Helping people affected by Cancer navigate uncertainty, recognise where they have choice, and move forward in ways that align with what matters the most to them
Cancer Support Coaching at TorreLuce Coaching
The Anchor & Compass Model — A Gentle Introduction
The Anchor & Compass Model offers calm, reflective coaching support for people living with cancer, recovering from treatment, or adjusting to life afterwards. It provides a steady space to talk, think, breathe and make sense of what’s happening — at your pace, without pressure.
This support is grounded in the Intentional Growth Philosophy, shaped by lived experience of cancer and grounded in ICF and EMCC professional standards. It offers a calm, confidential, reflective space to find steadiness and make sense of what matters most.
It is not psychology, counselling or therapy, but a complementary space alongside medical and charity‑based support.
What This Support Can Offer
- steadiness when life feels uncertain
- space to talk without needing to be brave
- gentle clarity when information feels overwhelming
- support during recovery or adjustment
- reflection on what matters now
- connection with someone who understands the emotional landscape of cancer
Is Coaching Right For You
There are a number of support services available to people affected by cancer, including psychology, counselling and therapy, and coaching.
Different forms of support can help at different times. The most important question is not which approach is best, but which support is right for you right now.
A Simple Way to Think About It
- Psychology helps when emotional, psychological, or mental health challenges are affecting your wellbeing.
- Counselling and Therapy help you understand and process your experience.
- Coaching helps you grow intentionally from where you are towards where you want to be.
Coaching is a collaborative, future-focused partnership that helps you deepen self-awareness, clarify what matters most, and take meaningful action towards the life you want to create.
For many people affected by cancer, coaching becomes valuable when they find themselves asking questions such as:
- Who am I now?
- What's next for me?
- How do I regain confidence?
- What matters most to me now?
- How do I create a meaningful and fulfilling future?
- What is my next intentional step?
Coaching may be right for you if you're looking to move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose. It is not a replacement for counselling, therapy, or mental health treatment, but it can complement them.
As an accredited coach, Mark works within the professional boundaries of coaching. If your needs fall outside the scope of coaching, or if additional support would be beneficial, he will discuss this openly and compassionately and explore the most appropriate options together.
Professional Qualifications and Accreditation
Cancer can present complex emotional, psychological, and practical challenges. When choosing a coach, it is important to understand their training, experience, and areas of expertise. Professional coaching qualifications provide a strong foundation in coaching skills, ethics, communication, and client-centred practice.
As an accredited coach, Mark is committed to recognised professional standards and ongoing professional development. He works in alignment with the ethical frameworks and professional standards of leading coaching organisations, including the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and EMCC Global (EMCC).
Both organisations promote excellence in coaching practice, professional accountability, and continuous learning.
Accreditation provides independent recognition that a coach has met recognised professional standards and is committed to ongoing development. For clients, this offers reassurance that your coach has been professionally trained, regularly reflects on their practice, and is accountable to a recognised professional body.
Confidentiality
Trust is at the heart of every coaching relationship. Everything discussed during coaching sessions is treated as confidential and handled with respect and sensitivity. This creates a safe space where you can speak openly about your experiences, challenges, hopes, and aspirations.
The boundaries of confidentiality will be clearly explained at the start of the coaching relationship, ensuring you understand how your information is protected and the limited circumstances in which confidentiality may need to be breached to protect your safety or the safety of others.
Creating a trusted and confidential space enables the honest reflection, self-discovery, and meaningful conversations that intentional growth requires.
Who This Support Is For
People living with cancer, recovering from treatment, adjusting to long‑term effects, experiencing recurrence, supporting someone with cancer, or exploring life beyond treatment.
You do not need to be struggling. You do not need to meet any criteria. You are welcome here.
How We Work Together
All support begins with a free 30‑minute familiarisation call. It’s a calm, informal conversation to help you explore whether this space feels right for you.
Sessions are currently delivered virtually.
All options are supported by an ICF‑aligned coaching agreement.
Support Options
- One‑to‑One Sessions — £45
- Three‑Session Package — £125
- Six‑Session Package — £225
- Anchor & Compass Coaching Voyage (12 sessions) — more details on request
- Small Group Sessions (6 Sessions) — £20 per person per session
- Voluntary / Community-Based Support a limited number of free sessions are available monthly for individuals facing financial difficulty or accessing support through organisations we collaborate with.
All options follow the same calm, structured approach used across TorreLuce Coaching.
All Sessions are up to 60 minutes in duration
Meet your Coach
About Mark
Mark brings a calm, steady presence shaped by his own lived experience of cancer. His journey taught him what it feels like to face uncertainty, navigate complex emotions, and move through moments when life becomes unpredictable. These experiences now inform the way he supports others, with compassion, steadiness and a deep respect for each person's unique path.
Throughout treatment and recovery, Mark learned the importance of having space to talk, think, breathe and make sense of what was happening. He also discovered how powerful it can be to have someone alongside you who is not trying to fix, direct or minimise what you are feeling. This insight sits at the heart of his coaching approach.
The Anchor and Compass Coaching Model was inspired by both Mark's lived experience and his professional coaching practice. The Anchor represents steadiness and grounding, while the Compass supports gentle exploration of uncertainty and reconnecting with what matters most. Together, they provide a simple but powerful framework for helping people navigate periods of challenge, transition and change.
Professional Background
Mark is an accredited coach, holding an ICF ACC credential and EMCC Practitioner accreditation with many years of experience in senior finance roles across the UK and Europe. His professional career has included operational, commercial, transformation and project leadership roles, giving him a deep understanding of how people navigate pressure, complexity and change.
Alongside his coaching practice, Mark volunteers within cancer support communities and is committed to creating safe, reflective and compassionate spaces where people can explore what they need at their own pace.
How Mark Can Support You
Today, Mark offers coaching as a gentle, complementary form of support for anyone whose life has been touched by cancer. He works with people during treatment, after treatment, and at any stage where cancer has disrupted life, relationships, confidence or direction.
His focus is always on the person, not the illness.
“You do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out. Sometimes the most important first step is simply creating space to pause, reflect and find your bearings.”
Next Steps
When you're ready, you are welcome to book a familiarisation call, a calm, informal conversation to explore whether this space feels right for you:
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Further information, including the full Support Guide and the organisational Prospectus, is available on request – see links below
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