The psychology and counselling support programs are going well, with participants reporting improved coping and increased strategies to manage psychological and emotional distress. Below is some feedback provided from people who received psychology or counselling support last year:
“Being diagnosed with stage 4, ovarian cancer in August 2023 it was not until January 2024 that I reached out to OCA. It has been the best decision I have made and I thank you so much for the amazing services and support I am able to now access!!”
“I am so grateful for this service you gift us... it has been a real game changer for me. Having someone that actually understands my specific cancer (that is not Breast Cancer!!!) is gold... thank you”
“I have only had 3 sessions but they have been so incredibly valuable. Gab is a very skilled psychologist and wonderful human and I have had immensely positive outcomes from our time together. I couldn’t be more grateful.”
The need for this service is also indicated by reports of the helpfulness of the support in coping and managing ovarian cancer. For example, the percentage of people accessing the service last year who agreed or strongly agreed with the following statements is encouraging of the benefits in accessing this support service: 92% felt heard, respected and understood, 84% felt they received helpful information, 79% felt they had a better understanding of their ovarian cancer experience and 75% felt they could better express and manage their feelings.
