COUNSELLING

Cancer Society counselling service

The Cayman Islands Cancer Society has offered counselling services since December 2004.  Services are provided by Ms. Alexandra Stewart who since 1989 has worked as a counsellor in community agencies, hospitals and private practice in both Canada and the Cayman Islands. Ms. Stewart is a registered counsellor in the Cayman Islands.

Dr. Sook Yin, Medical Director of the Cancer Society, explained that the Society has decided to offer this service because they perceived a need amongst cancer patients and their families and friends for this type of support throughout the various stages of their battle with cancer. She added that she is pleased that Ms. Stewart has volunteered to assist the Society with this program as a service to the community.

The service is available to adults and children and is free of charge to those receiving counselling. Ms. Stewart is available by appointment at the Cancer Society office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Sessions must be pre-booked and this can be done by calling 916-5860 or emailing counselling@cics.ky

Ms. Stewart describes her style of counselling as a "collaborative approach" which she has found works well with people of all ages.

Is Counselling For Me?

• I feel anxious or worried about cancer and my treatment.
• I have felt depressed or discouraged.
• I have been irritable or unusually angry.
• My sleep habits have changed.
• I have had difficulty concentrating at work, at home or on routine things like reading.
• Cancer and its treatment have interfered with my family or social life.
• Cancer and its treatment have interfered with my sexual life.
• Cancer has caused physical, emotional, or financial hardship for me.
• Cancer or its treatment has caused changes in my physical appearance and it concerns me.
• I have difficulty coping with the stress I have experienced.