Cancer Wellness Coach
- Brisbane
- Australia
- Online
Cancer Wellness Coaching is different for each client. Each client’s unique needs and circumstances often change over time from cancer diagnosis to cancer survivorship.
Claire Kelly is an author and speaker in Cancer Health and Wellness and offers cancer coaching and supervision and cancer courses and study days.
Claire is a specialist cancer nurse with a wealth of experience and expertise in both medical cancer care and holistic wellness coaching.
Cancer Wellness Coaching is intentionally different to the cancer support and cancer care provided by the oncology treatment team working in a hospital or cancer treatment centre.
Cancer wellness coaching:
- Prioritises and upholds the complex human experience of cancer.
- Considers the unique personal experience of cancer and the impact on the mind, body, soul and world of each individual.
- Fills the gap that many people feel is missing from the busy clinical environment in cancer treatment centres.
Cancer Wellness Coaching supports clients with:
- the significant adjustment of a cancer diagnosis
- the challenges of cancer treatment
- navigating the complex maze of cancer services and health professionals
- processing and understanding their unique cancer experience
- moving forward through challenging and unfamiliar circumstances
About Claire - Cancer Wellness Coach
Claire Kelly is a highly experienced specialist cancer nurse, HCANZA Accredited Health & Wellness Coach and the founder of Cancer Wellness Coach. With over 3 decades of clinical experience, specialising in cancer, women’s health, and evidence-based health and wellness.
With an extensive career in oncology and palliative care, Claire has a reputation as a clinical leader and has led a range of national supportive care programs and innovative cancer and palliative care support programs in Australia and UK and has led and published research studies.
- TOP 10 CANCER NURSE IN UK
- SIGNIFICANT CANCER EXPERIENCE
- DIRECTOR OF CANCER CHARITY
- PERSON CENTRED
- NETWORK OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Claire was recognised as one of the UK’s Top 10 Cancer Nurses and has extensive experience in providing supportive care to clients and their families throughout their cancer experiences. She is the author of Wellness Coaching Australia’s Cancer Coaching Course, a consultant with Sage Women’s Health and Director of Queensland’s Advanced Breast Cancer Group.
Claire is dedicated to providing compassionate, person-centred support for individuals and their families experiencing a cancer diagnosis and living with and beyond cancer. Claire offers a comprehensive range of services designed to support not only the individual but also their loved ones, ensuring that clients individual holistic health and well-being goals are acknowledged and supported with compassion and expertise.
Why Work with Claire?
Claire is a specialist cancer nurse with a wealth of experience and expertise in both medical cancer care and holistic wellness coaching.
- Claire has been recognised as one of the top cancer nurses in the UK
- Her person-centred approach ensures that clients and their families receive comprehensive, compassionate support throughout the cancer experience.
- Claire has a vast network of trusted health professionals—including oncologists, dieticians, exercise physiologists, psychologists, and more.
- She refers clients to an integrated care team that supports each client’s unique needs.
Whether you are seeking:
- guidance through treatment,
- transitioning into life after cancer,
- living with the challenging diagnosis of a metastatic cancer or
- navigating palliative care….
Claire provides expertise, empathy, and compassionate care that reflects a professional and comprehensive source of support for both clients and their families.
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The Cancer Wellness Coach Pathway
Professional cancer care and support for individuals and families.
Diagnosis, Support, and Navigation
Receiving a cancer diagnosis is a distressing and overwhelming experience, both for the individual and their family. We provide personalised coaching and emotional support, helping individuals and their loved ones understand what to expect and create manageable steps to move forward. Claire’s approach is rooted in compassion and tailored to each person’s unique needs, whether it’s clarifying medical information, identifying practical next steps, or simply providing a safe space for emotional processing.
Additionally, Claire offers crucial support to family members, helping them navigate the emotional and practical challenges that arise when a loved one is diagnosed with cancer. This may include offering guidance on communication, coping strategies, and referring to additional support services.
Support Through Cancer Treatment
Claire offers individualised cancer wellness coaching and cancer support to help clients maintain their health and well-being, while advising on the coordination of care strategies that can support the client and their family.
Cancer Wellness Coach works closely with each client to ensure that their holistic wellness is considered alongside treatment, providing resources and support as an extra layer of support during treatment.
Support After Treatment
The transition when cancer treatment finishes can be an extremely challenging and often confusing time for clients and their families. When cancer treatment ends, many individuals feel a sense of loss and increased uncertainty. Ongoing support during this phase can be critical and many clients may need additional emotional support at this time.
Claire works to help clients with their priorities, this may include establishing new routines, manage lingering side effects, setting realistic expectations or creating a plan for long-term health and wellness.
Cancer survivorship coaching may focus on re-establishing a sense of balance and well-being, creating new lifestyle behaviours or exploring strategies to support the transition to a new and different experience and perspective of life.
Living with Metastatic Cancer
Living with metastatic cancer presents unique and complex challenges. Claire provides a safe space to help clients and loved ones navigate the complex uncertainties of living with metastatic cancer. Each experience is unique and requires a personal, individualised approach that responds to a client’s changing needs and priorities over time.
Navigating the Transition from Treatment to Palliative Care
Hearing that cancer is no longer responding to treatment is one of the most difficult moments for both the individual and their loved ones. While nothing can eliminate the distress of this news, compassionate guidance can help ease the transition to palliative care.
With a background in cancer and palliative care nursing, Claire provides personalised coaching and support to help clients and their families. Claire works with clients to explore options of future care and ensure that their end-of-life wishes are documented and shared according to their preferences. Claire can assist clients with the creation of a meaningful legacy and support the family and significant others during this time.
Claire also refers clients to a broad network of healthcare professionals and practitioners supporting clients to create a holistic supportive care team that aligns with their unique values, preferences and needs.
Education & Training
Claire Kelly is an author and speaker in Cancer Health and Wellness and offers the following services:
Cancer Coaching & Supervision
Coaching and supervision is essential for professionals working consistently in the area of cancer and palliative care.
No matter our experience, or how long we have worked in the sector, having a professional and trusted mentor for supervision and professional development supports practitioners to deliver consistent high-quality services to their clients
Cancer Courses & Study Days
Claire delivers cancer focused courses and workshops for individuals and families impacted by cancer, in addition to healthcare providers, health coaches and practitioners
Ongoing professional development supports practitioners to enhance their knowledge, understanding and skills in the important role of supporting individuals affected by cancer.
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Cancer Wellness Coaching Masterclass 2025
$27.50 per online event
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To register for the full series ($120) email claire@cancerwellnesscoach.com for details
Cancer Wellness Coaching Masterclass- 2025 Dates:
- Wed 26 February. The Evolving Science of Cancer: Redefining the Paradigm
- Tues 25 March. Cancer Prevention: A Critical Role for Every Health Practitioner
- Mon 26 May. Is Evidence-Based Medicine Enough in Cancer Care?
- Tues 26th August. Holistic Cancer Care: A Client-Centered Approach for Lasting Impact
- Mon 27th October. Navigating Cancer: A Community-Focused Health Coaching Model
- Mon 24th November. The Menopause-Cancer Connection: Insights for Health Practitioner
Contact Claire at the Cancer Wellness Coach
Get in touch today to book an initial client consultation to discuss how Claire can help you and complement the care of your healthcare team.