Counselling

It doesn’t matter where you are in the healing process, our family counsellors are there to be a listening ear.

All counselling sessions are private and confidential and take place in our outdoor ‘pods’. 

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Dad Roy with daughter Jessica and Derian counsellor John

Roy's counselling sessions

Roy Atherton, 51, visits Derian House regularly for counselling with Family Counsellor, John Pilling.

Roy, of Wigan, said: “I was genuinely surprised how quickly I could relate to John in our sessions. People have said they have seen a change in me. Even month on month, I feel different. Counselling has really helped me.”

Roy’s daughter Jessica, 16, has very complex needs that require 24/7 care from Roy and his family, and visits Derian House regularly.

“I’m only now managing to talk about how I feel. I feel happier, more able to express myself. I was hesitant about counselling at first. I’ve had bad experiences in the past. It was when I was at the Derian dad support group when it was suggested to me that I have counselling with the hospice. I knew I was angry and unhappy, but I didn’t know I needed counselling.”