The Psychological Weight of Diagnosis
A dementia diagnosis brings an immediate and profound shift in how a person sees their life and their future. Fear, grief, anger and a changed relationship with identity are all entirely natural responses. Therapy provides a space where the full emotional weight of diagnosis can be acknowledged and explored at your own pace, with a therapist who understands the particular landscape of living with a progressive condition and the courage it takes to face it.
Supporting Carers and Family Members
The impact of dementia extends far beyond the person diagnosed. Family members and carers carry enormous emotional weight -- anticipatory grief, guilt, exhaustion, and the complexity of watching someone they love change over time. Therapy provides a dedicated space for carers and families to process their own experiences, address their own wellbeing, and develop the emotional resources needed for the long road ahead.
Support in Northern Ireland
NI Counselling provides specialist dementia support therapy across Northern Ireland. We work with people living with early-stage dementia as well as the family members and carers who support them. Our therapists understand the particular emotional and psychological dimensions of a dementia journey. In-person and online sessions are available.
Our Service Areas:
Belfast City
Co. Antrim
Co. Down
Derry/L'Derry
Remote NI
UK-wide Online
Expert Methodologies for Lasting Relief
We don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. We utilize the gold standard of evidence-based psychological interventions.
Adjusting to Diagnosis
Receiving a dementia diagnosis involves a process of adjustment that deserves proper support. We provide a space to process the shock, grief and fear that accompany diagnosis and work towards a more settled relationship with what lies ahead, building psychological resources for the journey rather than facing it alone.
Addressing Anxiety and Loss
Dementia brings a particular kind of anticipatory grief -- for abilities, independence and identity that may change over time. Our therapists work with the anxiety and losses that emerge at each stage, providing consistent support that adapts as circumstances develop and helping you find meaning and quality of life within the present.
Carer Wellbeing and Resilience
Caring for someone with dementia is one of the most demanding roles a person can take on. We provide specialist support for carers addressing exhaustion, grief, guilt and the erosion of personal identity that prolonged caring can bring, helping you sustain your wellbeing alongside your caring role over the long term.
