Gabriela Tavella is a psychiatrist based in Sydney, NSW, Australia. She works with people who are dealing with Bipolar Disorder (BPD), which can bring big shifts in mood, energy, and sleep. These changes can be hard to live with, and they often affect work, relationships, and day to day routines.
Bipolar Disorder is not just “feeling up and down”. In many cases, it can involve times of low mood, and also periods where a person feels unusually high, wired, or restless. At other times, it may look more like changes in energy, thinking, or behaviour. Gabriela’s focus is on helping patients make sense of what’s happening and build a steady plan for managing symptoms.
Appointments are usually about getting a clear picture of what’s going on right now, how long symptoms last, and what might trigger episodes. She also looks at how someone is coping between episodes, and what support helps the most. Treatment can involve regular check-ins, safety planning when mood is unstable, and working through the practical side of keeping sleep and routines on track.
Over time, the goal is often to reduce how often episodes happen and make them less intense when they do. That can mean adjusting treatment when things change, and making sure follow up stays consistent. For some people, it also helps to talk through stress, work pressure, family issues, and other real life factors that can make mood changes more likely.
Gabriela is located in Sydney, so she suits patients who want local care in NSW. If you’re coming to see a psychiatrist for the first time, it can feel a bit daunting. The process can take a little time to settle in, and the early steps are usually about trust, clarity, and finding the right next move.
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