We are now starting to see more clients presenting for support
to help manage the effects of Long Covid.
We know that Long Covid is a medical condition and not a psychological disorder, but we also know
it can have a debilitating impact upon every aspect of a person’s life, including their mental health.
We also understand that quality of care can further affect people struggling with Long Covid,
which is why our team have recently completed training specific to supporting clients with Long Covid
to ensure our Long Covid clients feel seen, heard, believed and supported in the ways they need.
Find out how we can support you.
Individual Support
We know that living with Long Covid can be frustrating, frightening and isolating. Being a novel illness with wide-ranging symptoms and no straight forward or predictable path to recovery it can be difficult and depressing to manage alone.
While psychological support won’t cure Long Covid, it can help you cope with the impacts Long Covid might be having on your your sense of self, your relationships, your work and your mental health.
Our psychologists can provide Long Covid support via Telehealth to anyone in Australia, or in person in Fremantle if you’d prefer.
Family and Carer Support
We know that family members and carers of people suffering from chronic, complex medical conditions like Long Covid often need support too. Support in trying to make sense of this illness, and the often frightening ways it might be affecting the person you care about.
What we know is that when we feel well supported with our own stress, worry and feelings of helplessness, we can better support (and better advocate for) the loved ones we’re doing our very best to look after.
We’re here to look after you too.
Employment Support
Work is an area of life that can be greatly impacted by Long Covid and some people might need help managing their symptoms, working out what adjustments they might need, and expressing those needs to their employer. We can work with you to develop a modified work plan, or a return to work plan that protects your health while supporting your desire or need to continue to work.
Speak to your employer, or insurance provider to find out if you can access our Long Covid support services under their EAP (employee assistance program), or under your worker’s compensation or income protection insurance claim.
Online Support Groups
We are currently developing a support group for people suffering from Long Covid, and as a separate support group for carers. Support groups bring people who are going through similar experiences together, and have been shown to be a powerful way to reduce the stress, anxiety and isolation that affects many people experiencing chronic health conditions.
These groups will be semi-structured to both explore different issues relevant to living with Long Covid and provide opportunities for group members to share their experiences and support each other in the process.
If you would like to be notified when our support groups start please click on the link and complete the form.
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