Chronic Illness Counselling in North Ferriby
I also specialise in providing support following acute illness and in adjustment to chronic illness.
In my NHS role, I work across long COVID and burn-injury psychology services. This involves trauma-focused therapy / addressing PTSD, reflecting on adjustment to illness, exploration of self-identity / illness-identity, and addressing any of the following: low mood, anxiety, grief and loss, self-criticism / low self-esteem, and appearance-related distress.
I also specialise in providing support following acute illness and in adjustment to chronic illness.
In my NHS role, I work across long COVID and burn-injury psychology services. This involves trauma-focused therapy / addressing PTSD, reflecting on adjustment to illness, exploration of self-identity / illness-identity, and addressing any of the following: low mood, anxiety, grief and loss, self-criticism / low self-esteem, and appearance-related distress.
You may feel anxious, low in mood, or stuck in patterns you cannot fully understand. You might be people-pleasing, overthinking, struggling in relationships, or feeling that something is not quite right. I work with adults facing anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties and life transitions, offering a space to explore what is happening beneath the surface and begin to move forward.
You may feel anxious, low in mood, or stuck in patterns you cannot fully understand. You might be people-pleasing, overthinking, struggling in relationships, or feeling that something is not quite right. I work with adults facing anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties and life transitions, offering a space to explore what is happening beneath the surface and begin to move forward.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure why certain emotions or body sensations keep showing up. Many people I work with feel disconnected from themselves or stuck in overwhelming patterns they can’t quite explain, often for a long period of time. I offer a calm, supportive space to explore what’s happening in your body and nervous system, helping you feel more grounded, regulated and connected again. This way of working can be particularly helpful if anxiety, stress or trauma show up physically through tension, fatigue, pain or shutdown.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure why certain emotions or body sensations keep showing up. Many people I work with feel disconnected from themselves or stuck in overwhelming patterns they can’t quite explain, often for a long period of time. I offer a calm, supportive space to explore what’s happening in your body and nervous system, helping you feel more grounded, regulated and connected again. This way of working can be particularly helpful if anxiety, stress or trauma show up physically through tension, fatigue, pain or shutdown.
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I work with a wide range of issues, specialising in sight loss, visual impairment (RNIB accredited) and chronic illness , women’s health (e.g.menopause, work stress (especially teachers), neurodivergence, and young adult challenges (18+).
Hello, I’m Paula, a counsellor and hypnotherapist dedicated to providing a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly, feel heard, and begin to work through the challenges you are facing.
I believe that everyone deserves a place where they can explore their thoughts, feelings and emotions without fear of judgement. My aim is to offer a calm, compassionate environment where you can feel comfortable being yourself and speaking honestly about what is going on in your life.
I work with a wide range of issues, specialising in sight loss, visual impairment (RNIB accredited) and chronic illness , women’s health (e.g.menopause, work stress (especially teachers), neurodivergence, and young adult challenges (18+).
Hello, I’m Paula, a counsellor and hypnotherapist dedicated to providing a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly, feel heard, and begin to work through the challenges you are facing.
I believe that everyone deserves a place where they can explore their thoughts, feelings and emotions without fear of judgement. My aim is to offer a calm, compassionate environment where you can feel comfortable being yourself and speaking honestly about what is going on in your life.
I am Dr Sari Harenwall, a clinical psychologist based in York and online. I have a several years experience working for the NHS, not for profit organisations and privately. I am passionate about reducing human suffering through the provision of evidence-based therapy and coaching to help people build a more fulfilling life. I specialise in integrative physical and mental health including somatisation where emotional pain manifests itself physically. I have an interest in trauma and the impact on the body as well as anxieties, low mood, relationship problems and compassionate leadership.
I am Dr Sari Harenwall, a clinical psychologist based in York and online. I have a several years experience working for the NHS, not for profit organisations and privately. I am passionate about reducing human suffering through the provision of evidence-based therapy and coaching to help people build a more fulfilling life. I specialise in integrative physical and mental health including somatisation where emotional pain manifests itself physically. I have an interest in trauma and the impact on the body as well as anxieties, low mood, relationship problems and compassionate leadership.
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I am an integrative Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Drawing & talking practitioner, offering online and in-person therapy for adults, children, young and older adults. Maybe you're having difficulties with anxiety, school or work, depression, relationship issues, physical illness, disability, loss, grief, abuse, divorce, past life events or feeling lonely. Every client is different, and so is my approach, fully tailored to you or your child's needs. I am able to combine multiple approaches, including person-centred psychotherapy, cognitive, creative, and holistic therapies and techniques, in a safe, caring, empathetic way.
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I am an integrative Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Drawing & talking practitioner, offering online and in-person therapy for adults, children, young and older adults. Maybe you're having difficulties with anxiety, school or work, depression, relationship issues, physical illness, disability, loss, grief, abuse, divorce, past life events or feeling lonely. Every client is different, and so is my approach, fully tailored to you or your child's needs. I am able to combine multiple approaches, including person-centred psychotherapy, cognitive, creative, and holistic therapies and techniques, in a safe, caring, empathetic way.
Are you feeling stuck or held back by challenges in your life? I work with clients facing a range of issues, using a blend of Person-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and attachment-based techniques to create meaningful change. Together, we’ll explore the roots of your challenges, reframe negative patterns, and build healthier connections with yourself and others. My approach combines empathy with practical tools tailored to your needs, helping you feel more confident, connected, and in control. Ready to take the next step? Let’s start your journey.
Are you feeling stuck or held back by challenges in your life? I work with clients facing a range of issues, using a blend of Person-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and attachment-based techniques to create meaningful change. Together, we’ll explore the roots of your challenges, reframe negative patterns, and build healthier connections with yourself and others. My approach combines empathy with practical tools tailored to your needs, helping you feel more confident, connected, and in control. Ready to take the next step? Let’s start your journey.
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Are you feeling out of sync with the world and other people? You may be going through a bereavement or significant life changes, feeling anxious, depressed, lonely, confused, misunderstood or be living with Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD) or Long Covid. I can help you reconnect to yourself and others. I can support you with the things that are holding you back as well as help you make more sense of the new world around you. I help you work with the body and mind together - a more effective way to stabilise and rebuild after a traumatic time as well as enable new insights and change - than bringing your pain up over and over again.
Are you feeling out of sync with the world and other people? You may be going through a bereavement or significant life changes, feeling anxious, depressed, lonely, confused, misunderstood or be living with Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD) or Long Covid. I can help you reconnect to yourself and others. I can support you with the things that are holding you back as well as help you make more sense of the new world around you. I help you work with the body and mind together - a more effective way to stabilise and rebuild after a traumatic time as well as enable new insights and change - than bringing your pain up over and over again.
Hello, I’m Nicky and I am an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist. I work with people who are experiencing a wide range of concerns. I also specialise in supporting people with physical health conditions and I have been working in NHS cancer services for over 15 years. I have extensive experience of working with people who are living with conditions such as cancer, diabetes, persistent pain, gastrointestinal problems (such as IBS), dermatological issues and also life-limiting illnesses. In addition to this, I also work more generally with issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, stress, relationship difficulties and trauma.
Hello, I’m Nicky and I am an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist. I work with people who are experiencing a wide range of concerns. I also specialise in supporting people with physical health conditions and I have been working in NHS cancer services for over 15 years. I have extensive experience of working with people who are living with conditions such as cancer, diabetes, persistent pain, gastrointestinal problems (such as IBS), dermatological issues and also life-limiting illnesses. In addition to this, I also work more generally with issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, stress, relationship difficulties and trauma.
If you are experiencing difficulties that are impacting on your life and have decided to take the step to access some help to make a change to your life, then I can help you. I specialise in working with individuals experiencing difficulties due to depression, anxiety, and trauma, drawing upon my skills as an Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and EMDR practitioner. I work with you to help you gain a better understanding of yourself, difficulties, and strategies to improve how you feel. I offer a warm and confidential space where you can talk openly about your feelings without fear of criticism.
If you are experiencing difficulties that are impacting on your life and have decided to take the step to access some help to make a change to your life, then I can help you. I specialise in working with individuals experiencing difficulties due to depression, anxiety, and trauma, drawing upon my skills as an Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and EMDR practitioner. I work with you to help you gain a better understanding of yourself, difficulties, and strategies to improve how you feel. I offer a warm and confidential space where you can talk openly about your feelings without fear of criticism.
I work with both individuals and couples who are dealing with issues of feeling overwhelmed, stuck or struggling to cope with life's challenges. This can vary from depression to anxiety to trauma or difficulties within relationships.
As a BACP/ IPT Accredited therapist, my job is to support people who come to therapy feeling lost, emotionally drained or unsure how to move forward at their current state of life. I offer a safe, confidential and non judgemental space where the clients can explore their own thoughts and feelings at their own pace, my role is to support you through your challenges and work towards positive change.
I work with both individuals and couples who are dealing with issues of feeling overwhelmed, stuck or struggling to cope with life's challenges. This can vary from depression to anxiety to trauma or difficulties within relationships.
As a BACP/ IPT Accredited therapist, my job is to support people who come to therapy feeling lost, emotionally drained or unsure how to move forward at their current state of life. I offer a safe, confidential and non judgemental space where the clients can explore their own thoughts and feelings at their own pace, my role is to support you through your challenges and work towards positive change.
Hi my name is Margaret I am a 'Person Centred' therapeutic counsellor. My aim is to provide you with a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space in which to explore your concerns. You may have specific needs such as help with distressing life events such as bereavement, loss, addictions or help with conditions such as anxiety or depression. Perhaps you need to explore personal experiences or you would like to enhance your personal effectiveness.
Hi my name is Margaret I am a 'Person Centred' therapeutic counsellor. My aim is to provide you with a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space in which to explore your concerns. You may have specific needs such as help with distressing life events such as bereavement, loss, addictions or help with conditions such as anxiety or depression. Perhaps you need to explore personal experiences or you would like to enhance your personal effectiveness.
I am a Relate trained counsellor experienced at working with both couples and individuals. I offer a down-to-earth, forward thinking, non-directive approach. I endeavour to create a warm, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship where we can focus on you and your situation. I will work with you to understand your concerns, your deeper needs and how they are affecting your life and relationships.I see my role as supportive of your change, offering change to explore feelings and experiences in a safe, confidential space. I have worked with clients from the LGBT community and from diverse backgrounds.
I am a Relate trained counsellor experienced at working with both couples and individuals. I offer a down-to-earth, forward thinking, non-directive approach. I endeavour to create a warm, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship where we can focus on you and your situation. I will work with you to understand your concerns, your deeper needs and how they are affecting your life and relationships.I see my role as supportive of your change, offering change to explore feelings and experiences in a safe, confidential space. I have worked with clients from the LGBT community and from diverse backgrounds.
I am passionate about trauma-informed care and utilise a whole-person approach. Trauma can often underpin common mental health difficulties, and I can work with you to process the source of your difficulties and/or focus on your current symptoms. You may wish to focus on your current experiences of depression, anxiety, etc., or wish to address the underlying difficulties that have led to these. I also have a keen interest in complex trauma, dissociation, childhood emotional neglect, medically unexplained symptoms, functional neurological disorder, chronic pain, chronic fatigue and other physical difficulties.
I am passionate about trauma-informed care and utilise a whole-person approach. Trauma can often underpin common mental health difficulties, and I can work with you to process the source of your difficulties and/or focus on your current symptoms. You may wish to focus on your current experiences of depression, anxiety, etc., or wish to address the underlying difficulties that have led to these. I also have a keen interest in complex trauma, dissociation, childhood emotional neglect, medically unexplained symptoms, functional neurological disorder, chronic pain, chronic fatigue and other physical difficulties.
I have over a decade of experience supporting adults through bereavement, chronic illness, relationship change, and major life transitions.
Are you navigating a period where life no longer feels familiar, after loss, separation, relocation, illness, or a major life transition? Perhaps you’ve been holding everything together for a long time, yet quietly feel unmoored, uncertain, or unlike yourself.
You don’t have to face this period of change alone.
I work with adults facing significant change who want a calm, thoughtful space to make sense of what has shifted. Many of the people I support are capable, reflective individuals who find themselves at an unexpected crossroads — grieving not only what has been lost, but questioning who they are now and how to move forward.
I have over a decade of experience supporting adults through bereavement, chronic illness, relationship change, and major life transitions.
Are you navigating a period where life no longer feels familiar, after loss, separation, relocation, illness, or a major life transition? Perhaps you’ve been holding everything together for a long time, yet quietly feel unmoored, uncertain, or unlike yourself.
You don’t have to face this period of change alone.
I work with adults facing significant change who want a calm, thoughtful space to make sense of what has shifted. Many of the people I support are capable, reflective individuals who find themselves at an unexpected crossroads — grieving not only what has been lost, but questioning who they are now and how to move forward.
Hi my name is Liz and I have been working as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist for over 15 years. I am passionate about offering my knowledge and skills in CBT to allow people to reach their full potential. I work with people who may be struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood, low self esteem, OCD, PTSD, Health Anxiety, Social Anxiety or phobias. CBT is a practical talking therapy that teaches you coping skills for dealing with different problems. It focuses on how your thoughts, beliefs and attitudes affect your feelings and actions. If this sounds like something that would benefit you, I would love to hear from you.
Hi my name is Liz and I have been working as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist for over 15 years. I am passionate about offering my knowledge and skills in CBT to allow people to reach their full potential. I work with people who may be struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood, low self esteem, OCD, PTSD, Health Anxiety, Social Anxiety or phobias. CBT is a practical talking therapy that teaches you coping skills for dealing with different problems. It focuses on how your thoughts, beliefs and attitudes affect your feelings and actions. If this sounds like something that would benefit you, I would love to hear from you.
As an integrative counsellor, I offer a personalised, holistic approach to emotional well-being by drawing from a range of therapeutic models—including person-centred, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioural techniques. I believe in meeting each client where they are, creating a safe and non-judgmental space for exploration, healing, and growth.
With experience supporting individuals, I’m committed to walking alongside my clients as they navigate their unique paths.
Please be aware that my mobile number is only a WhatsApp number so please either call or message through the app.
Thank you
As an integrative counsellor, I offer a personalised, holistic approach to emotional well-being by drawing from a range of therapeutic models—including person-centred, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioural techniques. I believe in meeting each client where they are, creating a safe and non-judgmental space for exploration, healing, and growth.
With experience supporting individuals, I’m committed to walking alongside my clients as they navigate their unique paths.
Please be aware that my mobile number is only a WhatsApp number so please either call or message through the app.
Thank you
The counselling I provide offers you the time and space that so many of us need but often lack, especially when life becomes hard or you feel less able to cope as you once did. You may be struggling with depression, low mood, anxiety, low self-esteem, a relationship breakdown, bereavement, or perhaps there is no label that can best describe where you are at right now. Whatever the case and wherever you are at, I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgmental environment for you to begin your counselling journey.
The counselling I provide offers you the time and space that so many of us need but often lack, especially when life becomes hard or you feel less able to cope as you once did. You may be struggling with depression, low mood, anxiety, low self-esteem, a relationship breakdown, bereavement, or perhaps there is no label that can best describe where you are at right now. Whatever the case and wherever you are at, I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgmental environment for you to begin your counselling journey.
You want change. You want answers. You want understanding. First of all, good on you for getting to this point! I have been there myself and know the days/weeks/months of inner dialog you have to get past before putting therapy in action. You might be worrying you will be "too much" or "not enough" for your therapist. I want you to know, ALL of you is welcome here! I'm not here to judge, I'm here to be by your side through this. If you are struggling in life, be that with; yourself, loved ones, colleagues or strangers, then I'd love you to get in touch!
You want change. You want answers. You want understanding. First of all, good on you for getting to this point! I have been there myself and know the days/weeks/months of inner dialog you have to get past before putting therapy in action. You might be worrying you will be "too much" or "not enough" for your therapist. I want you to know, ALL of you is welcome here! I'm not here to judge, I'm here to be by your side through this. If you are struggling in life, be that with; yourself, loved ones, colleagues or strangers, then I'd love you to get in touch!
I'm Dr Claire Wilson, Clinical Psychologist, Accredited EMDR Consultant and Director of Claire Wilson Consulting Ltd. Offering a range of therapies, Dr Claire Wilson is a highly qualified and experienced Clinical Psychologist working with the full age range from children to adults. She has held senior NHS roles in adult and child mental health services. We offer a range of services including specialist therapy, assessment and expert witness work.
With a specialism in EMDR being an EMDR Association UK accredited Consultant: offering EMDR informed coaching, intensives & standard weekly format - all effective ways to reach your goals
I'm Dr Claire Wilson, Clinical Psychologist, Accredited EMDR Consultant and Director of Claire Wilson Consulting Ltd. Offering a range of therapies, Dr Claire Wilson is a highly qualified and experienced Clinical Psychologist working with the full age range from children to adults. She has held senior NHS roles in adult and child mental health services. We offer a range of services including specialist therapy, assessment and expert witness work.
With a specialism in EMDR being an EMDR Association UK accredited Consultant: offering EMDR informed coaching, intensives & standard weekly format - all effective ways to reach your goals
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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.