Chronic Illness Counselling in Ellesmere Port
Just Bee
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Ellesmere Port CH66
Waitlist for new clients
Finding a counsellor can feel a daunting prospect, especially when feeling at your lowest ebb, navigating life's challenges, difficulties and the painful emotions these can bring. As an integrative therapist I will adapt my therapeutic approach to best suit your needs. I can offer you a safe space to explore these emotions and situations causing you most distress. In developing a trusting therapeutic relationship, we can explore what is impacting your wellbeing most, identify changes you wish to make and set realistic and achievable goals to work towards healing and growth, leaving you feeling empowered, stronger and more confident.
Finding a counsellor can feel a daunting prospect, especially when feeling at your lowest ebb, navigating life's challenges, difficulties and the painful emotions these can bring. As an integrative therapist I will adapt my therapeutic approach to best suit your needs. I can offer you a safe space to explore these emotions and situations causing you most distress. In developing a trusting therapeutic relationship, we can explore what is impacting your wellbeing most, identify changes you wish to make and set realistic and achievable goals to work towards healing and growth, leaving you feeling empowered, stronger and more confident.
Mark Harrison Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ellesmere Port CH65
The issues that counsellors face are often complex and deeply personal. My experience of over 10 years in private practice and a third sector organisation has shown me the importance of each person deciding on their own needs and finding their own way through the issues they bring.
The issues that counsellors face are often complex and deeply personal. My experience of over 10 years in private practice and a third sector organisation has shown me the importance of each person deciding on their own needs and finding their own way through the issues they bring.
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Dr Louise Roper
Psychologist, HCPC - Health Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Liverpool L18 (Online Only)
I can help by supporting clients to manage chronic illness and the changes that go with chronic illness (E.
I am a Principal Health Psychologist (part time) in the NHS who supports people with chronic illness, including Long Covid. I also support people with issues with their sleep, people with chronic fatigue & those with pain. I would like to help you get back to the life you want to live and support you to live well despite what is going on for you at this point in time. I also work with health professionals who are experiencing burnout or other difficult issues either at work or in their home life.
I can help by supporting clients to manage chronic illness and the changes that go with chronic illness (E.
I am a Principal Health Psychologist (part time) in the NHS who supports people with chronic illness, including Long Covid. I also support people with issues with their sleep, people with chronic fatigue & those with pain. I would like to help you get back to the life you want to live and support you to live well despite what is going on for you at this point in time. I also work with health professionals who are experiencing burnout or other difficult issues either at work or in their home life.
Lynne Christine Hutton
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Liverpool L1
I have a specialism in Bereavement and with clients bringing various issues: anxiety, depression, Suicidal thoughts, bereavement, stress, addictions,relationship issues including domestic violence, family issues, sexual/emotional/physical abuse, gender transitioning,bullying school/work, menopause, sexual difficulties, PTSD,chronic illness/pain, divorce.
Are you struggling with overwhelming emotions? I aim to provide a safe space, and my full presence to listen to you. I am a Person-Centred/Experiential Counsellor with a 1st Class BA (Hons) Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy, working in an emotion-focused way. I am passionate about counselling. I offer a warm, empathic, non-judgemental space, which will hopefully enable you to share whatever you wish, to help to empower you to make positive change in your life. specialisms:Bereavement, Neurodiversity, Anxiety, Self-harm, Depression,Children in care/ safeguarding/Child Protection,victims of the Manchester terrorist attack.
I have a specialism in Bereavement and with clients bringing various issues: anxiety, depression, Suicidal thoughts, bereavement, stress, addictions,relationship issues including domestic violence, family issues, sexual/emotional/physical abuse, gender transitioning,bullying school/work, menopause, sexual difficulties, PTSD,chronic illness/pain, divorce.
Are you struggling with overwhelming emotions? I aim to provide a safe space, and my full presence to listen to you. I am a Person-Centred/Experiential Counsellor with a 1st Class BA (Hons) Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy, working in an emotion-focused way. I am passionate about counselling. I offer a warm, empathic, non-judgemental space, which will hopefully enable you to share whatever you wish, to help to empower you to make positive change in your life. specialisms:Bereavement, Neurodiversity, Anxiety, Self-harm, Depression,Children in care/ safeguarding/Child Protection,victims of the Manchester terrorist attack.
LJK Psych-Health (Luize Jenkins-King CBT and EMDR)
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Chester CH1
Feeling stressed, tense or worried at certain times in life is a normal human response. For some people, anxiety becomes overwhelming and persists to the point that fear significantly impacts daily life which can lead to low mood and low self-esteem. Anxiety can also develop into more specific areas such as social anxiety, panic attacks or OCD. If you experience any of these and would like to learn to manage your symptoms then I can help. I have experience/I am trained in treating people experiencing Long Term Health Conditions and also have significant expertise in treating Depression, Specific Phobias, Health Anxiety and PTSD.
Feeling stressed, tense or worried at certain times in life is a normal human response. For some people, anxiety becomes overwhelming and persists to the point that fear significantly impacts daily life which can lead to low mood and low self-esteem. Anxiety can also develop into more specific areas such as social anxiety, panic attacks or OCD. If you experience any of these and would like to learn to manage your symptoms then I can help. I have experience/I am trained in treating people experiencing Long Term Health Conditions and also have significant expertise in treating Depression, Specific Phobias, Health Anxiety and PTSD.
Sue Shortt
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Chester CH1
Life can feel difficult or overwhelming at times and taking the step to contact a counsellor can feel daunting - it takes courage to ask for help. I am a warm and compassionate counsellor, bringing a decade of experience to my client work. Counselling can offer the space to reflect and explore issues that are troubling you, in a calm, non-judgemental, welcoming and safe environment with a trained professional. Talking with a counsellor who is independent of your situation can help to clarify and make sense of your thoughts and feelings and make choices about how you would like to move forward.
Life can feel difficult or overwhelming at times and taking the step to contact a counsellor can feel daunting - it takes courage to ask for help. I am a warm and compassionate counsellor, bringing a decade of experience to my client work. Counselling can offer the space to reflect and explore issues that are troubling you, in a calm, non-judgemental, welcoming and safe environment with a trained professional. Talking with a counsellor who is independent of your situation can help to clarify and make sense of your thoughts and feelings and make choices about how you would like to move forward.
Helen Forbes
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Prenton CH43
Choosing the right therapist for you is important. You might want to talk to several people before you make your decision. We can chat by phone, or you can come and meet me to help you understand if we're a good fit. We can meet in my garden room, or we can walk and talk in Birkenhead Park.
Choosing the right therapist for you is important. You might want to talk to several people before you make your decision. We can chat by phone, or you can come and meet me to help you understand if we're a good fit. We can meet in my garden room, or we can walk and talk in Birkenhead Park.
Paul Betney
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Liverpool L3
I support clients struggling with family trauma, social anxiety and health issues. You may have found that over time the coping strategies you previously relied on have stopped working and patterns of behaviour from the past are holding you back. You may feel isolated and worn down by these old habits, no longer able to cope in the way you used to as it becomes harder to put a brave face on what is an increasingly challenging situation. Working together, with empathy and without judgement, in a safe, supportive and confidential environment, we can explore your experience and help you to find a better way forward that brings you joy.
I support clients struggling with family trauma, social anxiety and health issues. You may have found that over time the coping strategies you previously relied on have stopped working and patterns of behaviour from the past are holding you back. You may feel isolated and worn down by these old habits, no longer able to cope in the way you used to as it becomes harder to put a brave face on what is an increasingly challenging situation. Working together, with empathy and without judgement, in a safe, supportive and confidential environment, we can explore your experience and help you to find a better way forward that brings you joy.
Dr Lorraine Haye
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Liverpool L1
I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience in mental and physical health services with a range of presenting difficulties. I also have specialist training and experience in providing neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation. I offer a free 15 minute telephone call as an opportunity to ask any questions to identify if we could work together. This can then be followed by a more detailed assessment appointment. After this regular weekly sessions can be arranged to work on your identified goals.
I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience in mental and physical health services with a range of presenting difficulties. I also have specialist training and experience in providing neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation. I offer a free 15 minute telephone call as an opportunity to ask any questions to identify if we could work together. This can then be followed by a more detailed assessment appointment. After this regular weekly sessions can be arranged to work on your identified goals.
Charlotte O'Hanlon
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Liverpool L1
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, my name is Charlotte. I am a fully qualified counsellor & psychotherapist, trained in the person-centred experiential humanistic approach. Most people experience personal difficulties at some stage in our lives. It is quite normal and understandable to struggle with such issues, and to need some help & support during these times. I offer a confidential non- judgemental environment and a in which you can safely explore whatever it is you may be feeling or experiencing, in your own time and at your own pace.
Hello, my name is Charlotte. I am a fully qualified counsellor & psychotherapist, trained in the person-centred experiential humanistic approach. Most people experience personal difficulties at some stage in our lives. It is quite normal and understandable to struggle with such issues, and to need some help & support during these times. I offer a confidential non- judgemental environment and a in which you can safely explore whatever it is you may be feeling or experiencing, in your own time and at your own pace.
Dr Trevor Landry
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Liverpool L1
Like so many, I have suffered a great deal of loss, pain and anxiety in my life. This has inspired me to learn how best to support others who may also be struggling and for the last 20 years I have dedicated my life to developing my skills in Clinical Psychology to enhance my capacity to serve and support my clients. I have worked with and learned from so many people over the years, accross many contexts including; homelessness, mental health, addiction and with chronic health difficulties. I am an experienced and qualified Clinical Psychologist available to provide you with compassionate clinical care.
Like so many, I have suffered a great deal of loss, pain and anxiety in my life. This has inspired me to learn how best to support others who may also be struggling and for the last 20 years I have dedicated my life to developing my skills in Clinical Psychology to enhance my capacity to serve and support my clients. I have worked with and learned from so many people over the years, accross many contexts including; homelessness, mental health, addiction and with chronic health difficulties. I am an experienced and qualified Clinical Psychologist available to provide you with compassionate clinical care.
Carol Dobbins
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Liverpool L14
Hello. I’m Carol and welcome to my profile. Are you someone who has experienced difficult challenges in your life that may have left you feeling “stuck”, "lost", anxious or afraid and finding it hard to cope with day to day activities? I am here for you to provide you with a safe, confidential space as we work together to help you gain insight, self-awareness, clarity, confidence and positive growth towards greater fulfilment. My work as a psychodynamic therapist is to help you find your way again by unravelling hidden or unconscious aspects of you. Whatever the issue we can explore them in-person or online or by telephone.
Hello. I’m Carol and welcome to my profile. Are you someone who has experienced difficult challenges in your life that may have left you feeling “stuck”, "lost", anxious or afraid and finding it hard to cope with day to day activities? I am here for you to provide you with a safe, confidential space as we work together to help you gain insight, self-awareness, clarity, confidence and positive growth towards greater fulfilment. My work as a psychodynamic therapist is to help you find your way again by unravelling hidden or unconscious aspects of you. Whatever the issue we can explore them in-person or online or by telephone.
Helen Beesley
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Liverpool L3
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and I provide psychological therapy for adults with emotional difficulties such as depression, anxiety, work stress, bereavement issues, low self-esteem, and those whose problems relate to a history of difficult experiences in childhood or traumatic experiences at any stage in life. An area of specialism is Clinical Health Psychology, helping people whose psychological difficulties relate to dealing with physical illness or injury. We all experience low mood and anxiety at times in our lives. Sometimes this can feel difficult to manage and psychological therapy can help.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and I provide psychological therapy for adults with emotional difficulties such as depression, anxiety, work stress, bereavement issues, low self-esteem, and those whose problems relate to a history of difficult experiences in childhood or traumatic experiences at any stage in life. An area of specialism is Clinical Health Psychology, helping people whose psychological difficulties relate to dealing with physical illness or injury. We all experience low mood and anxiety at times in our lives. Sometimes this can feel difficult to manage and psychological therapy can help.
CBT Runcorn
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Widnes WA8
Hello, I'm Lauren, and I am the founder of a private Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) practice located in Runcorn, Cheshire. My practice focuses on helping individuals who are experiencing challenges with their mental health. Whether you're dealing with conditions such as Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, OCD, Panic Disorder, PTSD, Health Anxiety, or Social Anxiety, or facing other factors that contribute to poor mental health such as low self-esteem, childhood issues, phobias, stress, or perfectionism, I am here to support you in finding the missing pieces and guiding you towards strong and stable emotional well-being.
Hello, I'm Lauren, and I am the founder of a private Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) practice located in Runcorn, Cheshire. My practice focuses on helping individuals who are experiencing challenges with their mental health. Whether you're dealing with conditions such as Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, OCD, Panic Disorder, PTSD, Health Anxiety, or Social Anxiety, or facing other factors that contribute to poor mental health such as low self-esteem, childhood issues, phobias, stress, or perfectionism, I am here to support you in finding the missing pieces and guiding you towards strong and stable emotional well-being.
Rose Arnold
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Chester CH3
I understand how important it is to find a therapist you feel comfortable with, especially at a time when you may be feeling stuck, or struggling with emotions or unhelpful thinking patterns? I offer a warm, compassionate, confidential and non-judgemental approach; a place to offload, perhaps find simple coping strategies, fresh insight, and the greater sense of balance or peace of mind you may seek.
I understand how important it is to find a therapist you feel comfortable with, especially at a time when you may be feeling stuck, or struggling with emotions or unhelpful thinking patterns? I offer a warm, compassionate, confidential and non-judgemental approach; a place to offload, perhaps find simple coping strategies, fresh insight, and the greater sense of balance or peace of mind you may seek.
Hear4U Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Liverpool L1
Welcome to my profile. My number one aim, passion and priority is to make a positive difference to your life. For me, counselling is a process that supports, empowers and facilitates well-being. A space that you can trust with no judgement or criticism for you to feel free to express and explore what’s important to you. I offer an empathic nurturing relationship so that you are supported to achieve your goals, whether it would be personal development and self-actualisation or to overcome distressing/traumatic events, thoughts or feelings. Attentively, I actively listen to you so I understand deeply, you and your lived experiences.
Welcome to my profile. My number one aim, passion and priority is to make a positive difference to your life. For me, counselling is a process that supports, empowers and facilitates well-being. A space that you can trust with no judgement or criticism for you to feel free to express and explore what’s important to you. I offer an empathic nurturing relationship so that you are supported to achieve your goals, whether it would be personal development and self-actualisation or to overcome distressing/traumatic events, thoughts or feelings. Attentively, I actively listen to you so I understand deeply, you and your lived experiences.
Marsha Hayes
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Chester CH4
I believe that you are the expert of your own life, journey and mind. Also, that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that may currently cause you distress. I like to help clients see that suffering does not need to be feared or seen as useless or a waste of time as it can be used for valuable learning and growth. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling, happier and healthier life takes courage. You should be very proud of yourself if you are making this step! I am here to support you in this process and hopefully you will feel less alone and unheard.
I believe that you are the expert of your own life, journey and mind. Also, that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that may currently cause you distress. I like to help clients see that suffering does not need to be feared or seen as useless or a waste of time as it can be used for valuable learning and growth. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling, happier and healthier life takes courage. You should be very proud of yourself if you are making this step! I am here to support you in this process and hopefully you will feel less alone and unheard.
Castle Therapy
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Wirral CH60
#Live your best life. This is my mission and why I founded Castle Therapy, it's my aim to help as many people as possible live their best lives. Through hypnotherapy & counselling I can help with phobias, becoming healthier, anxiety & depression and much more. I was drawn to re-training and qualifying as a hypnotherapist and counsellor following a successful career with VirginMedia. As a Management and Leadership consultant & coach I was always looking for new ways to help my colleagues reach their full potential.
#Live your best life. This is my mission and why I founded Castle Therapy, it's my aim to help as many people as possible live their best lives. Through hypnotherapy & counselling I can help with phobias, becoming healthier, anxiety & depression and much more. I was drawn to re-training and qualifying as a hypnotherapist and counsellor following a successful career with VirginMedia. As a Management and Leadership consultant & coach I was always looking for new ways to help my colleagues reach their full potential.
Natalie Rodil
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Liverpool L1
I believe that each person has a unique experience to be shared and deserves to be heard. Often in society people are quick to try and 'fix' or give solutions leaving little room for someone to deeply explore the emotional pain they are in. These experiences can include chronic health, bereavement, feeling shame, rejected, guilty for something that wasn't your fault. Struggling in a relationship, not feeling seen amongst many other issues. If you feel you're going through any of these issues, I am here to help.
I believe that each person has a unique experience to be shared and deserves to be heard. Often in society people are quick to try and 'fix' or give solutions leaving little room for someone to deeply explore the emotional pain they are in. These experiences can include chronic health, bereavement, feeling shame, rejected, guilty for something that wasn't your fault. Struggling in a relationship, not feeling seen amongst many other issues. If you feel you're going through any of these issues, I am here to help.
Dr Amanda Kinsella: MindfulPsychology
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Chester CH1
Mindful Psychology LTD is an independent private psychology practice. Our services are directed by Dr Amanda Kinsella and her team of counselling and clinical (HCPC) registered psychologists. All our psychologists have undergone rigorous doctorate training and bring together a wealth of experience from years of service and expertise within the NHS and the private sector. Within our individual clinical therapies we offer support to individuals and couples who seek solutions to their psychological and emotional difficulties. We offer a range of evidence based therapies: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Relational psychotherapy.
Mindful Psychology LTD is an independent private psychology practice. Our services are directed by Dr Amanda Kinsella and her team of counselling and clinical (HCPC) registered psychologists. All our psychologists have undergone rigorous doctorate training and bring together a wealth of experience from years of service and expertise within the NHS and the private sector. Within our individual clinical therapies we offer support to individuals and couples who seek solutions to their psychological and emotional difficulties. We offer a range of evidence based therapies: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Relational psychotherapy.
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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.