Coping with cancer can bring emotional and psychological challenges. To help you navigate feelings of anxiety, sadness, fear or uncertainty, we have created a list of resources and services that can help. This can help you connect with the help and care you need whether you are a patient, survivor or care giver.

On this page you will find online and printable resources, group and peer support resources, and services that provide individual support and psychological therapy.

Psychological Care and Mental Health Document Library

Psychological support for patients

Serious men and women sitting in a circle during group therapy, supporting each other.

Find our Directory of psychological support for people affected by cancer in Greater Manchester and East Cheshire here

Think Well With Cancer

The Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance is collaborating with Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) NHS Foundation Trust to develop a tailored Talking Therapies Cancer Pathway embedded within existing Talking Therapies and aligned with the objectives of the NHS Long-Term Plan. This initiative supports GMMH’s commitment to expanding Talking Therapies services to address specific long-term conditions, in line with the integrated care goals outlined in the NHS Long Term Plan » Adult mental health services.

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Information for Healthcare Professionals

Psychological Support and Mental Health Delivery Group

  • The group is dedicated to enhancing psychological support and mental health care, and it operates within the Personalised Care workstream. It brings together a diverse team of specialists and patient representatives who collaborate to improve mental health services and experiences across cancer care. This includes areas such as diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, living with and beyond cancer, and end-of-life care.
  • Comprised of psycho-oncology experts, the delivery group shares its expertise and skills to support and strengthen mental health services in primary care, secondary care, and talking therapy services. Acting as subject matter experts, they provide valuable knowledge and guidance to the wider teams, ensuring a holistic approach to mental health in cancer care.
  • For more information, please feel free to reach out to Olivia Gunby [olivia.gunby@nhs.net]

Anita Ghosh, Clinical Lead

Katie Law, Programme Manager for Genomics/Psychological Support

Olivia Gunby, Personalised Care Manager, Psychological Support & Mental Health

Training Resources

Please see the link below to the Cancer Academy for info on the following modules:

  • Foundations in Psychological Care
  • Psychological Care Level 2 Modules

Greater Manchester Cancer Academy – Elevating Cancer Care

Supporting Your Patients – GatewayC

Mental health in cancer – GatewayC