Hi @Afraser , I'm very glad that you were able to get onto a counsellor quite quickly.. it's great to think that one may only need a few sessions to see positive changes. And as you seem to have experienced, often the quicker you get help, the easier it is to get "back on track".
Yes, I have come across a few people who also mention that a cancer diagnosis makes you prioritise what matters most in life.. e.g., making more time for yourself and not working ridiculous hours! (if only it didn't take a cancer diagnosis to do so!) And I can imagine, for some, job loss and financial strain would add another burden to the already huge mental load...