Counselling for Carers
Dealing with Cancer

Carer guilt. Burnout. The sense that your own struggle doesn't count next to what the patient is going through. Grief for what's coming, even before it comes. Trying to navigate your own emotions while holding space for someone else, often at the cost of your own identity outside caregiving.

It's common to feel like your feelings should come second, or that you shouldn't need help when someone else is the one who's sick. That's not true. Caring for someone is hard in its own right, so you deserve your own support.

The same process applies as for patients: a brief introductory call first, then a client agreement, some background questions about your situation. From there, our 55 minute sessions are led by you, at your pace, with a follow-up email after each one to help keep track of where we're at.

"Everything you share with me stays confidential. The only exception is if I believe your life or health is at risk, or that you or someone else may be at risk of harm; then I'd speak with my supervisor before taking any action, and where possible, I'd let you know and talk it through with you first."

Seeking support isn't selfish, and it doesn't take anything away from the person you're caring for. If anything, it helps you keep showing up for them, so get in touch today.