Vestibular Disorder Counselling

DisabilityPlus supports you with therapists who have a Vestibular Disorder.

Our Vestibular Disorder Counselling Service is with therapists with the lived experience needed to understand the complexity of VD.

Our Service supports you, whether pre-existing issues have worsened or a new condition that stems from VD. Our specialist therapists understand the problems the multitude of difficulties can have on your mental & emotional health.

Man stood up with his hand touching another ladies hand in a grip. He appears to be supporting her. They are in the woods, the picture indicates the support Vestibular Disorder Counselling has given her.

Mental Health

No matter how severe your vestibular disorder has become, you may experience emotional and behavioural changes resulting from your problems. These changes can include extreme mood swings and anxiety disorders.

Some people have a combination of emotional reactions to vestibular issues, they can include: insomnia, loss of appetite, palpitations, visual hallucinations, aggression, anger, tension, frustration, disorganisation, irritability, restlessness, and inability to concentrate & apathy.

“The secret to change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.”

Thoughts & Fears

Living with a vestibular disorder affects a person’s life in many ways. Many things you used to be able to do easily are a struggle, or impossible. Going to the mall, grocery shopping, attending a play, visiting with family – these everyday activities are like mountains you have to climb. And because your symptoms are invisible, your friends, family and coworkers don’t understand, and may even question whether your symptoms are real.

The vestibular system is central to a person’s core functioning. A damaged or diseased vestibular system, therefore, affects not only how you feel, but how you are able to perform day-to-day activities. It’s easy to become overwhelmed and confused.

Psychological Support

We can support you with your emotional & mental health, our therapists work with people who have varying degrees of vestibular disorders. The therapy focuses on assisting you to overcome various psychological barriers.

Our team understands that living with an vestibular disorder can be difficult, but we know it can be manageable. Our treatment plans focus on helping you think more clearly & gain a purpose.

Video session between therapist and a person with MD. This picture shows a video Muscular Dystrophy Counselling session taking place

Carers

Those who take care of people with vestibular disorders can also benefit from counselling. Making sacrifices to care for a loved one can lead to feelings of anxiety, stress, depression, and isolation. Counselling can provide helpful guidance and support on coping in the best way possible.

Referrals

Our referrals cater for all types of requirements, you can contact us directly for more information or complete a self-referral form to move to the next step. We reply to you within 24 hours Monday to Friday.

NHS Applications

For DisabilityPlus to make an NHS application for you based on your condition, we must satisfy specific criteria before making the NHS Application.

The application for you must include one of the below disabilities or life-changing conditions.

Loss of Limb or Mobility
Long Term Medical or Physical Condition
Brain Injury or Concussion
Spinal Cord Injury
Cerebral Palsy
Muscular Dystrophy
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Sight Loss
Sudden Acquired Hearing Loss
Tinnitus or Vestibular
Epilepsy
Grief

Self-Paid Services are available if you do not qualify for an NHS application with DisabilityPlus.

Profesional Organisations

We support many organisations from solicitors, employment support all the way through to smaller organisations that need support. Contact us to find out more.

Self-Pay Plans

We offer self-pay plans including pay by session & saver packs where you can buy groups of 3 & 6 sessions at reduced price points.

Mixed Plans

Being a major service, we can offer a mixed plan where you start paying privately & then if funding comes in you can switch to a funded model of counselling.

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