Personalised Counselling Sessions for Cancer Patients

A cancer diagnosis brings up more than most people expect. Processing the diagnosis itself. Treatment-related anxiety. Changes to your body and how you see yourself. The fear of it coming back.

But often the harder question comes later: what now? How do you move forward, how do you live now, what does your life actually look like from here. Family and friends might think you're "all done" once treatment ends, but you're not the same person you were, and finding a new normal takes real work. Sometimes that's emotional. Sometimes it's just practical. Both matter, and we'll work through whichever you need.

We start with a 15-minute call, just to talk about why counselling, why now, and what's brought you here. If we're a good fit, we'll go through a client agreement together and I'll ask some background questions, about your situation and the support you already have around you.

From there, it's led by you.

During our 55-minute appointment I'll ask questions, challenge where it's useful, and add ideas, but the direction is yours. After each session, I'll send a short follow-up email with what we covered and anything to think about before next time, and we'll often return to earlier points if they haven't fully been dealt with yet.

There's no fixed number of sessions; some people need two, others twenty or more. It genuinely depends on your situation. Many clients have found six times is all they need to move forward, after finding their new normal.

“All conversations had with me are kept totally confidential. However, if I believe your life or health is at risk or you are a risk to other people, I would contact my supervisor before taking appropriate action. Where possible I would let you know and discuss with you.”

It's okay to ask for help. It's a strength to know you need it, not a weakness. You're not alone in this. A free 15-minute call is a good place to start.