Through Shadows and Light:
Psychological Treatment across the Bipolar Spectrum
An evidence-based exploration of psychological therapies for understanding and treating Bipolar Disorder.
This workshop will guide clinicians through assessment, therapeutic formulation, and practical interventions to support clients in navigating the bipolar spectrum. Suitable for psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors, mental health practitioners, and clinicians working with mood disorders in primary or secondary care.
Format: One-day live online workshop (Zoom) with Slides.
Date: 29th May 2026
Price: £ 120
6 -CPD Hours + Certificate of attendance.
• Understanding Bipolar Disorder
What is Bipolar Disorder? Key concepts that support a clinical understanding of the diagnosis and lived experience of Bipolar.
• Assessment and Case Formulation
Completing clinical assessment and developing a collaborative formulation of clients’ mood experiences and their impact on daily life.
• Working with Bipolar Disorder
Core principles for psychological intervention across mood states.
• NICE-Recommended Interventions:
An overview of current NICE guidance for bipolar disorder and how to apply these recommendations in day-to-day clinical practice, including psychoeducation, family intervention and medication.
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Bipolar Disorder (ACT-BD)
Values-based approaches and psychological flexibility across mood states.
• Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT)
Stabilising routines, interpersonal functioning, and rhythm regulation.
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Bipolar Disorder (CBT-BD)
Supporting clients to recognise cognitive and behavioural patterns that affect mood. Helping clients understand and navigate mood shifts with greater awareness and agency. Application of behavioural activity scheduling, behavioural experiments and cognitive restructuring.
• Staying Well & Relapse Prevention Planning
Collaborative strategies for longterm stability, including recognition and management of early warning signs, and developing personalised wellness plan.
Places are limited to 15, so please book early. Booking will close on Thursday 21st May. The course will run only with a minimum attendance of 5 people. Full refund will be provided if the course is cancelled by us or cancelled by Thursday the 21st of May. A recording of the workshop will be available for attendees to watch as soon as possible after the training and available until 29th June.
Dr. Penny Harrington
Clinical Psychologist
Penny is a Clinical Psychologist with both clinical and research experience of working with Bipolar Disorder. She has worked across NHS secondary care and private practice, including within Early Intervention Services for people experiencing psychosis and bipolar presentations with psychotic features.
She has also completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Applications of CBT for Psychosis & Bipolar Disorder. Her work has involved providing assessment, formulation, and evidence‑based psychological interventions with individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties.
Alongside her clinical practice, Penny provides training to mental health practitioners. She is committed to equipping clinicians with the knowledge and skills they need to confidently and effectively support clients living with Bipolar Disorder.
Alice Fiorica
Psychologist & Therapist
Alice is a Psychologist, CBT Therapist, ACT Therapist and a Mindfulness teacher with over 20 years of experience in working both privately and for the National Health Service.
She is the founder of The Crossroads Psychology, a clinic that works in London and Online.
She firmly believes in the power of Psycho-education and in giving everyone the psychological tools they need to live a fulfilling life.
She specializes in anxiety disorders, stress management & perfectionism as well as
in the treatment of depression & bipolar disorder.