Bipolar Disorder Counselling in Swords

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Marlena Nowak -Gnitecka
Counsellor, MA, APCP
Verified Verified
Swords, County Dublin K67
Welcome to a world of transformation, where your well-being takes center stage. I offer sessions in both Polish and English. As a culturally sensitive psychotherapist, I invite you to embark on a tailored therapeutic journey. Together, we'll explore your experiences, empowering you to overcome challenges. Imagine a version of yourself rooted in self-acceptance, understanding, and resilience. Despite the presence of bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, trauma, or ADHD, we'll cultivate peace, purpose, and well-being. Let's navigate your personal growth and develop healthy coping strategies for thriving.
Welcome to a world of transformation, where your well-being takes center stage. I offer sessions in both Polish and English. As a culturally sensitive psychotherapist, I invite you to embark on a tailored therapeutic journey. Together, we'll explore your experiences, empowering you to overcome challenges. Imagine a version of yourself rooted in self-acceptance, understanding, and resilience. Despite the presence of bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, trauma, or ADHD, we'll cultivate peace, purpose, and well-being. Let's navigate your personal growth and develop healthy coping strategies for thriving.
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Deirdre Fahy Psychotherapist
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Swords, County Dublin K67
Therapy is the one place where you do not have to censor your words. I can work with almost all issues. Many times, the real issue arises further into the therapy journey. We can take therapy at your own pace and provide a safe and highly confidential space for you. You may be troubled by past painful memories from the past or you may be dealing with a major stress in life today.
Therapy is the one place where you do not have to censor your words. I can work with almost all issues. Many times, the real issue arises further into the therapy journey. We can take therapy at your own pace and provide a safe and highly confidential space for you. You may be troubled by past painful memories from the past or you may be dealing with a major stress in life today.
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LMC Counselling and Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Swords, County Dublin K67
Are you or you struggling to cope with some of life's difficulties? Know that support is available here. Counselling and Psychotherapy provides a safe, confidential and non-judgememtal space where you can feel heard and have the space to process any issues that may be causing you anxiety.
Are you or you struggling to cope with some of life's difficulties? Know that support is available here. Counselling and Psychotherapy provides a safe, confidential and non-judgememtal space where you can feel heard and have the space to process any issues that may be causing you anxiety.
(01) 267 6634 x12 View (01) 267 6634 x12
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Bernadette Acton
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Swords, County Dublin K67
I am an experienced fully qualified psychotherapist with 11 years experience. .I work with individuals who are struggling with a range of issues including anxiety ,depression, relationship problems and self confidence. 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 qualified psychotherapist with 11 years experience. .I work with individuals who are struggling with a range of issues including anxiety ,depression, relationship problems and self confidence. I create a safe, warm secure space to work in. I help you work through your journey of self discovery.
(01) 267 6570 x92 View (01) 267 6570 x92
Photo of Sarah Traynor, MA, APPI, Psychotherapist
Sarah Traynor
Psychotherapist, MA, APPI
Verified Verified
Swords, County Dublin K67
What I propose is that we meet for an initial session and then decide what you would like to do thereafter. Any questions you may have can be addressed here or before this session via phone call.
What I propose is that we meet for an initial session and then decide what you would like to do thereafter. Any questions you may have can be addressed here or before this session via phone call.
(061) 572 524 x72 View (061) 572 524 x72
Photo of Jurata Grzymalowska Miacp, MA, MPSI, Psychologist
Jurata Grzymalowska Miacp
Psychologist, MA, MPSI
Verified Verified
Swords, County Dublin K67
From my perspective, psychotherapy means healing. It is the opening, where individuals begin to experience a more full contact with themselves and the outside world. I help them understand their emotions that signpost their needs. I help them to discover their unfulfilled needs and, together, we look for obstacles and barriers that could prevent people from fully enjoying their lives. One step at a time, they become increasingly ready to lead their lives consciously. They begin to authentically live, rather than continue, their lives.
From my perspective, psychotherapy means healing. It is the opening, where individuals begin to experience a more full contact with themselves and the outside world. I help them understand their emotions that signpost their needs. I help them to discover their unfulfilled needs and, together, we look for obstacles and barriers that could prevent people from fully enjoying their lives. One step at a time, they become increasingly ready to lead their lives consciously. They begin to authentically live, rather than continue, their lives.
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Jennifer Hayden
Counsellor, MIACP
Verified Verified
Swords, County Dublin K67
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.
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Photo of Fintan Davitt, MIACP, Psychotherapist
Fintan Davitt
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Swords, County Dublin K67
I work with clients who have problems with Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Workplace Stress, Eating disorders, Self-esteem issues, Relationship difficulties, Sexual abuse and Suicide . I provide both short and long term counselling for adults and teenagers as well as providing support for family members. I conduct assessments and provide On-Line Sessions.
I work with clients who have problems with Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Workplace Stress, Eating disorders, Self-esteem issues, Relationship difficulties, Sexual abuse and Suicide . I provide both short and long term counselling for adults and teenagers as well as providing support for family members. I conduct assessments and provide On-Line Sessions.
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Photo of Caitriona King, PhD, ICP, Psychotherapist
Caitriona King
Psychotherapist, PhD, ICP
Verified Verified
Swords, County Dublin K67
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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Dr. Renata Fernandes de Oliveira
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol PSI
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D02
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist of The Psychological Society of Ireland. Passionate about people and skilled in Psychology, Psychiatry and Mental Health. Experienced in inpatient and outpatient care consulting patients with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, self-harm and suicide ideation, psychosis, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and eating disorders.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist of The Psychological Society of Ireland. Passionate about people and skilled in Psychology, Psychiatry and Mental Health. Experienced in inpatient and outpatient care consulting patients with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, self-harm and suicide ideation, psychosis, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and eating disorders.
(01) 263 0393 x66 View (01) 263 0393 x66
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Thom Sherry Psychotherapy Psychosexual Therapy
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dublin, County Dublin D02  (Online Only)
I'm from Dublin and now live in London. I've worked as a Psychotherapist and Psychosexual Therapist in private practice, charities and the NHS in London for 16 years. I work with a range of people presenting with complex difficulties. 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 understand the labels given by yourself and others, and how they form part of your self-belief system , which can be supportive or undermining. How this can impact relationships, career and mental health.
I'm from Dublin and now live in London. I've worked as a Psychotherapist and Psychosexual Therapist in private practice, charities and the NHS in London for 16 years. I work with a range of people presenting with complex difficulties. 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 understand the labels given by yourself and others, and how they form part of your self-belief system , which can be supportive or undermining. How this can impact relationships, career and mental health.
(01) 263 0393 x39 View (01) 263 0393 x39
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Dr. Andrea Pousada-Fitzpatrick
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol PSI
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D02  (Online Only)
Pousada is experienced in helping people with a wide variety of issues, including, but not limited to: anxiety, bereavement, depression, bipolar disorder, personalities disorders, psychosomatic disorders, grief and loss, personal growth, psychosis, autism, ADHD, relationship issues, self-harm, OCD, PTSD, etc.
As a clinical psychologist and neuroscientist, Dr. Pousada uses a holistic approach to explore the reasons underlying symptoms helping you to understand the issues that you are experiencing. Therefore, she practices from an integrative approach with a special focus on psychodynamic psychotherapy in combination with other techniques. Her main goal is to assist you in exploring yourself, to find your strengths to enable you to overcome difficulties, developing strategies and coping skills in order to achieve your full potential and improve your quality of life.
Pousada is experienced in helping people with a wide variety of issues, including, but not limited to: anxiety, bereavement, depression, bipolar disorder, personalities disorders, psychosomatic disorders, grief and loss, personal growth, psychosis, autism, ADHD, relationship issues, self-harm, OCD, PTSD, etc.
As a clinical psychologist and neuroscientist, Dr. Pousada uses a holistic approach to explore the reasons underlying symptoms helping you to understand the issues that you are experiencing. Therefore, she practices from an integrative approach with a special focus on psychodynamic psychotherapy in combination with other techniques. Her main goal is to assist you in exploring yourself, to find your strengths to enable you to overcome difficulties, developing strategies and coping skills in order to achieve your full potential and improve your quality of life.
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Estefania Garcia
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D02
“One day, in retrospect, the years of struggle will strike you as the most beautiful”. My work is psychoanalytically oriented and is based on the belief that you already have the solution. So, let’s find it! The practice of psychoanalytic psychotherapy recognises that often, the language (verbal and non-verbal) of that solution only needs to be heard in order to be consciously realised and put into action. I will help you identify and define this language.
“One day, in retrospect, the years of struggle will strike you as the most beautiful”. My work is psychoanalytically oriented and is based on the belief that you already have the solution. So, let’s find it! The practice of psychoanalytic psychotherapy recognises that often, the language (verbal and non-verbal) of that solution only needs to be heard in order to be consciously realised and put into action. I will help you identify and define this language.
(01) 568 2872 x86 View (01) 568 2872 x86
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Billy Desmond
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIAHIP
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D04
Life is challenging. Everybody faces difficult issues in their lives at one time or another. It could be with your partner, family, at work or with friends; remaining stuck in the same patterns of behaviour and preventing you from growing and moving on to live a more fulfilled life.
Life is challenging. Everybody faces difficult issues in their lives at one time or another. It could be with your partner, family, at work or with friends; remaining stuck in the same patterns of behaviour and preventing you from growing and moving on to live a more fulfilled life.
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The Elmwood Therapy Centre
Psychologist, MSc, CPsychol PSI
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D02
Established in 1987, The Elmwood Therapy Centre, is one of the oldest counselling and psychotherapy services in Ireland. The centre was set up to provide therapy to individuals, couples and families who want to take the first step towards resolving their issues, improving their sense of well-being and developing the confidence to change. As part of a new initiative to support the community, Elmwood has now introduced low cost counselling. This service is offered by trainee and pre-accredited therapists who are trained to Masters level, who engage in intensive professional supervision, and strictly adhere to a code of ethics.
Established in 1987, The Elmwood Therapy Centre, is one of the oldest counselling and psychotherapy services in Ireland. The centre was set up to provide therapy to individuals, couples and families who want to take the first step towards resolving their issues, improving their sense of well-being and developing the confidence to change. As part of a new initiative to support the community, Elmwood has now introduced low cost counselling. This service is offered by trainee and pre-accredited therapists who are trained to Masters level, who engage in intensive professional supervision, and strictly adhere to a code of ethics.
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Susan McAteer
Psychologist, PsychD, MPSI
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D02
L i f e ' s  c h a l l e n g e s can present an opportunity for growth and personal development. However, sometimes, these challenges may seem too much. Sometimes we find ourselves feeling depressed, anxious and overwhelmed. Or perhaps just stuck? Dr. McAteer can help in these situations, by providing evidenced based therapy which treats individual difficulties. These might include anxiety, depression, addiction or perhaps relational difficulties with a partner. Whatever your problem, psychotherapy with Susan offers a safe, confidential, diversity friendly, space to work through it.
L i f e ' s  c h a l l e n g e s can present an opportunity for growth and personal development. However, sometimes, these challenges may seem too much. Sometimes we find ourselves feeling depressed, anxious and overwhelmed. Or perhaps just stuck? Dr. McAteer can help in these situations, by providing evidenced based therapy which treats individual difficulties. These might include anxiety, depression, addiction or perhaps relational difficulties with a partner. Whatever your problem, psychotherapy with Susan offers a safe, confidential, diversity friendly, space to work through it.
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Dublin Bay Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, IFPP
Verified Verified
Malahide, County Dublin K36
People come along because they feel depressed, anxious or stressed out by something in particular or by life in general. Sometimes people come along because they have afraid of something, worry about relationships or friendships or worry about how they are managing in life. Whatever it is that is troubling you, giving some time to focus on your internal work of dreams and wishes is always helpful. Through my expertise in psychological theories and also spirituality, I have developed a practice which combines traditional talk therapy with mindfulness and energy healing and which is extremely benefical and healing.
People come along because they feel depressed, anxious or stressed out by something in particular or by life in general. Sometimes people come along because they have afraid of something, worry about relationships or friendships or worry about how they are managing in life. Whatever it is that is troubling you, giving some time to focus on your internal work of dreams and wishes is always helpful. Through my expertise in psychological theories and also spirituality, I have developed a practice which combines traditional talk therapy with mindfulness and energy healing and which is extremely benefical and healing.
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Philip Moore
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D14
“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.” Carl Rogers. The world we live in is constantly challenging, particularly if we are already feeling stressed or anxious. This stress can lead to lasting feelings of sadness, anxiety or depression. But this does not have to be the case. We all have within us the ability to live a more fulfilled and happier life. A good therapist helps realise this potential by facilitating self-discovery and acceptance and using this for emotional growth.
“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.” Carl Rogers. The world we live in is constantly challenging, particularly if we are already feeling stressed or anxious. This stress can lead to lasting feelings of sadness, anxiety or depression. But this does not have to be the case. We all have within us the ability to live a more fulfilled and happier life. A good therapist helps realise this potential by facilitating self-discovery and acceptance and using this for emotional growth.
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Brendan Dolan
Psychotherapist, MSc, ICP
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D02
Throughout our lives we encounter situations that challenge us. Sometimes we just can't get passed them, we get stuck and cannot seem to find a solution. As a result we become anxious, stressed or even depressed. I work with clients in a non directive way through psychoanalysis, which allows the client look at their situation or problems, explore the potential causes and find a way of dealing with them. There is no 'one size fits all' solution to personal difficulties, everyone's experience is unique and the psychoanalytic approach allows the client find a solution that is individual to their situation.
Throughout our lives we encounter situations that challenge us. Sometimes we just can't get passed them, we get stuck and cannot seem to find a solution. As a result we become anxious, stressed or even depressed. I work with clients in a non directive way through psychoanalysis, which allows the client look at their situation or problems, explore the potential causes and find a way of dealing with them. There is no 'one size fits all' solution to personal difficulties, everyone's experience is unique and the psychoanalytic approach allows the client find a solution that is individual to their situation.
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Psychotherapist, MA, APPI Conditional
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D02
We are a patient-first professional counselling & psychotherapy clinic. Psychoanalytically trained. Dublin based.
We are a patient-first professional counselling & psychotherapy clinic. Psychoanalytically trained. Dublin based.
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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.