Compassion-Focused Therapy for a Young Adult Post-Treatment for Cancer: Case Study

Rachel Batchelor, Ceri Storch, The Oxford Institute of Clinical Psychology Training and Research, University of Oxford, Oxford Centre for Psychological Health, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, s Psychological Medicine, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Case Studies

Published online on February 26, 2026

Abstract

Clinical Case Studies, Ahead of Print.
Young adults who have experienced cancer are at increased risk of mental health difficulties. Compassion-focused therapy (CFT) has a growing evidence base in cancer populations, yet research remains limited among young adults who are post-treatment. This ...