Counselling for people with terminal illnesses, their loved ones and bereaved people

Trained counsellors and volunteers can provide emotional support to people with terminal illnesses, their family and friends. They also provide bereavement support and support for people accessing hospice services. 

They provide a safe environment for people where you can explore and understand your feelings with others who are able to help you reflect on your feelings and develop ways of coming to terms with the changes in your life. 

There are different options, including: 

• telephone listening service 
• bereavement support groups 
• drop-in Community Cafe (on Zoom) where you can meet people in a similar position to yourself 
• counselling services at the hospice or at home (for people unable to travel to the hospice)

When you contact them they will speak to you to understand the best way they can support you. 

They will arrange appointments and put together a plan with you. 

If there are services provided by other organisations which meet your needs better than the hospice team can, they will give you their details so you can get in touch with them instead.