Counselling Services
Receiving a cancer diagnosis is often a shock, and can cause enormous distress for the person with cancer, their primary carer, and their family.
There’s never a good time for a health crisis and the interruption to normal life can be intense. Cancer Support WA are available to help from diagnosis right through the journey, no matter how long, who you are, or what kind of cancer you are affected by.
Cancer Support WA offers professional counselling sessions available for individuals, families and children. Ongoing counselling sessions with a caring, compassionate professional can help you deal more effectively with the many issues and emotions which arise on the cancer journey. Counselling aims to bring you in touch with your own wisdom, to give insight into your preferred pathways of personal growth, improve relationships, and help you find peace of mind.
Counselling sessions can be booked with Cancer Support WA’s qualified professional practitioners, and are suitable for individuals, carers and families. Counselling is also available by phone, over Skype or at your home or premises (Perth metropolitan area only). Sessions are offered by their fully qualified counsellors by appointment.
For more information
- Visit Cancer Support WA’s Counselling page
- Email [email protected] or phone 08 9384 3544
Cancer Support 24/7 Phone Line
On the cancer journey many questions arise and you might find you have a need for support outside of standard business hours. Cancer Support WA offers a 24 hour phone support service. During the day you can speak with a member of the support team about issues arising from cancer, book a counselling session, or enquire for information about services. After hours our operators can take your details and one of our counsellors will call you back as soon as possible.
Phone (08) 9384 3544. 24 hours, 7 days a week. This is Western Australia’s only 24 Hour Cancer Support Phone Line.
Cancer patients and their carers have unique needs that arise from the time of diagnosis, prognosis and the sometimes lasting effects of treatment. People with cancer and those close to them have higher risk for anxiety, depression, fatigue and can become susceptible to post-traumatic stress disorder if their psychological first aid or support needs aren’t met quickly and appropriately.
The goal of the Support Line is to help you manage anxiety, distress or confusion, and point you in the direction of wellness. Qualified counsellors experienced in cancer care staff this service. The service has proven invaluable for reducing the burden of cancer on individuals and communities, particularly those in regional Western Australia. Cancer Support WA are available for all people, at all times, regardless of your circumstances.
For more information
- Visit Cancer Support WA’s 24/7 Support Line Page
- Email [email protected] or phone 08 9384 3544