Empathy and Expertise Supporting you through your Journey
Our Story, Mission, and Core Values
My Philosophy
Counselling with Cancer was created from a passion to provide specialist emotional support for people whose lives have been affected by cancer. Whether you have received a diagnosis yourself or are supporting someone you love, you deserve a safe, compassionate space where you can talk openly, feel understood and never feel alone.
A cancer diagnosis can be one of life's most overwhelming experiences. Alongside the physical impact of treatment, it often brings fear, uncertainty, grief, anxiety and many difficult emotions. The effects reach far beyond the individual, touching partners, children, family members, friends and carers.
With around one in two people expected to receive a cancer diagnosis during their lifetime, cancer affects almost every family in some way. Yet when it happens to you or someone you love, it can feel deeply personal, isolating and life-changing.
My belief is simple: no one should have to face the emotional impact of cancer alone.
I am passionate about helping my clients improve their emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing, enabling them to navigate life's challenges with greater confidence, resilience and hope. My role is to walk alongside you, offering support at every stage of your journey, wherever you may be.
Cancer may change life forever, but with the right support, it does not have to define who you are or how you move forward.
Meet Claire
Hello, I'm Claire.
I understand that reaching out for counselling can feel like a big step, particularly when life has been turned upside down by a cancer diagnosis. Whether you have recently been diagnosed, are undergoing treatment, adjusting to life afterwards, or supporting someone you love, you don't have to face it alone.
My Experience
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- Over 10 years' specialist experience supporting people affected by cancer.
- Trained within an NHS GP surgery.
- Many years working alongside Macmillan, including throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Specialist training in oncology and cancer care.
- Qualified Couples Counsellor.
- Qualified Counselling Supervisor.
- Trauma-Informed Counsellor.
How I Work
Explain your counselling style.
I work using a person-centred and integrative approach because I believe every person's experience is unique. Together, we'll work at your pace in a safe, compassionate and confidential space, helping you make sense of your thoughts and feelings while finding ways to move forward.
Professional Memberships
- Accredited Member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy),
- Fully insured
- Registered with the ICO
- Listed with a number of respected charities and professional organisations
- Trauma Informed
- Listed on most EAP and Private Health Companies
A Final Personal Note
Supporting people affected by cancer isn't just simply my area of expertise
it's where my heart is.
It is a privilege to walk alongside people during some of life's most difficult moments, offering a space where they feel heard, understood and supported. My hope is that, whatever brings you here today, you'll leave each session feeling a little lighter, a little stronger, and knowing you don't have to face your journey alone.