- This page has been taken from Encephalitis – a guide, which was compiled by Elaine
Dowell and Ava Easton with advice and assistance from the Society's Professional
Advisory Panel and members of the Encephalitis Society.
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Being supported emotionally is very important to all of us. Having someone who shares
our concerns makes it easier to cope. For some people having a supportive family
will be enough. Others may need more professional help.
There are various kinds of counselling services available, their help may be short
or longer term and it may be free or involve payment. Counselling isn’t offered
routinely and you will have to ask for it. Often the first person to ask is your
GP. The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (www.bacp.co.uk) provides a
list of local member counsellors.
Last modified: October 2009