We are really pleased that we have been able to develop a great working relationship with Helen and Kristian at The Island Rehabilitation Practice.
Specialising in neurological rehabilitation, they use their combined expertise and specialist skills in occupational, physio and cognitive therapy to offer ongoing rehabilitation within the community, not only to brain tumour patients but also for a variety of conditions including stroke and traumatic brain injury.
For more information please click HERE.
Julie Wright – Counselling Service
Dip Couns, Dip NLP, Cert Family Therapy, Cert CBT, MBACP (Accredited).
Julie is an integrative counsellor, using different models of counselling. She tailors them to suit the unique individual needs of each of each client, understanding that people seek help for a variety of reasons. She offers a friendly, emotionally warm, safe and confidential environment for her clients. Julie also plays a major role at our Monthly Support Group. She has worked with us from the very beginning, and is always on hand to offer advice.
To Contact Julie:
Tel: 07811838919
Email: juliew.therapy@gmail.com
Liz Boote-Smith – Counsellor/Psychotherapist 
BA (Hons) Dip. MBACP
Liz is a fully qualified Person-Centred Counsellor/Psychotherapist, experienced in helping adults and young people. From her private counselling room in Ryde, she offers a safe and non-judgemental place where you can talk through any difficulties that you are facing.
She is passionate about counselling and strongly believes that everyone, regardless of age, gender, race, or situation, would benefit from having someone to listen to them and to help them make sense of what is going on in their life.
To Contact Liz:
Contact: 07598 880057
Email: lizbootesmith@gmail.com
Gabi Buday – Counselling Service
My name is Gabi Buday and I provide professional counselling on the Isle of Wight for individuals. I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor. Counselling can help you with all kinds of challenges, when problems in your life leave you feeling helpless, hopeless, especially at times when it feels that things are getting on top of you. The process of counselling helps you to understand yourself better, offers an opportunity to work through your concerns or various aspects of your life at your own pace. I am committed to offer you a professional service in a safe and confidential environment.
For more information, please click HERE
To Contact Gabi:
Tel: 07917 583697
Email: gb121therapy@protonmail.com
Jo Spinks – Greystones Acupuncture
Jo is a qualified Acupuncturist practising in the Bay area on the Isle of Wight. Jo holds a BSc (Hons) degree in Acupuncture and is a member of the British Acupuncture Council. She practices both Five Element Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine and qualified at The College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading.
Jo worked for 15 years as a physiotherapist assistant within the NHS, working closely with patients who suffered with musculoskeletal conditions, strokes and paediatrics.
Greystones Acupuncture offers a range of treatments which are individually tailored to suit the patients’ requirements to promote their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
For more information, please click HERE
To Contact Jo:
Tel: 07974146363
Email: GreystonesAcupuncture@gmail.com
Wessex Cancer Trust
People living with or affected by cancer on the Island can access professional and confidential counselling, befriending and complementary therapies at the Isle of Wight Wessex Cancer Support Centre.
The Isle of Wight Cancer Support Centre offers services free of charge to those living with or affected by cancer. In addition, they offer a library of information leaflets, yoga, seated exercise, mindfulness courses and play host to a number of other support groups.
They can also arrange parking near to the Red Jet terminal for people travelling to Southampton General Hospital.
Located in the heart of the community, the Isle of Wight Support Centre offers an oasis of calm and support to people who are coping with a very difficult time in their lives.
Opening Times: Tuesday – Friday 10am – 2pm
Tel: 01983 524186
Email: isleofwight@wessexcancer.org.uk
Need Help with writing job applications
Islander Mike Sizer-Green was diagnosed with a craniopharyngioma in November 2013. Surgery and radiotherapy left him with profound fatigue and lack of stamina. Post-surgery he was also diagnosed with pan hypopituitarism, a condition affecting the hormonal system. He had to leave his job in the police on medical grounds. With that decision (which was made against his wishes) Mike’s career aspirations and plans went out the window!
Mike understands how daunting returning to the job market might be for those recovering from treatment or for those who may have left work to offer care. A lack of confidence – even among high performers – or feelings of low self-esteem are common.
Mike holds an MSc in Leadership and Management, a BA in Criminology and Criminal Justice and a Certificate in Education. He also holds a range of psychology-based qualifications. Prior to and since brain tumour treatment Mike has held a range of managerial or organisational oversight positions.
In his professional and personal experience, he knows that many people find the process of writing a job application overwhelming. It might be that they lack the time or the confidence to prepare an application or they cannot accurately portray their knowledge and skills in the written form. Some people may suffer from imposter syndrome and undersell their skills and experience.
MSG Professional Job Application Service was set up by Mike to help people affected by brain tumours or cancer. For every person referred via the Wight Brainy Bunch, Mike will donate back 30% of any fees to the charity.
For many years prior to and post diagnosis, Mike has helped people develop their job or promotion applications. The overwhelming majority of those he’s helped have achieved success. Mike promises that anyone seeking help will be treated ethically, with kindness and with integrity.
Fees for this service range from £50 for a first time job applicant to £100 for someone applying for a managerial post. These fees significantly undercut any similar service, and don’t forget, 30% of fees will be given to the Wight Brainy Bunch.
Feedback from previous clients:
“Your reputation was, and continues to be in my personal opinion, one of upmost esteem, integrity, and professionalism. You are known to be hardworking, intellectually gifted, well liked and respected”.
“I personally find that I can have difficulty articulating or putting into words the message I would like to convey to employers, which can be a barrier to my own success. It has been of immense help to have the support of someone to communicate this more concisely, coherently and effectively on your behalf”.
“I find applications where one has to confidently portray their strengths and achievements, difficult and uncomfortable; your application/input has helped improve my confidence, self-esteem and self-belief in my capabilities, and that I do deserve to be a contender in the process, as much as anyone else. It has felt like a weight has been lifted, and the burden shared”.
“At the point of reaching out to Mike for assistance, I was literally pulling my hair out and suffering from brain fog. I had spent numerous hours, collating my evidence for the application, but was becoming quite frustrated and despondent. Mike worked endlessly on my application, curtailing my evidence, correcting mistakes, rephrasing/improving my layout/ content and highlighting my skills & experience. He demonstrated my abilities in a way that was really impressive. I believe that Mike’s assistance and refinement of my application really enhanced my chance of success”.
Alternatively Contact us and we can help with arranging these services
