How does this counselling work?

Many people feel overwhelmed with the emotions, responsibilities and challenges of supporting someone with dementia.  My initial goal when I meet with you is to listen to your situation with empathy and understanding. Once you have had the opportunity to share your story, along with the associated feelings and concerns; your goals from the counselling will determine the approach we take.

You might need:

• an opportunity to share your sadness, frustration, resentment, guilt and grief
• strategies to manage your own feelings and emotions when they become overwhelming
• ways to help your person come to terms with a recent dementia diagnosis
• practical support to access resources for your person living with dementia
• options to find time out for yourself in order to relax and recharge
• communication strategies to manage the relationship with the person living with dementia
• ways to talk with other family members or friends in relation to supporting the person with dementia
• to discuss when and how to look for a dementia unit or rest home for your person with dementia and manage the associated emotions around that decision

Above all I aim to provide you with the opportunity to share your experiences so that together we can find ways to help you navigate the future.
 

Concerns about counselling?

Many of the clients I see have never seen a counsellor before so they are not sure what to expect. Rest assured that you decide what you need from counselling and we can discuss this by phone and/or at your first session
 

Cost of counselling

The usual for for a 60-minute in-person or online session is $130. If you are in position of hardship let me know and we can work out an affordable option for you.

If you’d like to talk about whether counselling is right for you, or book an appointment for your first session,
call 021 736 462 or email julia@stc.net.nz