Who it's for
Adults in the UK affected by cancer whose needs are best met one-to-one. Loved ones can have counselling too, though people with cancer are usually prioritised.
One-to-one support
Sometimes what helps most is time that's just for you.
At Penny Brohn Cancer Care UK, our one-to-one consultations give you space to talk through what you’re facing with a trusted, experienced practitioner, and to get advice that’s personal to you.
Good to know
Joining with someone
A loved one can join your nutrition or physical activity appointment. Scar care and your own counselling are just for you.
How to start
Register with us, then talk to our Bookings Team on 0303 3000 118 or clientsupport@pennybrohn.org.uk. They'll discuss eligibility and arrange what suits you.
Cost
Free. A voluntary contribution helps if you're able to give.
How it works
One-to-one support is tailored to particular circumstances. Often one of our group sessions or courses is the best place to start, so our Bookings Team will talk through eligibility and what would suit you before anything is arranged. Some services, such as counselling, have their own criteria. Most appointments happen by phone or on Zoom, with some available in person at the Penny Brohn Cancer Care Centre near Bristol. To start, register with us, then contact our Bookings Team at clientsupport@pennybrohn.org.uk or 0303 3000 118.
Every consultation is free, and we want it to stay that way. If you’re able to give, a donation helps hold the door open for the next person. If not, please still get in touch; you’re why we’re here.
Other organisations that can help
We’re not the right fit for everything, and we’d rather you found the right help than struggled on. Alongside our own services, we work with trusted partners, and we keep a list of recommended organisations.
What we offer
Counselling
Counselling
Cancer stirs up difficult feelings, for the person diagnosed and for the people around them. Our counsellors offer a safe, confidential space to say how it really is, and to find ways to cope and feel more yourself again.
Nutritional therapy
Nutritional therapy
Food can feel complicated with cancer. Our nutritional therapists help you cut through the noise with practical, evidence-based advice that fits your treatment, your appetite and your everyday life.
Exercise therapy
Exercise therapy
Our exercise specialists help you find safe, achievable ways to move, before, during and after treatment. We also offer scar therapy and Personal Planning sessions to help you take stock and decide what support you need next.
Personal Planning
Personal Planning
Our experienced Wellbeing Team will offer personalised support and advice about which of our services can best support your mental, physical, spiritual and emotional health and wellbeing, before, during and after cancer treatment.
Arrange a consultation
Free, confidential and personal to you. Register first, then talk to our Bookings Team. Not sure where to begin? Start with our weekly Welcome session.