Who Cares for Your Carer?
CFS / ME, fibromyalgia and other chronic exhaustive conditions have a huge impact on our relationships, isolating us from friends and family and creating imbalance, friction and fear in those trying to support us. I have lived on both sides of this experience, desperate not to be a burden on those I love, and struggling to cope with the practical and emotional demands of being a carer.
As part of every coaching package I include a special, one-off session for the person who is your closest support. During this time I can help them to understand what is happening to you and why, how best to support your recovery, and how to care for themselves through this experience too.
If you are alone, or have no-one to take up this offer, you can use this session as an additional one for yourself.
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Shared Steps: Supporting recovery together
This is perfect for you if you would like to:
🌿 Reduce misunderstandings or tension linked to chronic exhaustion
🌿 Help your partner or supporter better understand what you are experiencing
🌿 Explore changing roles and relationship dynamics safely
🌿 Strengthen communication while protecting your energy
🌿 Create a shared, compassionate approach to your recovery
You’ll receive:
🌿 A one-off 60-minute online session via Zoom
🌿 A follow-up resource handout with practical guidance and signposting for supporters
How the session works
🌿 First 45 minutes: The supporter meets with me on their own to talk, ask questions, and explore what support they need
🌿 Final 15 minutes: You join the session together to gently explore what’s been shared and discuss ways to support each other
What this session offers
🌿 Clear, accessible understanding of chronic exhaustion (CFS/ME, fibromyalgia, long Covid and related conditions)
🌿 Insight into how illness affects emotions, identity, and relationship roles
🌿 Practical tools to improve communication and reduce unhelpful pressure
🌿 Help for supporters to maintain their own wellbeing while walking alongside you