Cancer Psychologists and Therapists in Moorooka, QLD

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Kali Lohman
Psychologist, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Many of us come to a time in our lives when we know we want things to be different. We may be tired of suffering and struggling, but need support to move forwards. I enjoy working with adults to help you identify your strengths, learn healthy coping strategies, heal from past and present trauma and other difficulties, and live a life that feels rich, meaningful and happy. I'm a registered psychologist with over 20 years experience, an accredited EMDR practitioner, and I have a strong interest in cultivating and teaching mindfulness. I look forward to helping you achieve your goals.
Many of us come to a time in our lives when we know we want things to be different. We may be tired of suffering and struggling, but need support to move forwards. I enjoy working with adults to help you identify your strengths, learn healthy coping strategies, heal from past and present trauma and other difficulties, and live a life that feels rich, meaningful and happy. I'm a registered psychologist with over 20 years experience, an accredited EMDR practitioner, and I have a strong interest in cultivating and teaching mindfulness. I look forward to helping you achieve your goals.
(07) 3184 4367 View (07) 3184 4367
Modpsych Psychology Practice
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I work with people across the lifespan using a developmental and educational framework. This means I look at the person from a skills perspective and how I can help them function in the various systems (family, school, work, sport etc) they need to function in. I have a strong alliance with the LGBTQI community as well as working with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD and Autism Spectrum.
I work with people across the lifespan using a developmental and educational framework. This means I look at the person from a skills perspective and how I can help them function in the various systems (family, school, work, sport etc) they need to function in. I have a strong alliance with the LGBTQI community as well as working with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD and Autism Spectrum.
(07) 2100 4344 View (07) 2100 4344
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Una L Window
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
I work along side you to help manage your distress, depression or anxiety. Are you living with childhood trauma, disability, parenting issues, PND, BiPolar Affective Disorder, BPD, suicidal thinking or self-harm urges? I understand that often, in order to live a more fulfilling life, certain things may need to be either accepted or changed. It's a collaborative approach. I have a lived experience of a physical disability so know the strengths and challenges this can bring.
I work along side you to help manage your distress, depression or anxiety. Are you living with childhood trauma, disability, parenting issues, PND, BiPolar Affective Disorder, BPD, suicidal thinking or self-harm urges? I understand that often, in order to live a more fulfilling life, certain things may need to be either accepted or changed. It's a collaborative approach. I have a lived experience of a physical disability so know the strengths and challenges this can bring.
(07) 4243 4713 View (07) 4243 4713
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Earth & Womb - Holisitic Counselling & EMDR
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
Are you wanting to be more compassionate towards yourself and reclaim an authentic life that’s aligned to your values? I support others to heal and recover from a range of experiences including: anxiety; depression; sleep issues; relationship challenges; challenges in pregnancy/ birth/ postnatal period; childhood trauma; sexual violence; intimate partner violence; other trauma.
Are you wanting to be more compassionate towards yourself and reclaim an authentic life that’s aligned to your values? I support others to heal and recover from a range of experiences including: anxiety; depression; sleep issues; relationship challenges; challenges in pregnancy/ birth/ postnatal period; childhood trauma; sexual violence; intimate partner violence; other trauma.
(07) 3060 8230 View (07) 3060 8230

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Dipti McGowan
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Our ideal clients are people of all ages, children, adolescents, adults, and families, navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, chronic illness, or adjusting to a serious diagnosis. Many come feeling overwhelmed or stuck, seeking a safe, non-judgmental space to make sense of their experiences. At InsightWorks, we use evidence-based therapies tailored to each person, helping clients reduce distress, build resilience, and make meaningful changes. Sessions are available in-room, in nature, via telehealth, or by phone, whatever works best for you.
Our ideal clients are people of all ages, children, adolescents, adults, and families, navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, chronic illness, or adjusting to a serious diagnosis. Many come feeling overwhelmed or stuck, seeking a safe, non-judgmental space to make sense of their experiences. At InsightWorks, we use evidence-based therapies tailored to each person, helping clients reduce distress, build resilience, and make meaningful changes. Sessions are available in-room, in nature, via telehealth, or by phone, whatever works best for you.
(08) 6845 7682 View (08) 6845 7682
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Recovered - Walking The Journey
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Serves Area
WELCOME! I provide individual therapy for adults experiencing a variety of challenges, including stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, PTSD, trauma, relationship issues, and vocational issues. I have an eclectic approach depending on client and context. I draw from several therapeutic disciplines including cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, dialectical behaviour, solution-focused brief therapy, and others.
WELCOME! I provide individual therapy for adults experiencing a variety of challenges, including stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, PTSD, trauma, relationship issues, and vocational issues. I have an eclectic approach depending on client and context. I draw from several therapeutic disciplines including cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, dialectical behaviour, solution-focused brief therapy, and others.
(07) 4517 2300 View (07) 4517 2300
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InHeart
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Online Only
You’ve just heard the words “ cancer” or “brain tumour,” and suddenly life feels uncertain, overwhelming, or surreal.
I’m a counsellor with 12 + years’ experience and lived experience of a brain tumour and cancer. I offer heart-centered, client-led support for your emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. I can help with fear, overwhelm, grief, anxiety, and the mental health impacts of illness, at your pace. You don’t have to face this alone. I’ll walk alongside you.
You’ve just heard the words “ cancer” or “brain tumour,” and suddenly life feels uncertain, overwhelming, or surreal.
I’m a counsellor with 12 + years’ experience and lived experience of a brain tumour and cancer. I offer heart-centered, client-led support for your emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. I can help with fear, overwhelm, grief, anxiety, and the mental health impacts of illness, at your pace. You don’t have to face this alone. I’ll walk alongside you.
(07) 2801 7169 View (07) 2801 7169
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Felicity Johnson
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I've spent my counselling career in grief and loss, supporting clients through illness, bereavement, caring, and the various losses that come with major life transitions. I'm not into toxic positivity – sometimes life really is hard – but I can offer a space to laugh and cry and rage and vent, and find ways together to keep moving forward.
I've spent my counselling career in grief and loss, supporting clients through illness, bereavement, caring, and the various losses that come with major life transitions. I'm not into toxic positivity – sometimes life really is hard – but I can offer a space to laugh and cry and rage and vent, and find ways together to keep moving forward.
0422 126 557 View 0422 126 557
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AD Counselling & Family Services - Alice Day
Social Worker, MC, AMHSW
2 Endorsed
Clontarf, QLD 4019
Being able to talk about what's going on in your life in a safe and non-judgemental space can be a powerful catalyst for change. Counselling is based on your needs with interventions grounded in a holistic understanding of you and your life. It aims to facilitate improved self-knowledge and understanding of issues you may be experiencing, which enhances steps towards improved mental health and emotional well being. If agreed upon I am able to work with you in helping to understand the association between past experiences and current behaviour. Early influences can shape us and our ability to exert control over present functioning.
Being able to talk about what's going on in your life in a safe and non-judgemental space can be a powerful catalyst for change. Counselling is based on your needs with interventions grounded in a holistic understanding of you and your life. It aims to facilitate improved self-knowledge and understanding of issues you may be experiencing, which enhances steps towards improved mental health and emotional well being. If agreed upon I am able to work with you in helping to understand the association between past experiences and current behaviour. Early influences can shape us and our ability to exert control over present functioning.
(07) 3477 9771 View (07) 3477 9771
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Wellness Psychology Clinic (Telehealth Clinic)
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
Wellness Psychology Clinic offers professional psychological support in Sydney and via telehealth across Australia. We provide therapy for anxiety, trauma, stress, and life transitions, as well as support for NDIS participants, couples, and families. - NDIS Participants - We provide psychological support for NDIS participants, focusing on capacity building, emotional wellbeing, and improving daily functioning. Our approach is respectful, flexible, and tailored to each participant’s individual goals and needs.
Wellness Psychology Clinic offers professional psychological support in Sydney and via telehealth across Australia. We provide therapy for anxiety, trauma, stress, and life transitions, as well as support for NDIS participants, couples, and families. - NDIS Participants - We provide psychological support for NDIS participants, focusing on capacity building, emotional wellbeing, and improving daily functioning. Our approach is respectful, flexible, and tailored to each participant’s individual goals and needs.
(02) 7804 4028 View (02) 7804 4028
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Daniel Chen | Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Indooroopilly, QLD 4068
I understand that something significant has likely brought you here. Perhaps you’ve experienced challenging events in the past, are facing life-changing circumstances, or even though everything seems fine externally, you’re struggling internally. For many, therapy can feel like a last resort. You might have tried other ways to feel better and whilst those steps can be helpful, difficult psychological struggles require specific psychological support. Reaching out to a therapist means sharing deeply personal with a complete stranger. This requires genuine vulnerability and it's natural to feel uncertain about booking a first session.
I understand that something significant has likely brought you here. Perhaps you’ve experienced challenging events in the past, are facing life-changing circumstances, or even though everything seems fine externally, you’re struggling internally. For many, therapy can feel like a last resort. You might have tried other ways to feel better and whilst those steps can be helpful, difficult psychological struggles require specific psychological support. Reaching out to a therapist means sharing deeply personal with a complete stranger. This requires genuine vulnerability and it's natural to feel uncertain about booking a first session.
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Elan Zavelsky
Counsellor, ACA-L3
1 Endorsed
West End, QLD 4101
My work as a counsellor and psychotherapist is founded on the cornerstones of kindness and compassion. As a Gestalt-informed mental health professional, I take joy in working with both individuals, couples/ relationships. For the past two decades I have worked locally and around the globe as a professional and volunteer in the social welfare, not-for-profit and creative arts sectors. In my therapeutic practice, I combine this life experience with my academic training to offer a specialised approach to this deep and important work.
My work as a counsellor and psychotherapist is founded on the cornerstones of kindness and compassion. As a Gestalt-informed mental health professional, I take joy in working with both individuals, couples/ relationships. For the past two decades I have worked locally and around the globe as a professional and volunteer in the social welfare, not-for-profit and creative arts sectors. In my therapeutic practice, I combine this life experience with my academic training to offer a specialised approach to this deep and important work.
(07) 3185 2306 View (07) 3185 2306
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Gary Coonan Psychologist
Psychologist, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
Brighton, QLD 4017
My name is Gary and my psychology practice is located on the north side of Brisbane in Brighton, providing the kind of counselling support that people deserve. I work with presentations including depression, anxiety, stress, substance use, relationship issues, grief, trauma, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder including complex trauma and dissociative identity.
My name is Gary and my psychology practice is located on the north side of Brisbane in Brighton, providing the kind of counselling support that people deserve. I work with presentations including depression, anxiety, stress, substance use, relationship issues, grief, trauma, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder including complex trauma and dissociative identity.
(07) 3186 5625 View (07) 3186 5625
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The Counselher
Counsellor
Online Only
The business is designed to break the mood of counselling & therapy services and provide fast immediate access to speak with someone that doesn't require a six-week wait or a personal loan. Empowering people to get back into their life sooner and alleviate the current mental health crisis.
The business is designed to break the mood of counselling & therapy services and provide fast immediate access to speak with someone that doesn't require a six-week wait or a personal loan. Empowering people to get back into their life sooner and alleviate the current mental health crisis.
(03) 4236 3109 View (03) 4236 3109
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Whole-Hearted Relationships
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Brisbane City, QLD 4000
Are you and your partner feeling more like housemates than companions, struggling to connect, stuck in the same painful cycles, or living with a quiet disconnection no one else can see? Perhaps intimacy feels out of reach, or you’ve moved through relationships searching for closeness but never quite finding safety. If you’re wondering whether the bond can be restored, don’t wait until distance grows deeper. Whether you’re working on your relationship or exploring recurring patterns on your own, I’m here to walk alongside you. Reaching out takes courage, and you deserve the support to create the love you long for.
Are you and your partner feeling more like housemates than companions, struggling to connect, stuck in the same painful cycles, or living with a quiet disconnection no one else can see? Perhaps intimacy feels out of reach, or you’ve moved through relationships searching for closeness but never quite finding safety. If you’re wondering whether the bond can be restored, don’t wait until distance grows deeper. Whether you’re working on your relationship or exploring recurring patterns on your own, I’m here to walk alongside you. Reaching out takes courage, and you deserve the support to create the love you long for.
(03) 8797 2621 View (03) 8797 2621
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Shifting Tides Counselling & Mediation
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
Are you experiencing conflict in your relationship, finding that arguments are going around in circles and leaving you feeling unheard? Is anxiety and depression overwhelming and controlling your life as an individual? Imagine a life with less stress, more contentment, and an inner peace that enables you to navigate any challenge? We all yearn for that place where we possess the coping mechanisms, strategies, and self-understanding to overcome adversity both in relationships and on a personal level. Reach out today and embark on a transformative journey towards a happier and more fulfilling life.
Are you experiencing conflict in your relationship, finding that arguments are going around in circles and leaving you feeling unheard? Is anxiety and depression overwhelming and controlling your life as an individual? Imagine a life with less stress, more contentment, and an inner peace that enables you to navigate any challenge? We all yearn for that place where we possess the coping mechanisms, strategies, and self-understanding to overcome adversity both in relationships and on a personal level. Reach out today and embark on a transformative journey towards a happier and more fulfilling life.
(07) 2801 5835 View (07) 2801 5835
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Natalie Roset
Psychotherapist, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Ashgrove, QLD 4060
My clients are often navigating the shock and upheaval of a serious illness diagnosis, either their own or that of someone they love. Others come seeking support as they care for a partner, parent, or friend through the uncertainty of illness. Many are grieving, not only the death of a loved one, but also the quieter, less visible losses: loss of identity, health, future plans, or a sense of safety in the world. They are looking for a space to be met with compassion, steadiness, and deep understanding as they make sense of what has changed.
My clients are often navigating the shock and upheaval of a serious illness diagnosis, either their own or that of someone they love. Others come seeking support as they care for a partner, parent, or friend through the uncertainty of illness. Many are grieving, not only the death of a loved one, but also the quieter, less visible losses: loss of identity, health, future plans, or a sense of safety in the world. They are looking for a space to be met with compassion, steadiness, and deep understanding as they make sense of what has changed.
(07) 2000 5468 View (07) 2000 5468
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Michael Fernandez
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
I work with adults who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, health-related challenges, relationship difficulties or uncertainty, or who have questions relating to intimacy and sexual health. Many people I see are wanting to make sense of what has been happening and find a way of moving forward that feels right for them.
I work with adults who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, health-related challenges, relationship difficulties or uncertainty, or who have questions relating to intimacy and sexual health. Many people I see are wanting to make sense of what has been happening and find a way of moving forward that feels right for them.
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Louise Smith
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Enoggera, QLD 4051
If you need to refocus, find a new purpose or address some personal issues that may be holding you back, I'd like to work with you.
If you need to refocus, find a new purpose or address some personal issues that may be holding you back, I'd like to work with you.
(07) 4843 4909 View (07) 4843 4909
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Mind Garden Therapy
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
At Mind Garden Therapy Services we empower people to embrace their inner healer and cultivate practices to enhance their resilience while we provide compassionate support on their journey to healing, growth and self discovery. Our vision is to offer a heart centred space for people to heal, grow and thrive. We provide culturally sensitive, trauma informed, diverse and inclusive, affirming mental health care online for the convenience and comfort of our clients.
At Mind Garden Therapy Services we empower people to embrace their inner healer and cultivate practices to enhance their resilience while we provide compassionate support on their journey to healing, growth and self discovery. Our vision is to offer a heart centred space for people to heal, grow and thrive. We provide culturally sensitive, trauma informed, diverse and inclusive, affirming mental health care online for the convenience and comfort of our clients.
0431 853 983 View 0431 853 983
Cancer Therapists
How does cancer affect mental health?
A cancer diagnosis is a major life event that can significantly influence the mental health of any individual. Being diagnosed with cancer often introduces a sense of uncertainty about the future, which can cause clients to experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, and significant distress. Many cancer patients may also worry about the toll that their diagnosis may have on their family, their physical health, their job, and their financial situation. The compounding of such stressors can also decrease mental health in clients and may lead to additional symptoms that can influence mental health, such as sleeping difficulties or social withdrawal.

What is the best psychological therapy for cancer patients?
The best type of psychological therapy for cancer patients is highly dependent on the needs of the individual. The therapy type that a client benefits from may also depend on what stage of the cancer journey they are in. Recently diagnosed cancer patients, for instance, may benefit from therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which can help clients develop skills to manage the emotional distress that comes with a cancer diagnosis. Alternatively, cancer patients further along in their journey may benefit from therapies like Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) or other forms of mindfulness therapy to help manage symptoms or physical pain associated with treatment. Clients may also consider group therapy, which offers cancer patients an opportunity to receive support from other individuals dealing with a cancer diagnosis.

Are there any risks or drawbacks in going to therapy while dealing with cancer?
Although attending therapy while dealing with a cancer diagnosis can be helpful, one major concern for cancer patients can be the financial cost of seeking therapy. Many therapists are out-of-network, meaning they do not accept insurance, and thus clients are expected to pay the entirety of the session fee. Since many cancer patients may be out of work as a result of their diagnosis or cancer treatment regimen, the costs of therapy sessions can be substantial. Luckily, many cancer centers and local clinics may offer free or substantially reduced-cost counselling services to cancer patients and their families. In addition, cancer patients may be eligible for grants or other forms of funding from local agencies and nonprofits to seek therapy for their cancer diagnosis. Such opportunities can be very helpful for cancer patients, as they allow clients to obtain the benefits of therapy without the financial strain.

How long does cancer therapy typically last?
The length of cancer therapy depends on the needs of each client. In some cases, cancer patients may only require therapeutic support during the period following their initial diagnosis—to help manage the uncertainty and shock of a cancer diagnosis. In other cases, clients may choose to receive therapy throughout their treatment, and even following, their cancer journey. Pursuing therapy for a longer period of time can help clients develop a deeper relationship with their therapist and provide opportunity to process the challenges presented by cancer treatment, such as physical pain, and challenges associated with cancer survivorship, such as ongoing identity concerns, physical limitations, or relationship challenges.