Personalised Cancer Counselling
For Patients & Carers

A safe space to heal, grow, and find strength — from someone who's lived the journey herself and understands the type of support you need. Based in Whangārei, available in person or online anywhere in New Zealand.

Jane Hall - Cancer Counsellor

A Little About Me First

I'm Jane Hall, and I counsel people affected by cancer, whether they're the one diagnosed or the one standing alongside someone who is.

My path here started in 1996, when my father was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. I had counselling for myself at the time, and not long after, I took my first course in the UK, working first as a grief counsellor. Years later, I was diagnosed with cancer myself (twice), and that's when something else became clear: counselling someone through cancer takes real insight into what the experience actually is.

I've been the patient. I've been the carer, watching someone I love struggle with the news. I bring those experiences to every session.

If you're nervous about reaching out, I want you to know: I'm not here to wave a magic wand, and I'm not going to push you anywhere you're not ready to go. This is your journey. I'm just here to support you, at your pace — for as long as you need me.

“She is always willing to listen with a caring and understanding ear, making you feel heard and supported without judgment.

She is empathetic, approachable, and genuinely committed to helping.”

Who counselling for cancer is for

Who Counselling for Cancer Is For

Patients

Navigating treatment, recovery, or life after treatment ends; I am here to help you find a way forward. I also counsel end-of-life patients, helping them cope with a terminal diagnosis.

Carers

Supporting a loved one through their diagnosis, treatment, or the road afterwards; with me, you get to talk openly, without judgement, about what that’s like for you. (link to service page) Through Counselling for Cancer, I'm here to walk alongside you, whichever side of this you're on. You don't have to do this alone.

How We'll Work Together

If you live in Whangārei, we can meet in person or online if you are unwell or live elsewhere in New Zealand. Our 55-minute appointments are guided by your needs and include a follow-up email so we can monitor your progress together and revisit any outstanding concerns.

The number of sessions is not set in stone; often clients find six is enough, but I am here for you. And we can keep meeting for as long as you need my support.

Cancer Society Northland funds three sessions, so if you are interested in counselling with me, reach out.

My Simple 3-Step Process

15 Minute Intro Call

To look at where you are in your journey, what help you need and whether you feel we can work together.

Review

At sessions three and six, we check in together and make sure our plan is still working for you.

Plan

Together, we create a plan for where to go from here. This is your plan, not mine, and I strongly want this to be led by you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to help you feel informed and supported.

Cancer Society Northland funds three sessions for patients and carers across the region. After that, I offer affordable rates, priced by arrangement. Happy to talk about what works for you.

I am a qualified counsellor with experience from my own cancer diagnosis and as a carer to my father, who had a brain tumour. There’s also flexibility with online appointments if you are unwell, and follow up emails that help us manage your healing journey.

Everyone is different and has a personalised counselling plan, but often 6 sessions is enough for you to find a way to move forward and live in the now.

Yes, we can definitely run cancer counselling sessions via Zoom or Microsoft Teams if you are unwell, or if you live somewhere else in New Zealand.

Yes. I have a 24-hour notice cancellation policy should you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment. If no notice is given a 50% cancellation fee will apply. 

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