Living with motor neurone disease (MND) can be overwhelming, affecting not only those diagnosed but also family members, friends, and carers. Our registered clients in Victoria and Tasmania impacted by MND can access compassionate and professional counselling for essential emotional adjustment support. MND Victoria’s Counselling Service is here to provide a safe, confidential, and supportive space for anyone affected by MND.
MND Victoria’s Counselling Service provides free and confidential sessions to help people process their emotions, develop coping strategies, and clarify personal goals and values in a supportive environment. Whether you are living with MND or supporting someone who is, MND Victoria’s Counselling Service offers a safe space to talk about your challenges without fear of judgement.
Counselling through MND Victoria is flexible. Sessions are available Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm, and can be held in a variety of formats for maximum accessibility:
Each session offers a place to express difficult thoughts and feelings, find new ways to cope or simply share your experience. Confidential, counselling support can be a powerful tool in reducing distress and managing feelings of anxiety, depression or overwhelm.
Living with MND can bring a wide range of emotional difficulties, from adjusting to the diagnosis, to the impact of physical changes to coping with uncertainty. Feelings of grief, frustration, and anxiety are common and understandable. While friends and family members can offer comfort, a trained counsellor can provide objective, professional guidance to help people navigate these complex emotions. Through MND Victoria’s Counselling Service, clients can explore new ways of coping, freely express their fears and hopes, and find validation in a non-judgmental setting.
The benefits of counselling extend to both those living with MND and their support network. MND Victoria’s Counselling Service can support people with MND and their families in the following ways:
Accessing counselling is simple, and we encourage anyone who needs counselling to reach out.
To access counselling services, simply speak to your MND Advisor /Support Coordinator. They will help you set up your first session based on your preferences.
Once referred tot he service, appointments can be scheduled according to your convenience. MND Victoria’s Counsellor offers flexible, responsive support.
Whether you prefer to meet over Zoom, via phone, or in person at our Canterbury office, MND Victoria’s team ensures that counselling is accessible to everyone, regardless of location or mobility challenges.
Yes, MND Victoria’s Counselling Service is provided at no cost to people with MND and their families or carers, ensuring accessible support for everyone affected.
The Counselling Service is available to anyone living with MND as well as family members, and carers who need support. Our service is designed to support people with MND and their support network.
You can start by contacting your MND Advisor / Support Coordinator, who will assist with a referral and help you schedule your first session.
MND Victoria offers counselling sessions via Zoom or phone for those who prefer remote support. This allows clients across Victoria to access counselling from the comfort of their own homes.