Counselling
A sarcoma diagnosis affects far more than your body. Fear, anger, exhaustion, guilt, loneliness and the strange flatness that can arrive once treatment ends are all normal — and none of them are things you should have to carry on your own.
Sarcoma Cancer Ireland offers free, confidential one-to-one counselling with accredited psychotherapists who understand sarcoma and what it does to families.
Who Can Use the Service
Our counselling service is open to:
- People living with, or recovering from, a sarcoma diagnosis
- Family members, partners and close friends
- Carers
- People who have lost someone to sarcoma
You do not need a referral from your medical team, and you do not need to be in active treatment. You can come to us at any stage — the week you are diagnosed, years after treatment finished, or at any point in between.
How It Works
- Sessions are held online, so you can take part from anywhere in Ireland, north or south, without travelling.
- Sessions are one-to-one with an accredited psychotherapist.
- Everything you discuss is confidential.
- There is no charge. The service is funded entirely by donations.
- You will be offered a block of sessions, and how many you use is up to you and your counsellor.
Our Counsellors
- Our counselling service is delivered by accredited psychotherapists who work with the charity on an ongoing basis. Ann P. Butler established the service and brings more than ten years of experience in psychotherapy, with particular expertise in grief counselling and trauma-informed care. Peter Mulvihill joined in 2024 to expand our capacity. Both also give their time voluntarily to facilitate our monthly support groups.
How to Arrange Counselling
Email support@sarcoma.ie, or call or WhatsApp our Support Line on 085 769 4115 during opening hours (Tuesdays 10am–1pm, Thursdays 5pm–8pm). Tell us a little about your situation and we will come back to you to arrange a first session.
If You Need Help Now
Our counselling service is not an emergency service. If you are in crisis or worried about your immediate safety, please contact your GP, go to your nearest emergency department, or call the Samaritans free on 116 123, any time of the day or night.
In 2025 we provided 148 one-to-one counselling sessions, and in the first half of 2026 alone we provided 103. If you think it might help, please get in touch.