Long Term Health Conditions

Long term health conditions are any conditions which require ongoing management over a period of years or decades. Example of these conditions are Diabetes, COPD , respiratory conditions, Obesity, Heart conditions, Persistent pain, Fibromyalgia, Chronic fatigue syndrome/ME, Gastrointestinal conditions and Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Having a long-term health condition can be difficult not just physically but also emotionally. Did you know that people with a long-term health condition are two to three times more likely to develop mental ill-health and that those who have two or more long-term conditions are seven times more likely to experience depression than those without? This can be due to the frustration of having to cope with a condition, worries about the future, stress in finding time in a busy life to be able to take care of your health, coming to terms with a diagnosis or having a lack of support available. To name a few!

Well, our team is here to help! Talking Health is a dedicated team of practitioners, experienced in working with people to help manage the emotional difficulties that often go hand in hand with experiencing a long-term physical health condition.

Within the Talking Health team, we can help people manage with having a long-term condition diagnosis by using interventions based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in order to improve psychological wellbeing.

When you first come to the service, we will have a one-hour assessment where we will discuss your difficulties with you and decide the best next steps. This could be a 1 to 1 support with one of our therapists, online support, guided self-help or group work. We will always look at what you want to get out of the service and choose the best option to help you achieve your goals.

If you feel like you are struggling to manage your condition due to depression or anxiety, please give us a ring on 0300 555 3344.