Carer Support
How NI Counselling can help if you are a Carer
At NI Counselling, we understand the unique and often overwhelming challenges faced by carers. Whether you’re caring for a loved one with a chronic illness, disability, or other significant needs, our counselling services are here to support you every step of the way. We offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings, manage stress, and find practical solutions to the difficulties you face as a carer.
Difficulties for Carers?
- Emotional Challenges such as Stress and Anxiety, Guilt, Depression, Sleep Deprivation and Grief.
- Physical Challenges such as Exhaustion, Fatigue and Health Neglect.
- Social Challenges such as Isolation, Strain on Relationships and a Reduced Social Life.
- Financial Challenges such as Loss of income, Increased Expenses and Navigating Benefits.
- Psychological Challenges such as Uncertainty and Fear and Pressure of Responsibility.
- Practical Challenges such as Time Management, Lack of Respite, Learning New Skills and Decision Making Pressure.
- Personal Identity and Life Changes such as Identity Loss and Life Disruption.
- Coping with Changes in the Relationship such as Role Reversal and Loss of Intimacy.


How a Counsellor can help a Carer?
- Emotional Support and Stress Management
- Addressing Guilt and Helplessness
- Building Resilience and Self-Care Practices
- Practical Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
- Strengthening Relationships and Communication
- Grief and Loss Support
- Long-Term Well-Being and Support
If you would like to make an instant referral for counselling support....
Our Therapists can create an Individualised Treatment Plan to help you:
Counselling can help
Counselling promotes self-awareness, helping to understand behaviour and make any possible changes. When you are in a challenging situation sometimes it is difficult to get a clear perspective. Counselling helps to unravel problems so you can gain greater understanding and move towards healing and recovery.
To invest in counselling is to invest in your future happiness and well-being! Please have a look around our site, we hope you gain all the information that you require. If you have any further queries please don’t hesitate to contact us.
NI Counselling offers therapeutic support for adults with a vast range of emotional and behavioural issues and concerns.

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Office locations
Belfast, Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus, Magherafelt & Antrim

By appointment only
Each of our therapist are accredited and have different specialist fields and backgrounds, we can help you find the right fit for you!
We have appointments available online and by telephone, we also have face-to-face appointments available at our various office locations across Northern Ireland.
NI Counselling & Associates Ltd is a registered company – Limited Company Registration NI694550



