There But Not There
Supporting a parent or partner through dementia is an act of love wrapped in heartbreak. They are still here — and yet, not quite the same. You are carrying medical decisions, family responsibilities, and the quiet grief of losing the person you once knew. It is overwhelming, and guilt still finds its way in no matter how much you give. Here, you don’t have to pretend it’s all okay. You can bring your full, authentic self — overwhelm, sadness, exhaustion, anxiety, even the guilt — and know you’ll be met with compassion and support.
Because Dementia Affects More Than Just the Person Diagnosed.
Living in Grey Areas
With dementia, there are no perfect solutions. You’re constantly balancing presence and absence, holding on to moments of joy while grieving what’s already been lost. Counselling offers a space to name that reality, to sit with the shades of grey, and to find a way forward — even when the situation itself cannot be fixed.
Taking Care of Yourself Matters
Caring for someone with dementia can take a physical, emotional, and spiritual toll. You may find yourself last on your own list of priorities, running on empty and hoping sheer willpower will carry you through. The truth is: there’s no prize for sacrificing yourself. The more you get run down, the less energy and presence you have to give to the people you love.
Here, you’ll learn to practice self-compassion — to be gentle with yourself in an impossible situation. To create space for your own needs without drowning in guilt. To build resilience not by pushing harder, but by finding balance, community, and realistic expectations.
Here, you’ll learn to practice self-compassion — to be gentle with yourself in an impossible situation. To create space for your own needs without drowning in guilt. To build resilience not by pushing harder, but by finding balance, community, and realistic expectations.
What you’ll find in Counselling
- NA safe place to express all of your emotions — even the ones society doesn’t talk about.
- NCompassion and validation: you are not alone, and what you’re feeling makes sense.
- NSupport in creating imperfect but sustainable solutions for your situation.
- NTools to help you care for yourself while caring for others.
Most of all, you’ll leave feeling heard and seen — with permission to be fully human in the middle of an inhuman challenge.
You don’t have to do this alone
Whether you’re a full-time caregiver or supporting your loved one from a distance, your feelings matter. You are worthy of care and support, too.
If you’re ready for a place where you don’t have to hold it all together, where your feelings are safe, and where compassion meets authenticity — I’d be honoured to walk alongside you.
If you’re ready for a place where you don’t have to hold it all together, where your feelings are safe, and where compassion meets authenticity — I’d be honoured to walk alongside you.
I would love to meet you.
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