Counselling impact
A diagnosis of blood cancer can have a significant emotional impact on patients and their families. Leukaemia Care’s counselling support helps people access professional support to talk about the challenges they may be facing.
How we support people
Living with blood cancer can affect many aspects of a person’s life. Feelings of anxiety, uncertainty and emotional strain are common during diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Access to professional counselling can help people process these experiences and develop ways to manage the emotional impact of their illness.
Leukaemia Care provides counselling grants to help patients and family members access sessions with qualified counsellors. Support can be delivered in person, online or by phone, allowing people to receive help in a way that works for them.
The service was created to help people access emotional support at times when it may otherwise be difficult to find or afford counselling.
In 2025, 108 people received counselling grants through Leukaemia Care, helping patients and families access professional support during a difficult time.
By providing access to counselling, the service helps people talk openly about their experiences and receive the support they need to manage the emotional impact of blood cancer.
What people say about our counselling service
I found out about the Counselling Service through my cancer nurse. I had a very friendly and professional counsellor, and it was great to be able to have the opportunity to talk about my feelings on a one-to-one basis. I was so anxious, confused, and worried. She helped me feel normal and encouraged me to take one day at a time. She had a really calming influence on me. I know I can go back to her anytime if I start to struggle. I now know I'm not alone with this disease and that I don't have to fight it alone, that others care and they show it. I am more informed and know if I don't understand something I can ask without feeling I'm a nuisance.
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