Counselling and
emotional wellbeing
Emotional and mental health support when you need it
Living with neuroendocrine cancer can be incredibly challenging, not only physically but also mentally and emotionally. This disease affects not just those diagnosed, but also family members, friends and caregivers, often causing anxiety and uncertainty for all involved.
It is essential for overall physical and mental wellbeing to acknowledge these difficult emotions and seek support to manage them effectively.
At Neuroendocrine Cancer UK, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health support to help you, and those who care for you, navigate these challenging times.
Our partnerships with Rareminds and other organisations ensure that you have direct access to a dedicated and experienced counselling and psychotherapy team who understand the impact of a neuroendocrine cancer diagnosis, as well as the psychological and emotional challenges of living with such a rare and complex disease.
Counselling
Our counselling services offer a safe and confidential space to express feelings, explore coping strategies, and receive emotional support from trained counsellors. Counselling is provided on a one-to-one basis and is available to both people living with neuroendocrine cancer and their family members.
To access our counselling services, please read our counselling guide below before completing the self-referral form here.
Group therapy programmes and mindfulness
Our interactive programmes provide a confidential and supportive space for individuals facing similar challenges to connect, explore coping strategies, and promote self-care. They are led by trained counsellors from our charity partners and Rareminds.
We offer four facilitated online 8-week group programmes, each running twice a year (in Spring and Autumn):
- Living Well with Neuroendocrine Cancer: The Early Years (1-3 years): For those diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer between 1 and 3 years ago
- Living Well with Neuroendocrine Cancer (Beyond 3 years): For those diagnosed more than 3 years ago
- Family & Friends: For family members, friends, and caregivers (this group is not for those diagnosed)
- Mindfulness for Managing Anxiety, Pain, and Fatigue
For those diagnosed less than a year ago, we recommend speaking with our support or counselling team.
All programmes and courses require a minimum number of participants to proceed and have a limit on maximum numbers (see below).
Further information (and how to apply) is available in our counselling guide.
Rareminds Wellbeing Hub
The Rareminds Wellbeing Hub supports those dealing with the emotional challenges of rare conditions, including neuroendocrine cancer. You can access resources to help manage stress, uncertainty and difficult feelings.
Dedicated support for family, friends and caregivers
Caring for someone with neuroendocrine cancer can be emotionally taxing. We offer dedicated support through our Family & Friends Facebook group, patient support groups, and group therapy programme.
Other support available
If you or someone you care about is at immediate risk of harm, please contact emergency or crisis services without delay: call 999 or go directly to your nearest A&E.
The Samaritans provide an excellent listening service for anyone in crisis, suicidal, or feeling very alone: Call 116 123.
SHOUT is a 24/7 UK crisis text service available for times when people feel they need immediate support. Text SHOUT to 85258.
You can also contact your GP or specialist team to find out what emotional support is available to you.
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