Facing the end of life, your own or a loved one's, brings fear, exhaustion and hard decisions.
Counselling offers a calm space to talk about what matters, for patients and for the family members caring for them. Sessions are available in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and online.
How counselling helps with end-of-life transitions
Counselling supports emotional wellbeing alongside medical and palliative care, and helps families talk and make decisions together.
- Space to talk about fears and wishes
- Support for caregivers’ stress and burnout
- Family conversations about care and goodbyes
- Anticipatory grief support
- Bereavement support afterwards
Related support: Grief & loss, Chronic illness, Family counselling.
When to seek help for end-of-life transitions
Signs it may be time to talk to someone
- Fear or anxiety about death and what’s ahead
- Anticipatory grief before a loss
- Caregiver exhaustion or guilt
- Difficult conversations within the family
- Unfinished business or regrets
- Relatives abroad struggling to cope from a distance
Sessions are held in person in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, or online across Pakistan and worldwide, in Urdu or English.
Frequently asked questions
Can family members abroad join online?
Yes. Online sessions let relatives in other cities or countries take part.
Is this religious counselling?
Sessions respect each family’s faith and values, but they are psychological support rather than religious guidance.
Do you continue support after a death?
Yes. Grief counselling is available for family members afterwards.
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.
