Cancer Counselling

Cancer Counselling:

Previously, working with The Gawler Cancer Foundation, my role included counselling clients who were newly diagnosed with cancer or re-diagnosed with a secondary cancer or recurrence. 

With my background of Occupational Therapy, I continue to offer cancer and lifestyle counselling his area of lifestyle counselling, aiming to reduce stress and really  empower clients in their knowledge of their individual healing journey choices. I also lead and teach mindfulness-stillness meditation and relaxation techniques (see Meditation Group information) including the progressive muscular relaxation which many find so helpful for sleep issues.

Also, the use of Guided Imagery within a relaxed state can be enormously beneficial for the person diagnosed with cancer.

Guided Imagery has been shown to:

• Reduce fear and decrease feelings of helplessness when first diagnosed
• Reduce depression and instil confidence when one is feeling lost
• Reduce stress and tension at a time when the body needs it most
• Enhance immune response function & assist the bodys healing mechanisms
• Help manage pain
• Deepen intuitive skills to enable better choices
• Deepen ones will to live, an important factor in any prognosis

 And in relation to my Hypnosis work – the cancer sufferer can be assisted with:

• Insomnia
• Anticipatory Nausea
• Relaxation Techniques
• Pain Management
• Clearing past trauma to ease the mind – it is common for people with cancer to have experienced trauma or chronic stress

Also, the use of Guided Imagery within a relaxed state can be enormously beneficial for the person diagnosed with cancer.

Guided Imagery has been shown to:

• Reduce fear and decrease feelings of helplessness when first diagnosed
• Reduce depression and instil confidence when one is feeling lost
• Reduce stress and tension at a time when the body needs it most
• Enhance immune response function & assist the bodys healing mechanisms
• Help manage pain
• Deepen intuitive skills to enable better choices
• Deepen ones will to live, an important factor in any prognosis

 And in relation to my Hypnosis work – the cancer sufferer can be assisted with:

• Insomnia
• Anticipatory Nausea
• Relaxation Techniques
• Pain Management
• Clearing past trauma to ease the mind – it is common for people with cancer to have experienced trauma or chronic stress