sue skelton

Synthesis Clinic referral network member

yoga therapist specialising in cancer support

I have over 20 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in Oncology and Palliative Care in various Acute and Community settings.

Areas of specialist interest:

  • Supporting clients through their chronic disease journey, including cancer

  • Managing symptoms to improve quality of life

  • Stress and anxiety reduction

    As a nurse I was always eager to use a holistic and patient centered approach, especially while working as a Palliative Care, Community Clinical Nurse Specialist. I worked closely with patients and their family to ensure what is important to them is the focus of the treatment plan, giving them back some control over their life and health.

    As a Yoga Therapist I am passionate about the therapeutic benefits yoga therapy can bring to my clients. I work in partnership with them, working out what is important to them and together agreeing a holistic plan, combining a whole mind body approach and drawing on both my extensive nursing oncology and palliative care experience. I use yogic tools available to help manage symptoms, whether physical, emotional, psychological, or spiritual. I support my clients to navigate their journey from diagnosis through treatment and beyond, maximizing quality of life.

    How I work:

  • All consultations are 1:1 and 60 minutes long. You will be asked to complete a health questionnaire, which will be discussed, your priorities agreed, and a treatment plan decided upon and therapy started.

  • Follow-up sessions will also be 60 minutes long. During these sessions, I may suggest movement, mindfulness, meditation, breathing exercises and/or relaxation techniques to help relieve stress and manage your underlying symptoms, promoting self-care and encouraging overall wellbeing.

Fees

1 x 60 minute consultation £65.00

3 x 60 minute consultations £180.00

6 x 60 minute consultations £330.00

Professional Qualifications

  • Jilandra School of Yoga – Teacher Training 2017-2018

  • Red Hot Yoga Studio – Yin Yoga TT April 2018

  • Sally Parkes Yoga – Pregnancy Yoga Oct 2018

  • Jude Murray – Yoga for people living with and beyond cancer April 2019

  • Yoga Teachers College – Breath Coach 2020

  • Yoga Teachers College – Gravity Yoga 2020

  • Real Yoga – Yoga Therapy Diploma 2019-2022