Muscular Dystrophy Counselling & Psychotherapy
Our Client-Therapist relationships are true partnerships based on mutual commitment and authenticity.
Life is challenging, and change is difficult. We know this as disabled therapists.
We specialise in people, not in stigmatising abilities or labels. Our approach is strength-based and positive. We believe you have all the resources you need to make great changes in your life. We’re not here to fix you from the point of deficit. We’re here to help you identify, strengthen, and transform the skills that you already possess into powerful resources.
Our therapists are trained in the traditions of Psychotherapy. Still, we also use Solution-Focused Therapy and Life Coaching elements to combine the depth of psychotherapy with pragmatic goal achievement. Our eclectic approach is tailored to serve your unique needs, not a specific modality.
So, if you’re struggling right now, please contact us. Talking to someone outside your family or circle of friends may help you better understand and manage your feelings more effectively.
Counselling ?
Our Counselling & Psychotherapies start from the baseline & contributing factors of living with muscular dystrophy creating the issues you may be facing.
We know that most people we see do not have mental health conditions, they have emotional stressors & issues subjected to accessibility, discrimination, limited opportunities, physical, neurological conditions & relationships in general.
These are key issues many disabled people face daily.
Living with muscular dystrophy can have a significant emotional impact on individuals, as well as their families and caregivers. Here are some common emotional impacts:
Depression: Coping with a chronic illness like muscular dystrophy can be overwhelming, and many individuals with the condition experience depression. Symptoms of depression include feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities.
Anxiety: Living with a chronic illness can also cause anxiety, including worry about the future and the progression of the disease.
Social isolation: Mobility limitations and the need for specialized care can make it difficult for individuals with muscular dystrophy to participate in social activities. This can lead to feelings of loneliness and isolation.
Loss and grief: Muscular dystrophy can cause loss of physical abilities and independence, leading to feelings of grief and mourning for what has been lost.
Low self-esteem: The physical changes that occur with muscular dystrophy can impact self-esteem, causing individuals to feel less confident and self-assured.
As specialists in Muscular Dystrophy Counselling, we understand these issues which is the starting point for counselling to begin.
“We are not the same as everyone else, we are unique because we understand what our clients are going through because we go through those same barriers”
How we help?
We take pride in tailoring individual support for adults with muscular dystrophy. The team ensure their needs are met by delivering a flexible, personalised service.
Our Counsellors & Psychotherapists are driven to support their own community; this is not a job for them. It’s their passion.
All our counsellors are registered & qualified to deliver exceptional therapies.
We support people, not with the labels of depression or anxiety, our work is helping clients with life’s difficulties that can be the platform for mental health issues.
We help with:
- Management of pain and spasms
- Coping with different emotions
- Concerns about memory and changes in thinking
- Distress and trauma
- Worries about relationships and the future
We understand the secondary conditions, including:
- Grief
- Dependence
- Carer Difficulties
- Sexual Functions
- Living with MD
- Peoples’ Perceptions
- Future Prospects & Planning
Mental health conditions we support you with include:
- Depression
- Generalised Anxieties
- Social & Health Anxiety
- Body Dysmorphia
- Emotional Regulation
- Self-Esteem
- Stress
Referrals?
Individuals with muscular dystrophy are at increased risk of developing mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Depression: As mentioned earlier, individuals with muscular dystrophy may experience sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities. Depression can be caused by the physical limitations and emotional stress of living with a chronic illness.
Anxiety: Anxiety is also common among individuals with muscular dystrophy. Worries about the future and the progression of the disease can lead to anxiety and the stress of managing the physical symptoms.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Some individuals with muscular dystrophy may develop PTSD due to the trauma of experiencing a chronic illness that affects their physical abilities and independence. PTSD symptoms can include flashbacks, nightmares, and avoidance of situations that trigger memories of the traumatic event.
Self-paid options?
We offer privately-paid services from age 14.
Private pay clients are able to choose the focus, duration, and frequency of therapy.
You are even allowed to choose the length of sessions.
You can start your Counselling almost immediately.
There are no waiting lists or reports being sent to GPs. It’s Confidential.
You can start by paying privately for the immediate start & in the background, we can submit an NHS application for you.
Pricing
For the general public, we heavily discounted our session fees. This enables you to access counselling easily at an affordable price.
Session Fees for 50 minutes:
Initial Session £50
Pay as you go £70
Saver3 £180 (3 Sessions)
For those who use assistive communication devices, session times move from 50 to 70 minutes with a session fee of £90 & saver pack of 3 sessions at £220
Some people may find that self-paid is just out of reach. If this is the case, let us know, and we can generally help with a payment plan.
Free funding options?
We can make an application for free funding. If approved, the sessions are free.
If you are applying for funding, the first session is free.
This session is an assessment; it’s the foundation to enable us to make the application for you with a first-class treatment plan specific to you.
Talk to us to see if you qualify for a free funding application or self-refer to start the funding process.
What is free funding
Free funding applications are based on your complex needs & exceptional circumstances.
Funding can not be guaranteed; however, we have a great relationship with most NHS regions.
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Referral Forms
Self-Pay
Carers
Free Funding
Organisations
Our Specialist Counselling Services
If your Disability is not listed below, please contact us to see if we can support you.
Muscular Dystrophy Counselling
Our Client-Therapist relationships are true partnerships based on mutual commitment and authenticity.
Life is challenging, and change is difficult. We know this as disabled therapists.
We specialise in people, not in stigmatising abilities or labels. Our approach is strength-based and positive. We believe you have all the resources you need to make great changes in your life. We’re not here to fix you from the point of deficit. We’re here to help you identify, strengthen, and transform the skills that you already possess into powerful resources.
Our therapists are trained in the traditions of Psychotherapy. Still, we also use Solution-Focused Therapy and Life Coaching elements to combine the depth of psychotherapy with pragmatic goal achievement. Our eclectic approach is tailored to serve your unique needs, not a specific modality.
So, if you’re struggling right now, please contact us.
Counselling?
Our Counselling & Psychotherapies start from the baseline & contributing factors of living with muscular dystrophy creating the issues you may be facing.
We know that most people we see do not have mental health conditions; they have emotional stressors & issues subjected to accessibility, discrimination, limited opportunities, physical, neurological conditions & relationships in general.
These are key issues many disabled people face daily.
Living with muscular dystrophy can have a significant emotional impact on individuals, as well as their families and caregivers. Here are some common emotional impacts:
Depression: Coping with a chronic illness like muscular dystrophy can be overwhelming, and many individuals with the condition experience depression. Symptoms of depression include feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities.
Anxiety: Living with a chronic illness can also cause anxiety, including worry about the future and disease progression.
Social isolation: Mobility limitations and the need for specialized care can make it difficult for individuals with muscular dystrophy to participate in social activities. This can lead to feelings of loneliness and isolation.
Loss and grief: Muscular dystrophy can cause loss of physical abilities and independence, leading to feelings of grief and mourning for what has been lost.
Low self-esteem: The physical changes that occur with muscular dystrophy can impact self-esteem, causing individuals to feel less confident and self-assured.
As specialists in Muscular Dystrophy Counselling, we understand these issues, which is the starting point for counselling to begin.
Support?
We support people, not with the labels of depression or anxiety, our counselling is helping clients with life’s difficulties that can be the platform for their mental health issues.
We help with:
♣ Coping with the rollercoaster of society’s challenges & perceptions
♣ Exploring your feelings & thoughts
♣ Understanding of how difficulties may have developed
♣ Management of pain and spasms
♣ Coping with different emotions
♣ Concerns about memory and changes in thinking
♣ Dealing with distress and trauma
♣ Concerns about relationships
♣ Adjusting to the reality of living with a spinal cord injury
♣ Setting realistic aspirations for the future
♣ Help with your caregiver’s relationship
Referrals?
As a specialist service with a wealth of experience, we can support organisations and private people with excellent Counselling and Psychotherapies.
Services for
♣ Individuals
♣ Couples
♣ Care-Givers
♣ Family Members
♣ Friends
Professional Organisations
♣ National Health Services
♣ Mental Health Providers
♣ GPs
♣ Universities & Schools
♣ Solicitors & Courts
♣ Insurance Companies
♣ Businesses
Conditions?
Individuals with muscular dystrophy are at increased risk of developing mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Depression: As mentioned earlier, individuals with muscular dystrophy may experience sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities. Depression can be caused by the physical limitations and emotional stress of living with a chronic illness.
Anxiety: Anxiety is also common among individuals with muscular dystrophy. Worries about the future and the progression of the disease can lead to anxiety and the stress of managing the physical symptoms.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Some individuals with muscular dystrophy may develop PTSD due to the trauma of experiencing a chronic illness that affects their physical abilities and independence. PTSD symptoms can include flashbacks, nightmares, and avoidance of situations that trigger memories of the traumatic event.
Self-paid?
We offer privately-paid services from age 14.
Private pay clients are able to choose the focus, duration, and frequency of therapy.
Clients are even allowed to choose the length of sessions. Research shows that clients who have to pay something for their treatment have more positive outcomes than those who receive free treatment.
Individuals can start their Counselling almost immediately.
There are no waiting lists or reports being sent to GPs. It’s Confidential.
Pricing
For the general public, we heavily discounted our session fees. This enables them to access counselling easily at an affordable price.
Session Fees for 50 minutes:
♣ Initial Session £50
♣ Pay as you go £70
♣ Saver3 £180 (3 Sessions)
For those who use assistive communication devices, session times move from 50 to 70 minutes with a session fee of £90 & saver pack of 3 sessions at £220
Some people may find that self-paid is just out of reach if this is the case let us know and we can generally help with a payment plan.
Funding?
Free Funding
We can apply for funding & if approved, the sessions are free.
Talk to us or self-refer to start the funding process.
If you are applying for funding, the first session is free.
This session is an assessment; it’s the foundation to enable us to make the application for you with a first-class treatment plan that is specific to you
Enquiries
Self-Paid
Free Funding
Organisations
Muscular Dystrophy Counselling & Psychotherapy
Our Client-Therapist relationships are true partnerships based on mutual commitment and authenticity.
Life is challenging, and change is difficult. We know this as disabled therapists.
We specialise in people, not in stigmatising abilities or labels. Our approach is strength-based and positive. We believe you have all the resources you need to make great changes in your life. We’re not here to fix you from the point of deficit. We’re here to help you identify, strengthen, and transform the skills that you already possess into powerful resources.
Our therapists are trained in the traditions of Psychotherapy. Still, we also use Solution-Focused Therapy and Life Coaching elements to combine the depth of psychotherapy with pragmatic goal achievement. Our eclectic approach is tailored to serve your unique needs, not a specific modality.
So, if you’re struggling right now, please contact us.
Enquiries
Self-Pay
Free Funding
Counselling?
Our Counselling & Psychotherapies start from the baseline & contributing factors of living with muscular dystrophy creating the issues you may be facing.
We know that most people we see do not have mental health conditions; they have emotional stressors & issues subjected to accessibility, discrimination, limited opportunities, physical, neurological conditions & relationships in general.
These are key issues many disabled people face daily.
Living with muscular dystrophy can have a significant emotional impact on individuals, as well as their families and caregivers. Here are some common emotional impacts:
Depression: Coping with a chronic illness like muscular dystrophy can be overwhelming, and many individuals with the condition experience depression. Symptoms of depression include feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities.
Anxiety: Living with a chronic illness can also cause anxiety, including worry about the future and disease progression.
Social isolation: Mobility limitations and the need for specialized care can make it difficult for individuals with muscular dystrophy to participate in social activities. This can lead to feelings of loneliness and isolation.
Loss and grief: Muscular dystrophy can cause loss of physical abilities and independence, leading to feelings of grief and mourning for what has been lost.
Low self-esteem: The physical changes that occur with muscular dystrophy can impact self-esteem, causing individuals to feel less confident and self-assured.
As specialists in Muscular Dystrophy Counselling, we understand these issues, which is the starting point for counselling to begin.
Support?
We support people, not with the labels of depression or anxiety, our counselling is helping clients with life’s difficulties that can be the platform for their mental health issues.
We help with:
♣ Coping with the rollercoaster of society’s challenges & perceptions
♣ Exploring your feelings & thoughts
♣ Understanding of how difficulties may have developed
♣ Management of pain and spasms
♣ Coping with different emotions
♣ Concerns about memory and changes in thinking
♣ Dealing with distress and trauma
♣ Concerns about relationships
♣ Adjusting to the reality of living with a spinal cord injury
♣ Setting realistic aspirations for the future
♣ Help with your caregiver’s relationship
Funding?
Usually, your GP will refer you to the local IAPT mental health service if you ask for support.
If you have been discharged as unsuitable for their service, we can make a free funding application for you.
If approved, the counselling is paid for you.
If applying for free funding, the first session is free.
This session is an assessment; it’s the foundation to enable us to make the application with a first-class treatment plan specific to you or the client.
Could you talk to us to see if you qualify for a free funding application or self-refer to start the funding process?
Funding can not be guaranteed; however, we have a great relationship with most NHS regions.
Referrals?
As a specialist service with a wealth of experience, we can support organisations and private people with excellent brain injury counselling and psychotherapies.
Services for
♣ Individuals
♣ Couples
♣ Care-Givers
♣ Family Members
♣ Friends
Professional Organisations
♣ National Health Services
♣ Mental Health Providers
♣ GPs
♣ Universities & Schools
♣ Solicitors & Courts
♣ Insurance Companies
♣ Businesses
Conditions?
Individuals with muscular dystrophy are at increased risk of developing mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Depression: As mentioned earlier, individuals with muscular dystrophy may experience sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities. Depression can be caused by the physical limitations and emotional stress of living with a chronic illness.
Anxiety: Anxiety is also common among individuals with muscular dystrophy. Worries about the future and the progression of the disease can lead to anxiety and the stress of managing the physical symptoms.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Some individuals with muscular dystrophy may develop PTSD due to the trauma of experiencing a chronic illness that affects their physical abilities and independence. PTSD symptoms can include flashbacks, nightmares, and avoidance of situations that trigger memories of the traumatic event.
Session Fees?
We offer privately-paid services from age 14.
Private pay clients are able to choose the focus, duration, and frequency of therapy.
Clients are even allowed to choose the length of sessions. Research shows that clients who have to pay something for their treatment have more positive outcomes than those who receive free treatment.
Individuals can start their vestibular disorder counselling almost immediately.
There are no waiting lists or reports being sent to GPs. It’s Confidential.
Pricing
For the general public, we heavily discounted our session fees. This enables them to access counselling easily at an affordable price.
Session Fees for 50 minutes:
♣ Initial Session £50
♣ Pay as you go £70
♣ Saver3 £180 (3 Sessions)
For those who use assistive communication devices, session times move from 50 to 70 minutes with a session fee of £90 & saver pack of 3 sessions at £220
Some people may find that self-paid is just out of reach if this is the case let us know and we can generally help with a payment plan.
Our Specialist Counselling Services
If your Disability is not listed below, please contact us to see if we can support you.