Changes to our health can often lead to changes in the things that matter most to us. Talking about your experiences may help you adjust to your current situation while you are undergoing rehabilitation.
About this service
Our counsellors can give you and your family support through your rehabilitation process. Counsellor can help you and/or your family:
- Understand the changes that follow your illness or injury
- understand how you respond to and manage these changes
- work through any grief and loss you may experience because of these changes
- make decisions following these changes
- increase self-esteem and confidence
- improve personal relationships
- return to the community and adjust to life after hospital
- reach your rehabilitation goals.
While everyone’s experience is different, you may want to talk about:
- What you are able to do at the moment (such as changes to your mobility)
- how much help you need from other people
- how you are feeling
- your role as a partner, parent, or employee
- how you manage stress and conflict
- where you live
- your sexual health
- your goals
- any other changes.
Who we care for
You and/or your family can see our counsellor if you are staying in our hospital rehabilitation wards (at University of Canberra Hospital) or having rehabilitation as an outpatient.
The service is available to adults who live in the ACT and is free for Medicare or Asylum Seeker cardholders.
How to access this service
You can arrange to see the counsellor by talking with your doctor, nurse, or any other of the health professionals caring for you, if you meet the eligibility criteria.
What to expect
You do not need to pay for this service. The length and number of sessions will depend on your situation. Sessions are usually 50-60 minutes long and people usually have up to six sessions.
Where we’re located
We have directions to University of Canberra Hospital.
