Counselling Benefits
Receiving a diagnosis of meningioma or cancer can be an overwhelming experience, often accompanied by a whirlwind of emotions such as fear, uncertainty, and isolation.
Our counselling services offer a safe, warm, and welcoming environment where you can openly discuss concerns. This confidential and nonjudgmental space is designed to help you understand and cope with your diagnosis, providing the support you need to navigate this challenging journey.
Through counselling, you can explore and unpack areas of concern, make sense of your feelings, and gain insights and clarity into your situation. This process can empower you to discover inner strength and resilience, helping you to move forward with a renewed sense of purpose and well-being.
Counselling is a process that can help you;
• Feel supported, heard, and understood in a compassionate setting.
• Reduce stress, tension, and anxiety associated with your diagnosis.
• Develop effective coping strategies for managing emotional challenges.
• Enhance communication skills to express your needs and concerns.
• Improve relationships with family, friends, and healthcare providers.
• Gain a deeper understanding of your emotional responses and behaviours.
• Build resilience to face ongoing treatments and lifestyle changes.
• Foster a sense of control and empowerment over your health journey.
• Address feelings of grief, loss, or changes in identity.
• Cultivate hope and a positive outlook for the future.
Counselling is about helping you emotionally and providing you with the tools and counselling strategies to help you in your everyday life. For example, a counsellor might teach you;
- Grounding techniques for when you feel disconnected or numb
- Breathing techniques to help alleviate panic attacks and anxiety
- Relaxation techniques to help reduce physical or emotional tension
- Coping strategies for when you feel emotionally overwhelmed
A counsellor can also provide you with;
- Tasks to complete between sessions where you can practice applying your new skills
- External resources for support, e.g. crisis line phone numbers, online support, referrals
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Cancer Counselling
Meningioma Counselling
Death Doula Support
Trauma & Crisis Counselling
Sexual & Physical Abuse
Loss & Grief
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Depression & Anxiety
Eating Disorders
Mental Health
General Counselling