Services
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Chronic illness
Living with a chronic illness can be a complex and challenging journey. Your mental health is a vital component of overall well-being, and you will get support to navigate the unique challenges you face.
Through compassionate, evidence-based counselling, you will be able so foster self-empowerment and fresh approaches to manage your condition while enhancing your quality of life.
Riverside Counselling recognises the importance of illness-mitigating measures, including COVID-19 precautions, in your journey towards wellness, and fully supports your choices to protect your health and well-being.
Queer well-being
Rivserside Counselling is proud to provide compassionate and affirming counselling services for the queer community. Navigating issues such as self-acceptance, self-image, family relations, and societal acceptance can be complex and challenging.
Here you’ll find a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your feelings and experiences openly. Whether you are working to embrace your authentic self, build resilience, or enhance your overall well-being, support is only a call away.
You deserve to live a life filled with joy and confidence, and it’s a privilege to support you on that journey.
Women’s well-being
Your counsellor is passionate about supporting women’s well-being through feminist, politically-informed therapy. Women’s experiences are deeply shaped by societal structures and cultural narratives, and here you will find a safe, empowering space where these realities can be explored.
We can work to address challenges including those related to identity, relationships, self-esteem and societal pressures, helping you reclaim your voice, build resilience, and foster a strong sense of self.
Integrating feminist principles into practice, we can focus on empowering you to navigate your life with confidence and agency.
Relationships
Riverside’s relationship counselling is tailored for you, whether you identify as monogamous, ethically non-monogamous, a relationship anarchist, or are in a unique dynamic. Every relationship is different, and we are here to support you in navigating the complexities that come with diverse relationship structures.
Engage in a safe space to address challenges such as trust, boundaries, intimacy, and conflict resolution. Whether you’re seeking to strengthen your connection, explore new dynamics, or simply enhance your understanding of one another, counselling can enhance the strength of your relationship.
Get support to help you foster the fulfilling and supportive connections you desire.
Neuro-affirming care
Neuro-affirming care recognises, works with and celebrates the unique needs of neurodivergent individuals.
This approach accommodates diverse processing styles and communication preferences, offering counselling through video, audio, or text-based formats.
Many neurodivergent individuals experience differences in executive functioning, which can impact daily life and emotional well-being. Through tailored strategies, including techniques like body doubling, you can access practical support in achieving your goals.
Empower yourself to develop coping strategies, improve executive functioning skills, and foster self-acceptance.
Life upheaval
Access support to navigate challenging transitions such as the death of a loved one, career disruption, or relationship breakups. These experiences can stir up overwhelming emotions, confusion, and a profound sense of loss, but you don’t have to face them alone. Let’s work together to process your grief, manage uncertainty, and rebuild a sense of stability.
For those who have blown the whistle or faced institutional betrayal, the emotional toll can be profound. Navigating the isolation, doubt, and stress that often accompanies these experiences requires specialised support. Riverside Counselling offers a safe, confidential space to untangle the complexities of betrayal and help you regain your confidence and sense of self.
