Counselling
Counselling is a process of self-exploration that may help an individual to manage problems more effectively through increased self-awareness. Sessions provide a safe place in which to explore emotional issues in confidence.
Counselling aims to provide individuals with an opportunity to understand their experiences in a way that helps them feel more in control.
Counselling at the LJMC
If it is felt that counselling will be beneficial, short courses are offered to patients who are under the care of one of the oncologists at the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre.
The counsellors are highly trained and experienced in working with people with cancer.
Counsellors work to the codes of ethics and practice of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy or the British Psychological Society.
Art Psychotherapy at the LJMC
The Corinne Burton Art Psychotherapist post was established in 2010. In art psychotherapy, art materials are used as a way to express thoughts and feelings which may be difficult to put into words. [more...]
Referrals
You do not need a letter of referral from your doctor in order to use the Counselling service.
To find out more about the service, please call the Helpline (01923 844014).
What does Counselling cost?
All LJMC services are offered free of charge to NHS patients under the care of an oncologist based at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre.
However, many services at the LJMC are funded by voluntary donations. Any contributions towards the costs of the service are therefore always gratefully received.
Private patients having treatment at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre may also be eligible to use our services. Please call the Helpline for details.
Last updated: April 17, 2012