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Counselling and cancer

What is counselling?

Counselling means someone listens to you in a supportive way.

Last reviewed: 04 Nov 2022

Next review due: 04 Nov 2025

Types of counselling

There are many different types of counselling. Find the one that you feel is best for you.

Counselling and cancer

Counselling can help you come to terms with your cancer. Understanding what it is and how it can help, can help you decide if it is right for you.

How cancer can make you feel

After a diagnosis of cancer, you might have a range of feelings including fear, sadness, anxiety and depression. These are normal responses to a stressful life experience.

Managing your emotions

There are things you can do to help yourself manage your feelings and emotions.

Mental health and cancer main page

Whether you are someone with cancer or a carer for someone with cancer, we want you to know that it is common to struggle with your mental health when dealing with a cancer diagnosis. But there are people who can support you during this time and things you can do to help yourself.

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