Chronic Illness Therapists in Nelspruit
Roxanne Goodchild Specialist Wellness Counsellor
General Counsellor
Verified Verified
Nelspruit 1201 (Online Only)
You are unique, with your own strengths and weaknesses. With the right perspective and tools, you can overcome great challenges. In fact, there is much to be gained by working through your challenges - a fuller, more authentic and abundant life. But admitting that you're facing troubles, that you need assistance or that you do not feel fulfilled is the first step. My ideal client is someone who needs a safe space & an empathetic ear to work through their difficulties, and to discover the hope that lies beyond what they have experienced.
You are unique, with your own strengths and weaknesses. With the right perspective and tools, you can overcome great challenges. In fact, there is much to be gained by working through your challenges - a fuller, more authentic and abundant life. But admitting that you're facing troubles, that you need assistance or that you do not feel fulfilled is the first step. My ideal client is someone who needs a safe space & an empathetic ear to work through their difficulties, and to discover the hope that lies beyond what they have experienced.
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Fortunate Hope Mokoena
Social Worker, MA, SACSSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mbombela 1201
Relationship problems, Divorce, Violence (GBV), Work Stress, Workload, Relationships Restructuring, Change management, Depression, Anxiety, Bereavement, Trauma, Anger, Dependancy (Alcohol, Drugs, Smoking, Medication, Gambling, Sex) and Disease Management (Infected, Affected, Medication Treatment Support)
Relationship problems, Divorce, Violence (GBV), Work Stress, Workload, Relationships Restructuring, Change management, Depression, Anxiety, Bereavement, Trauma, Anger, Dependancy (Alcohol, Drugs, Smoking, Medication, Gambling, Sex) and Disease Management (Infected, Affected, Medication Treatment Support)
Nomkhosi MaNgwabe Qwabe
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
Verified Verified
Mbombela 1200
The Present is the WINDOW into the past. Be aware of your past and examine the SCRIPT you were given from your family bloodline. I'll love to help you rewrite it with GOD. When it comes to traits that we carry both the BIBLE and SCIENCE have much to say. Our journey through life is shaped by the legacy of those who came before us for better or worse. It is important to understand that the type of family history that get passed down through generations reflects the same recurring problems and troubles that all our ancestors experience. LET me help you break the CHAINS of Generational Trauma & set yourself and children FREE for GOOD.
The Present is the WINDOW into the past. Be aware of your past and examine the SCRIPT you were given from your family bloodline. I'll love to help you rewrite it with GOD. When it comes to traits that we carry both the BIBLE and SCIENCE have much to say. Our journey through life is shaped by the legacy of those who came before us for better or worse. It is important to understand that the type of family history that get passed down through generations reflects the same recurring problems and troubles that all our ancestors experience. LET me help you break the CHAINS of Generational Trauma & set yourself and children FREE for GOOD.
Online Therapists
Lorraine Olivier
General Counsellor
Verified Verified
Lydenburg 1120
Holistic Counseling is about treating the whole person. Using horses, herbs, nutrition, exercise, to help with i.e. depression or ADHD, maritial problems.Horses has the amazing ability to sense emotions, and through their sensitivity for the human emotion, is sympathy and empathy in helping a person, get back to living as a happy human being. Online sessions is talk session, helping to teach new ways to be the best you can be in life
Holistic Counseling is about treating the whole person. Using horses, herbs, nutrition, exercise, to help with i.e. depression or ADHD, maritial problems.Horses has the amazing ability to sense emotions, and through their sensitivity for the human emotion, is sympathy and empathy in helping a person, get back to living as a happy human being. Online sessions is talk session, helping to teach new ways to be the best you can be in life
Igniting Hope Psychological Services
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Verified Verified
Ermelo 2350
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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.