Living with a long-term condition such as diabetes, heart disease, chronic pain or cancer affects mood, relationships and everyday life.
Counselling helps you cope with the emotional side of illness, alongside your medical care. Sessions are available in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and online.
How counselling helps with chronic illness
Counselling helps you adjust to the illness, manage stress and keep a life that feels meaningful.
- Adjusting to diagnosis and changes
- Coping with pain, fatigue and uncertainty
- Pacing and realistic goal-setting
- Communicating needs to family and employers
- Support for caregivers
Related support: Stress & burnout, Depression, End-of-life transitions.
When to seek help for chronic illness
Signs it may be time to talk to someone
- Low mood or anxiety since diagnosis
- Frustration with limits on work or daily life
- Difficulty sticking to treatment
- Worry about the future or about being a burden
- Strain in family relationships
- Feeling isolated or misunderstood
Sessions are held in person in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, or online across Pakistan and worldwide, in Urdu or English.
Frequently asked questions
Does counselling replace medical treatment?
No. Counselling works alongside your doctor’s care, focusing on the emotional side of illness.
Can family caregivers attend?
Yes. Caregivers can attend with the patient or on their own.
Can sessions be online if travel is hard?
Yes. Online sessions are available across Pakistan.
What happens in the first session?
The first session focuses on understanding your concerns and agreeing on clear goals. You can ask questions and decide whether counselling feels right for you.
How much does a session cost?
Sessions are PKR XXXX. Contact us for current fees for in-person and online sessions.
Is counselling confidential?
Yes. What you share stays private. The only exception is if there is a serious risk to your safety or someone else’s, which Ayesha will explain in your first session.
