CBT Therapy for Bipolar Disorder
What is Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar disorder was previously known as manic depression is a mental health disorder characterised by periods of depression which alternate with periods of abnormally elevated mood.
When the elevated mood is very pronounced it is classified as mania but if it is less severe, it is then known as hypomania.
When a person experiences the manic phase they are often highly energetic, irritable or unusually happy and are prone to making impulsive decisions without due consideration of the possible consequences.
When the mood switches to feelings of depression sufferers often develop a very negative outlook about life, find socalising difficult and may spend a lot of time in tears.
Because bipolar disorders have such a pronounced impact on the mood of the sufferer there may be a tendency to develop substance abuse problems as a way of coping with the mood swings.
Long term exposure to environmental stressors and incidents of childhood abuse are both strongly correlated with this condition.
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We're Ready to Help You
We offer all prospective clients an hour long, informal and confidential chat to discuss your bipolar worries for just £30.
There's no pressure to undertake any therapy going forward, no judgement from us and we're very friendly and easy to talk to!
♦ Ongoing sessions:
Typically weekly or fortnightly, tailored to your needs.
♦ Location:
Comfortable private setting near Wolverhampton / Wombourne, with free parking.
Secure online therapy available with Paul across the UK.
♦ Fees:
Ongoing sessions: £90/hr
Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy
How many sessions will I need?
This varies for each person. Some people feel clearer within a few sessions, while others benefit from longer-term support.
Is therapy confidential?
Yes. Everything discussed is treated with professional confidentiality.
Do I need a GP referral?
No referral is required. You can contact Tranceform Psychology directly.
Can bipolar problems really improve?
Yes. Many people who once felt trapped by bipolar difficulties now live calmer, freer and more confident lives.
Bipolar Disorder Symptoms
The main symptoms and signs associated with bipolar disorder tend to appear between late adolescence and early adulthood.
- Intermittment periods of mania and depression (symptoms are usually absent in between these phases).
- Mood disruptions.
- Irritabiity.
- Bouts of hyperactivity and inactivity.
- Delusions or hallucinations (generally only in Mania not Hypnomania).
- Large shifts in the sense of self-esteem.
- Reduced social inhibition.
As is the case with many of the mental health disorders, the symptoms associated with BPD also occur in non-disordered individuals and so could be thought of as normal.
Psychological therapy with paul
CBT Therapy Options for Bipolar Disorder
ABOUT PAUL
Meet Paul Lee MSc
Hello, I'm Paul and I've been working with people as a psychologist, psychotherapist and coach since 2009. I have expert knowledge of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and adopt a non-medicalised philosophy when helping people overcome mental health challenges. This means that I will frame your current difficulties as being the result of what has happened to you rather than what is wrong with you.
What to Expect from Therapy
Therapy isn't something that is simply done to you. Although your therapist can provide understanding, guidance and practical psychological strategies, meaningful change usually develops through what you discover, practice and begin to do differently in your everyday life.
At Tranceform, we see therapy as a collaborative process. We'll work together to understand the patterns of thinking, feeling and behaviour that may be keeping the problem going, while helping you explore different ways of responding. Sometimes this involves questioning long-held assumptions, reducing avoidance or experimenting with behaviours that initially feel unfamiliar.
The aim isn't to make you dependent upon therapy or to promise a quick fix. It's to help you develop greater understanding, confidence and agency so that, over time, you become better equipped to manage difficulties for yourself.
Therapy provides the guidance. You provide the practice. We create the change together.
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