Chronic Illness Counselling in Midland, WA
Serene Solutions Counselling Services
Psychotherapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
My battle with chronic illness has given me a unique understanding of the mental health complexities of living with illness.
I'm Theresa, the driving force behind Serene Solutions Counselling Services. I've worn many hats, from social work to theology, psychotherapy, and hypnotherapy. My journey has been winding, but it's led me here, ready to be your guide to positive transformation. With a background in social work, I've been in the trenches, working with families and children, and I have equally nurtured knowledge and community in academic settings. Now, as a psychotherapist and clinical hypnotherapist, I combine all these experiences to offer you a comprehensive range of services.
My battle with chronic illness has given me a unique understanding of the mental health complexities of living with illness.
I'm Theresa, the driving force behind Serene Solutions Counselling Services. I've worn many hats, from social work to theology, psychotherapy, and hypnotherapy. My journey has been winding, but it's led me here, ready to be your guide to positive transformation. With a background in social work, I've been in the trenches, working with families and children, and I have equally nurtured knowledge and community in academic settings. Now, as a psychotherapist and clinical hypnotherapist, I combine all these experiences to offer you a comprehensive range of services.
Navigating life’s changes itself can be challenging, as the feeling of grief and loss can be a daunting and isolating process. Your sense of emptiness and bewilderment is invisible by those around you. But when you do begin to face the significant changes in your life, the chaos can gradually transform into hope and purpose. Finding someone who deeply listens with empathy can make all the difference to being seen and heard. David's calm presence and understanding can provide you with that difference. He brings human compassion into therapy using established therapeutic tools to foster constructive and empathetic conversations.
Navigating life’s changes itself can be challenging, as the feeling of grief and loss can be a daunting and isolating process. Your sense of emptiness and bewilderment is invisible by those around you. But when you do begin to face the significant changes in your life, the chaos can gradually transform into hope and purpose. Finding someone who deeply listens with empathy can make all the difference to being seen and heard. David's calm presence and understanding can provide you with that difference. He brings human compassion into therapy using established therapeutic tools to foster constructive and empathetic conversations.
Hi I'm Ben, and I am a proudly neurodivergent therapist with a gentle and easygoing approach. I have lived neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ experience, so I am very welcoming and open to a diverse range of clients and I have a deep understanding of the struggles involved. I am experienced in providing therapy for a wide scope of issues including ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, and Gender Dysphoria. I have 7 years of experience working across a range of ages in disability support, and have worked with a range of ages in my psychological practice.
Hi I'm Ben, and I am a proudly neurodivergent therapist with a gentle and easygoing approach. I have lived neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ experience, so I am very welcoming and open to a diverse range of clients and I have a deep understanding of the struggles involved. I am experienced in providing therapy for a wide scope of issues including ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, and Gender Dysphoria. I have 7 years of experience working across a range of ages in disability support, and have worked with a range of ages in my psychological practice.
I am a compassionate and dedicated family counsellor specialising in Family Counselling including: ADHD, ASD, Anxiety, Divorce and Separation, ASD behaviour and family support, Family Conflict, Trauma, Grief and Loss and Eating Disorders. Through my experience and specialist training she is able to offer support and guidance to childen and their families through challenging times.
I am a compassionate and dedicated family counsellor specialising in Family Counselling including: ADHD, ASD, Anxiety, Divorce and Separation, ASD behaviour and family support, Family Conflict, Trauma, Grief and Loss and Eating Disorders. Through my experience and specialist training she is able to offer support and guidance to childen and their families through challenging times.
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My name is Cassandra and I am a neurodivergent counsellor with chronic illness (hEDS, endometriosis, FND) with ACA accreditation, with an interest in art and other creative therapies.
I offer a flexible service catered to your needs. I am available for sessions online via telehealth, phone calls and in person, and I am open to clients from ages 5 and upwards. If you want to paint, draw, sculpt, write, take a walk or just sit and chat, I'm here to help create a space that feels best for you.
My name is Cassandra and I am a neurodivergent counsellor with chronic illness (hEDS, endometriosis, FND) with ACA accreditation, with an interest in art and other creative therapies.
I offer a flexible service catered to your needs. I am available for sessions online via telehealth, phone calls and in person, and I am open to clients from ages 5 and upwards. If you want to paint, draw, sculpt, write, take a walk or just sit and chat, I'm here to help create a space that feels best for you.
Hi, I'm Bronwyn, and I specialize in ethical non-monogamy (ENM) and chronic illness through online and in-person counselling.
With 30+ years lived experience with chronic illness, I understand many of the challenges faced by individuals living with illness and/or pain, including; endless Drs appointments, financial pressures, fatigue, and social expectations. Clients often discuss topics such as feeling of being a burden to others, career dilemmas, medical trauma and life purpose.
Hi, I'm Bronwyn, and I specialize in ethical non-monogamy (ENM) and chronic illness through online and in-person counselling.
With 30+ years lived experience with chronic illness, I understand many of the challenges faced by individuals living with illness and/or pain, including; endless Drs appointments, financial pressures, fatigue, and social expectations. Clients often discuss topics such as feeling of being a burden to others, career dilemmas, medical trauma and life purpose.
Balance your Life Counselling - Martina Link
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life can be overwhelming, especially when facing challenges like chronic illness, loss & grief, interpersonal relationship issues and general emotional distress.
Apart from an understanding and empathic approach of your therapist, one of the most important aspects of effective counselling is the ability to communicate freely and comfortably, without any language barriers. That's why I offer counselling sessions also in German, for those who feel more comfortable to address their issues in their native language.
Life can be overwhelming, especially when facing challenges like chronic illness, loss & grief, interpersonal relationship issues and general emotional distress.
Apart from an understanding and empathic approach of your therapist, one of the most important aspects of effective counselling is the ability to communicate freely and comfortably, without any language barriers. That's why I offer counselling sessions also in German, for those who feel more comfortable to address their issues in their native language.
I have significant experience working with people affected by cancer and chronic illness, anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual abuse, loneliness, relationship and family challenges, and grief.
I am a warm and caring therapist who uses a number of evidence-based approaches, and tailors my approach to each client. Everyone has their own unique history, strengths and values, and deserves an individualised approach.
I have significant experience working with people affected by cancer and chronic illness, anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual abuse, loneliness, relationship and family challenges, and grief.
I am a warm and caring therapist who uses a number of evidence-based approaches, and tailors my approach to each client. Everyone has their own unique history, strengths and values, and deserves an individualised approach.
Sophie is a Clinical Psychologist who welcomes referrals from those experiencing adjustment difficulties in their life; and health presentations across the lifespan; inclusive of distress post diagnosis or injury, end-of-life care, trauma responses, grief & loss, anxiety/depression, and chronic illness etc; she is also passionate about the mental health of other healthcare providers; specifically around the challenges faced by early career and acute care medical, nursing, and allied health professionals.
Having worked in the public health sector/trauma services for a number of years, she has experience working with complex and sexual trauma, FDV, assaults, medical trauma, accident & emergency, chronic illness, anxiety disorders, depression, burnout & compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, panic disorders, adjustment difficulties, MVA's, grief & loss, and more
Sophie is a Clinical Psychologist who welcomes referrals from those experiencing adjustment difficulties in their life; and health presentations across the lifespan; inclusive of distress post diagnosis or injury, end-of-life care, trauma responses, grief & loss, anxiety/depression, and chronic illness etc; she is also passionate about the mental health of other healthcare providers; specifically around the challenges faced by early career and acute care medical, nursing, and allied health professionals.
Having worked in the public health sector/trauma services for a number of years, she has experience working with complex and sexual trauma, FDV, assaults, medical trauma, accident & emergency, chronic illness, anxiety disorders, depression, burnout & compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, panic disorders, adjustment difficulties, MVA's, grief & loss, and more
I am a Masters-qualified Counsellor and graduate-qualified Rehabilitation Counsellor, with specialisation in chronic illness/injury and disability.
Many of my clients are exhausted from a life in which everyone else's needs have always been made more important than their own. From the earliest age, they weren't supported to have boundaries, and now find themselves struggling with self-esteem, low mood, anxiety, problems with keeping supportive friendships and partnerships alive, struggling to assert themselves at work or cope with professional demands, and feeling stuck in relationship dynamics in which they can't be their true self. They want to put their painful past behind them, and to have their needs recognised and allowed space going forward.
I am a Masters-qualified Counsellor and graduate-qualified Rehabilitation Counsellor, with specialisation in chronic illness/injury and disability.
Many of my clients are exhausted from a life in which everyone else's needs have always been made more important than their own. From the earliest age, they weren't supported to have boundaries, and now find themselves struggling with self-esteem, low mood, anxiety, problems with keeping supportive friendships and partnerships alive, struggling to assert themselves at work or cope with professional demands, and feeling stuck in relationship dynamics in which they can't be their true self. They want to put their painful past behind them, and to have their needs recognised and allowed space going forward.
My areas of specialty include complex trauma, chronic illness, grief, and depressive and anxiety disorders.
I hold a Master of Clinical Psychology and am registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). I have experience with clients across the lifespan and facing diverse psychological and emotional challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and sleep disturbances. I have a particular interest in supporting healthcare workers in overcoming work-related trauma. My work spans early intervention and long-term support for those with prolonged difficulties.
My areas of specialty include complex trauma, chronic illness, grief, and depressive and anxiety disorders.
I hold a Master of Clinical Psychology and am registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). I have experience with clients across the lifespan and facing diverse psychological and emotional challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and sleep disturbances. I have a particular interest in supporting healthcare workers in overcoming work-related trauma. My work spans early intervention and long-term support for those with prolonged difficulties.
I support people struggling with anxiety, panic, emotional regulation, depression, grief, stress, life transitions, relationship issues, chronic illness and self-development.
I engage in client-centred therapy that acknowledges and validates my client's strengths, difficulties, and personal goals. I provide a warm and flexible therapeutic environment where my clients feel safe and accepted in expressing their thoughts and feelings.
I support people struggling with anxiety, panic, emotional regulation, depression, grief, stress, life transitions, relationship issues, chronic illness and self-development.
I engage in client-centred therapy that acknowledges and validates my client's strengths, difficulties, and personal goals. I provide a warm and flexible therapeutic environment where my clients feel safe and accepted in expressing their thoughts and feelings.
As someone with personal lived experience of cancer I also have an interest in working with individuals experiencing chronic illness or cancer.
I provide a warm, emotion-focused approach when working with clients. I utilise a variety of approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and exposure based approaches to trauma including Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy.
As someone with personal lived experience of cancer I also have an interest in working with individuals experiencing chronic illness or cancer.
I provide a warm, emotion-focused approach when working with clients. I utilise a variety of approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and exposure based approaches to trauma including Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy.
As a Clinical Psychologist I have experience working with a range of mental health issues, like depression and anxiety disorders, personality disorders, anger and stress management, difficulties with self-esteem and self-compassion, disordered eating habits, adjustment difficulties, chronic illness, sleep difficulties, trauma and work-related issues.
I draw upon my training and experience with several evidence based therapeutic models including cognitive behavioural therapy, schema therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, emotion focussed therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and attachment based therapies, to ensure clients of all ages receive the most appropriate yet individualised interventions.
As a Clinical Psychologist I have experience working with a range of mental health issues, like depression and anxiety disorders, personality disorders, anger and stress management, difficulties with self-esteem and self-compassion, disordered eating habits, adjustment difficulties, chronic illness, sleep difficulties, trauma and work-related issues.
I draw upon my training and experience with several evidence based therapeutic models including cognitive behavioural therapy, schema therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, emotion focussed therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and attachment based therapies, to ensure clients of all ages receive the most appropriate yet individualised interventions.
Hi, I work with clients who are navigating trauma, abuse, PTSD, relationship issues, sexual assault, stress and anxiety, depression, chronic illness, injury, grief and loss, workplace issues and life changes.
I use an integrative approach by combining different therapies. My first priority is to create safety and trust in the counselling environment. I provide emotional support, explore your needs and potential goals to find effective coping strategies. I honour your unique story and will support you in the counselling & healing journey.
Hi, I work with clients who are navigating trauma, abuse, PTSD, relationship issues, sexual assault, stress and anxiety, depression, chronic illness, injury, grief and loss, workplace issues and life changes.
I use an integrative approach by combining different therapies. My first priority is to create safety and trust in the counselling environment. I provide emotional support, explore your needs and potential goals to find effective coping strategies. I honour your unique story and will support you in the counselling & healing journey.
***PLEASE CONTACT ME VIA EMAIL*** Hi, I'm Rae (they/them) and I'm a trans non-binary and multiple neurodivergent registered supervisor (I avoids using the term ‘clinical’ to describe the supervision work I do, as I prefer to use non-clinical language in my approaches), arts therapist, and psychotherapist with a lived experience of chronic illness.
When working therapeutically, I use person-centred, strengths-based and peer support approaches to assist individuals to access their internal resources and building their resilience. My core values include; connection, expression, creativity, imagination, curiosity, authenticity, courage, empowerment, personal congruence and autonomy.
***PLEASE CONTACT ME VIA EMAIL*** Hi, I'm Rae (they/them) and I'm a trans non-binary and multiple neurodivergent registered supervisor (I avoids using the term ‘clinical’ to describe the supervision work I do, as I prefer to use non-clinical language in my approaches), arts therapist, and psychotherapist with a lived experience of chronic illness.
When working therapeutically, I use person-centred, strengths-based and peer support approaches to assist individuals to access their internal resources and building their resilience. My core values include; connection, expression, creativity, imagination, curiosity, authenticity, courage, empowerment, personal congruence and autonomy.
Joanne works with adults of all ages and has extensive experience the areas of anxiety, mood disorders (including depression), adjustment to life transitions, chronic illness, pain management, trauma and grief and loss.
Joanne has undertaken training in evidence based approaches including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Schema therapy, Dialectical behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and Eye movement desensitisation reprocessing (EMDR). Joanne combines aspects from these therapeutic approaches to formulate an individualised treatment plans.
Joanne works with adults of all ages and has extensive experience the areas of anxiety, mood disorders (including depression), adjustment to life transitions, chronic illness, pain management, trauma and grief and loss.
Joanne has undertaken training in evidence based approaches including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Schema therapy, Dialectical behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and Eye movement desensitisation reprocessing (EMDR). Joanne combines aspects from these therapeutic approaches to formulate an individualised treatment plans.
I support people with depression, anxiety, mid-life issues, parenting or relationship issues, life transitions, ADHD and chronic illness.
Hi! I'm Shelley, counsellor at Branch of Hope. I'm so glad you're here! If you're feeling stuck, struggling to find motivation, or caught in a cycle of worry, you're in the right place. I offer compassionate and professional counselling to provide you with the support and clarity you need to move forward. I offer a warm and non-judgemental space where you can take the time to explore and process what is going on in your life. In this space, I invite you to come as you are, be accepted where you're at, and be listened to with respect and empathy.
I support people with depression, anxiety, mid-life issues, parenting or relationship issues, life transitions, ADHD and chronic illness.
Hi! I'm Shelley, counsellor at Branch of Hope. I'm so glad you're here! If you're feeling stuck, struggling to find motivation, or caught in a cycle of worry, you're in the right place. I offer compassionate and professional counselling to provide you with the support and clarity you need to move forward. I offer a warm and non-judgemental space where you can take the time to explore and process what is going on in your life. In this space, I invite you to come as you are, be accepted where you're at, and be listened to with respect and empathy.
I am a grief counsellor and I offer bereavement support and counselling for carers, parents and anyone else who spends their time and energy helping those around them, rather than looking after themselves. Offering a welcoming space for you to feel at ease in talking about what's troubling you (which I know can be really hard), my job is to provide the support you need to make positive changes in your life. I also offer Walk and Talk sessions if you prefer to get a bit of exercise while you talk! Feel free to email me to ask any questions.
I am a grief counsellor and I offer bereavement support and counselling for carers, parents and anyone else who spends their time and energy helping those around them, rather than looking after themselves. Offering a welcoming space for you to feel at ease in talking about what's troubling you (which I know can be really hard), my job is to provide the support you need to make positive changes in your life. I also offer Walk and Talk sessions if you prefer to get a bit of exercise while you talk! Feel free to email me to ask any questions.
I'm a general psychotherapist, counsellor, somatic psychotherapist, meditation & embodiment teacher. Individual therapy sessions & online grounding & embodiment meditation classes. I have experience helping people with: -Anxiety, depression, difficult emotions -Self-esteem -Chronic pain -Insomnia -Relationship issues -Existential issues: fear of death, illness, isolation, uncertainty, change, loss -Lack of meaning (& fulfilment) -Life goals -'Psychosomatic' issues e.g. chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia -Grief -Sensitivity -Building resilience -Making decisions -'OCD' -'panic attacks' -General life challenges -Breathing related issues
I'm a general psychotherapist, counsellor, somatic psychotherapist, meditation & embodiment teacher. Individual therapy sessions & online grounding & embodiment meditation classes. I have experience helping people with: -Anxiety, depression, difficult emotions -Self-esteem -Chronic pain -Insomnia -Relationship issues -Existential issues: fear of death, illness, isolation, uncertainty, change, loss -Lack of meaning (& fulfilment) -Life goals -'Psychosomatic' issues e.g. chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia -Grief -Sensitivity -Building resilience -Making decisions -'OCD' -'panic attacks' -General life challenges -Breathing related issues
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Chronic Illness Counsellors
How does therapy for chronic illness work?
Many people living with a chronic illness may feel they cannot speak honestly about their experience out of embarrassment or fear of being a burden, or because those close to them do not understand, for example, that they may “look good” even if they do not feel good. Therapy sessions are an opportunity to speak openly with someone who knows their symptoms are not in their head and who can offer practical, proven suggestions for managing feelings of grief, shame, or fatigue, such as techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts about symptoms and develop new ways to respond to them, such as distraction or calming breathing practices.
Can therapy help with physical symptoms of chronic illness?
Yes, especially if an individual with chronic illness has developed depression. People with depression are less likely to maintain their health treatment regimens or to take positive steps to manage physical symptoms when they arise, thereby potentially complicating their medical prognosis. Treatment of depression, through talk therapy, medication, or both, will often improve one’s physical state as it eases the emotional burden of illness.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic illness?
No one living with a chronic illness, or their loved ones, should see depression as an unavoidable result of their condition. Instead, they should actively seek treatment. Research shows that people with depression are less likely to devote the required time and effort to maintaining or monitoring their health, and so therapy to limit the risk of depression can be vital for physical health as well. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction have been found to help individuals reduce stress and anxiety.
How long does therapy for chronic illness take?
There is no set timeline for therapy for people living with chronic illnesses, but many will see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 weekly sessions. Some people feel that they experience progress faster than others but even some who quickly feel improvement may continue with sessions for months or years. Some people may benefit from maintenance therapy if their symptoms change or they experience a decline in physical health. Others find that the skills learned in short-term therapy can be used on an ongoing basis, even after therapy has concluded.