Chronic Illness Counselling in Lancaster
I'm late discovered AuDHD and have personal experience of complex PTSD, dissociation, burnout and chronic illness - the approaches I use are what have helped me get my life back.
Are you tired of just surviving? Giving everything you've got just to get through another day? Do you feel lost, alone and in pain, with no idea who you actually are or what you need or want? Perhaps too many years of perfectionism, people-pleasing and masking have taken their toll, and now you're ready to heal and discover who you really are underneath it all. Through Phoenixology therapy with Dr Naomi Parsons you'll find someone to walk the path alongside you, someone who's travelled the route themselves and knows that the view from the top is 1000% worth it. Sessions are always bespoke, filled with empathy, warmth and compassion.
I'm late discovered AuDHD and have personal experience of complex PTSD, dissociation, burnout and chronic illness - the approaches I use are what have helped me get my life back.
Are you tired of just surviving? Giving everything you've got just to get through another day? Do you feel lost, alone and in pain, with no idea who you actually are or what you need or want? Perhaps too many years of perfectionism, people-pleasing and masking have taken their toll, and now you're ready to heal and discover who you really are underneath it all. Through Phoenixology therapy with Dr Naomi Parsons you'll find someone to walk the path alongside you, someone who's travelled the route themselves and knows that the view from the top is 1000% worth it. Sessions are always bespoke, filled with empathy, warmth and compassion.
My name is Tracey and I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. My work in mental health began in 2003 when I volunteered for a helpline for children. Since then I have either been in education or working in mental health. I specialize in working with adults with mental health problems. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) both CBT and EMDR are evidence based psychological approaches to treat a wide range of emotional, behavioural and psychological difficulties including anxiety, depression, complex trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), adjustment difficulties
My name is Tracey and I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. My work in mental health began in 2003 when I volunteered for a helpline for children. Since then I have either been in education or working in mental health. I specialize in working with adults with mental health problems. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) both CBT and EMDR are evidence based psychological approaches to treat a wide range of emotional, behavioural and psychological difficulties including anxiety, depression, complex trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), adjustment difficulties
Whether you're facing anxiety or depression, OCD, phobias, stress, trauma or addiction, navigating significant and distressing life changes – whatever it is you’re facing - I aim to support you in building resilience and understanding yourself more deeply.
My practice is informed by the latest research, but grounded in the uniqueness of your individual story.
I am here to listen with empathy, realism, and acknowledgement of the complexities of human experience. I bring a non-judgemental, compassionate presence, helping you to achieve your therapy goals and create meaningful and lasting change in your life.
Whether you're facing anxiety or depression, OCD, phobias, stress, trauma or addiction, navigating significant and distressing life changes – whatever it is you’re facing - I aim to support you in building resilience and understanding yourself more deeply.
My practice is informed by the latest research, but grounded in the uniqueness of your individual story.
I am here to listen with empathy, realism, and acknowledgement of the complexities of human experience. I bring a non-judgemental, compassionate presence, helping you to achieve your therapy goals and create meaningful and lasting change in your life.
Do you feel like you’ve lost yourself or as though life is a struggle? Are you finding it hard to live life in the way that you want? If so I believe I can help. Through one-to-one therapy sessions, I can support you to find clarity, calm, balance, and the tools to live a more fulfilled life as the very best version of you. I work with a variety of difficulties and have a particular interest and specialism in helping people who may be struggling to adjust to significant life events e.g. becoming a parent, menopausal changes, long term health conditions as well as people who have high standards or may be prone to self-criticism.
Do you feel like you’ve lost yourself or as though life is a struggle? Are you finding it hard to live life in the way that you want? If so I believe I can help. Through one-to-one therapy sessions, I can support you to find clarity, calm, balance, and the tools to live a more fulfilled life as the very best version of you. I work with a variety of difficulties and have a particular interest and specialism in helping people who may be struggling to adjust to significant life events e.g. becoming a parent, menopausal changes, long term health conditions as well as people who have high standards or may be prone to self-criticism.
My practice offers a sanctuary where your story is honoured and healing is guided by your own wisdom:
• Person-Centred Counselling: I offer empathy, congruence and unconditional positive regard: you are valued as the expert on your own life whilst I provide an environment which supports self-development
• Social Work Expertise: I bring a trauma-informed lens that will help you better understand how you may have been shaped or stunted by systemic challenges
• Holistic Therapy Integration: Acknowledging that mental, social and physical aspects of your experience are interrelated can help you heal and move toward a sense of wholeness
My practice offers a sanctuary where your story is honoured and healing is guided by your own wisdom:
• Person-Centred Counselling: I offer empathy, congruence and unconditional positive regard: you are valued as the expert on your own life whilst I provide an environment which supports self-development
• Social Work Expertise: I bring a trauma-informed lens that will help you better understand how you may have been shaped or stunted by systemic challenges
• Holistic Therapy Integration: Acknowledging that mental, social and physical aspects of your experience are interrelated can help you heal and move toward a sense of wholeness
I qualified as a nurse in 1987 and spent many years working primarily as a practice nurse. This role gave me a unique insight into the challenges people face when expressing their sexual needs, both individually and within relationships. Over time, I observed that treatment for sexual difficulties was often over-medicalised and lacked sensitivity, failing to consider the whole person.
In 2017, I began training in psychosexual therapy and have since had the privilege of working with the NHS and other specialist organisations, both face-to-face and online. Today, I practice independently as an online psychosexual therapist.
I qualified as a nurse in 1987 and spent many years working primarily as a practice nurse. This role gave me a unique insight into the challenges people face when expressing their sexual needs, both individually and within relationships. Over time, I observed that treatment for sexual difficulties was often over-medicalised and lacked sensitivity, failing to consider the whole person.
In 2017, I began training in psychosexual therapy and have since had the privilege of working with the NHS and other specialist organisations, both face-to-face and online. Today, I practice independently as an online psychosexual therapist.
Online counselling across the UK for adults and young people aged 11+, with face-to-face therapy and play therapy available in Girvan, South Ayrshire.
Kim McAllister is a fully accredited psychotherapist offering compassionate, person-centred therapy for children, young people, and adults. Based in rural Scotland, she draws on experience in private practice, schools, and charities. Kim specialises in neurodivergence, anxiety, and life transitions including menopause. Awarded Child Counsellor of the Year, she uses talking and play therapies to create a warm, inclusive space where clients feel heard and supported.
Online counselling across the UK for adults and young people aged 11+, with face-to-face therapy and play therapy available in Girvan, South Ayrshire.
Kim McAllister is a fully accredited psychotherapist offering compassionate, person-centred therapy for children, young people, and adults. Based in rural Scotland, she draws on experience in private practice, schools, and charities. Kim specialises in neurodivergence, anxiety, and life transitions including menopause. Awarded Child Counsellor of the Year, she uses talking and play therapies to create a warm, inclusive space where clients feel heard and supported.
My name is Vikki and I'm a person-centred therapist from Garstang offering face to face and online counselling sessions. Often the people I work with feel stuck or overwhelmed, perhaps facing anxiety, self-doubt, trauma, difficult life transitions or distress from challenging relationships. You might be seeking clarity, emotional balance, or a stronger sense of self. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can explore what matters to you, gently untangle what's holding you back, and move towards greater self-trust and authenticity. Together, we build a relationship that supports your growth, autonomy, and emotional wellbeing.
My name is Vikki and I'm a person-centred therapist from Garstang offering face to face and online counselling sessions. Often the people I work with feel stuck or overwhelmed, perhaps facing anxiety, self-doubt, trauma, difficult life transitions or distress from challenging relationships. You might be seeking clarity, emotional balance, or a stronger sense of self. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can explore what matters to you, gently untangle what's holding you back, and move towards greater self-trust and authenticity. Together, we build a relationship that supports your growth, autonomy, and emotional wellbeing.
I am here to support your healing process. Looking for a therapist is a courageous first step. I have found that common themes clients bring to therapy include: Feelings of shame and a lack of worthiness; being very self-critical; Feeling rejected, hurt, and alone; Stuck in relationships that are not fulfilling; Feeling that your life lacks purpose; Traumatic experiences that feel like they define you. Do any of these sound familiar? Would it help to have a space to work through these issues, to let go, and to feel greater freedom in your life? If any of these issues resonate with you then we can work together to make a difference.
I am here to support your healing process. Looking for a therapist is a courageous first step. I have found that common themes clients bring to therapy include: Feelings of shame and a lack of worthiness; being very self-critical; Feeling rejected, hurt, and alone; Stuck in relationships that are not fulfilling; Feeling that your life lacks purpose; Traumatic experiences that feel like they define you. Do any of these sound familiar? Would it help to have a space to work through these issues, to let go, and to feel greater freedom in your life? If any of these issues resonate with you then we can work together to make a difference.
I am an integrative psychotherapist offering a warm, supportive space to explore what brings you to therapy, help you feel understood, make sense of your challenges, and help you move toward your goals at a pace that feels right for you. I can offer therapy in English and in French.
My professional journey includes working with adults who have experienced trauma, addiction, grief, terminal illness, and diverse mental health needs.
I am an integrative psychotherapist offering a warm, supportive space to explore what brings you to therapy, help you feel understood, make sense of your challenges, and help you move toward your goals at a pace that feels right for you. I can offer therapy in English and in French.
My professional journey includes working with adults who have experienced trauma, addiction, grief, terminal illness, and diverse mental health needs.
Like many people, I have known loss, pain, and anxiety in my own life. These experiences have inspired a lifelong commitment to understanding the human mind and helping others navigate their own challenges. Over the past 20 years, I have dedicated my career to developing advanced expertise in Clinical Psychology, specialising in Neuropsychology, in order to provide the highest standard of support to my clients. I offer evidence-based, compassionate clinical care, always tailored to the unique needs of each person I work with. My goal is to help clients understand their difficulties, build on their strengths, and reach there goals.
Like many people, I have known loss, pain, and anxiety in my own life. These experiences have inspired a lifelong commitment to understanding the human mind and helping others navigate their own challenges. Over the past 20 years, I have dedicated my career to developing advanced expertise in Clinical Psychology, specialising in Neuropsychology, in order to provide the highest standard of support to my clients. I offer evidence-based, compassionate clinical care, always tailored to the unique needs of each person I work with. My goal is to help clients understand their difficulties, build on their strengths, and reach there goals.
My clients come to me from a range of backgrounds, and experiencing a variety of challenges. Some of them know very clearly what they want to achieve from therapy, whereas others do not - only that they feel the need to be heard. In all cases, I provide a counselling approach that is tailored to the personality, wants and needs of each and every unique person I have the privilege to work with. Over many years of practice, my clients consistently tell me that it is my ability to create a safe, respectful and caring environment that means the most to them.
My clients come to me from a range of backgrounds, and experiencing a variety of challenges. Some of them know very clearly what they want to achieve from therapy, whereas others do not - only that they feel the need to be heard. In all cases, I provide a counselling approach that is tailored to the personality, wants and needs of each and every unique person I have the privilege to work with. Over many years of practice, my clients consistently tell me that it is my ability to create a safe, respectful and caring environment that means the most to them.
Head to my website (link at the very bottom) for more details of how I can support you. Live a life you love instead of feeling exhausted, whilst trying to function in business, relationships and life. I will give you a clear line of sight to enable you to actively engage in the things that are important to you and live a life you love. Reflecting on life events of the past, the impact on the present and helping you shape the future. Change is possible, you just need to feel ready, show up and be willing to face those difficult thoughts and feelings. I've got your back and I've included some reviews for you to see the impact.
Head to my website (link at the very bottom) for more details of how I can support you. Live a life you love instead of feeling exhausted, whilst trying to function in business, relationships and life. I will give you a clear line of sight to enable you to actively engage in the things that are important to you and live a life you love. Reflecting on life events of the past, the impact on the present and helping you shape the future. Change is possible, you just need to feel ready, show up and be willing to face those difficult thoughts and feelings. I've got your back and I've included some reviews for you to see the impact.
As an integrative counsellor, I tailor my approach to each individual’s unique needs, experiences, and capabilities. We all develop our own way of being, shaped by our family dynamics, life events, and personal strengths. I draw on a range of therapeutic methods — including grief and bereavement work, creative and art-based therapies, behavioural approaches, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Transactional Analysis — to provide support that truly fits you.
You may be wondering, “How can I be helped?” Together, we will explore your experiences and challenges, using supportive techniques to help you navigate difficulties.
As an integrative counsellor, I tailor my approach to each individual’s unique needs, experiences, and capabilities. We all develop our own way of being, shaped by our family dynamics, life events, and personal strengths. I draw on a range of therapeutic methods — including grief and bereavement work, creative and art-based therapies, behavioural approaches, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Transactional Analysis — to provide support that truly fits you.
You may be wondering, “How can I be helped?” Together, we will explore your experiences and challenges, using supportive techniques to help you navigate difficulties.
Hi, I'm John. I offer down to earth counselling to help you make sense of whatever it is you're experiencing. I will offer you time and space for you to talk through your problems confidentially. I am there to listen to you. I will not use complicated jargon but will listen to what you have to say, with an appropriate use of humour to put you at ease. I will try to see the world through your eyes, whilst not judging and being genuine. I served in the Royal Navy and worked in high pressured businesses. My Facebook Page is Counselling Minds. Also on Instagram, Linkedin and X. Thanks for reading! I hope to hear from you soon, John.
Hi, I'm John. I offer down to earth counselling to help you make sense of whatever it is you're experiencing. I will offer you time and space for you to talk through your problems confidentially. I am there to listen to you. I will not use complicated jargon but will listen to what you have to say, with an appropriate use of humour to put you at ease. I will try to see the world through your eyes, whilst not judging and being genuine. I served in the Royal Navy and worked in high pressured businesses. My Facebook Page is Counselling Minds. Also on Instagram, Linkedin and X. Thanks for reading! I hope to hear from you soon, John.
I combine a gentle person-centred approach with somatic and body work to reconnect your mind and body and help you cope better with everyday life. You may be feeling misunderstood by those around you, lonely in your experience of the world or like you are questioning your own reality. I am here to help you make sense of these thoughts and experiences by listening to you with my full attention to ensure you feel deeply heard and understood. We can explore your experiences of trauma, relating with family members, conditioning from family or society, feelings of anxiety and coping with everyday life or feeling low and stuck.
I combine a gentle person-centred approach with somatic and body work to reconnect your mind and body and help you cope better with everyday life. You may be feeling misunderstood by those around you, lonely in your experience of the world or like you are questioning your own reality. I am here to help you make sense of these thoughts and experiences by listening to you with my full attention to ensure you feel deeply heard and understood. We can explore your experiences of trauma, relating with family members, conditioning from family or society, feelings of anxiety and coping with everyday life or feeling low and stuck.
Life throws us some very difficult challenges at times and it's not always easy to face these alone. I work alongside you, at your pace, on the things that matter to you most. I can offer you a supportive, safe and confidential space in which to explore your concerns in a non-judgemental relationship, with you at the core of everything we do together. I have a wide range of experience of counselling people of all ages with a variety of emotional, social, relational & mental health issues. I am qualified and experienced in working with Adults, Children & Young People.
Life throws us some very difficult challenges at times and it's not always easy to face these alone. I work alongside you, at your pace, on the things that matter to you most. I can offer you a supportive, safe and confidential space in which to explore your concerns in a non-judgemental relationship, with you at the core of everything we do together. I have a wide range of experience of counselling people of all ages with a variety of emotional, social, relational & mental health issues. I am qualified and experienced in working with Adults, Children & Young People.
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I want to go on a journey with you and explore your story.
Sometimes life is uncomfortable, and you have nowhere to turn to,
Things look fine from the outside; you appear to be functioning as normal but inside everything feels different and disconnected.
Sometimes these changes happen so slowly they creep up and make us feel incapable and scared that everything will unravel.
I
Hello, I'm Amy, I am a dedicated person centered counsellor with personal experience in bereavement, I also have experience working with all life issues, anxiety, depression, relationship issues for instance, or if you are feeling overwhelmed or struggling.
I want to go on a journey with you and explore your story.
Sometimes life is uncomfortable, and you have nowhere to turn to,
Things look fine from the outside; you appear to be functioning as normal but inside everything feels different and disconnected.
Sometimes these changes happen so slowly they creep up and make us feel incapable and scared that everything will unravel.
I
Hello, I'm Amy, I am a dedicated person centered counsellor with personal experience in bereavement, I also have experience working with all life issues, anxiety, depression, relationship issues for instance, or if you are feeling overwhelmed or struggling.
Hello. I'm Dr Ben Davis, an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist. I have experience in working with people with a range of psychological issues including depression, different kinds of anxiety (e.g health, OCD, PTSD/trauma, phobias), bipolar disorder, relationship difficulties, occupational difficulties (e.g burnout). I have specialist experience exploring & supporting neurodiversity (autism & ADHD) as well as neuropsychological difficulties (e.g. Multiple Sclerosis & stroke) . I have worked with people who are living with physical health conditions (including life limiting diagnoses) and during COVID worked in NHS staff support.
Hello. I'm Dr Ben Davis, an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist. I have experience in working with people with a range of psychological issues including depression, different kinds of anxiety (e.g health, OCD, PTSD/trauma, phobias), bipolar disorder, relationship difficulties, occupational difficulties (e.g burnout). I have specialist experience exploring & supporting neurodiversity (autism & ADHD) as well as neuropsychological difficulties (e.g. Multiple Sclerosis & stroke) . I have worked with people who are living with physical health conditions (including life limiting diagnoses) and during COVID worked in NHS staff support.
Hello, it is good to have you here. Taking the first step to reach out for support can be daunting. I am a qualified counsellor and I am here to provide you with a safe space where you can express your true self. I believe that a good therapeutic relationship can foster lasting change. Together, we will explore the issues that led you to seek support. I will walk alongside you on your journey, ask questions, and, where appropriate, gently challenge your thinking. In my practice, alongside talking therapy, I use various creative methods like metaphors, images, drawing, and raising awareness of your body responses.
Hello, it is good to have you here. Taking the first step to reach out for support can be daunting. I am a qualified counsellor and I am here to provide you with a safe space where you can express your true self. I believe that a good therapeutic relationship can foster lasting change. Together, we will explore the issues that led you to seek support. I will walk alongside you on your journey, ask questions, and, where appropriate, gently challenge your thinking. In my practice, alongside talking therapy, I use various creative methods like metaphors, images, drawing, and raising awareness of your body responses.
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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.