Couples counselling

1 reply
14 subscribers
251 views

During the past 15 months I have had my ovaries removed due to a large mass, left mastectomy, chemo, radiotherapy and am still on Phesgo and Letrazole.

During this time, my husband of 20 years has been great. I am very much a ‘get on with it’ kind of person so have tried to be as normal as possible throughout, for my husband and our 10 year old.

I really feel that we would benefit from some couples counselling to encourage communication and understanding of both our changing needs etc…. How do I go about this?

thanks

Yvonne- Macmillan 6 months ago

Hi Scentsylady

I’m so sorry to hear all that you’ve been through in the last 15 months. It’s great to hear your husband has been there for you and that you are keen to encourage communication in your relationship.

You may find it helpful to have a look at a booklet Macmillan produces - Cancer and relationships as well as some of the booklets dealing with the period after treatment such as Your feelings after cancer treatment, Life after cancer treatment and What to do after cancer treatment ends: 10 top tips’

In terms of couples counselling it might be helpful to look at what Relate can offer. You can also source a private counsellor through the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

I hope you’ll be able to find something that is suitable for both of you.

Yvonne, Information and Support Adviser

Remember you can also speak with the Macmillan Support Line team of experts. Phone free on 0808 808 0000 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm) or by email.

Disclaimer

Couples counselling