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CLAN Cancer Support

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Clan Cancer Support is a local charity providing emotional and practical support to people affected by cancer across north-east Scotland, Moray, Orkney and Shetland via their purpose-built support and wellbeing centre in Aberdeen and many centres in the community.

The centre offers a range of services, delivered by qualified and experienced counsellors and therapists and support volunteers. Through the network of Clan in community centres and outreach facilities, they provide wellbeing and practical support to people affected by cancer, their family, supporters and friends. Services are freely offered to all from pre-diagnosis and diagnosis, through treatment and beyond. Clan aims to support people to reduce anxiety, stress and to increase their ability to cope with the side effects of serious illness.

For those travelling to Aberdeen hospitals for appointments or treatment, they also offer affordable B&B accommodation at Clan Haven alongside assistance with transport to and from the hospital.

Specialisms:

Emotional Support & Counselling
Telephone and Digital Support
Clan Accommodation
Children & Family Services
Health and Wellbeing Service
Support Groups

Complementary Therapies:
Massage Therapy
Oncology Massage
Scar Tissue Massage
Aromatherapy
Reflexology
Reiki
Hypnotherapy

Last Updated:30/06/2024

Reseacher: April Ozlem Moss (Trustee)

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Locations for this provider:

CLAN Cancer Support - Aberdeen

120 Westburn Road, Aberdeen, AB25 2QA, UK

+44 1224 647 000 enquiries@clancancersupport.org https://www.clancancersupport.org

All therapies provided at this location:

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy uses the natural oils extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves, roots or other parts of a plant to enhance psychological and physical well-being.

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Counselling

Seeing a counsellor or psychotherapist, who is trained and experienced at working with cancer patients, can help you and others close to you deal with the emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis and help to make sense of the many emotions that you are experiencing.

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Oncology Massage

Massage is the practice of manipulating, applying pressure, and rubbing or stroking soft tissue and skin to promote physical and mental relaxation, well-being, and circulation.

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Reflexology

Reflexology is a very gentle and rhythmic foot massage.

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Reiki

Reiki (pronounced Ray-Key) literally means universal life force energy and is a system of healing that is believed to stimulate the body's natural ability to heal itself on all levels, whether physical, mental, emotional or spiritual.

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Hypnotherapy

Hypnosis is a state of deep relaxation and focused concentration.

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CLAN Cancer Support - Orkney

30 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1DN, UK

+44 1856 873 393 orkney@clancancersupport.org https://www.clancancersupport.org