Our Family Services Team consists of Counsellors, Social Workers, Chaplains and trained volunteers who can provide emotional, psychological, social and spiritual support. They are available to you, your family and friends.

You can talk about your feelings and thoughts, and clarify your choices in a safe environment. You may have a particular issue that requires one or two sessions with a member of the team, or you may find that ongoing support over a period of time is needed.

Common concerns are often around children or relationships, physical and emotional changes, grief and loss or more practical issues.  The team are available to discuss your needs and the most appropriate way we can help.  

We can see people on an individual basis, as couples or as family.  The team also run bereavement groups which you are welcome to access.

Further online resources for people dealing with the death of a loved one can be found on our Grief and Loss page here.

We believe that facilitating a safe space for difficult conversations and challenging emotions, can lead to a more peaceful way of living. We offer a 12-session counselling service where you can access confidential, nonjudgemental support. Our counsellors believe that your experience is unique to you, and we are led by you to discuss and work through whatever is on your mind.

Spirituality comes in many forms. While religion is one, it can also include a love for nature, music or family—anything that brings meaning to life. Spiritual care is available to all people regardless of their beliefs. St Wilfrid’s Hospice does not impose any agenda, religion or belief system on patients.

Sometimes, a patient might like a Spiritual Carer to pray with them, to support them through a time of distress, or simply sit with them. At other times, the involvement of spiritual care may be more formal, such as giving communion, a blessing, baptism, wedding or funeral. The team is able to access help from local faith communities.

A member of our Social Work Team is available to discuss any concerns you and your loved ones may have with the psychological, emotional and social care difficulties you face during your illness. This may include helping you support children and other family members. Please ask if you would like to speak to someone from the team. They can signpost you to other services who may be able to assist you for matters such as housing and benefits.

Our Community Support Team, Bereavement Support Team and Hospice Visitors are skilled volunteers who are able to provide emotional support. They are available to discuss your thoughts and feelings when you are possibly feeling unable to share them with anyone else.