In her podcast episodes ‘Cancer Voices’ psychotherapist Karin Sieger hears from members of the cancer community who inform, support and encourage. [READ MORE]
Professional boundaries are important in therapy and counselling. But there are times when we need to make choices. What is in the best interest of the client and the therapy? Allow me to share a bit of my personal experiences. [READ MORE]
Cancer and You is one of two podcasts I record on my orange houseboat in the river Thames. This podcast is for anyone affected by cancer, including family, friends, colleagues, medical professionals etc. I focus on the emotional and [READ MORE]
Cancer treatment choices, like cancer itself, can be complicated. Everyone has a view and it’s hard enough to decide. How to cope with peer, medical and family pressure? I have been there, many times. Since my first diagnosis of [READ MORE]
1. Cancer counselling – what’s the point? You may think, talking about it doesn’t make cancer go away. To some cancer counselling may look futile. To others it is an essential outlet for difficult emotions, and a place where to [READ MORE]
Holding hands is a basic yet powerful gesture of closeness. It makes us feel good. And when we don’t get it, we can be the worse off for it. Why does holding hands matter? Recently I came across two [READ MORE]
Chemo brain is one of many possible side effects of cancer treatment. Not everyone will get it, but I did. And I did not really know what to expect and how to cope. Why Chemo Brain? During cancer treatment [READ MORE]
Pet grief can be as painful and complex as the grief we may feel for a human being. How to deal with that and the dilemma many of us may dread – whether to have our pets put to sleep, [READ MORE]
The launch programme of my global online radio show “Cancer and You” broadcast on PeaceWithinRadio.com is now available on my YouTube channel for you to listen to in your own time. The series is for all affected by cancer, [READ MORE]
If you are affected by cancer (whether you have the illness, are a relative or friend), then you know: When someone else dies of cancer things can become especially hard. It can heighten our anxiety and remind us of [READ MORE]
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