About
My name is Katy Driscoll
I provide integrative psychotherapy for adults with bipolar disorder, ADHD and addiction, with a particular interest in emotional regulation, identity and living well with long-term mental health conditions. I work in Central and South East London. I am a Registered Member MBACP of BACP.
Helping people build stability, deepen self-understanding and live more meaningful lives.
Living with bipolar disorder, ADHD or addiction can affect far more than your mental health. It can shape how you see yourself, your relationships, your work, your confidence and your hopes for the future. You may find yourself caught in cycles that are difficult to understand, feeling overwhelmed by intense emotions, or struggling to reconcile your strengths with the challenges you face.
Therapy offers a place to pause, reflect and begin making sense of your experience. It is not simply about reducing symptoms, but about understanding yourself more deeply, developing greater emotional stability and creating a life that feels more manageable, authentic and fulfilling.
I specialise in working with adults living with bipolar disorder, ADHD and addiction. These experiences often overlap, and I recognise the complex ways that mood, attention, impulsivity and coping strategies can influence one another. Whether you have recently received a diagnosis, have lived with these difficulties for many years, or are looking for specialist support, I offer a collaborative and compassionate therapeutic relationship in which we can explore your unique experience together.
My approach is integrative, informed by contemporary psychotherapy, dialectical behavioural therapy and influenced by existential thinking. I believe that while diagnoses can provide valuable understanding, they do not define who you are. Therapy can offer a space to explore not only the difficulties you face, but also your values, relationships, identity and the kind of life you want to build.
Before training as a therapist, I spent more than twenty years working in the film industry. This experience gave me an understanding of the demands of creative and high-performance environments, where long hours, uncertainty, changing identities and intense pressure are often part of everyday life. While I welcome clients from all backgrounds, I have a particular appreciation of the unique challenges faced by those working in creative professions.
Areas of Special Interest
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Bipolar disorder
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Adult ADHD
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Addiction and dual diagnosis
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Emotional regulation
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Identity and life transitions
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Creative professionals
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Meaning, purpose and psychological wellbeing
Consultation
Therapy is a collaborative process built on trust, curiosity and respect. My aim is to create a space where you feel heard, understood and supported to explore whatever has brought you to therapy.
Together we will work towards developing greater self-awareness, emotional resilience and practical ways of managing life's challenges, while remaining attentive to what gives your life meaning and purpose.
I offer weekly individual therapy from consulting rooms in London and online.
Finding the right therapist is an important decision, and it is essential that you feel comfortable with the person you choose.
If you would like to explore whether we might be a good fit, I invite you to get in touch to arrange an initial consultation. This is an opportunity for us to discuss what has brought you to therapy, answer any questions you may have, and consider how we might work together.
