Support for carers and caregivers
Supporting a partner, parent or family member can create fatigue, guilt and constant competing demands. Carers may put their own wellbeing last for long periods.
What might be useful to understand
Therapy can help with boundaries, grief, resentment, asking for help and coping with changes in relationships. It should respect both the care recipient and the carer’s needs.
There is no need to settle on a treatment model before contacting a practitioner. A first conversation can help clarify the question you want to explore, and a suitable therapist should explain options without promising a guaranteed result.
Choosing support that fits
Discuss what support is realistically available, including respite and community services. A therapist cannot solve every practical care problem alone.
Check qualifications, fees, confidentiality and whether appointments are available in person or online. If the work calls for medical assessment or specialist care, your GP can help explore alternatives.
Questions worth asking
Can we work on guilt when I take time for myself? How do I ask family for help?
You can ask for clear answers and take time to decide. Therapy should be a collaborative process grounded in informed consent and an appropriate professional relationship.
Taking the next step
If you would like to explore an appointment, you can send a contact-only enquiry. We ask only for the details needed to respond about a possible introduction. This does not book or confirm a clinical appointment.
For a diagnosis, urgent need or health concerns, start with your GP or an appropriate health service. If anyone is in immediate danger, call 000.
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