Medical Diagnosis Counselling

I just got diagnosed, what do I do now?

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​Physical and mental health are often closely linked and receiving a medical diagnosis whether it be life-limiting or a life-changing diagnosis, it can be very overwhelming, confronting and emotionally distressing for the individual and their loved ones.

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Doctors and medical providers are trained to identify and treat the disease. Counsellors are trained to treat people and one's experience of disease.

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When someone develops a medical issue, they often have severe emotional distress. Medical conditions can also interfere with one’s typical coping strategies. 

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Counselling can be an integral part of your treatment, providing necessary support and guidance during this difficult time by working through the flood of emotions, thoughts and feelings you have/are experiencing in counselling.