Counselling for cancer patients, their families and friends

It is often difficult to talk about the important issues that a cancer diagnosis brings for the patient and his or her family and friends. Our counselling services offer a safe haven in which one can talk freely about any concerns or distress being experienced.

Our professional counselling team works with our clients, who may be the cancer patient, family members or friends, providing an outlet to discuss and unburden fears and anxieties, all in the strictest confidence.

Each client's situation is different. Chai's counsellors have vast experience and understand the many diverse issues that Jewish cancer patients, their family and friends need to talk about.

Counselling for Genetic Issues

With so much information, often conflicting, in the public domain many clients now have questions and concerns about the possible genetic implications of a cancer diagnosis for themselves or their families. They may not only seek information that is technically correct, but also some assistance to understand it and to appreciate its relevance to their own circumstances, choices and feelings.

Our counsellors are privileged to be working with the renowned genetic team at the Royal Marsden Hospital, and are particularly well placed to help clients resolve which course of action is most appropriate for them.

Counselling for Relationship Issues

Some cancers have an effect on physical intimacy which can be particularly traumatic and especially difficult to talk about.

We provide psychosexual counselling to deal with these issues in a highly sensitive manner. This service is available to individuals or couples.

Telephone Counselling

Although it is preferable to have face to face counselling, there are many reasons why this is not always practical or possible. In these circumstances our counsellors are able to offer highly valued and beneficial confidential telephone counselling.