Psychological support
The Fountain Centre
Psychological support service
When you or someone close to you has cancer it is normal to experience a lot of different emotions, including anger, fear and panic. It can lead to daily life feeling overwhelming for both you and your loved ones. The Fountain Centre offers a range of support services that can be accessed at any stage during your cancer.
Coaching
Coaching provides support and guidance to understand the situation you find yourself in and build resilience and resources to help you move forward successfully, whatever stage of your cancer treatment you are at. Learn more about the different types of counselling available (opens in new tab) on the Fountain Centre website.
Counselling
The aim of counselling is to enhance your overall wellbeing by helping you to cope with and work through the situation you find yourself in. Read more about the different counselling the Fountain Centre offers on their website (opens in new tab).
Family support
For children aged 18 or under who have been affected by a cancer diagnosis in the family. Providing one-to-one and family support within the hospital and community. Click here to find out more about the support available.
Talking to loved ones about cancer
Telling your friends, family and loved ones that you have cancer is never easy. It can also be hard to to know what to say to a person that has cancer. You might be worried about saying the wrong thing. The Fountain Centre has lots of information videos on this which you can watch on their website (opens in new tab).
Getting started
You will need to register with the Fountain Centre before you can start to take advantage of its many services. You can register on their webite (opens in new tab).