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Bipolar support · LGBTQIA+ affirming
Living well with bipolar starts with the right support.
Work with an LGBTQIA+ affirming psychologist alongside your GP or psychiatrist to understand your moods, spot early signs and feel more in control.
- Medicare rebates
- Telehealth Australia-wide
- Free first call
Sound familiar?
Experiences people with bipolar describe
Bipolar involves shifts in mood and energy that are bigger than everyday ups and downs. Only a doctor can diagnose it, but these are common experiences.
- Periods of very high energy
- Needing much less sleep
- Racing thoughts or fast speech
- Impulsive spending or risk-taking
- Periods of low mood
- Losing interest in things
- Trouble concentrating
- Mood shifts that affect work or relationships
Understanding bipolar
What is bipolar?
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition where mood and energy shift between highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression), often with steadier periods in between.
It's usually best supported by a team: your GP or psychiatrist looks after diagnosis and medication, and a psychologist helps you understand your patterns and build skills to stay well.
How our team can help
A plan that fits you, not a one-size script
01
We help you understand your patterns
Your psychologist helps you track your moods, sleep and stress, so you can spot early warning signs before things escalate.
02
You build a plan to stay well
Together you'll create a wellness plan, strengthen routines that keep you steady, and work through the impact bipolar has on your life and relationships.
03
How therapy can help
Psychoeducation helps you understand bipolar and what affects your moods.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and relapse-prevention planning help you manage symptoms and respond early to changes.
Try this today
Start a simple mood diary
- Each evening, rate your mood from 1 to 10.
- Note how many hours you slept.
- Jot down anything stressful or exciting that happened.
- Share it with your psychologist or doctor.
Patterns in sleep and mood are often the earliest signs of change.
Our therapists
Psychologists who can help with bipolar
Keith Kulda
Tue & Sat
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Mark Podesta
Saturday
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Glenda May
Mon to Fri
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Getting started
Three steps to your first session
- 1
Book a free 15-min call
Chat with a therapist, ask anything, no obligation.
- 2
Get a Mental Health Treatment Plan
Optional: see your GP for a referral to claim the Medicare rebate.
- 3
Start your sessions online
Secure video sessions from wherever you feel comfortable.
Questions
Bipolar FAQs
Can a psychologist diagnose bipolar or prescribe medication?
Psychologists don't prescribe medication. Diagnosis and medication are handled by your GP or psychiatrist, and your psychologist works alongside them.
How much does a session cost?
Sessions are $210. With a GP referral and a Mental Health Treatment Plan, you can claim a Medicare rebate and pay about $108.45 per session.
Do I need a referral?
No. You only need a GP referral and a Mental Health Treatment Plan if you want to claim the Medicare rebate.
Are sessions online?
Yes. All sessions are by secure telehealth, so you can see us from anywhere in Australia.
Need support right now?
Get support that works alongside your care team
Your first 15-minute call is free. Talk to someone who gets it.
Call us: (02) 6190 9200hello@unboxedpride.com.au
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