How can we help?
Living with a health condition can be distressing for people and the support network around them. It is common for people to report experiencing difficult thoughts and feelings that impact on psychological wellbeing. Our service offers a chance for people to talk about these areas of difficulty. Where appropriate, we can work together to develop skills for coping, practical ways to support those around us, and work towards living a full and meaningful life. The ways in which individuals cope with and adjust to the challenges they face can be different for everyone.
The reasons for coming to see the team are dependent on the person and their health condition.
Some of these may include:
- Adjusting to a new diagnosis
- Managing difficult, distressing emotions
- Making decisions about treatment options
- Worrying about the future and managing uncertainty
- Strengthening family relationships and friendships
- Feeling nervous or anxious about a procedure
- Adjusting to, changes in physical abilities; reduced independence and increase reliance on others; changed appearance; sticking to new medication regimen; knowing when to ask for help etc.
- Enjoying life and hobbies
- Dealing with difficult thoughts and memories
- Worries about your weight
How we can help:
- Preparing for medical procedures
- Helping you to look after your wellbeing
- Adjusting to a condition or diagnosis
- Living a meaningful live with a physical health condition
- Managing and coping with a health condition
- Finding motivation to make changes
- Connecting with others who live with health conditions
- Setting achievable goals
- Managing pain
- Trauma symptoms
- Reconnecting with things of that are important to you
If you think it would be helpful to speak to a psychologist, please speak to your medical team who can give you additional information and assist you with the referral process.
If you feel your life is at risk, you are in danger or you need urgent mental health support please contact, NHS direct Wales: 111 (select option 2), or access THIS PAGE for additional information about accessing support.