Living with type 1 diabetes can affect far more than blood glucose levels. The constant monitoring, decision-making and uncertainty can take a real emotional toll. I offer a supportive, non-judgemental space where adults with type 1 diabetes can talk openly about the parts of living with a chronic condition that others may not always see or understand.
How I Can Support You
Counselling is tailored to your experiences, needs and goals. Areas we may explore include:
- Medical trauma — including distressing diagnoses, hospital admissions, procedures, intensive care experiences or feeling unheard within healthcare settings.
- Hypo anxiety — fear of low blood glucose, anxiety about sleeping, exercising, driving, being alone or being away from familiar support.
- Diabetes distress and burnout — the exhaustion, frustration, guilt or overwhelm that can come with managing a condition that never takes a day off.
- EMDR — where appropriate, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing may help you process traumatic or distressing experiences that continue to affect you.
- Relationships and marriage pressures — navigating worry, misunderstanding, changes in intimacy, caring roles and the impact of diabetes on shared decisions and family life.
- Living with more than one chronic illness — making space for the practical and emotional impact of multiple diagnoses, competing treatment demands and an altered sense of identity.
- Identity, grief and adjustment — including changes in independence, confidence, body image, future plans or the way you relate to yourself.
A Space Where You Do Not Have to Explain Everything
Therapy can provide a place to step out of “management mode” and focus on you as a whole person. Together, we can work towards reducing distress, understanding patterns of anxiety, strengthening coping strategies and helping you feel more grounded in your life and relationships.
You do not need to be at crisis point to seek support. Whether you are newly diagnosed, have lived with type 1 diabetes for many years, or are facing a particularly difficult season, you are welcome to get in touch to discuss what support might look like for you.