Post breast cancer - therapist for navigating life after cancer

Hi OffForARun 

I haven't used them myself, but Macmillan offers, through Bupa, up to 4 free remotely-delivered counselling sessions for people struggling emotionally because they are living with cancer. Clicking here will provide you with more information.

Thank you so much latchbrook  I will check that out

I tried the Macmillan but I just didn’t get anything out of it . Some have but mine was a trainee counsellor and I just felt she didn’t give me anything to work with.

. I have BUPA cover , so I’ve been seeing a counsellor . I do prefer face to face . I randomly picked one who seemed most qualified . She has been great . 

The main thing she comes back to is that , following a cancer diagnosis , we only have so much capacity ( she demonstrates this with her pen! ) and that it’s important that the things that give energy don’t get pushed to one side .

Ive found it really helpful just to speak to someone independent . I think I’m going to carry on , even when I’ve used up my BUPA sessions .

Good luck x 

Thank you klf that’s really useful. I’m looking into BUPA. Also some private therapists too. 
I know that it’s not a good idea to make any major changes for a year following any kind of major life event but I just feel in a bit of a weird messy hole and need some help getting out and finding a direction that I really want to take. 
energy is low tho, and winter with dark days and nights really doesn’t help! 
anyway, onwards  xx

Have you tried the moving forward course with Breast cancer Now. I thought it was great. It’s two sessions online or in person 

And there’s “someone like me” I think it’s called

might be useful while you wait for  counsellor 

best of luck 

Hi

I finished chemo in May and felt I was going off my rocker so needed someone to help. I now have sessions with the Oncology Counselling service which has saved me. I had to wait many months for it but its worth a try - maybe the breast cancer nurse can refer you.

I went to a Moving Forward course but it wasn't that great for me although others have a better experience. I tried Future Dreams and their online or in person courses and can't speak of them highly them enough. Might be worth a look? xx 

Hi, have you got a Maggie's Centre locally? They offer counselling support. Otherwise, it might be worth asking your breast cancer nurse for recommendations. Xx

Strangely enough I’ve been to a Breast Cancer Support Group today and the nurse has offered to arrange some counselling for me which I have accepted gratefully.

I am 15 months post diagnosis and February 24, my treatment was completed. It’s now starting to hit me and I need to talk about how I feel with someone who is not my husband, mum or friend. 

I completely understand how you are feeling x

 c22 thank you I have now booked on a moving Forward online course for February. 

Thank you Blueskythinking I will check out Future Dreams.