Emotional wellbeing at North Shore

Depending on your needs, you may be referred through to our private Health Psychologist Lucy Barnes, or the team of Psychologists at Cancer Society. All of the Under the Canopy Psychologists are experienced in structuring sessions to meet your specific needs, working with individuals and whanau.

All the Under the Canopy psychologists are committed to helping people negotiate the emotional and social challenges of cancer and its treatments. Talking with one of our team members in an individual counselling session or attending one of our many group programs can help with the following:

• Coming to terms with a new diagnosis
• Learning to manage difficult emotions such as anger, frustration, grief, sadness, anxiety or depression
• Learning stress management techniques
• Talking with health professionals - what questions to ask and how
• Addressing communication with family members and talking with children
• Learning helpful coping strategies including relaxation and mindfulness
• Making the decisions that are right for you
• Coping with treatment, side effects, medical procedures and tests
• Moving on with life after cancer and regaining confidence

Costs and enrolment

As with any private service, there is a charge associated with seeing our Health Psychologists and counsellors'.  Check your health insurance policy to see if your provider includes emotional or psychological support for and subsequent sessions you make like to have.