Our Team

Meet your therapists 

Clare Longstaffe
Therapist/Groups & Courses Manager 
Clare has worked for Cavendish Cancer Care since 2015 specialising in hypnotherapy. She offers an integrative approach to issues including stress, sleep, pain, anxiety, phobias and confidence. She also manages our groups and courses offering, including driving forward our Cavendish@Home online hub. 
Delphine Sayre 
Medical Herbalist 
Delphine is a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists and has been sharing her extensive knowledge with Cavendish clients for over 20 years. She also runs a private practice and is involved in teaching herbal medicine to students of complementary and mainstream practices. 
Toby Oliver
Therapist & Counsellor 
Toby is a qualified therapist specialising in helping people deal with serious illness, anxiety and grief. He is a qualified yoga and meditation teacher, and author of a book 'Rise and Shine', focusing on simple ways to build positive, long-term habits. 
Michelle Esberg 
Therapist
Michelle is a qualified mental health nurse, acupuncturist and shiatsu practitioner. She has a keen interest in Eastern healing arts, including Tai Chi and meditation. It was this practice that led to her career practising acupuncture and Shiatsu at Cavendish Cancer Care. 
Lisa Snelling 
Therapist 
Lisa is a qualified Shiatsu and Reiki practitioner and has been supporting clients at Cavendish since 2005. She also has a PhD in Health Psychology and has trained in Shiatsu Shin Tai, which can gently assist with a wide range of issues including musculoskeletal alignment and stress release. 
Helen Ruckledge 
Nutritionist 
Helen has a masters degree in Human Nutrition and is a member of the Register of Nutritionists. She works with clients on a one to one basis, online and also in her own private practice.  She offers practical tips, easy meal planning ideas and especially enjoys delving into the psychology of our food choices! 
Pauline Nunn 
Therapist/Chair Yoga 
Pauline has been a complementary therapist for over 20 years. She is qualified in a range of therapies including; Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Reiki, Massage and Auricular Acupuncture, and is also a qualified yoga practitioner. 
Charlie Weston 
Therapist 
Charlie is a qualified acupuncturist and shiatsu practitioner, specialising in Auricular Acupuncture. He offers acupuncture group sessions at Cavendish Cancer Care and also has an interest in meditation for relaxation. 
Clare Furbey 
Children's Therapist & Counsellor 
Coming soon....



Our Vision

Our vision is clear. We want to improve the quality of life for people living with cancer by providing emotional and physical support to them and their families when they need it most. 





Our Values

  • Professional – we set ourselves high standards both in what we do and how we do it and believe our model of care is what makes the real difference to our families
  • Respectful – we treat people with respect and courtesy and value people’s differences, considering our thoughts and actions and the impact they will have on others
  • Open and honest – we are open and transparent in everything we do. We act in the best interests of our patients, our supporters and our staff and are accountable for our activities
  • Unflappable – to provide the services we do, we are persistently calm, reliable and collected and approach all challenges and opportunities in a considered way
  • Determined – we work hard to make a difference, determined to work together to make a real, positive impact for people who need us, now and in the future

84%

of people we supported told us that we
helped them feel more in control of their situation.

96%

of our clients told us that our care had improved their overall quality of life.

97%

of people we supported said they would be extremely likely to recommend us to friends and family.

Frequently asked questions

Are your courses only for people with a cancer diagnosis?

Cavendish Cancer Care's charitable objectives are to support anyone affected by cancer - this can be anyone with a diagnosis of cancer, living with cancer or family/friends/carers of people with cancer. We also offer courses for people who have been bereaved by cancer. In addition we also undertake support work for people affected by Motor Neurone Disease. 

Do I have to pay for your courses?

No, all our courses are free of charge! However we are a registered charity and 96% of the work we do is funded by donations from our supporters. If you can afford to then any donation to help us cover our costs would be appreciated. 

How can I choose my courses?

Your Cavendish Care Co-ordinator may have recommended some courses for you, although you are welcome to try any course you like the look of. If you are looking for a specific topic - for example help with sleep - then you could try that course first and then consider other courses that may help. All our courses can be seen in the course catalogue. Feel free to try as many as you like. 

What benefits will I get from doing the courses? 

With over 30 years experience of working alongside the NHS, we have created resources that offer practical tips and techniques to help with common problems related to people affected by cancer. Our courses are not designed to 'cure' an illness in any way and are not designed to replace any advice, programmes or treatment offered by your doctor or other health practitioner. 

How do I know the advice I'm getting is safe to follow?

All our therapists are qualified members of their professional organisation and are experienced in working with people affected by cancer. They are expected to adhere to Cavendish Cancer Care's clinical guidelines. 

Some of the courses are very long! Do I have to finish them in a certain time? 

 We understand the impact that a cancer diagnosis can have, so we encourage you to go at a pace that suits you. You have lifetime access to these resources so there's no rush to complete anything. There is no need to complete all the content - we encourage you to create your own 'wellbeing toolkit' by integrating a few practices and tips into your week. Small steps - taken slowly but consistently - make the biggest difference. 

I'm having trouble using the site or can't log in. What can I do?

The site is designed to be user friendly. By clicking the 'return home' button on the top right toolbar you can always return to the home page. All our courses can be found on the 'courses' page. If you have forgotten your password you can request a reminder using the 'forgotten password' link when you try to log in. Log in used the email you used when you signed up and a password selected by yourself. You should only need to log in the system once per use, you don't need to log into courses separately. 

If you ned further help please email cavathome@cavcare.org.uk and we will assist you further.