Does anyone know a counselling service in Northamptonshire specialising in epilepsy?
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Smells05
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Hi
I would just like to know if anyone knew of any counsellors based in the Northamptonshire area that specialise in epilepsy and in giving counselling to those with epilepsy as I got my epilepsy through my Right sided hemiplegia.
I would just like to know if anyone knew of any counsellors based in the Northamptonshire area that specialise in epilepsy and in giving counselling to those with epilepsy as I got my epilepsy through my Right sided hemiplegia.
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Hi might be worth asking either your GP or if you are under an epilepsy nurse at the hospital ask them?2024 The year of the general election...the time for change is coming 💡
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I have an epilepsy specialist nurse my General practice are rubbish. But it’s difficult as a epilepsy specialist nurse isn’t a counsellor and I also have right sided hemiplegia. It’s coming to terms with it as the epilepsy has and is destroying my life.
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Hello @Smells05
I'm having difficulty finding a counsellor specialising in epilepsy and wondered if you would benefit from one trained in chronic illness more generally. You could try self-referring to a local NHS psychological therapy service and in your initial assessment they would advise if anyone in their team/any of their services could help.
While, there is always the option of paying privately (prices generally start upwards from £40 an hour). The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy have a 'search for a therapist' webpage that allows you to look locally. In the search tool you can enter a specific problem or specialism however again you might have more joy searching with 'health' or 'chronic illness'.
Besides these, there are mental health helplines/organisations you can contact anytime should you feel that your thoughts are overwhelming, they are:- The Samaritans on 116123 or by emailing jo@samaritans.org
- SHOUT by texting 'SHOUT' to 85258 to speak to a trained crisis volunteer
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Smells05 said:I have an epilepsy specialist nurse my General practice are rubbish. But it’s difficult as a epilepsy specialist nurse isn’t a counsellor and I also have right sided hemiplegia. It’s coming to terms with it as the epilepsy has and is destroying my life.2024 The year of the general election...the time for change is coming 💡
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Hi @Smells05
I would contact the Epilepsy Society, here are their Support Pages. I would also suggest taking HemiHelp's Online Checklist. It might identify areas where you could need extra help.Scope
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