CBT Therapy for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Understanding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome can affect far more than energy levels alone. You may find yourself having to think carefully about everyday activities, reducing what you do, cancelling plans, or becoming increasingly focused on how much energy a particular task might require.
Living with ongoing fatigue can also create understandable frustration, uncertainty and concern about making symptoms worse. Over time, your routines may become organised around conserving energy and avoiding setbacks, which can make it difficult to find a workable balance between rest, activity and the things that matter to you.
Psychological therapy does not assume that your symptoms are imaginary or simply caused by your thoughts. It can, however, help you explore the emotional and behavioural impact of living with persistent fatigue and develop ways of responding to uncertainty, limitation and changes in daily life.
AVAILABLE FACE-TO-FACE OR ONLINE
We're Ready to Help You
We offer all prospective clients an hour long, informal and confidential chat to discuss your fatigue-related worries for just £30.
There's no pressure to undertake any therapy going forward, no judgement from us and we're very friendly and easy to talk to!
♦ Ongoing sessions:
Typically weekly or fortnightly, tailored to your needs.
♦ Location:
Comfortable private setting near Wolverhampton / Wombourne, with free parking.
Secure online therapy available with Paul across the UK.
♦ Fees:
Ongoing sessions: £90/hr
Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy
How many sessions will I need?
This varies for each person. Some people feel clearer within a few sessions, while others benefit from longer-term support.
Is therapy confidential?
Yes. Everything discussed is treated with professional confidentiality.
Do I need a GP referral?
No referral is required. You can contact Tranceform Psychology directly.
Can chronic fatigue really improve?
Yes. Many people who once felt trapped by CFS-related problems now live calmer, freer and more confident lives.
Chronic Fatigue Symptoms
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome may encompass:
- Muscular pain, joint pain and severe headaches.
- Poor short-term memory and concentration.
- Stomach pains and other problems similar to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- A sore throat.
- A sensitivity or intolerance to bright light or loud noises.
- Dizziness.
Although most cases of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are classified as mild or moderate, one in four people can develop more severe symptoms.
- Mild CFS – you’re generally able to care for yourself, but may need occasional days off work to rest.
- Moderate CFS – you may find moving difficult, have disturbed sleep patterns and may need to sleep in the afternoon.
- Severe CFS – you may have difficulty concentrating on anything other than very basic tasks and feel like you have a significantly reduced mobility.
Psychological therapy with paul
CBT Therapy Options for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
ABOUT PAUL
Meet Paul Lee MSc
Hello, I'm Paul and I've been working with people as a psychologist, psychotherapist and coach since 2009. I have expert knowledge of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and adopt a non-medicalised philosophy when helping people overcome mental health challenges. This means that I will frame your current difficulties as being the result of what has happened to you rather than what is wrong with you.
What to Expect from Therapy
Therapy isn't something that is simply done to you. Although your therapist can provide understanding, guidance and practical psychological strategies, meaningful change usually develops through what you discover, practice and begin to do differently in your everyday life.
At Tranceform, we see therapy as a collaborative process. We'll work together to understand the patterns of thinking, feeling and behaviour that may be keeping the problem going, while helping you explore different ways of responding. Sometimes this involves questioning long-held assumptions, reducing avoidance or experimenting with behaviours that initially feel unfamiliar.
The aim isn't to make you dependent upon therapy or to promise a quick fix. It's to help you develop greater understanding, confidence and agency so that, over time, you become better equipped to manage difficulties for yourself.
Therapy provides the guidance. You provide the practice. We create the change together.
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