"able to express my thoughts and feelings"

I recently attended an appointment with a “Respiratory Physiotherapist” in Altnagelvin Hospital, after a referral from a “Respiratory Consultant/Specialist.” 

On  the commencement of the “Consultation” I was initially very apprehensive about the way in which the appointment was being conducted. 

After a brief and sharp discussion with the health professional, I began to feel that I was being listened to and, more importantly, being understood as to how the totally invasive cancer surgery, that I had undergone in 2021, for the removal of my oesophagus, had left me with serious disabilities.

The way in which the Respiratory Physiotherapist, Mona, engaged with me was very helpful and the explanations for the symptoms that I experience, on a daily/nightly basis, were very informative and gave me a much better insight into how I can try to help improve my breathing and improve my overall physical and mental health!