Counselling
Life has changed. How do you feel? Share your feelings confidentially with a supportive professional.
MND Scotland offers emotional support and professional counselling for people affected by MND and relatives bereaved by the loss of someone to MND.
Natural Feelings
You may sometimes feel overwhelmed by the emotional pain of living with MND. During these times it is reassuring to know that these often difficult feelings are not unusual. MND and bereavement bring major life changes and it can be helpful to talk about what has happened and how your life has been altered.
Coping
We all cope differently. You may have been feeling all sorts of disturbing emotions or be aware that you are not your usual self.
- You may frequently feel tearful
- Find it difficult to be around others
- More short tempered than usual
- Trouble sleeping
- Painful Memories
- Over or under eating
- Increasing alcohol consumption
Talking to Others
Will they understand?
Are you afraid you'll be a burden?
Do you feel confused or frightened?
Counselling can help offer the privacy to express your feelings. The grieving process can take time and doesn’t need to be hurried with our counsellors. Your G.P. may have suggested that counselling can often help if you find coping day to day difficult.
Counsellors
The service is lead by an experienced counsellor who provides a telephone and face-to-face service from our head office. There is also a co-ordinated service of specialist trained volunteer counsellor throughout Scotland. This confidential service will be offered at a time suitable for, and agreed by you.
Find out more on 0141 945 1077 to make an appointment with our counsellor in Glasgow, to find out more about counsellors in your local area, or arrange counselling over the telephone.
If you need help urgently you can call:
The Samariatans on 08457 90 90 90
Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland at their national office on 01738 444 178 to be directed to your nearest branch.
For Further Information, please Contact:
Lynnette Scott, Counselling Practice Supervisor
MND Scotland
76 Firhill Road
Glasgow
G20 7BA
Tel. 0141 945-1077
Fax: 0141 945 2578
Email: lynnette.scott@mndscotland.org.uk
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