Carers Counselling in Norwich
Caring for someone can be really satisfying, but it can also be exhausting and tough. Taking on the caring role, often having 'fallen' into it, can bring many struggles at different points along the journey. Being a friend or family member of someone who is not able to care for themselves, brings a rollercoaster of emotions with good days and frustrating times, busy schedules, difficult decisions and often a lack of time for you. You may feel anger, resentment, guilt or just really tired and overwhelmed. You may also not feel heard or seen, and may feel undervalued.
While being a carer, you sometimes forget your own needs or even who you are, because so much time and focus is spent looking after the cared-for person. The situation may cause you stress through worry, anxiety or depression. The future might be a scary thought and you may feel isolated. It can be really hard asking for help, knowing that you are doing the best you can despite the circumstances.
Counselling can offer emotional support at an often uncertain time, giving you time each week to focus on you and consider your own needs. It is a place to safely explore your thoughts and feelings, your boundaries, or your relationship with the person you are caring for. Counselling can help you manage better day to day with your situation and develop helpful coping mechanisms.
"A carer is anyone who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction cannot cope without their support." - Carers Trust. I have worked with carers and family members who are caring for someone with a range of physical or mental health issues, for example; dementia, chronic mental health problems, self harm, Parkinson's disease, stroke, neurological disorders, less able older people, addictions and eating disorders. Read about 'Frances', who I was able to support as a carer.
I am a Registered Counsellor at The Caring Space, and I previously volunteered for two years as a Counsellor at Norfolk Family Carers charity. In 2017 I became an Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Friend and I have a deep understanding of dementia and how can affect loved ones. I've worked in the area of ambiguous loss for over 15 years, and see many carers affected by this type of slow painful loss or deterioration of the person they love.
Having time out from your caring role might be tricky to find which is why I offer telephone or Skype counselling, as an alternative to face-to-face sessions, if preferred. However, it is important to find a confidential place away from noise, demands or distractions, ensuring your cared-for person is safe while sessions are taking place and you are freely able to talk.
Counselling Sessions
While being a carer, you sometimes forget your own needs or even who you are, because so much time and focus is spent looking after the cared-for person. The situation may cause you stress through worry, anxiety or depression. The future might be a scary thought and you may feel isolated. It can be really hard asking for help, knowing that you are doing the best you can despite the circumstances.
Counselling can offer emotional support at an often uncertain time, giving you time each week to focus on you and consider your own needs. It is a place to safely explore your thoughts and feelings, your boundaries, or your relationship with the person you are caring for. Counselling can help you manage better day to day with your situation and develop helpful coping mechanisms.
"A carer is anyone who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction cannot cope without their support." - Carers Trust. I have worked with carers and family members who are caring for someone with a range of physical or mental health issues, for example; dementia, chronic mental health problems, self harm, Parkinson's disease, stroke, neurological disorders, less able older people, addictions and eating disorders. Read about 'Frances', who I was able to support as a carer.
I am a Registered Counsellor at The Caring Space, and I previously volunteered for two years as a Counsellor at Norfolk Family Carers charity. In 2017 I became an Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Friend and I have a deep understanding of dementia and how can affect loved ones. I've worked in the area of ambiguous loss for over 15 years, and see many carers affected by this type of slow painful loss or deterioration of the person they love.
Having time out from your caring role might be tricky to find which is why I offer telephone or Skype counselling, as an alternative to face-to-face sessions, if preferred. However, it is important to find a confidential place away from noise, demands or distractions, ensuring your cared-for person is safe while sessions are taking place and you are freely able to talk.
Counselling Sessions
- Location: I am available for confidential face-to-face counselling appointments at The Norwich Wellbeing Centre , or telephone counselling or Skype counselling wherever you are in the UK.
- Duration: A counselling session usually lasts for 50 minutes, and is generally on the same day, at the same time on a weekly basis. Regular attendance is crucial to the counselling process. I can provide short or long-term therapy dependent on your situation and issue. I also offer a one-off 90 minute counselling session which is usually conducted by telephone or Skype.
- Cost: I provide a free initial conversation (approx. 20 minutes) by telephone, then each 50 minute counselling session costs £50. A one-off 90 minute session costs £70.
It's a wonderful opportunity to talk through problems and frustrations with a neutral person and explore ideas that might help the situation a carer finds themselves in. - ST
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