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TA Counselling & Consultancy
Diagnosis of cancer shakes a person’s foundation , it is a blow to the head and severe pain that erupts in the whole body”, it marks the commencement of a lengthy journey full of emotional, psychological, physical and practical challenges. These are common challenges that many people have to face when they are diagnosed with cancer. Perhaps the most constant psychodynamic experience of people diagnosed with cancer is grief and loss.

The challenges for people with cancer is not just of living or dying, but of evaluating what gives validity and value to life, and the ability to change goals and beliefs increases the possibility of successful coping with the disease. Counselling is highly recommended. Some eight years ago, TA's counsellor, Jamal Ajami, was diagnosed with cancer. "Fighting cancer is a life battle, living through the journey is strenuous."

TA Counselling & Consultancy offers a range of services from Cancer Counselling to Conflict Resolution and Mediation. TA helps people deal with a range of issues, from stress and difficulty, coping, to depression, anxiety, grief and loss, family or relationship problems, and treatment side-effects .

 

Counsellor: Jamal Ajami
TA's counsellor, Jamal Ajami brings a unique and holistic approach to her patients. Having spent the last 10 years of her career as a counsellor and Psychotherapist, she has observed the transformation of the human spirit while witnessing many changing dynamics, characteristics that can result in generating strenuous challenges. "I look forward to work with individuals and groups to help them discover their inner strengths as they going through their journey with cancer."
  • 'It was very helpful to be able to talk to someone other than family, friends and the medical team. It was important for me to be reminded to stay focussed on the reality of the situation, rather than worry about what might be.'
  • 'It is of great benefit for me to know
    there is support in time of need. This
    is very important when you feel alone.
    Thankfully I am feeling much better
    now.'


How does counselling help?
Counselling can be useful for dealing with:
  • * The shock of diagnosis with cancer and coping with treatment and recovery
    * Emotional issues including anxiety, depression, anger, panic, fear, grief, crisis, bereavement, powerlessness and withdrawal.
    * Relationship and familyrelated issues.
    * Setting realistic goals.
    * Crisis management and decision making.
    * Stress and distress.
    * Death and dying concerns.


Counselling is provided by a qualified and caring professional. Counselling sessions are undertaken in a supportive and safe environment in which confidentiality is always respected and upheld.