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Rising Above Cancer

Gentle nervous system support at diagnosis, during treatment and beyond

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I help people take back their power and rise above cancer.

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You are not imagining this

Cancer changes more than your body.

Appointments, scans, waiting rooms and uncertainty can send the nervous system into survival mode.

Fear can remain long after treatment ends.

You may notice:

  • Anxiety before appointments

  • Difficulty sleeping

  • Fear of reoccurrence

  • Feeling disconnected from yourself

  • Exhaustion that goes beyond the physical

Nothing is wrong with you.

I understand this personally. I have experienced three cancer diagnoses myself and I know how easy it is to lose your sense of safety, identity and steadiness during that time.

Rising Above Cancer™ was created from that lived experience, alongisde science-informed, trauma aware practices that can help people feel calmer, more supported and more connected to themselves again.

  • “Sarah helped me stay calm in the eye of the storm during one of the hardest periods of my life. Through meditation, visualisation and honest conversation, I slowly reconnected with my body and found steadiness again. I will always be grateful for her gentle support.”

    — Nicole

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Cancer activates survival responses in the body.

When the nervous system remains in fight, flight or freeze for long periods, it can affect:

• Sleep
• Digestion
• Immune function
• Emotional resilience
• Your ability to feel safe in your own body

This work supports the body alongside medical care, helping your system move from constant survival into greater steadiness and regulation.

Calm is not a luxury during cancer.
It is an important part of healing.

Why the Nervous System Matters

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Two women are sitting on a black cushioned bench, smiling and interacting with each other in a cozy indoor setting. The woman on the left has short gray hair, is wearing a multicolored patterned blouse, and is holding a cup while using chopsticks. The woman on the right has short blonde hair, is wearing a bright green sweater, and holds a Christmas-themed mug. The background has a beige wall with a large gold picture frame and a cushion with a Union Jack design on the bench.

A different type of support

This work is gentle, collaborative and paced carefully.

We begin by helping the nervous system feel safer.

Support may include:

• Nervous system regulation
• Meditation and visualisation
• Trauma-aware mentoring
• Oncology-adapted touch therapy
• Sound and embodied practices
• Identity and purpose exploration through the SIPS™ framework

Sessions are available in Brighton & Hove and online across the UK.

This is a calm, supportive space where we begin from where you are.

Work with me

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • No. Rising Above Cancer™ works alongside your medical care. Nervous system regulation and holistic support are designed to complement treatment, not replace it.

  • No. Early support can help stabilise the nervous system during shock and uncertainty. Sessions are paced gently and always meet you where you are.

  • Very normal. Many people experience fear of recurrence and heightened nervous system activation after treatment ends. This work supports emotional steadiness beyond the medical timeline.

  • No. This is not forced processing. We work slowly, using nervous system regulation, guided visualisation and embodied awareness. You are always in control of pace.

  • Yes. Online holistic cancer mentoring is available across the UK and beyond.

  • You don’t need to know. A simple conversation is enough. We’ll decide together what feels supportive.

Let’s Connect

Arrange a Conversation - This space is calm and confidential.

If you’re unsure where to begin, we can start with a simple conversation.

You don’t need to know exactly what you need.
You don’t need the perfect words.
If something here resonated, that’s enough.

I’m ready to offer my support, with an aim to reply to your email in 48hrs

sarah@rising-above-cancer.com