On the Edge of Madness – Living with Bipolar Disorder
A personal description of what I learned on my journey to wellness with bipolar. I have also included some comments from the doctors and practitioners who walked with me ...
Ms Suzanne Leighton
Allied Professional
“Complementary Therapist : Counselling combined with aromatherapy massage and reflexology. Special interest in stress management, mental health, pregnancy and the initiation into parenthood.”
About Me
Navigating the initiation into parenthood can bring unique mental health challenges. As a Complementary Therapist with an MSc, I offer a gentle space to explore these profound changes. Our sessions blend Counseling with relaxing massage, providing a holistic approach to your well-being. This unique combination helps you find calm and clarity, fostering resilience as you embrace this new chapter.
Approach
Sessions unfold quietly, mixing talk and touch so you can name what's most pressing and feel it shift in your body. I work from Cape Town and online in English, keeping sessions steady and paced — short breathing practices, sensory grounding, and reflective dialogue between and during appointments. We set small, practical goals and I adjust soothing oil blends and reflex points alongside coping strategies to suit how you respond. People facing mood changes, stress or the early days of parenthood often find this gentle, hands-on rhythm helpful.
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Basic Information
In-person & Online
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Services Offered:
Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
Learn more about CounselingIndividual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
Learn more about Individual TherapyPersonal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
Works With:
- Adults
- Children
- Groups
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
Learn more about Mood DisorderStress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
Learn more about Stress / Burnout
Professional Title:
Allied Professional
A mental health support professional who works alongside psychologists, psychiatrists, and therapists to provide complementary care.
Credentials
Registrations
Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa (AHPCSA)
Therapeutic Aromatherapist & Therapeutic Reflexologist
Verify LicenseQualifications
University of the Witwatersrand
Service Areas
Constantia, Cape Town, South Africa
