Cancer Support Centre
Our Cancer Support Centre is located at 2 Duncairn Tce on Quinsborough Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow.
The Centre is open for walk in support Monday to Friday from 9.00am until 5pm, and by appointment outside of these hours.
Feel free to call in for a chat, to request information, book an appointment or even just to avail of a sympathetic listening ear.
We have specialist staff available daily to give advice on counselling, finances, benefits entitlements and practical issues facing cancer patients and their families. 
The Centre is accessible to people with mobility impairments.
Our facilities include:
Private rooms for counselling and therapies
o A specially-designed cancer rehabilitation gym and recreational area
o A dedicated children’s cancer therapeutic and family support area
o Dedicated rooms for cancer survivorship and education programmes
o A big drop-in space, offering cancer support and information at a time that suits families
o A garden where families can spend precious time together making memories
Plus a library, a kitchen, a relaxation rooms, family rooms, therapy rooms, coffee dock & sensory garden.
Telephone support is provided from our Cancer Support Centre during office hours and a 24 hour answering machine referral service is available at all other times.
Nationwide Support Services
We support people affected by Cancer Nationwide throughout Ireland through our Telephone Counselling & Psychotherapy Service, Telephone Support Service, Support Groups and Classes through Zoom.
Read a Purple House client’s story here and here
Your First Visit to Purple House
When you first visit our Centre at 2 Duncairn Tce, Quinsborough Road, Bray. You will be greeted by our receptionist who will introduce you to one of our cancer support specialists who will have an informal chat with you over a cup of tea. This chat will tell you about the different services we have on offer and which ones might suit you best.
You will also be asked to fill out a short form which will help us support you.
Following your initial chat, an appointment will be made for you to return to the Centre if you wish to avail of one of our professional services.
Confidentiality:
Purple House Cancer Support has a strict confidentiality policy in place.
Data Protection:
We are bound by the Data Protection Act & GDPR Legislation
Read a Purple House client’s story here
Counselling & Psychotherapy Service
Professional counselling and psychotherapy are available by appointment in our Cancer Support Centre Monday-Friday from our team of fully qualified professional counsellors.
Telephone & Video Counselling Service available Nationwide.
Cancer Counselling & Bereavement Counselling can help Cancer patients and their families to cope with the emotional and mental health aspects of a Cancer diagnosis or the loss of a loved one.
Our Team of Counsellors at Purple House have many years of experience of working with Cancer patients and their families.
If you think you need Counselling, call us on 012866966 and our team will guide you through the process.
Our Counselling Service is provided free of charge, but donations are always welcome to fund the service.
Appointments may be made by phone or by email: Click here
Sarah McGahon talks about how Purple House helped her. Sarah says ‘I was devastated, I felt very hopeless and helpless. The counselling really helped’
You can view Sarah’s video here
Complementary Therapy Service
Acupuncture, Reflexology, Holistic Massage, Hand & Foot Massage, Nutrition, Art Therapy, Relaxation, Yoga are provided by our professional therapists at our Cancer Support Centre.
A consent form from your doctor is required before you commence our complementary therapies.
Transport Services
Our trained volunteers provide a transport service to and from cancer treatment hospitals & clinics and also to and from Purple House Cancer Support for classes, therapies and activities.
24 hours notice is required to book our transport service. A suggested donation is requested for this service.
Transport may be booked by phone or by email: Click here
Our transport service is supported by our team of volunteer drivers, Axa insurance, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council’s Hug Charity Initiative, Bray Town Council, The Hospital Saturday Fund, Dublin Bus and a number of private contributors to whom we would like to extend our sincere gratitude.
Our Classes
We offer an extensive range of classes and activities including survivorship programmes such as the Cancer Thriving & Surviving Programme, art classes, yoga classes, relaxation classes, support groups, weekly swimming, CarePals, Mindfulness courses, nutritional classes and much more.
Our classes are delivered by our trained facilitators who are experts in their particular field. The aim of our classes is to help you reach your full potential, gain confidence and to express your emotions in the friendly and informal setting of Purple House.
Nationwide Zoom Classes:
We hold various classes remotely through the Zoom App, which means you can take part from the comfort of your own home or from the hospital. Contact us on 012866966 to learn more.
Please contact us for a current timetable of our programmes.
Men Living With Cancer
Men Living With Cancer was set up to deal specifically with the issues that surround men with cancer and recognises that men sometimes need to access support outside their family.
The group also has a garden allotment in our therapy garden & Men’s Shed Group in at our Centre in Bray Co. Wicklow. Please contact us for more information.
Cancer Rehabilitation Gym
At Purple House, our Cancer rehabilitation gym is available to Cancer patients who need to undertake physical rehabilitation as part of their recovery.
The service is run by a qualified Physiotherapist with qualifications in Cancer Rehab. One to one sessions and group exercise classes available. Please contact us for more information.