Bipolar Disorder Counselling in South East London, London
I specialise in the following areas anxiety/generalised anxiety disorder, depression, stress, bereavement, trauma, low self esteem, abuse, bipolar, obsessive compulsive disorder and relationship problems.
Reaching out for help can be hard but it is an important step in the right direction towards living your life fully. Sometimes trying to navigate through life alone can be confusing and speaking to friends or family can often be too difficult, this is why talking to a neutral professional counsellor can provide you with the support you need. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can explore the areas of your life that you are struggling with. By exploring your thoughts, feelings and behaviours of the past and present I can help you gain better self-awareness and overcome the obstacles weighing you down.
I specialise in the following areas anxiety/generalised anxiety disorder, depression, stress, bereavement, trauma, low self esteem, abuse, bipolar, obsessive compulsive disorder and relationship problems.
Reaching out for help can be hard but it is an important step in the right direction towards living your life fully. Sometimes trying to navigate through life alone can be confusing and speaking to friends or family can often be too difficult, this is why talking to a neutral professional counsellor can provide you with the support you need. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can explore the areas of your life that you are struggling with. By exploring your thoughts, feelings and behaviours of the past and present I can help you gain better self-awareness and overcome the obstacles weighing you down.
I have worked with a diverse variety of people that have experienced C-PTSD, depression, grief, anxiety, bipolar disorder, various personality disorders, identity-related issues (race, gender and sexuality), obsessive & intrusive states, hearing voices, paranoia, suicidality and many other attachment-based wounding and relational issues.
After qualifying thirteen years ago I worked for City & Hackney Mind (Mental Health Charity) for seven years as the Clinical Services Manager of the Psychological Therapies Team as well as the Clinical Supervisor for a large team of trainee/qualified counsellors/psychotherapists. My approach mainly draws on Psychoanalysis, Somatic & Neurobiological approaches along with Philosophy & Critical Theory. My approach is GSRD (Gender, Sexuality, Relationship Diversity) affirmative meaning i have a passion for and extensive experience supporting Queer & LGBTQI+ as well as other non-heteronormative ways of living/being.
I have worked with a diverse variety of people that have experienced C-PTSD, depression, grief, anxiety, bipolar disorder, various personality disorders, identity-related issues (race, gender and sexuality), obsessive & intrusive states, hearing voices, paranoia, suicidality and many other attachment-based wounding and relational issues.
After qualifying thirteen years ago I worked for City & Hackney Mind (Mental Health Charity) for seven years as the Clinical Services Manager of the Psychological Therapies Team as well as the Clinical Supervisor for a large team of trainee/qualified counsellors/psychotherapists. My approach mainly draws on Psychoanalysis, Somatic & Neurobiological approaches along with Philosophy & Critical Theory. My approach is GSRD (Gender, Sexuality, Relationship Diversity) affirmative meaning i have a passion for and extensive experience supporting Queer & LGBTQI+ as well as other non-heteronormative ways of living/being.
Ozde Gul Demir
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
South East London, London SE12 (Online Only)
Hello. I am Özde. I have been working for six years as a psychologist. My area of expertise is individual teeneager and adult personality disorders, especially Borderline, Schizophrenia, OCD, Bipolar..I also take a session a client who has struggle Anxiety disorders, PTSD, depression and panic attack. I always try to help people learn to cope with stressful situations, overcome addictions, manage their chronic illnesses, and tests and assessments that can help diagnose a condition or tell more about the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves.
Hello. I am Özde. I have been working for six years as a psychologist. My area of expertise is individual teeneager and adult personality disorders, especially Borderline, Schizophrenia, OCD, Bipolar..I also take a session a client who has struggle Anxiety disorders, PTSD, depression and panic attack. I always try to help people learn to cope with stressful situations, overcome addictions, manage their chronic illnesses, and tests and assessments that can help diagnose a condition or tell more about the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves.
I specialise in Trauma (including PTSD), Psychosis, Bipolar, Anxiety Spectrum problems, Depression, Bereavement, with over 11 yrs.
You may experience unexpected disruption, chronic conditions, major life upheaval, triggering of past experiences, bereavement, and any of these could create anxiety, trauma or depression. Understanding could fall away, your support system could become unhelpful, anti-depressants may not be effective and your coping mechanisms may not work. You may feel overpowered by your circumstances and perhaps seek support and reinforcement as you experience distress. You may want your complex issues to be contained and get some tools and techniques to cope. Perhaps you may just like to confide in someone and share your experience.
I specialise in Trauma (including PTSD), Psychosis, Bipolar, Anxiety Spectrum problems, Depression, Bereavement, with over 11 yrs.
You may experience unexpected disruption, chronic conditions, major life upheaval, triggering of past experiences, bereavement, and any of these could create anxiety, trauma or depression. Understanding could fall away, your support system could become unhelpful, anti-depressants may not be effective and your coping mechanisms may not work. You may feel overpowered by your circumstances and perhaps seek support and reinforcement as you experience distress. You may want your complex issues to be contained and get some tools and techniques to cope. Perhaps you may just like to confide in someone and share your experience.
I have experience working with a range of mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, personality disorder, eating disorder, trauma, PTSD and ASD.
Systemic Family Therapy is a branch of Psychotherapy that promotes change and emotional growth through the shared exploration of troubling experiences; it helps find possible solutions to difficult situations. In life individuals, couples, and families can face many stresses, worries, and changes that can be hard to manage. When difficulties do not resolve naturally or when it feels like close relationships are suffering, Systemic Psychotherapy can help. Systemic Psychotherapy can help to address a range of difficulties and it can be applied to work with both individuals as well as groups of people.
I have experience working with a range of mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, personality disorder, eating disorder, trauma, PTSD and ASD.
Systemic Family Therapy is a branch of Psychotherapy that promotes change and emotional growth through the shared exploration of troubling experiences; it helps find possible solutions to difficult situations. In life individuals, couples, and families can face many stresses, worries, and changes that can be hard to manage. When difficulties do not resolve naturally or when it feels like close relationships are suffering, Systemic Psychotherapy can help. Systemic Psychotherapy can help to address a range of difficulties and it can be applied to work with both individuals as well as groups of people.
Dr Joana Breda Vidal
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
South East London, London SE22 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I'm a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of NHS mental health experience who has worked with people experiencing a variety of difficulties, including: stress, anxiety, low mood, anger, relationship difficulties, bipolar affective disorder, bereavement, dementia, chronic pain and physical health problems. I work with adult individuals and couples and am available on weekdays between 9.30am and 3.30pm online.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of NHS mental health experience who has worked with people experiencing a variety of difficulties, including: stress, anxiety, low mood, anger, relationship difficulties, bipolar affective disorder, bereavement, dementia, chronic pain and physical health problems. I work with adult individuals and couples and am available on weekdays between 9.30am and 3.30pm online.
Step 1: Personalised Assessment with DBT London: your path to well-being begins with a detailed, personalised DBT assessment. It’s convenient and friendly, once your payment is confirmed, you’ll receive a Zoom link for a one-on-one session with one of our expert DBT therapists, specialising in DBT Skills for Emotional Regulation and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Together, we’ll determine if DBT online is the right solution for your needs. Fee: £85 for a one-hour, comprehensive DBT therapy session and treatment plan. If DBT seems like the right choice, we’ll proceed with complimentary precommitment sessions.
Step 1: Personalised Assessment with DBT London: your path to well-being begins with a detailed, personalised DBT assessment. It’s convenient and friendly, once your payment is confirmed, you’ll receive a Zoom link for a one-on-one session with one of our expert DBT therapists, specialising in DBT Skills for Emotional Regulation and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Together, we’ll determine if DBT online is the right solution for your needs. Fee: £85 for a one-hour, comprehensive DBT therapy session and treatment plan. If DBT seems like the right choice, we’ll proceed with complimentary precommitment sessions.
Elena Kantor, Psychotherapy in Central London
Psychotherapist, MSc, BPC
Verified Verified
South East London, London SE1
I offer individual one-to-one therapy with adults and work in full-time private practice in Southwark, where I offer a confidential, secure and non-judgemental environment. My approach is collaborative and warm. I also believe, that through the relationship between us, I can help you to explore and develop new approaches to dealing with difficult, problematic and stressful situations.
I offer individual one-to-one therapy with adults and work in full-time private practice in Southwark, where I offer a confidential, secure and non-judgemental environment. My approach is collaborative and warm. I also believe, that through the relationship between us, I can help you to explore and develop new approaches to dealing with difficult, problematic and stressful situations.
I have experience working with clients in areas such as stress, anxiety, low self esteem, relationship issues (self or others), sexual identity, sexuality, masculine embodiment, depression. I feel coming to therapy can be daunting as clients often do not know what to expect. I like to talk this through with clients and make sure that they feel safe and secure, and we can build a therapeutic relationship together. I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space in which the you can explore your thoughts and feelings, allowing you to understand more about yourself and your relationships with others at your own pace.
I have experience working with clients in areas such as stress, anxiety, low self esteem, relationship issues (self or others), sexual identity, sexuality, masculine embodiment, depression. I feel coming to therapy can be daunting as clients often do not know what to expect. I like to talk this through with clients and make sure that they feel safe and secure, and we can build a therapeutic relationship together. I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space in which the you can explore your thoughts and feelings, allowing you to understand more about yourself and your relationships with others at your own pace.
Klaudia Franziska Wittmann
Psychotherapist, MA, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
South East London, London SE1
I provide a non-judgemental space to speak freely about one’s thoughts, conflicts, experiences. My therapeutic approach is psychoanalytic which takes into consideration the unconscious motivations behind and within our life decisions, relationships, thinking patterns and emotional experiences. It works with the challenge of considering that which isn’t known to us, but which often plays a crucial role within the contradictions, ambivalences or repetitions we find ourselves in.
I provide a non-judgemental space to speak freely about one’s thoughts, conflicts, experiences. My therapeutic approach is psychoanalytic which takes into consideration the unconscious motivations behind and within our life decisions, relationships, thinking patterns and emotional experiences. It works with the challenge of considering that which isn’t known to us, but which often plays a crucial role within the contradictions, ambivalences or repetitions we find ourselves in.
I am an experienced and accredited counsellor working with people of all backgrounds. I offer a safe listening space for clients to speak freely about whatever is troubling them. I work in an integrative way bringing in different approaches based on the individual needs of each person. This includes creative techniques, person centred and CBT approaches. I offer short and long term sessions in Lewisham plus telephone and online counselling to individuals and couples. Recently I qualified as an EMDR therapist and offer this to clients with disturbing memories or trauma that want to let go of the past (see my website for details).
I am an experienced and accredited counsellor working with people of all backgrounds. I offer a safe listening space for clients to speak freely about whatever is troubling them. I work in an integrative way bringing in different approaches based on the individual needs of each person. This includes creative techniques, person centred and CBT approaches. I offer short and long term sessions in Lewisham plus telephone and online counselling to individuals and couples. Recently I qualified as an EMDR therapist and offer this to clients with disturbing memories or trauma that want to let go of the past (see my website for details).
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I understand that you are going through a very difficult period in your life at present, and it is a possibility that you are experiencing emotional challenges that leave you feeling overwhelmed and unable to find the right solution to solve them. You may find that you are becoming increasingly frustrated with the direction your life is presently taking, which has led you to become your own harshest judge and critic. Whatever your psychological and emotional needs are, I am here to offer you a warm supportive confidential service that will encourage and empower you to achieve the emotional wellbeing.
Tolis Marinos Pgdip Mbacp Mac Emdr Couples Adv Certifica
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South East London, London SE26
I am a qualified and registered Person Centred psychotherapist and Counsellor (Higher Professional Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy), Gestalt ( graduate Diploma) and I am a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I understand each client to be unique and so is my approach. I have worked both as part of a team (One Vision Counselling and Wandsworth Association of Psychotherapists) and in private practice. I am in regular Supervision with a more experienced Psychotherapist and regularly attend Continued Professional Development. I work closely with a distinguished award-winning psychiatrist.
I am a qualified and registered Person Centred psychotherapist and Counsellor (Higher Professional Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy), Gestalt ( graduate Diploma) and I am a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I understand each client to be unique and so is my approach. I have worked both as part of a team (One Vision Counselling and Wandsworth Association of Psychotherapists) and in private practice. I am in regular Supervision with a more experienced Psychotherapist and regularly attend Continued Professional Development. I work closely with a distinguished award-winning psychiatrist.
Domonique Hillam-Thompson
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
South East London, London SE1 (Online Only)
I am Relate trained specialising in Relationship and Sex Therapy. In order to keep our relationships healthy we need to attend to them to ensure they remain respectful, trusting, sexual and happy. Because of the busyness of day to day life, we can easily disconnect from our partners without realising it leading to a lack of communication, conflict, affairs, and dissatisfaction. When married, or when children are involved, these problems become even more complex. It might even be that since the country's lockdown, you are now realising there are issues in your relationship. Now could be a good time to resolve these.
I am Relate trained specialising in Relationship and Sex Therapy. In order to keep our relationships healthy we need to attend to them to ensure they remain respectful, trusting, sexual and happy. Because of the busyness of day to day life, we can easily disconnect from our partners without realising it leading to a lack of communication, conflict, affairs, and dissatisfaction. When married, or when children are involved, these problems become even more complex. It might even be that since the country's lockdown, you are now realising there are issues in your relationship. Now could be a good time to resolve these.
I am a consultant psychiatrist in medical psychotherapy, with several years experience offering psychotherapy in specialist services across the NHS. I offer once weekly psychodynamic and more intensive psychoanalytic therapy & mentalisation based treatment (MBT). I also provide clinical supervision.
I am a consultant psychiatrist in medical psychotherapy, with several years experience offering psychotherapy in specialist services across the NHS. I offer once weekly psychodynamic and more intensive psychoanalytic therapy & mentalisation based treatment (MBT). I also provide clinical supervision.
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Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Verified Verified
South East London, London SE21
I have 30 years’ experience in the NHS and private practice and offer evidence-based therapy & counselling for adults, children, young adults, couples and families. I adhere to the highest standards in confidentiality, ethical practice and continual training to keep my skills up to date. I am fully Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checked. I know that seeking psychotherapy can be difficult and I believe each person has hidden strengths and abilities which can help get you through life’s challenges. Through my extensive academic training
I have 30 years’ experience in the NHS and private practice and offer evidence-based therapy & counselling for adults, children, young adults, couples and families. I adhere to the highest standards in confidentiality, ethical practice and continual training to keep my skills up to date. I am fully Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checked. I know that seeking psychotherapy can be difficult and I believe each person has hidden strengths and abilities which can help get you through life’s challenges. Through my extensive academic training
Thinking Out Loud Counselling, Charisse Skelton
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
South East London, London SE15
Are you feeling helpless, hopeless, frustrated with life, others or your self? Does life feel like too much at times? Do you find yourself wondering what is the point? Are you anxious? worrying about things that have yet to happen. Dealing with difficult feelings can feel overwhelming and may seem as if you have nowhere to turn or no way out. Deciding to see a counsellor can be a scary thought, thinking about discussing, with a stranger, private and sensitive subjects or even things that may feel shaming. However, making the decision to start therapy can be the first step to empowering yourself to make changes in your life.
Are you feeling helpless, hopeless, frustrated with life, others or your self? Does life feel like too much at times? Do you find yourself wondering what is the point? Are you anxious? worrying about things that have yet to happen. Dealing with difficult feelings can feel overwhelming and may seem as if you have nowhere to turn or no way out. Deciding to see a counsellor can be a scary thought, thinking about discussing, with a stranger, private and sensitive subjects or even things that may feel shaming. However, making the decision to start therapy can be the first step to empowering yourself to make changes in your life.
Counselling is a space to talk, think and be listened to in confidence with a trained professional who will respect you and your experiences. Life can be challenging especially when we are dealing with difficult or overwhelming feelings. It is often hard to understand the root of one's own pain and perhaps talking to friends and family is too difficult or does not seem to bring about the change and acceptance you seek. For those feeling stuck or isolated, counselling will improve your emotional wellbeing and help you feel more in control of your life, and with the right counsellor it will lead to positive and lasting change.
Counselling is a space to talk, think and be listened to in confidence with a trained professional who will respect you and your experiences. Life can be challenging especially when we are dealing with difficult or overwhelming feelings. It is often hard to understand the root of one's own pain and perhaps talking to friends and family is too difficult or does not seem to bring about the change and acceptance you seek. For those feeling stuck or isolated, counselling will improve your emotional wellbeing and help you feel more in control of your life, and with the right counsellor it will lead to positive and lasting change.
Sometimes life gets really hard - complicated, confusing and painful. You're feeling anxious, down or depressed and you can't work out why. Maybe you do know why, but you've never felt able to speak about the reasons with anyone. The pace of modern life or past experiences can often make you feel that you have to try and deal with your difficulties by yourself, by sweeping them under the carpet or putting on a brave face. Perhaps it has seemed that if you just keep going, one day you’d wake up and your problems will have disappeared - but they haven't. So now you've decided to try something new, to seek some help.
Sometimes life gets really hard - complicated, confusing and painful. You're feeling anxious, down or depressed and you can't work out why. Maybe you do know why, but you've never felt able to speak about the reasons with anyone. The pace of modern life or past experiences can often make you feel that you have to try and deal with your difficulties by yourself, by sweeping them under the carpet or putting on a brave face. Perhaps it has seemed that if you just keep going, one day you’d wake up and your problems will have disappeared - but they haven't. So now you've decided to try something new, to seek some help.
Life is difficult. Do more, be more. Be what others want. I offer a space where we examine where you are in life, what's brought you here, what it's like being you and you in relation to others, and how you're contributing to where you're at. How will we do this? Through our relationship, where I'll offer support, care, empathy and challenge to help you examine life.
Life is difficult. Do more, be more. Be what others want. I offer a space where we examine where you are in life, what's brought you here, what it's like being you and you in relation to others, and how you're contributing to where you're at. How will we do this? Through our relationship, where I'll offer support, care, empathy and challenge to help you examine life.
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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.