The support we offer is individualised, dependent on the reason as to why a person has decided to seek help from a psychologist. Below are some of the things we can help with but are not limited to.
- Support people to change their behaviours to gradually improve eating habits, activity levels and their overall outlook on life
- Help people to learn effective strategies for diabetes self-management activities such as, regular blood glucose testing, taking insulin at the correct time, taking medication.
- Diagnosis acceptance
- Bad dreams or flashbacks associated with traumatic diabetes experiences
- Address emotional reactions such as disbelief, guilt, and anger
- Help people to lead a life that is in line with what is important to them
- Understanding the condition and specific diagnosis