1. Why is support important for people with long-term health conditions?

Support helps address not just the physical symptoms of illness or chronic health problems, but also the emotional, social, and practical challenges. Having the right resources in place reduces isolation, improves coping, and promotes a better quality of life. At Dr. Ingela Thuné-Boyle LLC, I specialize in providing support tailored to people living with chronic illness and long-term health challenges.

 

2. How can therapy help with chronic illness or long-term health conditions?

Therapy offers a safe space to process emotions, manage stress, and learn practical coping tools. Approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and trauma-informed therapies, including somatic approaches, can help people manage pain, fatigue, and uncertainty, while strengthening resilience and emotional balance. It can also help create a new sense of meaning and purpose. Dr. Ingela Thuné-Boyle LLC focuses specifically on these approaches for individuals living with chronic conditions.

 

3. Can online therapy really make a difference?

Yes. Online therapy allows you to connect with a qualified therapist from home, which is especially valuable if mobility, fatigue, or pain make travel difficult. Many clients find it just as effective as in-person sessions; in fact, they prefer it. Through Dr. Ingela Thuné-Boyle LLC, online therapy is available for clients in the UK, US and Canada.

 

4. Is therapy more effective than support groups?

Support groups - whether local or online - can be invaluable for people with specific conditions (such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, or mind-body syndromes) as well as for those living with chronic illness more broadly. They provide understanding, shared experiences, and a sense of community that helps reduce isolation. Therapy, however, serves a different role. At Dr. Ingela Thuné-Boyle LLC, therapy offers individualized, evidence-based guidance tailored to your unique challenges, emotional responses, and goals. While support groups foster peer connection, therapy provides a confidential space to address deeper patterns, develop coping strategies, and work through anxiety, stress, or trauma. Many people find the greatest benefit in combining both, drawing on the community of peer support alongside the personal growth and tailored strategies that therapy provides.

 

5. How can I manage the uncertainty of living with a long-term condition?

Uncertainty is one of the hardest aspects of living with chronic illness. Therapy can help by teaching skills for acceptance, emotional regulation, and focusing on values-based living. At Dr. Ingela Thuné-Boyle LLC, I use approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and trauma-informed therapies, including somatic techniques, to support people in navigating uncertainty and rebuilding a sense of stability.

 

6. Is therapy only for mental health, or can it help with physical symptoms too?

While therapy does not cure physical conditions, it can reduce the impact of symptoms by calming the nervous system, lowering stress, and supporting better overall health including sleep. Many clients at Dr. Ingela Thuné-Boyle LLC find their pain, fatigue, or flare-ups become less frequent and more manageable with psychological support.

 

7. How do I know if online therapy is right for me?

If you are struggling with the emotional or physical impact of a long-term condition, and value the flexibility of connecting from home, online therapy may be a good fit. At Dr. Ingela Thuné-Boyle LLC, I offer consultation sessions to explore whether online therapy meets your needs.

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8. You can read more about my approach to therapy including fees [here​].