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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If your Disability is not listed below, please contact us to see if we can support you.
Muscular Dystrophy Mental Health Counselling for Adults
Counselling and Support for Adults with Muscular Dystrophy and Their Caregivers
Welcome to our specialist mental health counselling service for adults with muscular dystrophy, designed to support adults and their caregivers. We deeply understand that muscular dystrophy affects not only physical abilities but also mental health and emotional well-being. Our compassionate team of specialist psychologists brings unique perspectives and empathy shaped by lived experiences.
Bridging the Gap
We go beyond traditional mental health services by addressing not only common mental health concerns but also the distinct lived experiences and challenges unique to individuals with muscular dystrophy.
Our service offers a supportive and understanding space where adults with MDs and their caregivers can access comprehensive, personalized, and specialized mental health counselling tailored to their needs.
Tailored Cultural Matching
We understand that each person’s experience with muscular dystrophy is shaped by a combination of their condition and their unique cultural background. We carefully match clients with counsellors who best understand and relate to their life experiences to honour this.
This personalised approach fosters a deeper connection and trust between the client and therapist, creating a more effective and supportive counselling environment.
Common Challenges We Support you with
⇒ Chronic Pain
⇒ Abelism/ Discrimination
⇒ Insomnia
⇒ Eating Issues
⇒ Worries about the future
⇒ Financial Strain
⇒ Employment Issues
⇒ Communication
⇒ Carer Problems
⇒ Physical Challenges
⇒ Memory Retention
⇒ Social Isolation
⇒ Healthcare Challenges
⇒ Access to Services
Mental Health Issues We Work with Daily
⇒ Depression
⇒ Generalised Anxiety
⇒ Social Anxiety
⇒ Post Traumatic Stress
⇒ Low Self-esteem
⇒ Emotional Regulation
⇒ Anger
⇒ Psychosis
⇒ Stress
⇒ Grief and Loss
⇒ OCD
⇒ ADHD
⇒ Self-Harm
⇒ Suicidal Thoughts
Our Values
At the heart of our counselling service is the understanding that effective therapy is deeply personal and must reflect the unique needs of each individual. This principle guides our comprehensive counselling approach, emphasising the significance of the cultural connection between our clients and therapists.
Our team, including professionals with similar disabilities to muscular dystrophy, represents various cultural backgrounds and life experiences. This diversity empowers us to match clients with counsellors who grasp muscular dystrophy’s medical and physical aspects and connect with clients’ social and personal values.
Free Funding: Muscular Dystrophy Counselling
We can arrange specialised muscular dystrophy counselling in most parts of England and Wales for individuals with significant mobility limitations who require assistance with daily activities. Applications are welcome from individuals over 18 residing in England or Wales.
Criteria
Eligibility for Free Funding
Free funding is available based on one or more of the following criteria:
- Receives care or has a designated caregiver.
- Requires Specialist Counselling due to complex needs
- Has been discharged from local mental health services as deemed unsuitable.
Individuals with good physical ability who do not require a caregiver are typically encouraged to seek support through local mental health services, often via referral from their GP.
However, local mental health services may determine that some clients do not meet their criteria and may discharge them. In such cases, if a client has been discharged unsuitable by the local service, we can apply for free funding to access specialised support, even if they do not require a caregiver.
Application Process
Clients are promptly scheduled for an assessment session upon expressing interest in our counselling services, typically within seven days.
This initial meeting is essential, as it allows us to understand each client’s challenges and needs, fostering an environment of empathy and understanding and marking the first step towards therapeutic progress.
Following the assessment, our dedicated team takes responsibility for applying for free funding on the client’s behalf. We manage this process diligently to ensure a smooth and stress-free experience for our clients, relieving them of additional administrative burdens.
Counselling sessions usually commence within 12 weeks of assessment and approval (though this can vary depending on the region). We aim to provide a supportive, empathetic, and practical counselling experience through this funding and our services. We are committed to helping individuals with muscular dystrophy on their journey towards emotional healing, resilience, and empowerment.
Self-Paying: Accessible and Prompt Muscular Dystrophy Counselling
Choosing self-pay allows you to start your counselling journey often within a week, providing timely support when you need it most. Additionally, for those waiting for funding approval, self-pay offers the advantage of beginning counselling without delay, ensuring uninterrupted care and support.
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In line with our commitment to providing exceptional muscular dystrophy counselling, we understand the importance of affordability.
Self-Pay Options:
Self-paid clients across the UK can access specialised counselling. To make our services more accessible, we have significantly subsidised our self-pay plans. This reflects our dedication to making muscular dystrophy counselling available to a wider audience, regardless of financial circumstances.
Our subsidised rates are designed with your needs in mind:
- Introductory Session: £50
- Package of Three Sessions: £180
These rates are intentionally set to alleviate financial pressure for our clients.
We firmly believe that financial constraints should not hinder access to the essential support and guidance needed for managing muscular dystrophy. Our goal is to enable more individuals to benefit from our professional, empathetic, and specialist counselling services.
Through this self-pay option, we strive to make a meaningful and positive impact on the lives of those with muscular dystrophy by offering them the support they need at an affordable and accessible price.
Paying Yourself
♣ Heavily Subsidised Payment Plans
♣ Start Counselling almost immediately (14+)
♣ No waiting lists or reports
♣ £50 introduction session
♣ £180 Saverplan (3 sessions)
Free Funding
Applications 18+
Most Regions in England
and Wales
Free Assessment Session
Contact us if you would like more information or if you would like to self-refer click below.
Other Referrals
♣ Professional Organisations
♣ Mental Health Providers
♣ IAPT
♣ Friends & Family
♣ Carers
♣ GP’s
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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.
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♣ 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.