Gledswood Hills, Kingswood and online
Therapy for adults with bipolar disorder.
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm, or leave a message and we’ll call you back.
We’re away from the phones right now. Send an enquiry and we’ll get back to you by the next business morning.
- No GP referral needed to book
- Medicare rebates with a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan
- NDIS and WorkCover clients welcome
What it can feel like.
Bipolar disorder affects mood, energy and activity levels in ways that can disrupt relationships, work and daily life. Many adults have periods of intense highs, increased energy or impulsivity, followed by crashes of low mood, exhaustion or hopelessness. These cycles can feel unpredictable and hard to explain to others.
- Racing thoughts, less need for sleep or feeling unusually driven
- Impulsive decisions during high periods
- Low mood, low energy or lack of motivation
- Difficulty concentrating
- Shifts that affect work, relationships or daily routines
These patterns vary from person to person. Some people have distinct mood episodes; others notice subtler, more frequent changes.
How we approach bipolar disorder
Therapy works alongside medical care. Our psychologists use approaches grounded in evidence, shaped around you and your life.
- 1
Understanding your experience
Your psychologist starts with what’s going on for you, including your moods, energy, sleep and what tends to come before a change. You’ll talk about what brought you here and what you’d like to change.
- 2
Choosing an approach together
Your psychologist explains the options and why they might suit you, then you agree on a plan together.
- 3
Reviewing the plan together
Along the way, your psychologist checks progress with you, using measures chosen for you and what you’re working on, and adjusts the plan if needed.
What support can include
- Understanding your pattern Mapping your moods, triggers and early warning signs.
- Routines that support stability Working on sleep, daily rhythm and stress.
- Emotion regulation skills Ways to handle strong feelings and impulsive urges.
- Planning for early signs What to do when you notice a change coming.
- Communication with loved ones Talking about bipolar disorder with the people close to you.
Who you’ll see
A psychologist who fits.
You’ll see one of our 25+ psychologists, at Gledswood Hills, Kingswood or online. All our psychologists are registered with AHPRA.
Psychologists who work with couples
Depth behind the person you see
You see one psychologist. Behind them is a practice that invests in what they know: training through the year, supervision built in, and time set aside to keep up with the research.
Trained for the work in front of them
Our psychologists train through the year, and we train together when we take on a new approach.
Enough of us to match you properly
With 25+ psychologists, we can put you with someone who works with what you’re facing, your age group, and the way you like to work.
Keeping up, on purpose
New research, new frameworks and new tools get tested against what we already do. What earns its place stays.
If something isn’t working.
Tell us, or tell your psychologist. Here’s what can happen next.
Ask for a different psychologist
We aim to get it right first time. If not, tell us and we’ll match you with someone else. No reason needed, and you won’t have to start over.
Talk it through with your psychologist
Your psychologist reviews the plan with you, and can talk your care through in supervision. All our psychologists work with regular supervision and shared clinical standards.
Wondering about medication?
If medication might be worth considering, we can write to your GP with what we’ve found, with your consent.
Before you book.
Where
Two locations, or online
See your psychologist in person at Gledswood Hills or Kingswood, or have your sessions online.
Fees and rebates
Medicare
No GP referral needed to book. With a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan, we process your Medicare rebate on the spot, and it’s usually paid into your account within 24–48 hours.
Funding
NDIS and WorkCover
NDIS and WorkCover clients welcome.
Questions, answered.
Can’t see yours? Our Client Care team can help on 1300 151 110.
How do I know if I have bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder involves recurring patterns of unusually high and low mood that affect functioning. If you’ve experienced periods of elevated energy, impulsive decisions or reduced sleep followed by episodes of depression or exhaustion, it may be worth seeking an assessment. Our psychologists can assess your symptoms, explain what they find and work with your GP or psychiatrist on next steps.
Can therapy help if I already take medication?
Yes. Medication and therapy complement each other. While medication helps stabilise mood, therapy helps you understand triggers, recognise early warning signs, manage stress and build routines that support long-term stability.
What if my moods feel unpredictable?
Many people with bipolar disorder feel unsure when a shift is coming. Therapy helps you identify subtle changes in sleep, energy, thoughts and behaviour that often appear before a full episode. Recognising these early signs means you and your treating team can act sooner.
Can therapy help my relationships?
Yes. Bipolar symptoms can place strain on partners, family and friends. Therapy can include working on communication, boundaries and how to talk with the people close to you about what you’re going through.
Is bipolar disorder treatable?
Bipolar disorder is usually managed with a combination of medical care, therapy and lifestyle strategies. Therapy focuses on understanding your patterns, planning for early signs of change and working towards goals that matter to you.
Start with a phone call.
We’ll listen, ask a few questions and match you with a psychologist who fits.
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm, or leave a message and we’ll call you back.
We’re away from the phones right now. Send an enquiry and we’ll get back to you by the next business morning.
Locations
Gledswood HillsLevel 2, 25/13 Digitaria Drive, Gledswood Hills. We call from (02) 8319 1945.
KingswoodLevel 3, 302/13 Barber Avenue, Kingswood. We call from (02) 8528 4620.
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