Chronic Illness Counselling in Chester le Street
I also have experience in working with a range of mental health problems (depression/anxiety/phobias/OCD/eating disorders); bereavement and loss associated with chronic illness and disability.
Many people who seek counselling and psychotherapy are uncertain about how these services may be able to help them. I offer an initial free telephone consultation to find out more about you and the difficulties you are experiencing to help you decide whether I am the right person to help you. My therapeutic approach is to work collaboratively with you to help you reach a better understanding of the problems you are experiencing and to identify possible ways forward. I have a professional background in mental health nursing and social work with children and families. I currently work as a psychotherapist with adult clients only.
I also have experience in working with a range of mental health problems (depression/anxiety/phobias/OCD/eating disorders); bereavement and loss associated with chronic illness and disability.
Many people who seek counselling and psychotherapy are uncertain about how these services may be able to help them. I offer an initial free telephone consultation to find out more about you and the difficulties you are experiencing to help you decide whether I am the right person to help you. My therapeutic approach is to work collaboratively with you to help you reach a better understanding of the problems you are experiencing and to identify possible ways forward. I have a professional background in mental health nursing and social work with children and families. I currently work as a psychotherapist with adult clients only.
We all have a unique story filled with accomplishments as well as those really tough times where we can feel alone and burdened with pressures in our lives. We focus on supporting you through the difficulties that are affecting you emotionally.
If you want to gain a deeper understanding of your thoughts and feelings or change your mindset, we can explore this together. We understand the daily struggles with chronic pain and are committed to supporting you with the emotional and psychological challenges that accompany this.
We all have a unique story filled with accomplishments as well as those really tough times where we can feel alone and burdened with pressures in our lives. We focus on supporting you through the difficulties that are affecting you emotionally.
If you want to gain a deeper understanding of your thoughts and feelings or change your mindset, we can explore this together. We understand the daily struggles with chronic pain and are committed to supporting you with the emotional and psychological challenges that accompany this.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed, tired of existing and not living? Is there something preventing you from moving forward? There are times in everyone’s life when things become too much and it is during these times it is important to know that you are not alone. I am passionate about supporting you to heal, to identify solutions and make changes, to help you to create a happier, healthier and peaceful life. I work with both adults and children, helping to overcome a wide range of emotional difficulties. I currently have limited availability for new clients from March and offer a free, no obligation consultation.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed, tired of existing and not living? Is there something preventing you from moving forward? There are times in everyone’s life when things become too much and it is during these times it is important to know that you are not alone. I am passionate about supporting you to heal, to identify solutions and make changes, to help you to create a happier, healthier and peaceful life. I work with both adults and children, helping to overcome a wide range of emotional difficulties. I currently have limited availability for new clients from March and offer a free, no obligation consultation.
IN-PERSON sessions in DURHAM. I’m a highly qualified and experienced psychotherapist who works with a diverse range of people and the whole of their issues. I understand that everyone can go through difficult times and can benefit from support in handling these challenges. I can help by offering you a relaxed, safe and confidential therapeutic space to explore issues troubling you in a caring, accepting and non-judgemental way. People I have worked with tell me their therapeutic experience with me has increased their confidence, self-awareness, personal growth and they have gained a deeper sense of meaning, purpose and contentment.
IN-PERSON sessions in DURHAM. I’m a highly qualified and experienced psychotherapist who works with a diverse range of people and the whole of their issues. I understand that everyone can go through difficult times and can benefit from support in handling these challenges. I can help by offering you a relaxed, safe and confidential therapeutic space to explore issues troubling you in a caring, accepting and non-judgemental way. People I have worked with tell me their therapeutic experience with me has increased their confidence, self-awareness, personal growth and they have gained a deeper sense of meaning, purpose and contentment.
Life is hard. Talking helps. Talk Works deliver counselling, CBT, EMDR and psychology to individuals who require mental health support. Therapy offers you a safe, confidential place to talk about your life and anything that may be distressing. Whenever we get people talking, great things happen.
Life is hard. Talking helps. Talk Works deliver counselling, CBT, EMDR and psychology to individuals who require mental health support. Therapy offers you a safe, confidential place to talk about your life and anything that may be distressing. Whenever we get people talking, great things happen.
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My specialities include: neurodiversity, attachment, trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence and disability/ chronic illness.
I take pride in establishing a safe, judgement-free environment. My therapy is not a one-size-fits-all approach, I will periodically alter my therapeutic interventions to meet your needs, as individuals are not linear.
My specialities include: neurodiversity, attachment, trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence and disability/ chronic illness.
I take pride in establishing a safe, judgement-free environment. My therapy is not a one-size-fits-all approach, I will periodically alter my therapeutic interventions to meet your needs, as individuals are not linear.
Dr Anna Day
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Newcastle upon Tyne NE20
After suffering with chronic illness myself, I also specialize in supporting people with chronic illness, including ME/CFS, Long Covid and Chronic Lyme's.
I mostly practice EMDR, helping people to break free from their pasts, and Compassion Focused Therapy, supporting people to build their compassionate minds and ease guilt, shame and self criticism - issues that underpin many emotional difficulties. I also have extra training in mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT and polyvagal theory.
After suffering with chronic illness myself, I also specialize in supporting people with chronic illness, including ME/CFS, Long Covid and Chronic Lyme's.
I mostly practice EMDR, helping people to break free from their pasts, and Compassion Focused Therapy, supporting people to build their compassionate minds and ease guilt, shame and self criticism - issues that underpin many emotional difficulties. I also have extra training in mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT and polyvagal theory.
This includes identities around chronic illness and disability, as well as around gender, sexuality and relationship diversity.
As an Art psychotherapist I recognise that there is many creative ways to explore and reach your therapeutic aims. This means it is entirely up to you whether you would like the therapy sessions to be about working things through verbally, with the art materials or in any combination of the two.
This includes identities around chronic illness and disability, as well as around gender, sexuality and relationship diversity.
As an Art psychotherapist I recognise that there is many creative ways to explore and reach your therapeutic aims. This means it is entirely up to you whether you would like the therapy sessions to be about working things through verbally, with the art materials or in any combination of the two.
I also support those suffering in the workplace from chronic illness and the impact this has.
I provide a holistic approach using person centred therapy, mindfulness, and CBT. This combined approach helps to reduce anxiety, stress, and depression. We use different mindful techniques to help give you a calming coping mechanism for the issues you are dealing with.
I also support those suffering in the workplace from chronic illness and the impact this has.
I provide a holistic approach using person centred therapy, mindfulness, and CBT. This combined approach helps to reduce anxiety, stress, and depression. We use different mindful techniques to help give you a calming coping mechanism for the issues you are dealing with.
i have extensive experience working with clients experiencing struggles with bereavement, chronic illness, depression, anxiety and trauma.
I have worked supporting people from many diverse backgrounds and circumstances and am very open minded.I have a lot of great resources that I can offer where they may be helpful,including breathwork exercises and many relaxation techniques .I have worked a lot with BME communities.
i have extensive experience working with clients experiencing struggles with bereavement, chronic illness, depression, anxiety and trauma.
I have worked supporting people from many diverse backgrounds and circumstances and am very open minded.I have a lot of great resources that I can offer where they may be helpful,including breathwork exercises and many relaxation techniques .I have worked a lot with BME communities.
I also have a passion & interest in autoimmune disease & chronic illness and the psychosomatic connection of dis-ease in the body.
I offer sessions via telehealth which allows you to cosy up with your favourite cup of tea in your comfies and to have therapy from the comfort of your own home.
I also have a passion & interest in autoimmune disease & chronic illness and the psychosomatic connection of dis-ease in the body.
I offer sessions via telehealth which allows you to cosy up with your favourite cup of tea in your comfies and to have therapy from the comfort of your own home.
My background has focused on extensive research into supporting clients living with or supporting others with chronic illness as well as running bereavement and grief workshops.
Thank you for being here. You have taken the first step in helping yourself to no longer feel the way you do and no longer carry around what is weighing you down at the moment. I aim to provide, with over 3000 hours of client experience, an understanding for you as to why you feel the way you do. We will then look at helpful day to day ways of coping with these struggles. My aim is to help you live a life you feel comfortable in, that aligns with you and helps you feel confident in navigating what may come your way. I integrate both humanistic/person centered counselling with CBT tools tailored to best support you.
My background has focused on extensive research into supporting clients living with or supporting others with chronic illness as well as running bereavement and grief workshops.
Thank you for being here. You have taken the first step in helping yourself to no longer feel the way you do and no longer carry around what is weighing you down at the moment. I aim to provide, with over 3000 hours of client experience, an understanding for you as to why you feel the way you do. We will then look at helpful day to day ways of coping with these struggles. My aim is to help you live a life you feel comfortable in, that aligns with you and helps you feel confident in navigating what may come your way. I integrate both humanistic/person centered counselling with CBT tools tailored to best support you.
Dr Christine Price
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
These include anxiety and panic; depression; health anxiety; intrusive thoughts, obsessive compulsive disorder; work stress/burn out; personal stress; adjustment to life transitions; coping with chronic illness; relationship issues; bereavement and loss; emotional regulation, self-esteem issues as well as others.
Because of my experience in the field I can assess your difficulties quickly and comprehensively. Lately I have had a particular focus on treating work related stress/burn out,anxiety, depression, health anxiety, O.C.D, and intrusive thoughts but I still work to a broad remit, able to draw on my years of experience working in the N.H.S. and Private Practice.
These include anxiety and panic; depression; health anxiety; intrusive thoughts, obsessive compulsive disorder; work stress/burn out; personal stress; adjustment to life transitions; coping with chronic illness; relationship issues; bereavement and loss; emotional regulation, self-esteem issues as well as others.
Because of my experience in the field I can assess your difficulties quickly and comprehensively. Lately I have had a particular focus on treating work related stress/burn out,anxiety, depression, health anxiety, O.C.D, and intrusive thoughts but I still work to a broad remit, able to draw on my years of experience working in the N.H.S. and Private Practice.
Life has a way of challenging us beyond belief sometimes, especially currently. Counselling can provide a safe space to process some of these challenges. I have experience of supporting people with issues ranging from Hate Crime to Domestic Abuse. As a disabled mixed-race mother, I have been through a lot in life, even had to access counselling myself occasionally. I have an interest in counselling disabled people coming to terms with factors such as culture and race; as I do believe counselling should be made accessible for all. So, I aim to provide a non-judgemental and culturally sensitive space at all times.
Life has a way of challenging us beyond belief sometimes, especially currently. Counselling can provide a safe space to process some of these challenges. I have experience of supporting people with issues ranging from Hate Crime to Domestic Abuse. As a disabled mixed-race mother, I have been through a lot in life, even had to access counselling myself occasionally. I have an interest in counselling disabled people coming to terms with factors such as culture and race; as I do believe counselling should be made accessible for all. So, I aim to provide a non-judgemental and culturally sensitive space at all times.
Dr Huw Williams
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Clinical Psychologist providing therapy tailored to individuals with general mental health difficulties, long-term health conditions and complex respiratory issues. Specifically, I specialise in the psychological effects of conditions such as severe asthma, interstitial lung disease (ILD), COPD, and occupational lung diseases like silicosis and mesothelioma. Additionally, I have experience working with people living with HIV, chronic pain, neurological disorders, and traumatic brain injury.
I also provide neurorehabilitation, assessment of challenging behaviour, behaviour support plans, and mental capacity assessments.
I am a Clinical Psychologist providing therapy tailored to individuals with general mental health difficulties, long-term health conditions and complex respiratory issues. Specifically, I specialise in the psychological effects of conditions such as severe asthma, interstitial lung disease (ILD), COPD, and occupational lung diseases like silicosis and mesothelioma. Additionally, I have experience working with people living with HIV, chronic pain, neurological disorders, and traumatic brain injury.
I also provide neurorehabilitation, assessment of challenging behaviour, behaviour support plans, and mental capacity assessments.
Dr Carey Viala
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Darlington DL3
I'm an HCPC registered and BPS Chartered Clinical Psychology working in private practice in Darlington, County Durham. I offer psychological assessment and therapy to adults with a range of difficulties including depression, anxiety or worry, eating disorders, chronic pain and adjustment to illness or disability. I also have been successful in helping people experiencing Imposter Syndrome.
I'm an HCPC registered and BPS Chartered Clinical Psychology working in private practice in Darlington, County Durham. I offer psychological assessment and therapy to adults with a range of difficulties including depression, anxiety or worry, eating disorders, chronic pain and adjustment to illness or disability. I also have been successful in helping people experiencing Imposter Syndrome.
Turning Tides Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Whether you have been experiencing difficulties with your mental health for many years, or whether you are going through a challenging situation at the present time, our experienced psychologists can help you to find a way forward. Our psychologists are qualified in working with common mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression & trauma. We also specialise in working with long term health conditions and adjustment. We use a variety of therapeutic approaches and will work with you to find the right approach for your individual needs. We provide face to face appointments in Newcastle or online appointments.
Whether you have been experiencing difficulties with your mental health for many years, or whether you are going through a challenging situation at the present time, our experienced psychologists can help you to find a way forward. Our psychologists are qualified in working with common mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression & trauma. We also specialise in working with long term health conditions and adjustment. We use a variety of therapeutic approaches and will work with you to find the right approach for your individual needs. We provide face to face appointments in Newcastle or online appointments.
Are you looking for some support but not sure where to turn?
I believe talking is a really powerful thing and am passionate about empowering you to become your own therapist by helping you find coping strategies that are tailored and work for you. These coping strategies can help you in any situation life brings.
Talking to a therapist can be quite daunting. However, I truly believe talking through a problem can really help. I can help you to identify and understand issues you are struggling with and together we can come up with a plan on how to help you overcome these.kin
Are you looking for some support but not sure where to turn?
I believe talking is a really powerful thing and am passionate about empowering you to become your own therapist by helping you find coping strategies that are tailored and work for you. These coping strategies can help you in any situation life brings.
Talking to a therapist can be quite daunting. However, I truly believe talking through a problem can really help. I can help you to identify and understand issues you are struggling with and together we can come up with a plan on how to help you overcome these.kin
Concessions offered for NHS and Blue Light workers.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with experience in mental and physical health services within the NHS, supporting adults with anxiety, depression, PTSD (single-incident and complex), emotional regulation difficulties, relationship challenges and other psychological difficulties. I also help individuals adjusting to significant changes in physical health—navigating shifts in identity, roles, relationships, and the emotional impact of their condition.
Drawing on this experience, I now provide individual online therapy for adults.
Concessions offered for NHS and Blue Light workers.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with experience in mental and physical health services within the NHS, supporting adults with anxiety, depression, PTSD (single-incident and complex), emotional regulation difficulties, relationship challenges and other psychological difficulties. I also help individuals adjusting to significant changes in physical health—navigating shifts in identity, roles, relationships, and the emotional impact of their condition.
Drawing on this experience, I now provide individual online therapy for adults.
Great Minds Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Victoria is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 20 year’s experience in the NHS and private sector. She has a special interest in supporting adults with emotional difficulties that they may face around their physical health conditions. She has has extensive experience of working with anxiety, low mood, adjustment and relationship issues. She also has a special interest in trauma and uses EMDR to formulate and work with adults who have experienced complex or single event traumas.
Victoria is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 20 year’s experience in the NHS and private sector. She has a special interest in supporting adults with emotional difficulties that they may face around their physical health conditions. She has has extensive experience of working with anxiety, low mood, adjustment and relationship issues. She also has a special interest in trauma and uses EMDR to formulate and work with adults who have experienced complex or single event traumas.
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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.