Bipolar disorder — diagnosis, stability, life
Bipolar disorder is often misdiagnosed as depression. Our consultant psychiatrists provide careful diagnostic assessment and long-term management — helping you achieve real stability with the right medication and lifestyle structure.
Understanding the spectrum
Bipolar disorder comes in different forms. Accurate diagnosis is essential for the right treatment — and often takes years when not properly assessed.
- Bipolar I — full manic episodes, often with depression
- Bipolar II — hypomania plus depressive episodes (often missed)
- Cyclothymia — milder mood fluctuations over time
- Mixed states — features of both mania and depression together
Long-term stability
Careful Diagnosis
Detailed mood history assessment — not just current symptoms.
Mood Stabilisers
Evidence-based medication tailored to bipolar presentation.
Mood Tracking
Structured monitoring to spot early warning signs.
Relapse Prevention
Plans that keep you well — not just treat episodes.
We are not an emergency service. If you have acute concerns, become unwell, or your symptoms worsen, please call NHS 111 or 999 as clinically indicated. We cannot monitor your health between appointments and cannot respond to urgent matters. If you are in mental health crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself, call 999, go to your nearest A&E, or contact the Samaritans free on 116 123.
How to get started. Requesting an appointment takes you to a short online questionnaire about you and your concerns. Once you have completed it, we send you a link to pay and to complete any further forms your clinician needs before your appointment. There is nothing to pay to complete the initial questionnaire.
Specialist bipolar assessment
Expert diagnosis and long-term care.