Chronic Illness Counselling in Bamber Bridge
The Wellness Consultancy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Often clients contact me when other therapy has not helped them in the way they had hoped. This is often due to the complexity of difficulties being layered perhaps in a history of trauma. Distress in the body and mind can be triggered by what appears to be something superficial. This can open up the past or come at a time when our emotional resilience is low so this event has a greater impact than it may have done. We can find ourselves not being able to function in our normal way. Many clients often identify as 'good copers' and those who 'just get on with it'. Perhaps we can't now - this is frightening and can derail us.
Often clients contact me when other therapy has not helped them in the way they had hoped. This is often due to the complexity of difficulties being layered perhaps in a history of trauma. Distress in the body and mind can be triggered by what appears to be something superficial. This can open up the past or come at a time when our emotional resilience is low so this event has a greater impact than it may have done. We can find ourselves not being able to function in our normal way. Many clients often identify as 'good copers' and those who 'just get on with it'. Perhaps we can't now - this is frightening and can derail us.
Hi, my name is Paul Robinson, a psychotherapist and counsellor based in Preston, Lancashire. I have always enjoyed working with people, helping them to overcome their difficulties and distress and to develop and grow. People have always described me as "easy to talk to" and I use this as the foundation to the friendly, empathic and non-judgemental approach I offer to my clients. It is my sincere hope that the relationship we create together becomes the space in which we can explore the challenges and distress that brings you to consider seeing a therapist, and to then be able to move on in life in a much better way.
Hi, my name is Paul Robinson, a psychotherapist and counsellor based in Preston, Lancashire. I have always enjoyed working with people, helping them to overcome their difficulties and distress and to develop and grow. People have always described me as "easy to talk to" and I use this as the foundation to the friendly, empathic and non-judgemental approach I offer to my clients. It is my sincere hope that the relationship we create together becomes the space in which we can explore the challenges and distress that brings you to consider seeing a therapist, and to then be able to move on in life in a much better way.
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Empathy and understanding in acknowledging the impact of your chronic illness on all aspects of your life.
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I am a Principal Health Psychologist (part time) in the NHS who supports people with chronic illness, including Long Covid.
I can help by supporting clients to manage chronic illness and the changes that go with chronic illness (E.g changes in sleep, mood, worry, exercise habits, relationships & support). We can also work towards living well despite the illness and planning for the future.
I am a Principal Health Psychologist (part time) in the NHS who supports people with chronic illness, including Long Covid.
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Elizabeth Turp Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified Verified
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Are you experiencing overwhelming stress, a new chronic illness diagnosis or memories from the past that are becoming harder to deal with?
I am an integrative psychotherapist with Masters level training and a variety of evidence-based additional courses including CBT, mindfulness and Interpersonal Psychotherapy that I offer as appropriate to your individual needs and communication style. I work with an understanding of the part our brains and our bodies play in mental health difficulties.
Are you experiencing overwhelming stress, a new chronic illness diagnosis or memories from the past that are becoming harder to deal with?
I am an integrative psychotherapist with Masters level training and a variety of evidence-based additional courses including CBT, mindfulness and Interpersonal Psychotherapy that I offer as appropriate to your individual needs and communication style. I work with an understanding of the part our brains and our bodies play in mental health difficulties.
Perhaps health issues such as chronic illness, disability or menopause have affected how you are feeling.
Although each person’s situation is unique, some of the many issues I work with include: bereavement and other losses; exploring gender, sex and relationship diversity, and offering an affirming approach to LGBTQ+ clients; chronic illness and disability; relationship issues; the impact of the pandemic and COVID-19.
Perhaps health issues such as chronic illness, disability or menopause have affected how you are feeling.
Although each person’s situation is unique, some of the many issues I work with include: bereavement and other losses; exploring gender, sex and relationship diversity, and offering an affirming approach to LGBTQ+ clients; chronic illness and disability; relationship issues; the impact of the pandemic and COVID-19.
Living with physical/ chronic illness.
Hello, I'm Keren. I am a registered BACP Counsellor with many years of experience supporting people through some of life's most difficult and challenging times.
I offer online counselling and face to face sessions from locations in Holmfirth and Slaithwaite.
Living with physical/ chronic illness.
Hello, I'm Keren. I am a registered BACP Counsellor with many years of experience supporting people through some of life's most difficult and challenging times.
I offer online counselling and face to face sessions from locations in Holmfirth and Slaithwaite.
I work with adults (18+) individually or couples/relationships who have a range of life experiences including trauma/abuse, chronic illness, alcohol issues, sexual health, sexuality and gender.
I offer a genuinely accepting, empathic and safe space for us to explore your feelings, experiences, thoughts and memories. I will not tell you what to do but together at your pace we can explore your concerns.
I work with adults (18+) individually or couples/relationships who have a range of life experiences including trauma/abuse, chronic illness, alcohol issues, sexual health, sexuality and gender.
I offer a genuinely accepting, empathic and safe space for us to explore your feelings, experiences, thoughts and memories. I will not tell you what to do but together at your pace we can explore your concerns.
I am a Health Psychologist specialising in chronic illness, health anxiety, and weight management.
If you choose to work with me therapeutically, we will do a formulation to map out what you are struggling with. I work under a holistic care approach while integrating mixed psychological modalities into my clinical practice. I primarily specialise in the use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Models of Health Behaviour Change, and CBT for Insomnia.
I am a Health Psychologist specialising in chronic illness, health anxiety, and weight management.
If you choose to work with me therapeutically, we will do a formulation to map out what you are struggling with. I work under a holistic care approach while integrating mixed psychological modalities into my clinical practice. I primarily specialise in the use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Models of Health Behaviour Change, and CBT for Insomnia.
I have over 8 years of experience helping adults to make sustainable changes to their health, lose weight, live a healthy lifestyle and create a rich and meaningful life whilst adjusting to living with a long term chronic illness.
Are you struggling to come to terms with a new health condition, or having a hard time managing a long-term health condition, or need support with making lifestyle changes such as weight, diet, eating habits, poor sleep, & exercise? Making changes is hard and can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression and hopelessness. I am a Senior Health Psychologist (part-time) in the NHS and work with patients living with diabetes and other chronic illnesses. I work with health professionals experiencing difficult issues at work or in their home life due to Long Covid. I can help you live the life you want and provide the support you need.
I have over 8 years of experience helping adults to make sustainable changes to their health, lose weight, live a healthy lifestyle and create a rich and meaningful life whilst adjusting to living with a long term chronic illness.
Are you struggling to come to terms with a new health condition, or having a hard time managing a long-term health condition, or need support with making lifestyle changes such as weight, diet, eating habits, poor sleep, & exercise? Making changes is hard and can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression and hopelessness. I am a Senior Health Psychologist (part-time) in the NHS and work with patients living with diabetes and other chronic illnesses. I work with health professionals experiencing difficult issues at work or in their home life due to Long Covid. I can help you live the life you want and provide the support you need.
I also have an interest in working with individuals who have ADHD and/or a chronic illness due to my personal experience with both.
Are you feeling run down, overwhelmed, and exhausted? Hi, I’m Olivia, and my focus is to support people who are experiencing symptoms of burnout. It could be that your mood is lower than usual, you are struggling to sleep, concentration is difficult, and your brain may feel foggy. Perhaps you are experiencing a deep and unrelenting feeling of tiredness that rest doesn't seem to resolve. If you are feeling this way, you are not alone. I am here to support you, and my hope is that together we can uncover the underlying cause(s) and move towards positive change.
I also have an interest in working with individuals who have ADHD and/or a chronic illness due to my personal experience with both.
Are you feeling run down, overwhelmed, and exhausted? Hi, I’m Olivia, and my focus is to support people who are experiencing symptoms of burnout. It could be that your mood is lower than usual, you are struggling to sleep, concentration is difficult, and your brain may feel foggy. Perhaps you are experiencing a deep and unrelenting feeling of tiredness that rest doesn't seem to resolve. If you are feeling this way, you are not alone. I am here to support you, and my hope is that together we can uncover the underlying cause(s) and move towards positive change.
I support people with chronic illness such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and other chronic bowel conditions.
I can help by listening and by understanding together what the challenges are that are you currently facing. For example, this could be with worry, sleep, exercise and general well-being. We will work together to decide the areas in your life that are important to you, and I will help you develop skills in managing difficult thoughts, feelings and emotions.
I support people with chronic illness such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and other chronic bowel conditions.
I can help by listening and by understanding together what the challenges are that are you currently facing. For example, this could be with worry, sleep, exercise and general well-being. We will work together to decide the areas in your life that are important to you, and I will help you develop skills in managing difficult thoughts, feelings and emotions.
Do you feel ripped apart and shaken to your core? You don't want to be a burden to your friends and you can't talk to family, it's all so overwhelming. The deepest pit of despair and hurt, mixed emotions, anguish, anger, confusion, barely coping with intense non- stop life changes. Loss of family, partner or treasured friend, sudden or chronic illness, even loss of the person you used to be! Aging, guilt about lifestyle, fear of a new job and moving... the prickly heartache from losing your beloved pet. You don't even have the strength to take the next step, to pull yourself through while trying to reach your old self.
Do you feel ripped apart and shaken to your core? You don't want to be a burden to your friends and you can't talk to family, it's all so overwhelming. The deepest pit of despair and hurt, mixed emotions, anguish, anger, confusion, barely coping with intense non- stop life changes. Loss of family, partner or treasured friend, sudden or chronic illness, even loss of the person you used to be! Aging, guilt about lifestyle, fear of a new job and moving... the prickly heartache from losing your beloved pet. You don't even have the strength to take the next step, to pull yourself through while trying to reach your old self.
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.
Alongside counselling, my previous work has included working with individuals with different learning disabilities, mental health needs and chronic illness.
I am here to use my training and skills to help support the change you are seeking. There is no place in counselling for judgement, purely a safe space for you to explore, to use the time and the therapy process to create movements in your life.
Alongside counselling, my previous work has included working with individuals with different learning disabilities, mental health needs and chronic illness.
I am here to use my training and skills to help support the change you are seeking. There is no place in counselling for judgement, purely a safe space for you to explore, to use the time and the therapy process to create movements in your life.
Drawing from more than 2500 hours of client work, I have experience working with people navigating anxiety, panic attacks, depression, burnout, loneliness, trauma, loss, grief or bereavement, major life transitions, relationship difficulties, low self-confidence, ADHD or Autism, chronic illness, queer experiences, and spiritual exploration.
Hi, I'm Laura, a BACP registered therapist with experience helping people to find meaningful change through exploring their feelings, thoughts, relationships, and experiences. I am a warm, relational, encouraging therapist with an open-hearted and creative approach to my practice. I appreciate the uniqueness of each person (and their experiences), and I welcome you, whatever journey you have taken to get here. I understand it can take great courage to reach out, and I offer Person-Centred Therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy to help you navigate what's coming up in your life.
Drawing from more than 2500 hours of client work, I have experience working with people navigating anxiety, panic attacks, depression, burnout, loneliness, trauma, loss, grief or bereavement, major life transitions, relationship difficulties, low self-confidence, ADHD or Autism, chronic illness, queer experiences, and spiritual exploration.
Hi, I'm Laura, a BACP registered therapist with experience helping people to find meaningful change through exploring their feelings, thoughts, relationships, and experiences. I am a warm, relational, encouraging therapist with an open-hearted and creative approach to my practice. I appreciate the uniqueness of each person (and their experiences), and I welcome you, whatever journey you have taken to get here. I understand it can take great courage to reach out, and I offer Person-Centred Therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy to help you navigate what's coming up in your life.
Life’s challenges—whether anxiety, depression, menopause, ADHD, or chronic illness—can leave you feeling stuck and overwhelmed.
I offer support for anxiety disorders, depression, as well as CBT based therapy for emotional impact of menopause and long-term health conditions, while honouring the role of cultural identity in mental health.My approach is collaborative, empathetic, and rooted in practical tools and strategies to help you build resilience, confidence, and lasting change.
Life’s challenges—whether anxiety, depression, menopause, ADHD, or chronic illness—can leave you feeling stuck and overwhelmed.
I offer support for anxiety disorders, depression, as well as CBT based therapy for emotional impact of menopause and long-term health conditions, while honouring the role of cultural identity in mental health.My approach is collaborative, empathetic, and rooted in practical tools and strategies to help you build resilience, confidence, and lasting change.
My area of expertise is loss, and helping clients deal with it in all its forms, which includes bereavement, job loss, relationship breakdowns, loss of sense of self (which includes depression, anxiety, chronic illness, disability or medical / healthcare diagnosis) and all of the many other life changes that may happen outside of your control.
I am a specialist loss counsellor and supervisor. I approach all counselling relationships in a trauma-informed way, and am able to support you with a wide range of issues, whether it be anxiety, depression, low self esteem and self worth, guilt, shame, anger or any other presenting psychological challenges you might be facing.
My area of expertise is loss, and helping clients deal with it in all its forms, which includes bereavement, job loss, relationship breakdowns, loss of sense of self (which includes depression, anxiety, chronic illness, disability or medical / healthcare diagnosis) and all of the many other life changes that may happen outside of your control.
I am a specialist loss counsellor and supervisor. I approach all counselling relationships in a trauma-informed way, and am able to support you with a wide range of issues, whether it be anxiety, depression, low self esteem and self worth, guilt, shame, anger or any other presenting psychological challenges you might be facing.
I have personal experience of relationship loss, grief, caring responsibilities, chronic illness and neurodiversity.
Hi, I'm Sarah. I support clients in a variety of ways depending on individual needs and goals. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to express emotions and explore feelings to improve emotional well-being. Are you frustrated with ADHD’s impact on your life? Has struggling growing up affected your self-worth? I can offer emotional support and help you develop strategies to manage symptoms and enhance coping strategies. Together, we’ll recognize your strengths, overcome self-doubt, and build a positive self-image, empowering you to make positive changes and improve your quality of life.
I have personal experience of relationship loss, grief, caring responsibilities, chronic illness and neurodiversity.
Hi, I'm Sarah. I support clients in a variety of ways depending on individual needs and goals. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to express emotions and explore feelings to improve emotional well-being. Are you frustrated with ADHD’s impact on your life? Has struggling growing up affected your self-worth? I can offer emotional support and help you develop strategies to manage symptoms and enhance coping strategies. Together, we’ll recognize your strengths, overcome self-doubt, and build a positive self-image, empowering you to make positive changes and improve your quality of life.
SW Virtual Psychology- Dr Sophia Williams
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Are trauma experiences getting in the way of living a life in line with your goals, beliefs, values, and desires? Does anxiety stop you from doing the things you want to do? Do flashbacks get in the way of functioning at home, work, or school? Have you been diagnosed with a health condition and you’re finding it difficult to adapt? Therapy helps you understand the cause of your symptoms and how to break the cycle. You will learn skills to help you manage these symptoms so that you can achieve other things in your life that are important to you. These might be working, having a family, or simply living trauma-response free.
Are trauma experiences getting in the way of living a life in line with your goals, beliefs, values, and desires? Does anxiety stop you from doing the things you want to do? Do flashbacks get in the way of functioning at home, work, or school? Have you been diagnosed with a health condition and you’re finding it difficult to adapt? Therapy helps you understand the cause of your symptoms and how to break the cycle. You will learn skills to help you manage these symptoms so that you can achieve other things in your life that are important to you. These might be working, having a family, or simply living trauma-response free.
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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.