Counselling
We fund professional one-to-one counselling for anyone affected by cancer remotely (over the phone/online) or in person in certain cancer support centres around the country.
What is the Counselling Service?
We fund professional one-to-one counselling for anyone affected by cancer remotely (over the phone/, online) or in person in certain cancer support centres around the country.
The emotional side of a cancer diagnosis can be the hardest thing to deal with. Patients and their families may experience anxiety, fear, anger, sadness and depression. These feelings can occur at any time - even months or years later.
A trained counsellor can help you to make sense of your feelings.
In 2024, we funded 14,500 counselling sessions across Ireland.
Who is the Counselling Service for?
The counselling service is available for:
- All patients who have had a cancer diagnosis
- Family members, including brothers and sisters of young people with cancer
- Partners, carers and friends
How do I contact the Counselling Service?
Talk to one of our Cancer Nurses to be referred to our Counselling Service. They will either refer you to one of our remote counsellors or to your nearest Support Centre. Call our Support Line on Freephone 1800 200 700 or contact your nearest Daffodil Centre.
What Cancer Support Centres offer an Irish Cancer Society funded Counselling Service?
Please see our partner Cancer Support Centres, which are funded by the Irish Cancer Society.
Eist Carlow Cancer Support: 059 913 9684
Cuan Cancer Social Support and Wellness Group: 086 455 6632
Arc Cork (Cork Cancer Support): 021 427 6688
Irish House Cork Cancer Care Centre: 021-4949090
Eitiltí & Seirbhísí Ailse Dhún na nGall (Donegal Cancer Flights & Services): 074 95 32949
Arc Dublin: 01-2150250
Balbriggan Cancer Support Centre: 01 841 0116
Tuam Cancer Care 093 28522
Recovery Haven Kerry Cancer Support House: 066 719 2122
Cuisle Cancer Support Centre: 045 852 918
Cuisle Cancer Support Centre: 057 868 1492
MWCF Midwestern Cancer Foundation (UHL): 061 210 979
Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre: 041 980 5100
Mayo Cancer Support Association: 094 903 8407
Dochas Offaly Cancer Support: 057 932 8268
Roscommon Cancer Support Centre: 090 662 5898
Sligo Cancer Support Centre + Tubbercurry: 071 917 0399
North Tipperary Hospice Movement Suaimhneas Cancer Care Centre: 067 37403
CARE Cancer Support - Clonmel: 052 618 2667
Circle of Friends Cancer Support Centre: 062 33550
Suir Haven Cancer Support Centre: 0504-21197
Solas Cancer Support Centre: 051 304604
Cancer Support Sanctuary LARCC: CallSave 1850 719 719
Hope Cancer Support Centre: 053 923 8555
Greystones and District Cancer Support: 01 287 1601
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