Chronic Illness Counselling in HP23

Photo of Kathryn Coulston, Counsellor in HP23, England
Kathryn Coulston
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Tring HP23
Hello, I hope this information gives you an idea of how I can help you. I believe if we are seen and heard and can express ourselves, we are well placed to enjoy good mental health, but this does not always come easily. I have experience supporting people with anxiety, depression, panic and confusion and when stressful life events impact our ability to cope. I can also support you if you have problems in relationships, pressures at work or school, loss of any kind, or coping with illness or pain. By working together we can explore your needs, deepen your self-awareness and ultimately progress towards healing and recovery.
Hello, I hope this information gives you an idea of how I can help you. I believe if we are seen and heard and can express ourselves, we are well placed to enjoy good mental health, but this does not always come easily. I have experience supporting people with anxiety, depression, panic and confusion and when stressful life events impact our ability to cope. I can also support you if you have problems in relationships, pressures at work or school, loss of any kind, or coping with illness or pain. By working together we can explore your needs, deepen your self-awareness and ultimately progress towards healing and recovery.
01494 326058 View 01494 326058
Photo of Anja Josefsberg, Counsellor in HP23, England
Anja Josefsberg
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tring HP23
Hello and welcome to my page. I'm Anja a qualified counsellor and registered BACP member. I offer a warm, respectful and effective approach to improving your mental health. My practice is grounded in evidence-based therapies such as Person-Centered Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Transactional Analysis and Rewind Trauma Therapy. I work integratively which means that we will choose the best approach based on your wishes, goals and preferences.
Hello and welcome to my page. I'm Anja a qualified counsellor and registered BACP member. I offer a warm, respectful and effective approach to improving your mental health. My practice is grounded in evidence-based therapies such as Person-Centered Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Transactional Analysis and Rewind Trauma Therapy. I work integratively which means that we will choose the best approach based on your wishes, goals and preferences.
01442 979672 View 01442 979672
Photo of Lucy Hutt, Counsellor in HP23, England
Lucy Hutt
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tring HP23
If you are hurting, confused, troubled, anxious, alienated, terrified, doubtful of your self-worth, or uncertain as to your identity, then understanding is called for, and I can offer that to you. I will make no judgments about you or your life and will accept and prize you entirely as you are, offering you warmth, empathy and a complete confidence in your ability to progress on a journey of recovery. I believe that we all have the ability to find our own answers and solutions so as to move forward out of distress, but sometimes we need a counsellor to help us get there.
If you are hurting, confused, troubled, anxious, alienated, terrified, doubtful of your self-worth, or uncertain as to your identity, then understanding is called for, and I can offer that to you. I will make no judgments about you or your life and will accept and prize you entirely as you are, offering you warmth, empathy and a complete confidence in your ability to progress on a journey of recovery. I believe that we all have the ability to find our own answers and solutions so as to move forward out of distress, but sometimes we need a counsellor to help us get there.
01494 977312 View 01494 977312
Photo of Lisa Dawn Pyper, Counsellor in HP23, England
Lisa Dawn Pyper
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Tring HP23
Hello. My name is Lisa, I offer ADHD, and highly sensitive woman an online counselling service. Kindness, and respect are at the forefront of how I work with you, as an Integrative counsellor, I combine different therapeutic approaches to fit you as a person, depending on your own specific needs and individual personality.
Hello. My name is Lisa, I offer ADHD, and highly sensitive woman an online counselling service. Kindness, and respect are at the forefront of how I work with you, as an Integrative counsellor, I combine different therapeutic approaches to fit you as a person, depending on your own specific needs and individual personality.
01442 974571 View 01442 974571
Photo of Kim Abercromby, Counsellor in HP23, England
Kim Abercromby
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Tring HP23
I will offer you a safe warm and compassionate space so that we can build a trusting and therapeutic relationship. I am committed to working with you at your pace and at the level of depth you require to find a way through the struggles you may be faced with. I understand how daunting it can be to reach out for help, so I assure you that I will do my best to make this as comfortable as it can be for you. I am deeply committed to providing you with a genuine counselling service tailored to meet your needs. I offer in person and virtual sessions.
I will offer you a safe warm and compassionate space so that we can build a trusting and therapeutic relationship. I am committed to working with you at your pace and at the level of depth you require to find a way through the struggles you may be faced with. I understand how daunting it can be to reach out for help, so I assure you that I will do my best to make this as comfortable as it can be for you. I am deeply committed to providing you with a genuine counselling service tailored to meet your needs. I offer in person and virtual sessions.
01296 327570 View 01296 327570
Photo of Lisa Ruxton, Psychotherapist in HP23, England
Lisa Ruxton
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tring HP23  (Online Only)
I am a qualified Psychotherapist with 14 years experience who provides talking therapy to individuals at different stages of their adult life. People contact me for a variety of reasons - when coming up against difficulties in close relationships or family life, in their work, educational or professional lives. Individuals may be dealing with loss, anxiety, low mood or feeling lost, stuck or isolated and need help to understand what's going on for them or how to move forward. I provide the space for you to talk about your life and can offer short-term focused support or longer term sessions.
I am a qualified Psychotherapist with 14 years experience who provides talking therapy to individuals at different stages of their adult life. People contact me for a variety of reasons - when coming up against difficulties in close relationships or family life, in their work, educational or professional lives. Individuals may be dealing with loss, anxiety, low mood or feeling lost, stuck or isolated and need help to understand what's going on for them or how to move forward. I provide the space for you to talk about your life and can offer short-term focused support or longer term sessions.
01525 664353 View 01525 664353
Photo of Lee Payton, Counsellor in HP23, England
Lee Payton
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Tring HP23
Hello, I'm Lee and thanks for visiting my profile. I work with a range of differing clients from age 18 to older-age adult. I have a special interest in anxiety and related issues, such as panic attacks and stress. My training in counselling and psychotherapy is available to help you understand what is taking place when experiencing strong feelings and emotions, whether they be due to anxiety, stress, panic attacks, low mood, self-harm or a range of many other areas I can help with. An initial phone chat or Zoom costs you nothing: I'm always happy to chat through where I can help you.
Hello, I'm Lee and thanks for visiting my profile. I work with a range of differing clients from age 18 to older-age adult. I have a special interest in anxiety and related issues, such as panic attacks and stress. My training in counselling and psychotherapy is available to help you understand what is taking place when experiencing strong feelings and emotions, whether they be due to anxiety, stress, panic attacks, low mood, self-harm or a range of many other areas I can help with. An initial phone chat or Zoom costs you nothing: I'm always happy to chat through where I can help you.
01442 953441 View 01442 953441
Photo of Karen Rowlands, Counsellor in HP23, England
Karen Rowlands
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Tring HP23
Are you feeling anxious, sad or struggling to cope? Perhaps you are going through life-changing events such as bereavement, divorce, long-term illness or feelings of being stuck and not knowing how to move forwards? Whatever is troubling you, I am here to listen and would like to help you find a positive way forward. I work with adults and adolescents, providing a safe and compassionate environment where you feel comfortable to talk about any aspect of yourself or your life that is troubling you. I work in Herts, Beds and Bucks and offer on-line therapy (Zoom/Skype/video WhatsAPP), evening and weekend apps. available.
Are you feeling anxious, sad or struggling to cope? Perhaps you are going through life-changing events such as bereavement, divorce, long-term illness or feelings of being stuck and not knowing how to move forwards? Whatever is troubling you, I am here to listen and would like to help you find a positive way forward. I work with adults and adolescents, providing a safe and compassionate environment where you feel comfortable to talk about any aspect of yourself or your life that is troubling you. I work in Herts, Beds and Bucks and offer on-line therapy (Zoom/Skype/video WhatsAPP), evening and weekend apps. available.
01727 638166 View 01727 638166
Photo of Chiltern Talking Therapies, Psychotherapist in HP23, England
Chiltern Talking Therapies
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Tring HP23
Hi, I'm Jennie! I'm a CBT/EMDR Therapist and owner of Chiltern Talking Therapies. My Associates and I offer face to face or virtual CBT, EMDR, Counselling, Schema and Art Psychotherapy sessions and ADHD Assessments. We can support adults and young people with a wide range of difficulties. We are non-judgemental and have a wealth of experience between us, from working with addictions, offenders, children, clients with brain injuries and couples. I pride our team on being non-judgemental and accepting of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. We all hold DBS checks and indemnity insurance, which you can view at any time.
Hi, I'm Jennie! I'm a CBT/EMDR Therapist and owner of Chiltern Talking Therapies. My Associates and I offer face to face or virtual CBT, EMDR, Counselling, Schema and Art Psychotherapy sessions and ADHD Assessments. We can support adults and young people with a wide range of difficulties. We are non-judgemental and have a wealth of experience between us, from working with addictions, offenders, children, clients with brain injuries and couples. I pride our team on being non-judgemental and accepting of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. We all hold DBS checks and indemnity insurance, which you can view at any time.
01442 971728 View 01442 971728
Photo of Kay Juviler Counselling, Psychotherapist in HP23, England
Kay Juviler Counselling
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Tring HP23
Therapy is time set aside by you and the therapist to look at what has brought you to therapy. This might include talking about life events (past and present), feelings, emotions, relationships, ways of thinking and patterns of behaviour. Resilience isn’t about never falling over. It’s about knowing what do to when we do fall over and how we get back up again. I won’t judge you or criticise you.  I work with the uniqueness of each individual client and endeavour to offer a relationship in which you feel heard, accepted, safe and valued.  And collaboratively we will work to make positive changes in your life.
Therapy is time set aside by you and the therapist to look at what has brought you to therapy. This might include talking about life events (past and present), feelings, emotions, relationships, ways of thinking and patterns of behaviour. Resilience isn’t about never falling over. It’s about knowing what do to when we do fall over and how we get back up again. I won’t judge you or criticise you.  I work with the uniqueness of each individual client and endeavour to offer a relationship in which you feel heard, accepted, safe and valued.  And collaboratively we will work to make positive changes in your life.
01582 377960 View 01582 377960
Photo of Rebecca Ingram, Psychotherapist in HP23, England
Rebecca Ingram
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Tring HP23
Do you find yourself prioritising the external world and the needs of those around you? Perhaps you feel different to others or misunderstood in relationships? It may be you experience self-doubt, negative thinking or notice yourself repeating patterns that impact your relationships. Whatever is going on for you working together, relationally we can begin to explore ‘YOU’, focus on raising your awareness & understanding of the way you experience yourself, to identify your goals for therapy, to be open to learning new ways of being. Therapy is a commitment between client & therapist, to be open to wanting things to be different.
Do you find yourself prioritising the external world and the needs of those around you? Perhaps you feel different to others or misunderstood in relationships? It may be you experience self-doubt, negative thinking or notice yourself repeating patterns that impact your relationships. Whatever is going on for you working together, relationally we can begin to explore ‘YOU’, focus on raising your awareness & understanding of the way you experience yourself, to identify your goals for therapy, to be open to learning new ways of being. Therapy is a commitment between client & therapist, to be open to wanting things to be different.
01628 969896 View 01628 969896
Photo of Janice Teh, Psychotherapist in HP23, England
Janice Teh
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tring HP23
Sometimes we don't know how we feel, or why we keep reacting to others the way we do. We just know we don't want to be stuck in unhelpful patterns or feel the pain anymore. Perhaps you seem to have everything together on the surface but underneath you feel overwhelmed, and you worry about what others might think of you if you told them how you really feel. You may have been thinking that you need to figure this out on your own but get frustrated because nothing seems to work. Maybe you feel that your issue is too insignificant and others have bigger problems.
Sometimes we don't know how we feel, or why we keep reacting to others the way we do. We just know we don't want to be stuck in unhelpful patterns or feel the pain anymore. Perhaps you seem to have everything together on the surface but underneath you feel overwhelmed, and you worry about what others might think of you if you told them how you really feel. You may have been thinking that you need to figure this out on your own but get frustrated because nothing seems to work. Maybe you feel that your issue is too insignificant and others have bigger problems.
01525 659537 View 01525 659537

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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.