Therapy for Epilepsy
Our Vancouver counsellors will help you navigate epilepsy and the depression and anxiety that are often associated with it.
Learn about the stigmas surrounding Epilepsy and how therapy can help you beat depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem
Did you know that 1 in 26 people develop epilepsy over their lifetime and 1 in 100 people currently live with epilepsy? Many are at a higher risk of depression, anxiety, and illness. The expectation that you should be fully functioning mentally after a seizure is a stigma that creates unproductive emotional responses in clients and causes low self-esteem and depression. These are unrealistic expectations that arise from misunderstandings about Epilepsy and, oftentimes, are not in line with the experience of the client. A lack of understanding related to epilepsy can also be very stigmatizing for parents who have a child with the condition.
As a person living with Epilepsy, I recognize how misunderstood this condition is and why it is important to unpack the secrecy and shame associated with it. I will help you feel validated in your experience and empower you to move forward with confidence.
If you or your family members are experiencing seizures, or have been diagnosed with epilepsy and are looking for support, please get in touch today. I understand that therapy for epilepsy is a specialized field and I offer it through my Vancouver office or am happy to have a video session for clients outside of Vancouver.
Let me help you feel understood while dealing with the difficulties surrounding Epilepsy. Feel free to inquire about available additional educational resources.
Epilepsy symptoms include
Seizures (any and all types)
Issues with memory
Difficulties in school
Difficulties in maintaining a job
Feelings of frustration, shame, and low self-worth
Difficulties with living with an invisible illness
Frustration related to the stigma around having epilepsy
Let’s work through your epilepsy by
Working with you on approaching your circumstance with a different perspective
Re-evaluating your beliefs about yourself
Working with you to learn how to be comfortable with epilepsy and beginning to integrate it into a part of your identity, rather than struggle against it
Offering communication skills to you and your family that will foster positive interactions and openness
Offering you alternative resources from the community
To help end the stigma: Educational workshops are offered and booked by request. These focus on how to change the negative conversation surrounding epilepsy into a more honest dialogue. Please get in touch today to request a date or for more information.
