order to improve their self-esteem and empower them to make the necessary changes in their lives. Offering a non-judgemental and approachable listening ear, it’s my mission to help those who need it most, especially those who have already had a negative experience of counselling, I practice in a safe, welcoming and comfortable environment.
![Photo of Natalie Mills, MNCPS Acc., Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/49e2614d-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I know things can be difficult but you don’t need to struggle alone, because I'm here to help. As a qualified therapist, my mission is to help you to overcome your fears and doubts and realise what you are truly capable of. I offer a friendly and confidential one-to-one counselling service supporting adults, young people, and children with a variety of emotional, mental, and physical issues. I will be empathic, honest, and non-judgemental during our sessions.
I know things can be difficult but you don’t need to struggle alone, because I'm here to help. As a qualified therapist, my mission is to help you to overcome your fears and doubts and realise what you are truly capable of. I offer a friendly and confidential one-to-one counselling service supporting adults, young people, and children with a variety of emotional, mental, and physical issues. I will be empathic, honest, and non-judgemental during our sessions.
![Photo of Joanna Elizabeth Jamieson, MBACP Accred, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6dbd6707-d9dd-40d8-9ba4-7092a6b0d6e7/1/320x400.png)
Talking about your problems can be difficult, even with people who love and care about you. Sometimes you don't know where to turn. We all experience challenging times in our lives and may feel that we should be coping , we should be able to manage to find our way through ? We can feel very lost and alone at these times. I am here to offer you support, and to respond to you sensitively, honestly and without judgement. Having that safe space to hear your own voice and know that you are understood is the first step to seeing the path ahead.
Talking about your problems can be difficult, even with people who love and care about you. Sometimes you don't know where to turn. We all experience challenging times in our lives and may feel that we should be coping , we should be able to manage to find our way through ? We can feel very lost and alone at these times. I am here to offer you support, and to respond to you sensitively, honestly and without judgement. Having that safe space to hear your own voice and know that you are understood is the first step to seeing the path ahead.
![Photo of Kate Morrissey, MA, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/bb458958-c9f4-4602-8ad1-292ff99ccdff/2/320x400.jpeg)
I have worked with many different people struggling with many different issues over my 18 years experience as a therapist. I am interested in helping clients realise their potential and overcome any internal and external obstacles to this. I am particularly interested in helping people foster positive relationships in the broadest sense, whether with family members, partners, friends, colleague and most importantly with ourselves. I am also specialised in working on issues of culture, identity and social justice. Whether issues from childhood or in your current life I will endeavour to help you grow in confidence and self-belief.
I have worked with many different people struggling with many different issues over my 18 years experience as a therapist. I am interested in helping clients realise their potential and overcome any internal and external obstacles to this. I am particularly interested in helping people foster positive relationships in the broadest sense, whether with family members, partners, friends, colleague and most importantly with ourselves. I am also specialised in working on issues of culture, identity and social justice. Whether issues from childhood or in your current life I will endeavour to help you grow in confidence and self-belief.
![Photo of Olivia Richard, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/21ea5ba7-c2cd-4e1c-b01c-1853fc5edd57/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hello! I am a friendly and compassionate person-centred counsellor. Life can be full of ups and downs; if you are feeling low, then reaching out can feel daunting. However, it can also be crucial to maintaining your well-being. I believe a trusting relationship with an empathic, non-judgemental counsellor can be the building blocks for a happier and more fulfilled life, and I would like to provide that relationship for you. I specialise in women’s issues, have experience working with anxiety, depression, stress, PTSD and personality disorders, and warmly welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures, faiths and LGBTQIA+ communities.
Hello! I am a friendly and compassionate person-centred counsellor. Life can be full of ups and downs; if you are feeling low, then reaching out can feel daunting. However, it can also be crucial to maintaining your well-being. I believe a trusting relationship with an empathic, non-judgemental counsellor can be the building blocks for a happier and more fulfilled life, and I would like to provide that relationship for you. I specialise in women’s issues, have experience working with anxiety, depression, stress, PTSD and personality disorders, and warmly welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures, faiths and LGBTQIA+ communities.
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Hi, my name is India Amos and I am a Counselling Psychologist based in South Manchester, UK offering psychological therapy (individual and relationship) and clinical supervision.
Hi, my name is India Amos and I am a Counselling Psychologist based in South Manchester, UK offering psychological therapy (individual and relationship) and clinical supervision.
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I am a qualified, BACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist with a compassionate and down to earth approach. I work with a humanistic, person- centre model and draw different approaches depending on what would be beneficial to the client. Experience of working with a diverse range of clients, both in private practice and charitable sectors, has enabled me to provide bespoke, client-led therapy to suit individual needs. My specialism are working with generalised anxiety, depression, low self esteem, grief/loss, self acceptance, addiction, and perinatal/postnatal anxiety and depression.
I am a qualified, BACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist with a compassionate and down to earth approach. I work with a humanistic, person- centre model and draw different approaches depending on what would be beneficial to the client. Experience of working with a diverse range of clients, both in private practice and charitable sectors, has enabled me to provide bespoke, client-led therapy to suit individual needs. My specialism are working with generalised anxiety, depression, low self esteem, grief/loss, self acceptance, addiction, and perinatal/postnatal anxiety and depression.
![Photo of Amanda Taylor Atwood, PsychD, BACP, Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5263a0a6-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
“ It’s good to talk .... “ Do you need to talk to somebody without being judged or having to justify your feelings. Are feelings of anxiety, fear or depression making everyday life hard to bear. Do you want to understand why you feel or behave the way you do. Then I can help, I am a friendly, approachable psychotherapist and provide confidential therapy in a safe, calm and compassionate environment. I can help you explore your experiences and identify what you would like to change for a happier and more fulfilled life.
“ It’s good to talk .... “ Do you need to talk to somebody without being judged or having to justify your feelings. Are feelings of anxiety, fear or depression making everyday life hard to bear. Do you want to understand why you feel or behave the way you do. Then I can help, I am a friendly, approachable psychotherapist and provide confidential therapy in a safe, calm and compassionate environment. I can help you explore your experiences and identify what you would like to change for a happier and more fulfilled life.
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Hi, My names Kerry and thankyou so much for viewing my profile. I hope I'm the right person to support you, however, to help you decide, some key information that may be helpful to know about me is: I have 30 years of experience working with individuals aged 16 and above, who have severe and enduring mental health difficulties; I have a PG Dip in Social Work, Family Interventions, Psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, I am also now practicing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; my clinic is based on Brooklands Road in Sale and i am able to see both face to face and Online clients.
Hi, My names Kerry and thankyou so much for viewing my profile. I hope I'm the right person to support you, however, to help you decide, some key information that may be helpful to know about me is: I have 30 years of experience working with individuals aged 16 and above, who have severe and enduring mental health difficulties; I have a PG Dip in Social Work, Family Interventions, Psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, I am also now practicing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; my clinic is based on Brooklands Road in Sale and i am able to see both face to face and Online clients.
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Dr Wendy Macdonald
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stockport SK1
I believe that any of us have the capacity to make changes in our lives and relationships. I am committed in my work to enable and support people to bring about longed for improvements. I think that relationships with self and others are central to this process. I feel passionate about supporting and enabling my clients to bring about desired changes in their lives and relationships. I have successfully worked for over 10 years with clients who present with a broad range of difficulties. I do my upmost to provide clients with an understanding of their problems and ways in which they can work towards positive change.
I believe that any of us have the capacity to make changes in our lives and relationships. I am committed in my work to enable and support people to bring about longed for improvements. I think that relationships with self and others are central to this process. I feel passionate about supporting and enabling my clients to bring about desired changes in their lives and relationships. I have successfully worked for over 10 years with clients who present with a broad range of difficulties. I do my upmost to provide clients with an understanding of their problems and ways in which they can work towards positive change.
![Photo of Eilish Gallagher, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0cdfb4a9-7038-416e-8d45-0ef591aeff0e/3/320x400.jpeg)
I help my clients to be ready for change I am there to help them reach their potential. Focusing on what they would like to achieve moving forward and what things from the past seem to be holding them back . Making realistic goals together and looking at how to remove the barriers to achieving those goals is key to the best Counselling experience. Taking things gently to explore what would help in the clients best interest and to build confidence to overcome challenges that are holding people back .
I help my clients to be ready for change I am there to help them reach their potential. Focusing on what they would like to achieve moving forward and what things from the past seem to be holding them back . Making realistic goals together and looking at how to remove the barriers to achieving those goals is key to the best Counselling experience. Taking things gently to explore what would help in the clients best interest and to build confidence to overcome challenges that are holding people back .
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Ann Todd Counselling And Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bramhall SK7
Often our anxieties and difficulties can weigh us down and we are unable to find a way forward. Our thoughts and feelings can be confusing and talking to friends and relatives about our concerns may be too difficult. I provide a confidential, safe, respectful and non-judgemental space in which you can explore your difficulties, gain insight and discover a way forward. I provide a counselling relationship where you are heard, understood and accepted. This is extremely powerful because it allows you to open up and express all of your thoughts and feelings and gain a new awareness which leads to the potential for positive change.
Often our anxieties and difficulties can weigh us down and we are unable to find a way forward. Our thoughts and feelings can be confusing and talking to friends and relatives about our concerns may be too difficult. I provide a confidential, safe, respectful and non-judgemental space in which you can explore your difficulties, gain insight and discover a way forward. I provide a counselling relationship where you are heard, understood and accepted. This is extremely powerful because it allows you to open up and express all of your thoughts and feelings and gain a new awareness which leads to the potential for positive change.
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Are you fed up of feeling like you never fit in? Maybe you're tired of masking your true self through fear of other people's judgements, criticisms or rejection? These are experiences I hear from clients so frequently. I work with people that want to find ways to live more authentically, to be more comfortable in expressing their true selves. I support clients to uncover their natural ways of being, to unmask and find ways to express their true emotions. I have a passion and a wealth of knowledge (professionally and personally) of supporting neurodiverse clients (predominantly, though not exclusively clients with autism and ADHD).
Are you fed up of feeling like you never fit in? Maybe you're tired of masking your true self through fear of other people's judgements, criticisms or rejection? These are experiences I hear from clients so frequently. I work with people that want to find ways to live more authentically, to be more comfortable in expressing their true selves. I support clients to uncover their natural ways of being, to unmask and find ways to express their true emotions. I have a passion and a wealth of knowledge (professionally and personally) of supporting neurodiverse clients (predominantly, though not exclusively clients with autism and ADHD).
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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.