Counselling for families facing cancer

Supporting Families Through Cancer Care

At Willingness, we offer a supportive space for families facing cancer—starting from the moment of diagnosis and continuing beyond treatment. We help families cope by providing individual counselling, couple sessions, and child-focused interventions. Our therapists adapt these services to meet each family member’s specific needs, making sure everyone feels heard, supported, and empowered throughout the journey.

Common Themes in Cancer Counselling

At Willingness, we aim to provide a supportive, understanding space for families who are facing cancer. Support begins the moment a diagnosis is received and continues through treatment, recovery, or loss. Our goal is to walk alongside families during each stage, offering emotional and psychological care. Family members can benefit from a variety of services, including individual counselling for personal reflection, couple therapy to strengthen relationships, and specialised therapeutic interventions tailored to children’s emotional needs. These services are flexible and sensitive to each family’s unique journey, ensuring everyone receives the care they need—at their own pace. Some of the themes that are brought forward to us in counselling for families facing cancer include:

  • anxieties and fears that are related to the process of diagnosis, the prospect of surgery, chemotherapy and oncological treatment, 
  • difficulties with body image and sexuality, 
  • dealing with disruptions to the family routine and plans, 
  • ways to discuss important related themes with children.

Your Family’s Journey, Supported

At Willingness Malta, we are here to walk with you through each stage of your family’s experience with cancer. We understand that emotions can be overwhelming, and the path forward may feel unclear. That’s why our cancer support services focus on listening, understanding, and working together to build resilience. Through counselling, we help you find space to heal, strengthen communication, and face the future with confidence. You are not alone in this—our team is here to support your wellbeing, one step at a time.

Professionals who provide this service:

Matthew Bartolo

Founding Partner, Sex and Relationship Psychotherapist, Counsellor and Supervisor