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
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.
Read a Purple House client’s story here
Professional counselling and psychotherapy is available by appointment in our Cancer Support Centre Monday-Friday from our team of fully qualified professional counsellors.
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.
Nationwide Video & Telephone Counselling Service Available.
Our Team of Counsellors at Purple House have many years 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
Services for Children affected by cancer:
We provide a range of support services for children and young adults affected by cancer, including art therapy, sensory & creative Therapies, individual counselling, social outings, arts & crafts classes.
Our counsellors are specifically trained to deal with the issues that affect children and cancer.
View our Children First Policy here
Read Dan & Juliet’s story here of how our services have helped them.
Sensory & Creative Therapies for Children:
These one to one sessions are run by our child and adolescence counsellor, and help children and adolescences by providing a safe space where they can come and engage in sensory and creative play.
When children are experiencing anxiety or loss, they need a safe place to discuss their feelings, worries and emotions.
CLIMB Children’s Programme:
CLIMB is a programme for children aged 5-12 who are experiencing the impact of a parents cancer diagnosis.
CLIMB stands for Children’s Lives Include Moments of Bravery.
CLIMB is run over six weeks. It’s an enjoyable, sharing, interactive experience and a time for the children to come together to deal with their feelings. Throughout the programme the children will develop an understanding of cancer and from this understanding the myths and fears that children can hold about cancer will be dispelled. The programme is creative, using drama, arts and play. They are also based on having fun together and meeting new friends.
CLIMB aims to help your child:
- To understand a cancer diagnosis by providing information on cancer
- To learn how to express his or her feelings and emotions
- To learn how to cope with these feelings
- To feel part of a social group by making friendships with other children sharing a similar experience
- To cope with the dramatic changes they are witnessing and experiencing in the home
How CLIMB works…
Each weekly session has a specific goal regarding a particular feeling. Activities and play are used to reach these goals which are detailed below.
Week 1
Goal: To Decrease isolation by sharing cancer story with other children.
Feeling: Happy
Week 2
Goal: To Increase the child’s knowledge about cancer and its treatment.
Feeling: Confused
Week 3
Goal: Normalise feelings of cancer.
Feeling: Sad
Week 4
Goal: Assist the child to identify his/her strengths and normalise feelings of anxiety.
Feeling: Scared
Normalise feelings of anxiety and identify his/her strengths that help cope with cancer.
Feeling: Scared
Week 5
Goal: Assist child in expressing and managing anger appropriately.
Feeling: Anger
Week 6
Goal: Facilitate communication with the parent who has cancer.
Support for Parents
Parents are invited to stay for a cup of tea and conversation while the children play. A CLIMB Support Volunteer is on hand to support parents during sessions.
If you would like to register your child for the CLIMB Programme or require further information please contact Purple House Cancer Support Centre on 01-2866966 or email info@purplehouse.ie
Services for Teenagers affected by cancer:
We have over 26 years experience of dealing with the issues that affect teenagers who are affected by cancer directly or who have a parent or relative with cancer.
Our monthly teenagers meetups are open to teenagers who have been affected by a cancer diagnosis. All are welcome.
If you are worried about someone you know who has cancer, don’t hesitate to contact us in confidence on 01-2866966 or through our social media channels @purplehousecancersupport
Services for Young Adults (18-35yr) affected by cancer:
We have a Young Person’s Forum & a Young Ambassadors programme which are focused on developing cancer awareness and information for young people aged 16 to 30. Our Young Persons Forum meet regularly in Purple House to discuss the issues that affect the under 30 age group.
The aim of the programme is to encourage the 16-30 age group to be more cancer aware by us educating them in their own environments in a fun way. eg: music festivals, social media, schools etc.
We aim to educate this age group on being sun smart and to take steps to reduce their cancer risk by leading a healthy lifestyle.
Skin cancer is the most common cause of cancer in Ireland. There were 10,000 cases of skin cancer in Ireland in 2014, and of these 896 cases were melanoma. Young people are particularly at risk of melanoma as there is a 75% increased risk of developing melanoma when sunbed use begins before the age of 30.
People in East coastal areas have a higher risk of developing skin cancer, according to the National Cancer Registry All Ireland Cancer Atlas.
Our Young Ambassadors programme is all about reaching 16-30 years olds through their environments, like music festivals, social media etc.
You are also welcome to get involved with our Young Persons Forum who meet regularly in Purple House to discuss the issues that affect the under 30 age group.
If you would like to get involved and help make a difference in your community, contact Conor O’Leary by email conor.oleary@purplehouse.ie
Professional counselling and psychotherapy is available by appointment in our Cancer Support Centre Monday-Friday from our team of fully qualified professional counsellors.
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.
Nationwide Video & Telephone Counselling Service Available.
Our Team of Counsellors at Purple House have many years 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 counseling really helped’
You can view Sarah’s video here
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 complimentary therapies.
Download our consent form (pdf): Click Here
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.