Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
Counselling & Therapy
With a National Award (BACP) for clinical excellence in counselling and psychotherapy service provision, our Director, Maggie Morrow, leads a team of highly skilled chronic fatigue therapists in London who specialise in helping individuals facing the complex and often misunderstood challenges of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).
Finding the right therapist can open the door to new possibilities. With over 30 years of expertise, our Clinical Directors can recommend a therapist who can help you work through the difficulties you are facing.
We offer therapy rooms in Central London, the City of London and online therapy options.
How Can KlearMinds Help You Manage CFS?
At KlearMinds, we understand how Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) – also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) – can leave you feeling overwhelmed, drained and isolated. Whether you’re struggling with persistent exhaustion, brain fog, emotional distress, or the frustration of feeling misunderstood, our expert chronic fatigue counsellors can help.
We use a blend of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including CBT, tailored to your personal experience of CFS/ME, helping you both emotionally and practically. We work with you to build effective tools and strategies to better manage fatigue, reduce stress, and navigate life’s demands with greater ease and resilience.
We believe your journey doesn’t have to be limited to “coping” alone. Some people manage their symptoms long-term, while others experience significant improvement or full recovery. At KlearMinds, we support both paths — helping you explore every opportunity for progress, empowering you to take steps toward better health, and equipping you with strategies that fit your unique situation.
A KlearMinds CFS therapist can help you:
- Understand how physical, emotional, and psychological factors interact to influence your experience of fatigue and wellbeing
- Identify supportive, achievable steps that can improve your energy management, emotional balance and quality of life
- Recognise and shift patterns that may be intensifying symptoms, such as overexertion, perfectionism, or self-criticism
- Build emotional resilience by developing techniques for managing stress, worry and frustration
- Discover personalised strategies for pacing, rest, and recovery that align with your body’s needs
- Reconnect with a sense of purpose, fulfilment, and joy, even when energy is limited
- Create a long-term recovery plan to sustain progress, avoid setbacks, and maintain emotional well-being
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Meet Our CFS Counsellors
Amanda Reynolds
Psychotherapist & Counsellor
Adv Dip CBT, Dip Counselling, BSc Psychology, Cert Counselling, BACPAmanda holds over 12 years experience.
Annette Wozniak
Clinical Psychologist
MA Clinical Psychology, BA (Hons) Psychology, HDEd, BA, HCPCAnnette holds over 17 years experience.
Maggie Morrow
Founder of KlearMinds, Award Winning Psychotherapist, Counsellor & Life Coach
MSc Integrative Psychotherapy, BSc Psychology, Adv Dip, UKCPMaggie’s experience spans over 27 years.
Judy Harrison
Psychotherapist, Couples Therapist
PG Dip Psychotherapy, Dip Mediation, Mindfulness Meditation Cert, Cert Psychotherapy, UKCP, BACPJudy holds over 25 years experience.
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Understanding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Gaining insight into how CFS affects both your body and mind can be a powerful first step toward managing it more effectively and reclaiming a sense of control. CFS, also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), is far more than simply “feeling tired.”
While everyone experiences fatigue from time to time, CFS becomes a serious health condition when:
- It causes persistent exhaustion that doesn’t improve with rest
- It limits your ability to function in daily life
- It impacts your work, relationships, or sense of purpose
- It leads to increased sensitivity to stress, noise, or activity
- It leaves you feeling disconnected, frustrated, or emotionally drained
Physically, you may experience intense fatigue after even small tasks, along with muscle or joint pain, sleep disturbances, memory problems (“brain fog”), or dizziness. Emotionally, it can lead to feelings of isolation, anxiety, low mood, and loss of motivation.
Along with the physical and emotional elements, it’s common for negative thoughts or self-criticism to emerge, especially if you feel unable to meet expectations; your own or others’. These thought patterns can add to the emotional burden and make it even harder to move forward.
But this is not the end of the story. With the right strategies, compassionate support and a plan tailored to your needs, it is possible to reduce symptoms, rebuild confidence, and work towards recovery. You are not alone in this journey – change, progress, and a better quality of life are possible.
Symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome can affect each person differently. Alongside fatigue, people may experience a wide range of physical, emotional and cognitive symptoms. Below are some of the most common signs of CFS/ME, which can help you better understand the condition and recognise when specialist support may be helpful.
- Persistent, debilitating fatigue that doesn’t improve with rest
- Difficulty concentrating, memory issues, or “brain fog”
- Unrefreshing sleep or difficulty staying asleep
- Muscle pain, joint pain, or generalised body aches
- Headaches, sore throat, or swollen lymph nodes
- Dizziness or light-headedness, especially when standing (orthostatic intolerance)
- Sensitivity to light, noise, or temperature
- Increased stress, low mood, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm
- Difficulty maintaining work, social, or personal routines
- Feeling isolated, misunderstood, or frustrated by lack of clear answers
These symptoms can vary from person to person and often fluctuate in intensity. While CFS/ME can feel life-altering, by combining the right strategies with professional support, it is possible to see real improvement, and for some, full recovery.
What Issues Can CFS Counselling Help With?
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome often brings a complex mix of physical limitations and emotional strain. At KlearMinds, our integrative counselling and CBT approach supports you in understanding and managing the emotional and psychological impact of CFS, equipping you with strategies to ease distress, boost resilience and restore balance, so you can enjoy a better quality of life.
Here are some of the common challenges our CFS counsellors can help you address:
- Loss of Control and Powerlessness
When daily activities suddenly feel out of reach, it can feel like your independence and identity have been taken away. Counselling helps you regain a sense of agency and explore new ways to engage with life meaningfully, even within limitations. - Longing for Life Before CFS
It’s normal to grieve the life you once had. Therapy can help you process that grief, reduce self-blame, and gently shift toward acceptance, allowing you to rediscover value and fulfillment in the present. - Anxiety, Worry, and Fear
Uncertainty about health, income, relationships, or the future can create ongoing anxiety. Counselling offers evidence-based tools to reduce worry, manage fear and strengthen emotional resilience. - Guilt and Self-Blame
You may blame yourself for not “doing enough” or feel guilty for needing support. Therapy supports you in challenging these thoughts, cultivating self-compassion and setting healthier boundaries. - Frustration and Misunderstanding
CFS is often invisible and misunderstood. Counselling provides space to express the anger and sadness that can come from not being believed, and helps you develop assertive communication skills to express your needs.
- Loss of Identity or Purpose
A sudden inability to work, socialise, or pursue interests can lead to an identity crisis. Counselling helps you reconnect with your values, discover new sources of purpose, and redefine success on your own terms. - Isolation and Disconnection
Fatigue often reduces your ability to engage in social activities, which can lead to loneliness and feeling left behind. Therapy can help you rebuild meaningful connections and find ways to maintain relationships in ways that work for you. - Low Mood and Emotional Exhaustion
Constant fatigue can impact your mood, motivation, and mental clarity. Counselling offers strategies to manage low mood, prevent emotional burnout, and restore emotional balance over time. - Navigating Relationships and Communication
Whether with partners, family, or colleagues, CFS can put strain on relationships. Therapy can help you improve communication, set boundaries, and ensure your emotional needs are heard and respected. - Perfectionism and Over-Responsibility
Many with CFS struggle to let go of “doing it all,” even when it’s no longer possible. Counselling helps you challenge perfectionism and learn to rest and recover without guilt.
You are not defined by your symptoms. With the right help, you can build a new way forward, in a way that honours your limits, while expanding your possibilities.
Get a Therapist Recommendation
Free Consultation: Get in touch for a personal recommendation OR to arrange a free telephone consultation with Maggie Morrow, Award Winning Therapist & KlearMinds Director.
Money back guarantee: 95% of our recommendations are successful. However, if your first appointment doesn’t feel like the right match – let us know. Based on your feedback, we can recommend a free appointment with a different therapist or if you prefer, you can request a refund.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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About Chronic Fatigue
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Approximately 250,000 people in the UK have chronic fatigue syndrome. According to western medicine, there is no cure. At the same time, some people who have undertaken alternative medicine treatment, do claim full recovery (the author of this page being one such person). However, there is no “scientifically recognized” research to support such claims. Dealing with the uncertainty of whether you will ever feel better is one of the primary challenges for people dealing with CFS.
Another troubling aspect for many chronic fatigue sufferers is that, your level well-being can change at any time, with no predictability. Some days you may feel quite capable and engaged in day to day life, without any apparent symptoms, then other times, for no obvious reason, you can experience an extreme energy slump that means even coping with the smallest task, can feel like a huge effort.
Chronic fatigue syndrome can have an adversely effect on many areas of a person’s life, making the every day elements of daily life such as work, family and friends difficult to manage and negotiate.
While there may be no single “cure,” therapy can provide powerful support for those living with CFS. Through therapy, people often learn practical strategies to manage uncertainty, cope with fluctuating energy levels, and reduce the emotional burden of the condition. Having a safe, non-judgmental space to process frustration, grief, or isolation can also be deeply healing. Many individuals find that therapy not only helps them manage the challenges of CFS, but also opens the possibility of building resilience, rediscovering hope, and creating a more balanced, fulfilling life.
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What therapies can help with CFS?
CFS Therapy at Klearminds
Are you are fed up with the negative impact of CFS on your life? Do you want to find ways to manage and feel better? Contact us today, we can help.
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