Living with a chronic illness can be incredibly debilitating and put an added stress or strain on normal day-to-day functioning, both mental and physical. Chronic illness leads to an increased risk of anxiety and depression.
In addition, it can affect our relationships with those around us who may not understand the pressure that these conditions add to our social and emotional lives. At Armchair Psychology, we understand that chronic illness can have a multitude of implications on mental health and relationships.
The goal is to sort out what is due to the illness and how other stresses are actually making your experience of illness and pain worse. We help you deal with all that is affecting you, to reduce the burden of illness, to control your pain as much as possible – looking at the parts of your life that are working well, your strengths and the obstacles to joy.
Why get counselling?
Our approach to helping our Client’s manage Chronic Illness
At Armchair Psychology, we know that every patient has a story and that everyone’s experiences with chronic illness may be different. We cater to a wide array of clients and use our expertise to find individualised treatment plans for every patient. Living with chronic illness isn’t easy, but by speaking to a professional psychologist, you can find ways to best deal with the challenges that come with chronic illness.
Helping you move forward
Armchair Psychology is an Eastern Suburbs psychology clinic located only 1 minute from Edgecliff train station. We’d love to help you find ways of coping with the challenges associated with chronic illness. So take your first step to a more positive and holistic approach to chronic illness and book an appointment today with Armchair Psychology or take a look at our team to find out more about which psychologist might suit you best.
