… anyone who is facing terminal illness or anyone who is caring for someone with a terminal illness.
... anyone who feels anxious, overwhelmed or who is struggling to cope following a bereavement through terminal illness.
... anyone who is suffering undue stress that reduces their capacity to cope with their illness or the serious illness of a friend or relative.
… to find compassionate support for the journey you are facing.
... to receive a warm welcome.
… to find a safe and comfortable environment.
… if appropriate, to be offered counselling that helps put sorrow into words.
… help in finding the support that you are looking for.
… to feel valued and that your choices will be respected.
… to be listened to by someone who will try and understand how your situation feels for you.
“The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion, who can stay with us in an hour of grief and bereavement, who can tolerate not knowing… not healing, not curing… that is a friend who cares” Henri Nouwen.
Many people contact us directly themselves although if you prefer, your GP or another professional can refer you. Either way we will need to speak to you to make an appointment for an initial consultation.
Everyone that wishes to use the service will be offered an initial appointment with a well-qualified and experienced member of the team. This appointment should last between 30 minutes and 1 hour.
If someone is accompanying you they are welcome to have a drink in our reception or come into this first appointment with you if you wish.
The counsellor will help you explore your own situation and give you information about the different types of support that are available to you.
You are welcome to ask any questions and tell us about your particular circumstances and how you are feeling at this particular time.
If we cannot help then we will be able to point you in the direction of another service that may be able to.
If you need any further information before or after your appointment please contact our team in the office. We will do our best to help.