“It’s Cancer”

When you hear those words, everything changes. Cancer is an illness whose ripples affect not just the patient, but everybody around. Living with cancer may feel completely overwhelming and lead to feelings of anxiety, stress, depression, fear, grief and loss.

What is Cancer Counselling?

Talking with a counsellor will give you the space to work through and process your emotions aiming to reduce overwhelm and to offer you ways of coping.

I have been counselling for cancer for a number of years through my volunteer work with the Fountain Centre and in my own Private Practice. I understand that being diagnosed with Cancer can be overwhelming and I am here with to support you from diagnosis and onwards.

Contact me to book an initial session.

Cancer and Tumour support

There are many fantastic charities and organisations who are here to support you. Below are some helplines and charities which may be of help:

The Brain Charity
The Brain Tumour Charity supports people who have brain tumours
Phone: 0808 800 0004 or email: info@thebraincharity.org.uk
Website: www.thebraincharity.org.uk

Breast Cancer
Whether you’re worried about breast health and want the facts, need some support to face breast cancer, or want to reach out and talk to someone, we are here for you.
Phone: 0808 800 6000
Website: www.breastcancernow.org

Bowl Cancer UK
Supporting people and saving lives from the 2nd biggest cancer killer. Support For All.
Website: www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk

Chai Cancer Care
Range of services for Jewish cancer patients and their families and friends. Helpline, well woman and well man screening clinics, counselling, advice, information, complementary therapies, libraries.
Phone: 0808 808 4567
Website: www.chaicancercare.org

Cancerkin
Information, treatment, supportive care and rehabilitation for breast cancer patients and support for relatives.
Phone: 020 7830 2323
Website: www.cancerkin.org.uk

Cancer Support UK
Provides practical and emotional support to people living with cancer,
Phone: 020 7470 7855 or email: hello@cancersupportuk.org
Website: www.cancersupportuk.org

CLIC Sargent
Caring for children and young people with cancer and their families in hospital and the community
Phone: 0300 330 0803
Website: www.clicsargent.org.uk

Fountain Centre – Cancer Support
Support for those affected by Cancer offering many complimentary treatments to support you through your journey with cancer. Support for both patients and carers.
Phone: 01483 406618
Website: www.fountaincentre.org

Kids Cancer Charity
Bereavement support, befriending, self help parent support groups. Compassionate care grants. Crisis breaks, holiday programmes, play therapy, travel insurance.
Phone: 01792 480500
Website: www.christianlewistrust.org

International Myeloma Foundation (UK)
Helpline providing information and support to people affected by myeloma (bone marrow cancer) and related disorders.
Phone: 0800 980 3332
Website: www.myeloma.org.uk

Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust
Provide support to women and their loved ones affected by cervical cancer and cervical abnormalities.
Phone: 0808 802 8000
Website: www.jostrust.org.uk/support

Kidney Cancer Support Network
An online chat forum for patients, their families and carers. Patients can identify other patients living close by and build relationships for mutual encouragement and support. A patient-led forum run by kidney cancer patients and carers purely for the benefit of other patients, cares and their families.
Phone: 01209 890326
Website: www.kidneycancersupportnetwork.co.uk

Kidney Cancer UK
Support group for people with kidney cancer. Practical advice and information, leaflets, helpline, newsletter, chatroom etc.
Phone: 0800 002 9002 (Kidney Cancer Careline)
Website: www.kcuk.org.uk

Leukaemia Care
We are dedicated to ensuring that anybody affected by a blood cancer diagnosis receives the right information, advice and support. We provide a range of support services to patients, family members and friends including: a nurse lead help line, nationwide support groups, patient and carer conferences, an informative website and patient information booklets, campaigning and advocacy and a quarterly magazine.
Phone: 08088 010 444
Website: www.leukaemiacare.org.uk

Lymphoma Action
We are the UK’s only charity dedicated to lymphoma,
Phone: 01296 329091 or email: enquiries@lymphona-action.org.uk
Website: www.lymphoma-action.org.uk

Lymphoma Association
Telephone information and support on lymphomas and also local support groups.
Phone: 0808 808 5555
Website: www.lymphomas.org.uk

MacMillan Cancer Support
Help everyone with cancer live life as fully as they can, providing physical, financial and emotional support.
Phone: 0808 808 0000
Email: contact@macmillan.org.uk
Website: www.macmillan.org.uk

Marie Curie Cancer Care
Run ten centres throughout the UK which provide inpatient hospice services, respite care, rehabilitation and day care. Provide nurses nationwide to care for cancer patients in their own homes, day and night and free of charge.
Phone: 0800 090 2309
Website: www.mariecurie.org.uk

Mesothelioma UK
A national resource centre dedicated to providing specialist Mesothelioma information, support and improved care and treatment.
Phone: 0800 169 2409
Website: www.mesothelioma.uk.com

New Approaches to Cancer
Maintaining a directory of Cancer Help Centres throughout the UK offering complementary treatments in cooperation with conventional treatment wherever possible.
Phone: 0800 389 2662 or email: help@anac.org.uk
Website: www.anac.org.uk

Ovacome
Support service for anyone affected by ovarian cancer. Helpline, telephone support network, factsheets.
Phone: 0800 008 7054
Website: www.ovacome.org.uk

PAPAS: People & Pets Advocates
Volunteers to support people by sharing the care of their pets during a health crisis and difficult times.
Phone: 0300 666 3999
Website: www.papas.org.uk

Phyllis Tuckwell
Hospice charity in Farnham and Guildford
Phone: 01252 729446
Email: mail@pth.org.uk
Website: www.pth.org.uk

Prostate Cancer UK
Support for men diagnosed with prostate cancer. Helpline and other support and information about prostate cancer. Network of patients willing to share experiences.
Phone: 0800 074 8383
Website: www.prostatecanceruk.org

Riprap
A site for teenagers (12-16) with a parent with cancer
Website: www.riprap.org.uk

Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
UK lung cancer charity dedicated to helping everyone affected by the disease. Offering information including details of lung cancer nurse specialists and local patient support groups.
Phone: 0333 323 7200
Website: www.roycastle.org

Tenovus Care
Telephone information, support and counselling for cancer patients, friends, families and carers.
Phone: 0808 808 1010
Website: www.tenovuscancercare.org.uk

Trekstock
Young adult cancer support. The UK’s only charity that specifically supports young adults in their 20s and 30s living with, through, and beyond cancer.
Website: www.trekstock.com