Cancer Counselling in Bishopsgate

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Alexander Isaksson
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Bishopsgate, London E1
Welcome. This is a space for you where your voice matters and deserves to be heard. The core of my work is Integrative Psychotherapy (Mindfulness-based) in a one-to-one setting from Shoreditch, Hackney Central and Highbury Fields. Therapy can be thought of as a return home to ourselves. However the journey is not an instant fix. It is more helpful to think of it as a process of uncovering our histories, current struggles, how we get our needs met, and the ways we compromise ourselves. Through increased awareness, new possibilities and ways of being naturally emerge. In turn, our person finds itself more at home in life.
Welcome. This is a space for you where your voice matters and deserves to be heard. The core of my work is Integrative Psychotherapy (Mindfulness-based) in a one-to-one setting from Shoreditch, Hackney Central and Highbury Fields. Therapy can be thought of as a return home to ourselves. However the journey is not an instant fix. It is more helpful to think of it as a process of uncovering our histories, current struggles, how we get our needs met, and the ways we compromise ourselves. Through increased awareness, new possibilities and ways of being naturally emerge. In turn, our person finds itself more at home in life.
020 3319 6682 View 020 3319 6682
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Jacqueline Mitchell
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Bishopsgate, London E1
I see the whole person not just the client. I am a qualified Counsellor with 25+ years experience as a body worker/ clinical massage therapist, valuing our interconnectedness of physical and mental health. Are you feeling stuck, isolated or lost? Struggling with anxiety, depression, grief , pain, health / work or relationship issues or any challenges in life? Feeling overwhelmed, disconnected , stressed and unseen caught on a emotional roller coaster? I wish to support you in a genuine caring compassionate way to find understanding, direction, meaning and fulfilment in life again. You are not alone. Let me know how can I help you?
I see the whole person not just the client. I am a qualified Counsellor with 25+ years experience as a body worker/ clinical massage therapist, valuing our interconnectedness of physical and mental health. Are you feeling stuck, isolated or lost? Struggling with anxiety, depression, grief , pain, health / work or relationship issues or any challenges in life? Feeling overwhelmed, disconnected , stressed and unseen caught on a emotional roller coaster? I wish to support you in a genuine caring compassionate way to find understanding, direction, meaning and fulfilment in life again. You are not alone. Let me know how can I help you?
020 3835 3946 View 020 3835 3946
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Will Hardy
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Bishopsgate, London EC2M
Hello! I am based online and in South and East London - I provide LGBTQ+ therapy and counselling for those who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, queer, questioning, polyamorous, kink, ace etc. I offer short or long term individual therapy for adults and my work is queer positive, sex affirming, collaborative and fluid. I work primarily with individuals within the LGBTQ+ community, however, this is not exclusively. My approach to therapy is fundamentally and ethically built upon anti oppression, reflexivity, safety and trust. Therapy involves change, not conversion.
Hello! I am based online and in South and East London - I provide LGBTQ+ therapy and counselling for those who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, queer, questioning, polyamorous, kink, ace etc. I offer short or long term individual therapy for adults and my work is queer positive, sex affirming, collaborative and fluid. I work primarily with individuals within the LGBTQ+ community, however, this is not exclusively. My approach to therapy is fundamentally and ethically built upon anti oppression, reflexivity, safety and trust. Therapy involves change, not conversion.
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Jason Chan
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
1 Endorsed
Bishopsgate, London EC2M
A Principal Clinical Psychologist with 16 years of experience of working in and leading NHS Psychology Services, and an expert in CBT, Psychodynamic psychotherapy, Emotion-focused therapy, EMDR, Acceptance-commitment Therapy and Mindfulness approaches. I offer incisive, experiential, and highly effective treatments designed to help you overcome your distress and effect lasting changes. Seeking help is a major life step. I commit to providing a safe, professional and personalized treatment experience to sensitively support and empower you, deepen your self-understanding and create positive changes for a life that you can truly value.
A Principal Clinical Psychologist with 16 years of experience of working in and leading NHS Psychology Services, and an expert in CBT, Psychodynamic psychotherapy, Emotion-focused therapy, EMDR, Acceptance-commitment Therapy and Mindfulness approaches. I offer incisive, experiential, and highly effective treatments designed to help you overcome your distress and effect lasting changes. Seeking help is a major life step. I commit to providing a safe, professional and personalized treatment experience to sensitively support and empower you, deepen your self-understanding and create positive changes for a life that you can truly value.
020 3962 0919 View 020 3962 0919
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Lina Kaoud
Psychotherapist, BPC
1 Endorsed
Bishopsgate, London EC2M
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist and counsellor, with over eighteen years of experience working within the NHS, voluntary and private sectors. I trained at the Tavistock Centre and I am a member of Tavistock Society of Psychotherapists as well as a member of British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists. I am accredited by the British Psychoanalytical Council. My experience includes working at the Counselling and Psychotherapy Department at Kings College Hospital, the Adults Complex Needs Service at the Tavistock and Portman NHS, The Centre for Better Health Counselling Service and Islington Bereavement Service.
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist and counsellor, with over eighteen years of experience working within the NHS, voluntary and private sectors. I trained at the Tavistock Centre and I am a member of Tavistock Society of Psychotherapists as well as a member of British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists. I am accredited by the British Psychoanalytical Council. My experience includes working at the Counselling and Psychotherapy Department at Kings College Hospital, the Adults Complex Needs Service at the Tavistock and Portman NHS, The Centre for Better Health Counselling Service and Islington Bereavement Service.
020 3856 3631 View 020 3856 3631
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Dr Connie Geyer
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
6 Endorsed
Bishopsgate, London EC2M
Perhaps you cope well in some areas of life but have been troubled by difficult feelings, thoughts or life patterns for a while. Maybe loss, trauma, PTSD, or other difficult life events are impacting you. There are many times when speaking with a trained professional can help. I am a chartered Clinical Psychologist, certified MBT and Schema Therapist, and Supervisor with extensive experience in providing and leading therapy services in the NHS and private practice. I work with adolescents, adults and couples presenting with a wide range of emotional and relational difficulties, which may be rooted in adverse childhood experiences.
Perhaps you cope well in some areas of life but have been troubled by difficult feelings, thoughts or life patterns for a while. Maybe loss, trauma, PTSD, or other difficult life events are impacting you. There are many times when speaking with a trained professional can help. I am a chartered Clinical Psychologist, certified MBT and Schema Therapist, and Supervisor with extensive experience in providing and leading therapy services in the NHS and private practice. I work with adolescents, adults and couples presenting with a wide range of emotional and relational difficulties, which may be rooted in adverse childhood experiences.
020 8138 9538 View 020 8138 9538
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Dr Hasina Sarwari -Chartered Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Bishopsgate, London EC2M
I’m a Chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in trauma therapy and health psychology. I support adults facing anxiety, depression, or emotional distress linked to trauma, chronic illness, or pain. Using EMDR, CBT, and Compassion-Focused Therapy, I help clients rebuild safety, confidence, and wellbeing. My approach integrates evidence-based psychological therapy with mind–body techniques to promote lasting healing, resilience, and recovery.
I’m a Chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in trauma therapy and health psychology. I support adults facing anxiety, depression, or emotional distress linked to trauma, chronic illness, or pain. Using EMDR, CBT, and Compassion-Focused Therapy, I help clients rebuild safety, confidence, and wellbeing. My approach integrates evidence-based psychological therapy with mind–body techniques to promote lasting healing, resilience, and recovery.
020 7097 2245 View 020 7097 2245
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Catherine Sanderson
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Bishopsgate, London EC2M
Hello, I’m Catherine, a BACP-registered psychotherapist with an MSc, & also awarded Psychotherapist of the Year 2025, by Prestige Awards. I work with adults experiencing the effects of trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, and patterns that no longer serve them. I integrate clinical training with lived experience to offer compassionate, relational therapy. My work supports people to process trauma, rebuild self-worth, develop healthier coping strategies, and move toward greater emotional stability, self-understanding, and lasting change. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to explore whatever has brought you to therapy.
Hello, I’m Catherine, a BACP-registered psychotherapist with an MSc, & also awarded Psychotherapist of the Year 2025, by Prestige Awards. I work with adults experiencing the effects of trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, and patterns that no longer serve them. I integrate clinical training with lived experience to offer compassionate, relational therapy. My work supports people to process trauma, rebuild self-worth, develop healthier coping strategies, and move toward greater emotional stability, self-understanding, and lasting change. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to explore whatever has brought you to therapy.
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Dr Lara Lopes de Jesus
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
2 Endorsed
Bishopsgate, London EC2M
I work with adults who are experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, and burnout. Many of my clients feel stuck in repeating emotional or relational patterns that are difficult to understand or change on their own. They may be struggling with the impact of earlier life experiences, current life pressures, or a sense of feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or self-critical. People often come to therapy when they want to make sense of what is going on internally and find a more stable and compassionate way forward in their lives and relationships.
I work with adults who are experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, and burnout. Many of my clients feel stuck in repeating emotional or relational patterns that are difficult to understand or change on their own. They may be struggling with the impact of earlier life experiences, current life pressures, or a sense of feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or self-critical. People often come to therapy when they want to make sense of what is going on internally and find a more stable and compassionate way forward in their lives and relationships.
01245 945938 View 01245 945938
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Dr Izabel Lang
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Bishopsgate, London EC2M
Do you struggle to cope with anxiety, work stress, low mood, low self-esteem or worry about the future? Has a traumatic experience negatively impacted your life? Do you worry about others' criticisms and judgments? Are you disconnected from what matters in life and the people you love? Do you feel that you are not the person you want to be? Whatever challenges you have, therapy can help improve your life. I see adult individuals for a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, phobias, life crisis, work stress, personal development and relationship problems. I offer CBT, ACT, EMDR, DIT and other therapies.
Do you struggle to cope with anxiety, work stress, low mood, low self-esteem or worry about the future? Has a traumatic experience negatively impacted your life? Do you worry about others' criticisms and judgments? Are you disconnected from what matters in life and the people you love? Do you feel that you are not the person you want to be? Whatever challenges you have, therapy can help improve your life. I see adult individuals for a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, phobias, life crisis, work stress, personal development and relationship problems. I offer CBT, ACT, EMDR, DIT and other therapies.
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Keith Solomon
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Bishopsgate, London EC2M
I'm a Systemic Psychotherapist, Emotionally Focused Couple Therapist and EMDR therapists. I help individuals and Couples overcome difficulties, enabling them to lead the fulfilling lives they desire. I have over 16 years’ experience working with relationships. I work with a wide range of identity types with people facing various forms of distress, both as individuals and the context of relationships. My ultimate goal is to provide a supportive, empathetic non-judgemental environment where people can explore their challenges, gain a deeper understanding of themselves, and develop their ability to bring about positive change.
I'm a Systemic Psychotherapist, Emotionally Focused Couple Therapist and EMDR therapists. I help individuals and Couples overcome difficulties, enabling them to lead the fulfilling lives they desire. I have over 16 years’ experience working with relationships. I work with a wide range of identity types with people facing various forms of distress, both as individuals and the context of relationships. My ultimate goal is to provide a supportive, empathetic non-judgemental environment where people can explore their challenges, gain a deeper understanding of themselves, and develop their ability to bring about positive change.
01473 943293 View 01473 943293
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Sargam Chhabra
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Bishopsgate, London EC2M
You might be functioning on the outside while feeling low, anxious, overwhelmed or stuck on the inside. I work with clients experiencing difficulties such as depression and anxiety-related problems (including PTSD, OCD, Social Anxiety, Panic, Phobias), trauma, stress, habit disorders, self-esteem, low confidence, attachment and relationship difficulties. With over 10 years' experience in mental health, I support people who want to better understand what's been driving these patterns and find steadier, healthier ways of moving forward.
You might be functioning on the outside while feeling low, anxious, overwhelmed or stuck on the inside. I work with clients experiencing difficulties such as depression and anxiety-related problems (including PTSD, OCD, Social Anxiety, Panic, Phobias), trauma, stress, habit disorders, self-esteem, low confidence, attachment and relationship difficulties. With over 10 years' experience in mental health, I support people who want to better understand what's been driving these patterns and find steadier, healthier ways of moving forward.
020 4572 9541 View 020 4572 9541
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Dr Paul Garden
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Bishopsgate, London EC2M
I am a registered Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Practitioner Psychologist, and am on the British Psychological Society Register of Applied Psychology Practice Supervisors (RAPPS). I have been in Private Practice in Central London for nine years. Before spending ten years in full-time study and training in London universities and NHS Trusts to qualify as a psychologist, I spent a decade travelling, mainly around Asia, studying Eastern psychology and philosophy. Thus, I have a rich lens of psychological perspectives through which I understand and work with the mind. Psychoanalytic thinking underpins my approach to therapy.
I am a registered Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Practitioner Psychologist, and am on the British Psychological Society Register of Applied Psychology Practice Supervisors (RAPPS). I have been in Private Practice in Central London for nine years. Before spending ten years in full-time study and training in London universities and NHS Trusts to qualify as a psychologist, I spent a decade travelling, mainly around Asia, studying Eastern psychology and philosophy. Thus, I have a rich lens of psychological perspectives through which I understand and work with the mind. Psychoanalytic thinking underpins my approach to therapy.
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Raluca Ursica
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello, I understand that taking the first step towards seeking therapy can be daunting, but please know that it's also a courageous and empowering decision. Whether you're navigating a specific challenge or seeking profound, long-term change, the decision to talk is a transformative experience. My approach as a therapist is rooted in compassion, empathy, and empowerment. I believe in equipping you with the skills to find a profound sense of inner balance, tapping into the rich resources within you—body, spirit, mind, and emotion.
Hello, I understand that taking the first step towards seeking therapy can be daunting, but please know that it's also a courageous and empowering decision. Whether you're navigating a specific challenge or seeking profound, long-term change, the decision to talk is a transformative experience. My approach as a therapist is rooted in compassion, empathy, and empowerment. I believe in equipping you with the skills to find a profound sense of inner balance, tapping into the rich resources within you—body, spirit, mind, and emotion.
020 3319 6334 View 020 3319 6334
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Janie Cartledge
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
We all have a unique experience of life and experience difficulties in all sorts of ways. I offer professional support through a variety of theories and techniques to deal with immediate feelings of stress as well as deeper exploration of how historical experiences may have affected your current responses and reactions. It is important that you feel in control of your own therapeutic journey and I therefore offer support at your individual pace and to support your hopes and aspirations. I care about all my clients and offer a safe space to explore emotions and behaviours to feel more certain within an uncertain world.
We all have a unique experience of life and experience difficulties in all sorts of ways. I offer professional support through a variety of theories and techniques to deal with immediate feelings of stress as well as deeper exploration of how historical experiences may have affected your current responses and reactions. It is important that you feel in control of your own therapeutic journey and I therefore offer support at your individual pace and to support your hopes and aspirations. I care about all my clients and offer a safe space to explore emotions and behaviours to feel more certain within an uncertain world.
07723 463359 View 07723 463359
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Steven McFarlane
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Sometimes things in life can start to seem overwhelming; the useful strategies of the past may not be as helpful as they used to; we can find ourselves lost and unsure. This can often lead to added, despair, anxiety, and self-criticism. It can often seem hard to see a way out or to ask for help. You may need someone to listen without judgement and provide insights into understanding patterns in your life. You may also desire strategies to change your actions and the way that you think about things. The way to a fulfilling and valued life is available without a life-long commitment to therapy.
Sometimes things in life can start to seem overwhelming; the useful strategies of the past may not be as helpful as they used to; we can find ourselves lost and unsure. This can often lead to added, despair, anxiety, and self-criticism. It can often seem hard to see a way out or to ask for help. You may need someone to listen without judgement and provide insights into understanding patterns in your life. You may also desire strategies to change your actions and the way that you think about things. The way to a fulfilling and valued life is available without a life-long commitment to therapy.
020 3917 4985 View 020 3917 4985
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Dr Sherylin Thompson
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
I’m a fully qualified Psychologist and Psychotherapist offering a warm, supportive and professional space for therapy in Canary Wharf. I am integratively trained, which means I draw from a rich blend of therapeutic approaches tailored to your unique needs, rather than using a one-size-fits-all model. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, or simply feeling stuck, my flexible approach allows us to explore what’s going on in a way that works best for you. I am registered with four of the UK’s leading professional bodies (HCPC, BPS, UKCP & BACP) giving you peace of mind that you’re in qualified hands.
I’m a fully qualified Psychologist and Psychotherapist offering a warm, supportive and professional space for therapy in Canary Wharf. I am integratively trained, which means I draw from a rich blend of therapeutic approaches tailored to your unique needs, rather than using a one-size-fits-all model. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, or simply feeling stuck, my flexible approach allows us to explore what’s going on in a way that works best for you. I am registered with four of the UK’s leading professional bodies (HCPC, BPS, UKCP & BACP) giving you peace of mind that you’re in qualified hands.
020 8106 0846 View 020 8106 0846
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Giorgia Garozzo
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
Hello! My name is Giorgia, and I am a passionate Clinical Psychologist. I am an IFS-trained psychologist, and I work integratively using a range of evidence-based approaches, including CFT, CBT, and DBT, to support you according to your individual needs. I am committed to working inclusively, with cultural humility and a neuro-affirming stance. This means I do not assume there is a single "normal" way of thinking, feeling, or being in the world. No matter how "big" or "small" your difficulties may feel, we can explore them together and find clarity about a therapeutic process that feels aligned with your needs.
Hello! My name is Giorgia, and I am a passionate Clinical Psychologist. I am an IFS-trained psychologist, and I work integratively using a range of evidence-based approaches, including CFT, CBT, and DBT, to support you according to your individual needs. I am committed to working inclusively, with cultural humility and a neuro-affirming stance. This means I do not assume there is a single "normal" way of thinking, feeling, or being in the world. No matter how "big" or "small" your difficulties may feel, we can explore them together and find clarity about a therapeutic process that feels aligned with your needs.
020 4538 1689 x44 View 020 4538 1689 x44
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Dr Louise Fletcher
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
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You might be tired of coping and pushing through when life feels smaller, harder, or more uncertain than it used to. Perhaps you look fine on the outside, but inside you're carrying something heavier — anxiety, grief, or a quiet loss of the person you expected to be. Sometimes this follows illness or a diagnosis. Sometimes it's bereavement, relationship breakdown, a career that's disappeared, or a future that no longer looks the way you planned. The circumstances differ. The experience of carrying it often doesn't.
You might be tired of coping and pushing through when life feels smaller, harder, or more uncertain than it used to. Perhaps you look fine on the outside, but inside you're carrying something heavier — anxiety, grief, or a quiet loss of the person you expected to be. Sometimes this follows illness or a diagnosis. Sometimes it's bereavement, relationship breakdown, a career that's disappeared, or a future that no longer looks the way you planned. The circumstances differ. The experience of carrying it often doesn't.
020 3856 8438 View 020 3856 8438
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Kelsey Wiemer
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Life is hard and full of unsuspected challenges. Often the more we journey toward where we want to go, the bumpier the road gets. The impact of past experiences, present stressors, and worries about the future threaten to keep us stuck in an unhelpful loop. We repeat old patterns simply because we're on autopilot and maybe haven't had the space to reflect. By increasing our awareness, bringing our attention to the present, detaching from old stories, and focusing on what's helpful we make meaningful choices. I also offer CBT-informed private or small group yoga for those interested in working with the whole body.
Life is hard and full of unsuspected challenges. Often the more we journey toward where we want to go, the bumpier the road gets. The impact of past experiences, present stressors, and worries about the future threaten to keep us stuck in an unhelpful loop. We repeat old patterns simply because we're on autopilot and maybe haven't had the space to reflect. By increasing our awareness, bringing our attention to the present, detaching from old stories, and focusing on what's helpful we make meaningful choices. I also offer CBT-informed private or small group yoga for those interested in working with the whole body.
020 3974 1472 View 020 3974 1472
Cancer Counsellors
How does cancer affect mental health?
A cancer diagnosis is a major life event that can significantly influence the mental health of any individual. Being diagnosed with cancer often introduces a sense of uncertainty about the future, which can cause clients to experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, and significant distress. Many cancer patients may also worry about the toll that their diagnosis may have on their family, their physical health, their job, and their financial situation. The compounding of such stressors can also decrease mental health in clients and may lead to additional symptoms that can influence mental health, such as sleeping difficulties or social withdrawal.

What is the best psychological therapy for cancer patients?
The best type of psychological therapy for cancer patients is highly dependent on the needs of the individual. The therapy type that a client benefits from may also depend on what stage of the cancer journey they are in. Recently diagnosed cancer patients, for instance, may benefit from therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which can help clients develop skills to manage the emotional distress that comes with a cancer diagnosis. Alternatively, cancer patients further along in their journey may benefit from therapies like Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) or other forms of mindfulness therapy to help manage symptoms or physical pain associated with treatment. Clients may also consider group therapy, which offers cancer patients an opportunity to receive support from other individuals dealing with a cancer diagnosis.

Are there any risks or drawbacks in going to therapy while dealing with cancer?
Although attending therapy while dealing with a cancer diagnosis can be helpful, one major concern for cancer patients can be the financial cost of seeking therapy. Many therapists are out-of-network, meaning they do not accept insurance, and thus clients are expected to pay the entirety of the session fee. Since many cancer patients may be out of work as a result of their diagnosis or cancer treatment regimen, the costs of therapy sessions can be substantial. Luckily, many cancer centers and local clinics may offer free or substantially reduced-cost counselling services to cancer patients and their families. In addition, cancer patients may be eligible for grants or other forms of funding from local agencies and nonprofits to seek therapy for their cancer diagnosis. Such opportunities can be very helpful for cancer patients, as they allow clients to obtain the benefits of therapy without the financial strain.

How long does cancer therapy typically last?
The length of cancer therapy depends on the needs of each client. In some cases, cancer patients may only require therapeutic support during the period following their initial diagnosis—to help manage the uncertainty and shock of a cancer diagnosis. In other cases, clients may choose to receive therapy throughout their treatment, and even following, their cancer journey. Pursuing therapy for a longer period of time can help clients develop a deeper relationship with their therapist and provide opportunity to process the challenges presented by cancer treatment, such as physical pain, and challenges associated with cancer survivorship, such as ongoing identity concerns, physical limitations, or relationship challenges.