Someone to talk to during challenging times
At COUCH, we are currently recruiting counsellors and psychologists to join our team. While we build this service in-house, we are referring clients to Cancer Council Queensland for counselling and psychological support.
Facing a cancer diagnosis, undergoing treatment, living as a survivor, or supporting a loved one can be overwhelming. Cancer Council Queensland offers cancer-specific counselling to help you navigate these challenges.
Their service includes:
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- Up to 10 sessions with a psychologist using a Mental Health Care Plan
- Up to four sessions with a nurse counsellor
- Appointments via telephone, video conferencing, and in some locations, in-person sessions
The team at Cancer Council Queensland are experienced professionals trained to address the emotional and psychological impacts of cancer. Please note that couples counselling, ongoing counselling, and family counselling are not offered.
How to access help:
To access Cancer Council’s services, you will need:
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- A GP Mental Health Treatment Plan
- A referral letter from your GP addressed to Cancer Council Queensland.
If you do not already have these, or are unable to obtain them through your existing GP, we encourage you to make an appointment with our GP at the COUCH Cancer Hub NQ to assist you in preparing the necessary documents.
Once you have both documents, please:
- Email your Mental Health Care Plan and referral letter (addressed to Cancer Council Queensland) to: ccsreferral@cancerqld.org.au
- Call Cancer Council Queensland’s friendly 13 11 20 Information and Support Line to complete the referral process.
For further information and to book, visit: Cancer Council Queensland – Cancer Counselling & Peer Support
We are committed to bringing this support in-house soon, but in the meantime, Cancer Council Queensland provides a trusted, flexible, and accessible option for our clients.
