Understanding what you may be experiencing
A new disability, physical impairment, chronic condition or loss of mobility can affect much more than the body. It may change independence, relationships, work, identity, plans and the way other people respond to you. Grief and frustration can sit alongside resilience and progress.
John sustained a spinal cord injury in a serious road traffic accident in his early twenties. He does not assume that two experiences are the same, but his lived understanding can make room for conversations about loss, adaptation and identity that are sometimes difficult to have elsewhere.
You might consider support if you notice
These experiences are examples, not a diagnosis. You can contact John even if your situation does not fit a neat label.
- Adjusting to a new disability or diagnosis
- Loss of mobility, independence or a previous role
- Body image and identity changes
- Frustration, grief, anger or isolation
- Relationship and social changes
- Building coping skills for an altered future
How therapy can approach this
Therapy is not about demanding positivity. It is a place where the difficult parts of adjustment can be acknowledged honestly. John’s person-centred approach supports you to explore what the change means in your life, recognise strengths without minimising loss, and identify choices or coping strategies that support your autonomy.
Appointments in Meath and online
The Kilmainhamwood therapy room is wheelchair accessible. Online sessions are also available if travel, transport, fatigue or accessibility makes remote contact the better option. Sessions cost €60.
This page explains Sunrise Wellness Therapy’s service and is not a diagnosis or a substitute for advice from your GP, psychiatrist or other healthcare professional.
