COUNSELLING FOR BEREAVEMENT AND LOSS

When someone close to you dies you will probably feel shocked and numb.  It can be difficult to process what has happened and you can be left feeling disorientated, angry, frightened, guilty, or full of pain. You may feel there is no joy or pleasure in your life and there never will be again - and this frightens you.  You don’t sleep well, you don’t eat, or you eat too much.

Returning to some kind of normality can be really hard, so getting additional support can be helpful. Together we will explore your grief. You can talk about the person who died and how this is affecting you on a day-to-day basis, and what you are doing to cope. I will help you understand what you are going through in a safe and confidential space, where you can explore your emotions, feelings and thoughts, all of which can help reduce the feeling of distress.

COUNSELLING WITH ILLNESS

Receiving a diagnosis of a serious illness can leave you feeling overwhelmed and upset because you don’t know what is going to happen to you, or how you will cope with the treatment.  It can leave you feeling helpless, sad, shocked, or angry, and so low that you cannot do the things that you once did.  You may not recognise yourself, or like the person you have become, and you are frightened by having so little control over the situation. You may find it hard to talk about your thoughts and feelings to the people who love you.

Counselling when you are seriously ill can help address your emotional needs as you cope with appointments and treatments. You may have a strong support network of family and friends in place that are able to give you valuable emotional support.  But there may be times when you find it easier to relate to someone neutral outside your support bubble. You are probably finding your physical health is being well managed; I offer you a warm and non-judgemental space that focuses on your emotional health and wellbeing.

COUNSELLING FOR CARERS

Has someone you love and care for been diagnosed with a terminal or life-limiting illness?  Has this left you feeling helpless, confused, or lost for words?  It can be really challenging to look after yourself, both physically and emotionally, when you are focused on caring for someone you love. You can feel stressed, overwhelmed, or angry - and maybe a little resentful as well as lonely.  You may have a strong sense of grief for the loss of the life you had as well as the one you planned.

You may feel that the situation isn’t about you, and that there will be time to focus on yourself later. However, if you don’t take care of your own well-being, you could experience burnout, stress, fatigue, anxiety, and even health problems. Many of my clients are carers who are looking for help to replenish their energy reserves in order to continue to take care of their loved one.   I provide a warm non-judgemental space that focuses entirely on you, and allows you to explore your feelings and think about what you want.

LIFE CHANGING EVENTS AND COUNSELLING