Understanding the Emotional Impact of Cancer Online Q&A on Friday 1st March 2019, 1500-1630 UK Time Registration is now closed Whether you are newly diagnosed, going through or have finished cancer treatment, whatever your cancer, your diagnosis or prognosis [READ MORE]
CBT (or cognitive behavioural therapy) did not help me in a crisis. While it is a valid type of therapy and counselling, which at times I integrate into my own work as a therapist, it did not help me [READ MORE]
Specialist interests Anxiety is Annette’s specialist area of expertise and interest. She covers all issues connected , including anxiety during pregnancy, bereavement related anxiety phobias, public speaking fears, panic attacks, generalised anxiety, OCD, Stress management, performance enhancement and achievement; confidence, self-esteem, [READ MORE]
Stopping chemotherapy – why stop a treatment that is meant to keep you alive? I came close to stopping chemotherapy and here is what happened next. In 2012 I went through chemotherapy for breast cancer and developed most of [READ MORE]
A crisis of purpose can happen when life does not go our way, and we realise it may never go our way. We may feel stuck with few or no options. But it does not have to be this way. [READ MORE]
How do you feel hearing about potential cancer cures? Many claims are made. And I don’t want to single out any one in particular here. As someone living with cancer, I want to talk about what it’s like hearing about potential cancer cures. I [READ MORE]
You and I, we are part of a shared humanity. And there is so much we can give to each other, from near or afar, like a hope, purpose, a sense of self – even in the face of [READ MORE]
During the coronavirus crisis psychotherapist Karin Sieger offers support by email when online video meetings may not be possible for you. [READ MORE]
Talking about cancer diagnosis – Helpful, or not? What to do? Many people affected by cancer struggle with how to communicate about what is happening. When is the right time? How do you do it? Do you tell everybody [READ MORE]
Emotional bubbles – you may ask. We all have them. Some are helpful, others less so. Life is about navigating emotional bubbles. Do you know yours? Emotional bubbles are feelings we withdraw into to feel safe, grounded and anchored. [READ MORE]
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