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.
Contact Suzanne
Ask a quick question or arrange a time to meet.
Basic Information
Services
Services Offered:
- •Counseling
- •Individual Therapy
- •Personal Development
Works With:
- •Adults
- •Children
- •Groups
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
- •Mood Disorder
- •Stress / Burnout
Professional Title:
- •Allied Professional
Qualifications
University of the Witwatersrand
Registrations
Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa (AHPCSA)
Therapeutic Aromatherapist & Therapeutic Reflexologist
Service Area
Articles by Suzanne Leighton
