Find a therapist that can help with Chronic Illness
Therapy can be beneficial for individuals with chronic illness in a number of ways:
Coping with emotions: Chronic illness can be accompanied by a range of difficult emotions, such as anxiety, depression, and grief. A therapist can help individuals process these emotions, develop coping strategies, and improve their emotional well-being.
Managing symptoms: Chronic illness can also involve physical symptoms that impact daily life. A therapist can help individuals develop strategies for managing these symptoms, such as relaxation techniques or lifestyle changes, and provide support in making adjustments to their daily routine.
Adjusting to life changes: Chronic illness can result in significant changes to an individual's daily life, including changes to work, relationships, and social activities. A therapist can help individuals adjust to these changes and develop strategies for maintaining a sense of purpose and meaning in their lives.
Improving communication: Chronic illness can also impact relationships with loved ones, caregivers, and healthcare providers. A therapist can help individuals develop effective communication skills and navigate the challenges of communication in the context of chronic illness.
Enhancing self-care: Individuals with chronic illness may benefit from developing self-care strategies that promote physical and emotional well-being. A therapist can help individuals identify self-care practices that work for them, and provide support in implementing and maintaining these practices.
Overall, therapy can provide a supportive and non-judgmental space for individuals with chronic illness to explore their feelings and concerns, and develop strategies for managing the challenges of living with a chronic condition.
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Axinya Salnitskaya
Axinya Salnitskaya
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) CounsellorAddictions • Burnout • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy • Chronic Illness • LGBTQI • Personality disorders • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
Addictions • Burnout • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy • Chronic Illness • LGBTQI • Personality disorders • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
Violetta
Violetta
Clinical Psychologist & PsychotherapistBurnout • Chronic Illness • Depression • Divorce • Grief & Loss • Therapists for Ukraine • Therapy for Expats
USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
Burnout • Chronic Illness • Depression • Divorce • Grief & Loss • Therapists for Ukraine • Therapy for Expats
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
Elise Borgese
Elise Borgese
Clinical TherapistAddictions • Anxiety • Burnout • Chronic Illness • Grief & Loss • Health anxiety • LGBTQI
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
Addictions • Anxiety • Burnout • Chronic Illness • Grief & Loss • Health anxiety • LGBTQI
USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
Valeria Koudoumogiannaki
Valeria Koudoumogiannaki
Licensed Psychologist, Msc in Positive PsychologyActivism • Anxiety • Art therapy • Burnout • Career • Chronic Illness • LGBTQI
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Activism • Anxiety • Art therapy • Burnout • Career • Chronic Illness • LGBTQI
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Hendrik Berg
Hendrik Berg
Systemic CounsellorAcademic or educational problems • Chronic Illness • Counselling • Gender dysphoria • Gender identity • LGBTQI • Systemic Approach
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Academic or educational problems • Chronic Illness • Counselling • Gender dysphoria • Gender identity • LGBTQI • Systemic Approach
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
Maria
Maria
Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist in-trainingAnxiety • Attachment • Chronic Illness • Online therapy • Psychoanalysis • Psychodynamic therapy • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
Anxiety • Attachment • Chronic Illness • Online therapy • Psychoanalysis • Psychodynamic therapy • Trauma
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Dr John Sorensen
Dr John Sorensen
Doctor of Clinical Psychology (UK) & Consultant Clinical PsychologistAnxiety • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy • Chronic Illness • Couples therapy • Depression • Eating disorders • Existential analysis
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Anxiety • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy • Chronic Illness • Couples therapy • Depression • Eating disorders • Existential analysis
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Lisa Malmheden
Lisa Malmheden
Psychological CounselorAdjustment disorders • Anorexia • Bulimia • Chronic Illness • Depression • Eating disorders
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Adjustment disorders • Anorexia • Bulimia • Chronic Illness • Depression • Eating disorders
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
Evren Celal
Evren Celal
Counselling PsychologistAnxiety • Attachment • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy • Chronic Illness • Personal development • Self-confidence • Trauma
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Anxiety • Attachment • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy • Chronic Illness • Personal development • Self-confidence • Trauma
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Michael Liegl
Michael Liegl
Dr. Phil, Body-Psychotherapist (HPG), Traumatherapist, Somatic CoachAnxiety • Body therapy • Chronic Illness • Chronic Pain • Depression • Somatic Experiencing • Trauma
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Anxiety • Body therapy • Chronic Illness • Chronic Pain • Depression • Somatic Experiencing • Trauma
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Maita Nichols
Maita Nichols
Accredited Jungian Analytical Psychotherapist and Art PsychotherapistChronic Illness • Depression • Dream analysis • Jungian analysis • Psychological abuse • PTSD • Trauma
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Chronic Illness • Depression • Dream analysis • Jungian analysis • Psychological abuse • PTSD • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS
Johanna Perschl
Johanna Perschl
Psychologist, MSc Clinical NeuropsychologyADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Anxiety • Chronic Illness • Chronic Pain • Depression • Grief & Loss • Therapy for Expats
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ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Anxiety • Chronic Illness • Chronic Pain • Depression • Grief & Loss • Therapy for Expats
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Ariane Fuechtner
Ariane Fuechtner
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Traumatherapist (HPG)Anxiety • Chronic Illness • Depression • PTSD • Somatic coaching • Somatic Experiencing • Trauma
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Anxiety • Chronic Illness • Depression • PTSD • Somatic coaching • Somatic Experiencing • Trauma
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Therapy for Chronic Illness
Many people worldwide are affected by Chronic Illness , so by no means should you feel alone or that the diagnosis is unmanageable: many have sought treatment successfully through finding a qualified and compassionate psychotherapist. Although it requires some daily effort to manage Chronic Illness , seeking professional help is a key step in understanding what you need to gain more stability in everyday life and how to integrate healthy coping mechanisms into your daily routine. To learn how to go about selecting the perfect therapist, read our guide here.
How to choose a therapist specialising in Chronic Illness
It’s not unusual to feel slightly overwhelmed when choosing a type of therapy. These feelings are completely normal and can be part of the initial stages of seeking therapy. It's important to remember that finding the right fit for you is crucial, and it may take some exploration and open communication with potential therapists to discover the approach and therapist that aligns best with your needs and preferences. Trusting your instincts and being patient with yourself throughout this process can help alleviate some of the overwhelm and lead to a smoother therapeutic journey. If you need additional help in finding a qualified practitioner, It’s Complicated offers a free matching service, where our in-house therapists will try to find the best match for you based on your individual needs and preferences.
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Search for practitioners who specialise in Chronic Illness and many other approaches in the search tool here in our directory of licensed professionals. For many of us, there's never a more important time than now to nurture our mental health. If you are interested in therapy to assist you in improving your life quality, our platform features over 1,500 mental health professionals from 80+ countries. Counselling is also available in almost 100 languages, both online and in-person, making the search for an accredited psychologist who is knowledgeable about Chronic Illness much less complicated.
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