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Therapy To Help Cope With Bipolar & Mood Disorders

What Are Bipolar And Mood Disorders?: ‘Mood disorders’ (or severe mood swings) describe a class of mental health conditions which primarily affect your emotions, causing persistent feelings which are inconsistent with your situation, and which interfere with your ability to function. Most mood disorders are characterized by a serious change in your personal mood that has a positive or negative valence which causes disruption to your daily life activities.

This can result in bouts of depression and feelings of negativity that can affect your whole well-being. Primarily, mood disorders are treated through a combination of applied medications and different psychotherapy modalities which are focused on changing thought patterns and behaviours.

Bipolar (which used to be known as manic depression) is a mood disorder in which you alternate between extreme high moods (mania or hypomania) and low moods (depression).

The three main types of bipolar (Bipolar I, Bipolar II and cyclothymia) differ in the presence, length and severity of manic and depressive episodes. A therapist can support you in getting the right diagnosis as well as helping you understand your condition, manage your symptoms and develop strategies to reduce emotional distress.

Therapy Modalities That Deal With Bipolar & Mood Disorder Issues

What to expect from therapy for bipolar and mood disorders: Some types of bipolar and mood disorders respond well to medication alongside therapy. As well as working with you to manage your symptoms, a therapist can help you to let go of any internalised stigma associated with bipolar.

We want you to feel able to discuss any questions or worries with your therapist. This is important in order for you to progress in your therapy.

***If you feel you need some help with getting therapy contact us using the form at the bottom of this page and someone will guide you through the process.***

These are some of the additional therapy issues we deal with that are closely related to bipolar and mood disorders.

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What Is Clinical Psychology?

Finding practical solutions for the issues that you are experiencing.

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Helping focus on practical solutions to current issues that you are experiencing.

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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Taking action for your personal growth.

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Family & Systemic Psychotherapy

Addressing inter-family issues by reducing distress & conflict between individuals.

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Group Therapy & Counselling

Developing communication & socialisation skills & help expressing your issues.

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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Applying your focus on the present & future in relation to yourself.

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Family Therapy & Counselling

Therapists work with familes to foster understanding between the members.

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What Is Psychotherapy?

Dealing with past events that make you feel unsafe, helpless or vulnerable.

HQ Therapists & Counsellors Working With Bipolar Related Issues

Therapies that have proven helpful for bipolar and other mood disorders include or different types of talk therapy, psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), interpersonal therapy and social rhythm therapy. People with bipolar can benefit from group therapy and counselling, support groups, and family therapy in addition to individual therapy.

Below is a selection of our current therapists and counsellors who are fully trained to work with clients experiencing mood disorders using different types of therapy modalities and a wide range of techniques.

Choosing the right therapist is an important decision for you and it is important that you work with the right practitioner and that both feel comfortable working together.

Pinar Cakir Psychodynamic Counsellor London E8

Pinar Cakir:

Psychodynamic Counsellor (BPC, BACP)

Works: Face-to-face, online, phone
Based At: Haggerston, Dalston

Alexandra Cooper Integrative Psychotherapist Hackney London E8

Alexandra Cooper:

Integrative Psychotherapist (BACP)

Works: Face-2-face, online
Based At: Haggerston, Dalston

Dr Francesca Lassman Clinical Psychologist London E8

Dr Francesca Lassman:

Clinical Psychologist (HCPC)

Works: Face-2-face, online, phone
Based At: Haggerston

Emma Buck Counsellor and personal consultant adults and children

Emma Buck:

Integrative Counsellor (BACP)

Works: Face-2-face, online
Based At: Haggerston

Leonardo O’Grady Psychotherapist London E8

Leonardo O’Grady:

Psychotherapist (BACP)

Works: Face-2-face, online, phone
Based At: Haggerston

Ruth Hargreaves Psychotherapist London E8

Ruth Hargreaves:

Psychotherapist (UKCP)

Works: Face-2-face, online
Based At: Haggerston

Rosemary Gomes Clinical Psychologist London E8

Rosemary Gomes:

Clinical Psychologist (HCPC)

Works: Face-to-face, online, phone
Based At: Haggerston

Kitty Lester Contemporary Psychotherapist and Trainee Sex and Relationship Therapist

Kitty Lester:

Contemporary Psychotherapist (UKCP), Trainee Sex & Relationship Therapist (COSRT)

Works: Face-to-face, online
Based At: Haggerston, Dalston

Laura Magill Counsellor and Psychotherapist London E8

Laura Magill:

Counsellor & Psychotherapist (UKCP, BPC, BACP)

Works: Face-to-face, online, phone
Based At: Haggerston

Dobrochna Zajas Cognitive Behavioural EMDR Therapist

Dobrochna Zajas:

Cognitive Behavioural & EMDR Therapist (BABCP)

Works: Face-2-face, online, phone
Based At: Haggerston, Dalston

Joe Moran Integrative Psychotherapist

Joe Moran:

Integrative Psychotherapist (UKCP, MBACP)

Works: Face-2-face, online
Based At: Haggerston

Kathryn Enright Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist London E8

Kathryn Enright:

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist (CNHC and ICrA)

Works: Face-2-face
Based At: Haggerston

Daniel Neilson Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist London E8

Daniel Neilson:

Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist

Works: Face-to-face, online, phone
Based At: Haggerston, Dalston

Matthew Daniel Therapeutic Counsellor Hackney London E8

Matthew Daniel:

Therapeutic Counsellor (MBACP)

Works: Face-to-face, online, phone
Based At: Haggerston

Elena Della Rosa Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist London E8

Elena Della Rosa:

Child & Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist (ACP)

Works: Face-2-face, online, phone
Based At: Haggerston

Stefani Ross-Steen Psychotherapist and Counsellor

Stefani Ross-Steen:

Psychotherapist & Counsellor (UKCP, MBACP)

Works: Face-2-face, online
Based At: Haggerston, Dalston

Alessia Vignali Integrative Counsellor and Coach

Alessia Vignali:

Integrative Counsellor & Coach (MBACP)

Works: Face-2-face, online, phone
Based At: Haggerston

Katherine Usher Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor

Katherine Usher:

Integrative Psychotherapist & Counsellor (MBACP)


Works: Face-to-face, online
Based At: Haggerston, Dalston

Kat Hudson Integrative Arts Psychotherapist

Kat Hudson:

Integrative Arts Psychotherapist (UKCP, HCPC)

Works: Face-2-face, online
Based At: Dalston

Richard Langlois Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist London E8

Richard Langlois:

Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist (BACP)

Works: Face-to-face, online, phone
Based At: Haggerston

James Hawkins Psychotherapist

James Hawkins:

Psychotherapist & Outreach Therapist (MBACP)

Works: Face-2-face, online,
Based At: Haggerston, Dalston

Mary Lambert Integrative Psychotherapist London E8

Mary Lambert:

Integrative Psychotherapist (UKCP)

Works: Face-2-face, online, phone
Based At: Dalston

Geraldine Meadows Integrative Counsellor and Coach London E8

Geraldine Meadows:

Integrative Counsellor & Coach (Personal Consultant) (BACP)

Works: Face-2-face, online, phone
Based At: Dalston

Matteo Merla Art Psychotherapist London E8

Matteo Merla:

Art Psychotherapist (HCPC, BAAT) & EMDR Practitioner (EMDR UK)

Works: Face-to-face, online
Based At: Haggerston

Leonie Drake Child and Adolescent Therapist

Leonie Drake:

Integrative Child, Adolescent, and Adult Therapist (BACP)

Works: Face-2-face, online
Based At: Haggerston

Chantelle Hooley Integrative Therapist London E8

Chantelle Hooley:

Integrative Psychotherapist (MBACP)

Works: Face-to-face, online
Based At: Haggerston

Cecilia d'Alancon Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist hackney London E8

Cecilia d’Alancon:

Child & Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist (ACP)

Works: Face-2-face, online
Based At: Haggerston

Eirini Ampatzi Ippikoglou Psychodynamic Psychotherapist London E8

Eirini Ampatzi Ippikoglou:

Psychodynamic Psychotherapist (BACP)

Works: Face-2-face, online
Based At: Haggerston

Karolina Vaitkeviciute Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Counsellor London E8

Karolina Vaitkeviciute:

Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Counsellor (UKCP, BACP)

Works: Face-to-face, online, phone
Based At: Haggerston

Eirini Melegkovits Clinical Psychologist London E8

Eirini Melegkovits:

Clinical Psychologist (HCPC)

Works: Face-to-face, online
Based At: Dalston

Nikolaos Tzikas Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist London E8

Nikolaos Tzikas:

Child & Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist (ACP)

Works: Face-to-face, online, phone
Based At: Haggerston

Jacqueline Miller Person Centred counsellor

Jacqueline Miller:

Counsellor/Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor (MBACP)

Works: Face-2-face, online, phone
Based At: Haggerston

Matthew Goldreich Psychodynamic Psychotherapist Hackney London E8

Matthew Goldreich:

Psychodynamic Psychotherapist (BACP)

Works: Online, face-to-face
Based At: Dalston

Penny Foley Integrative Arts Therapist

Penny Foley:

Integrative Therapist (UKCP, MBACP, HCPC)

Works: Face-to-face, online
Based At: Haggerston, Dalston

Stephen Brown Psychodynamic Counsellor and Psychotherapist London E8

Stephen Brown:

Psychodynamic Counsellor & Psychotherapist (MBACP)

Works: Face-2-face, online
Based At: Haggerston

Anna Humphries Psychodynamic Counsellor and Psychotherapist

Anna Humphries:

Psychodynamic Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor (MBACP accred)

Works: Face-2-face
Based At: Haggerston

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Should I Seek Therapy For Bipolar & Mood Disorders?

Many people, new to this type of help, believe that they need to be suffering from “mental illness” or serious “psychological problems”, or be in crisis in order for therapy and counselling to be appropriate for them. This is a common misconception; anyone can benefit from therapy when it comes to helping you deal with your personal feelings and problems, make positive changes in your life, and understand yourself better.

So what is therapy and counselling? If you’re new to this world then the first steps can sometimes be the most difficult. Therapy can be a very effective treatment for a whole range of personal problems covering areas from physical and emotional problems, different types of behavioural disorders, through to human sexuality issues and a host of wellbeing and complementary therapy techniques.

Any problem you have that is causing you concern, anxiety or distress is a valid and appropriate reason to reach out and find a therapist and talk to them about it. Far from something to be ashamed of, acknowledging your vulnerability and asking for help is a sign of maturity and strength.

If you feel that you have a desire and are committed to making changes in your life in order to overcome your current problems and achieve more long-term satisfaction, psychological wellbeing and personal fulfilment, then you are ready to seek therapy. We are here to help you work through a wide range of therapy issues that might be troubling you.

Will Information About Me Be Safe & Secure?

It is quite normal to be hesitant when it comes to sharing private and intimate information about yourself with a stranger. You may fear that you will receive judgment from your therapist, or that your therapist will share your details with others.

HQ Therapy Rooms takes your privacy and confidentiality very seriously. Our therapists are required to keep everything said in therapy sessions between you, just like your doctor is required to keep your records private.

For therapy to be effective, there must be unconditional trust built between you and your therapist, and this relies on a shared understanding of confidentiality. It applies to the outside world as well: it is standard practice for therapists not to acknowledge their clients if they run into them outside of the therapy rooms in order to help protect their client’s confidentiality. Read our full privacy policy for more information.

Can I Contact You For Advice About Getting Therapy?

Talking about your thoughts and feelings with a supportive therapist can often make you feel better and help you face your problems. It feels good to be listened to and to know that someone cares about you and wants to help. It is important that you find a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and can build a trusting relationship to help you make positive changes in your life.

But how do you know what type of therapy is right for you? Taking the first steps in finding the right therapist can be the biggest hurdle for newcomers, so we have made it easy. Simply get in touch with us using the form below or give us a call at 0203 997 9229 and one of our fully qualified referral therapists can work with you to make sure you connect with the right practitioner and receive the correct therapy and counselling services you require.

However, if you feel you are ready to start therapy straight away then click HERE to book an initial therapy assessment with a fully qualified therapist, or if you are struggling financially click HERE to book an initial therapy assessment with one of our Low-Cost therapists.

Our practitioners deal with a wide range of therapy issues using different types of therapy modalities tailored to the types of clients we work with. We also cater for people who are beset with financial difficulties, offering them services ranging from low-cost therapy and reduced-rate therapy to working with seasoned, qualified and accredited talking therapists.