Cancer Psychologists and Therapists in Middle Park, VIC
You already know what you should do. Eat better, move more, manage stress. But knowledge isn't the problem. The gap between knowing and doing reveals something deeper: unaddressed anxiety, trauma, hormonal imbalances, or chronic inflammation your body's been telling you about for years.
I'm Dr. Zambrano (MBBS, Masters Counselling & Psychotherapy), integrating medical-lifestyle science, and psychotherapy. I don't just hand you a diet plan. We uncover why change hasn't stuck, then build sustainable transformation through evidence-based medicine, and therapeutic support for the emotional roots of physical illness.
You already know what you should do. Eat better, move more, manage stress. But knowledge isn't the problem. The gap between knowing and doing reveals something deeper: unaddressed anxiety, trauma, hormonal imbalances, or chronic inflammation your body's been telling you about for years.
I'm Dr. Zambrano (MBBS, Masters Counselling & Psychotherapy), integrating medical-lifestyle science, and psychotherapy. I don't just hand you a diet plan. We uncover why change hasn't stuck, then build sustainable transformation through evidence-based medicine, and therapeutic support for the emotional roots of physical illness.
We are a team of Psychologists who are clinically endorsed, registered and provisionally registered professionals. We offer psychological counselling over a full range of mental health disorders and a variety of special focuses. We know that Psychology Practices are booked out for the next 6 months -1 year and waitlisted although we have expanded our professional team to meet the demand. We now have both Psychologists and Provisional Psychologists available for an immediate start.
We are a team of Psychologists who are clinically endorsed, registered and provisionally registered professionals. We offer psychological counselling over a full range of mental health disorders and a variety of special focuses. We know that Psychology Practices are booked out for the next 6 months -1 year and waitlisted although we have expanded our professional team to meet the demand. We now have both Psychologists and Provisional Psychologists available for an immediate start.
I am an NDIS Registered Child and Adolescent Psycotherapist sp in Autism with Advanced training in Acceptance Commitment Therapy. I offer analysis, Behavioral Therapy, ABA, Art as Therapy, and Emotional and Psychological support for all ages, and needs, including parents, families, schools and teachers. Areas include autism, anxiety, depression, ADD, ADHD, OCD, grief/loss, social and behavioural issues, sexual assault and more. I am known for my unconventional ways of working which works well with children and young adults. Please email info@artofmindfulpsychology with a brief description and best contact to arrange an appointment.
I am an NDIS Registered Child and Adolescent Psycotherapist sp in Autism with Advanced training in Acceptance Commitment Therapy. I offer analysis, Behavioral Therapy, ABA, Art as Therapy, and Emotional and Psychological support for all ages, and needs, including parents, families, schools and teachers. Areas include autism, anxiety, depression, ADD, ADHD, OCD, grief/loss, social and behavioural issues, sexual assault and more. I am known for my unconventional ways of working which works well with children and young adults. Please email info@artofmindfulpsychology with a brief description and best contact to arrange an appointment.
The care you receive at The Crawley Clinic starts with our warm and welcoming admin team and continues with our qualified and experienced psychologists and mental health social workers. The Crawley Clinic has been supporting our communities for over 20 years. We understand the pressures that bring you to therapy, and we also understand that asking for help is hard. The first step is finding someone you can trust. It’s our hope that you'll find that in us. A trusted family-run private practice that takes your mental health and wellbeing as seriously as you do - whether you're in Tassie, Melbourne, or somewhere else entirely.
The care you receive at The Crawley Clinic starts with our warm and welcoming admin team and continues with our qualified and experienced psychologists and mental health social workers. The Crawley Clinic has been supporting our communities for over 20 years. We understand the pressures that bring you to therapy, and we also understand that asking for help is hard. The first step is finding someone you can trust. It’s our hope that you'll find that in us. A trusted family-run private practice that takes your mental health and wellbeing as seriously as you do - whether you're in Tassie, Melbourne, or somewhere else entirely.
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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.
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.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with adults across a broad range of psychological difficulties and life challenges. I have a special interest in supporting individuals living with chronic pain, chronic illness, and the effects of trauma.
My approach is grounded in the belief that meaningful change often occurs through small, achievable steps that accumulate over time. Rather than focusing solely on symptom reduction, I work collaboratively with clients to build lives that are rich in purpose, connection, and personal meaning.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with adults across a broad range of psychological difficulties and life challenges. I have a special interest in supporting individuals living with chronic pain, chronic illness, and the effects of trauma.
My approach is grounded in the belief that meaningful change often occurs through small, achievable steps that accumulate over time. Rather than focusing solely on symptom reduction, I work collaboratively with clients to build lives that are rich in purpose, connection, and personal meaning.
Have you or someone you love just received a cancer diagnosis?
I offer compassionate, person-centered support to help navigate the emotional, psychological, and relational challenges that often accompany a cancer diagnosis. I aim to help you feel heard and understood, build emotional resilience, and develop practical coping strategies during a profoundly difficult time.
Have you or someone you love just received a cancer diagnosis?
I offer compassionate, person-centered support to help navigate the emotional, psychological, and relational challenges that often accompany a cancer diagnosis. I aim to help you feel heard and understood, build emotional resilience, and develop practical coping strategies during a profoundly difficult time.
I have also specialised in supporting people navigating the psychological impacts of cancer, drawing on over 10 years of experience in working in cancer psychology services.
My professional background spans both mental and physical health settings in Australia and the UK. I bring a comprehensive understanding of the complex interplay between physical and mental health. My approach is grounded in CBT and informed by a range of psychological models, allowing me to tailor interventions to each client’s specific needs.
I have also specialised in supporting people navigating the psychological impacts of cancer, drawing on over 10 years of experience in working in cancer psychology services.
My professional background spans both mental and physical health settings in Australia and the UK. I bring a comprehensive understanding of the complex interplay between physical and mental health. My approach is grounded in CBT and informed by a range of psychological models, allowing me to tailor interventions to each client’s specific needs.
With extensive experience working with adults diagnosed with cancer, I have developed a deep understanding of the challenges and uncertainty faced at all stages - preparing for an admission, bone marrow transplant, adjusting to treatment, survivorship or end of life.
With experience across oncology and rehabilitation hospitals, community and private clinics, I’ve treated a range of mental health issues, supported adjustment to chronic health issues and major life transitions. I use Schema Therapy and EMDR to help people make sense of unhelpful patterns, process difficult experiences, and create meaningful change.
With extensive experience working with adults diagnosed with cancer, I have developed a deep understanding of the challenges and uncertainty faced at all stages - preparing for an admission, bone marrow transplant, adjusting to treatment, survivorship or end of life.
With experience across oncology and rehabilitation hospitals, community and private clinics, I’ve treated a range of mental health issues, supported adjustment to chronic health issues and major life transitions. I use Schema Therapy and EMDR to help people make sense of unhelpful patterns, process difficult experiences, and create meaningful change.
I work with adults who often feel stuck in recurring patterns—like anxiety, low mood, or unhelpful relationship habits—and seek deeper understanding and lasting change. They want to break free from these cycles, feel more confident, and build healthier connections. Their goal is often to heal past wounds, gain resilience, and live with greater self-awareness and purpose.
I work with adults who often feel stuck in recurring patterns—like anxiety, low mood, or unhelpful relationship habits—and seek deeper understanding and lasting change. They want to break free from these cycles, feel more confident, and build healthier connections. Their goal is often to heal past wounds, gain resilience, and live with greater self-awareness and purpose.
Dagmara is an experienced EMDR therapist and Mental Health Social Worker. She counsels individuals and couples on a range of personal and relationship difficulties. She is passionate about women's health and relationships with 15 years clinical experience in community and hospital settings including gynecology and oncology. She provides a compassionate, respectful space and will work with you at a pace that feels wright for you.
Her therapy style focuses on unpacking people's curiosity around their own emotional experiences and the origin of their responses.
Dagmara is an experienced EMDR therapist and Mental Health Social Worker. She counsels individuals and couples on a range of personal and relationship difficulties. She is passionate about women's health and relationships with 15 years clinical experience in community and hospital settings including gynecology and oncology. She provides a compassionate, respectful space and will work with you at a pace that feels wright for you.
Her therapy style focuses on unpacking people's curiosity around their own emotional experiences and the origin of their responses.
Melissa works with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, panic attacks, depression, trauma, life transitions and coping with change, work-place stress and relationship issues. She offers short and longer-term therapy to clients from adolescence (16+) to adulthood. Melissa recognises that taking the leap and making an appointment to see a psychologist can be very daunting. People are often unsure whether counselling is right thing for them. To alleviate this distress, she will contact you and discuss your concerns and answer any questions you may have prior to your session.
Melissa works with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, panic attacks, depression, trauma, life transitions and coping with change, work-place stress and relationship issues. She offers short and longer-term therapy to clients from adolescence (16+) to adulthood. Melissa recognises that taking the leap and making an appointment to see a psychologist can be very daunting. People are often unsure whether counselling is right thing for them. To alleviate this distress, she will contact you and discuss your concerns and answer any questions you may have prior to your session.
Supporting clients to intergrate their lived experiences and find compassion and understanding towards their own lives
Supporting clients to intergrate their lived experiences and find compassion and understanding towards their own lives
I have worked as a psychologist in a variety of settings, including AOD rehab, refuges, women’s organisations (focused on family violence), NDIS realm, and private practice. I work with a broad range of presentations across the lifespan, including personality disorders, complex trauma, bipolar affective disorder, anxiety, depression, chronic illnesses, addictions, autism spectrum disorder, and schizophrenia. I mainly practice psychodynamic psychotherapy, so the way clients relate to themselves, others and the world is often central in the therapy room. Having said this, I also tailor my approach to suit an individual's needs.
I have worked as a psychologist in a variety of settings, including AOD rehab, refuges, women’s organisations (focused on family violence), NDIS realm, and private practice. I work with a broad range of presentations across the lifespan, including personality disorders, complex trauma, bipolar affective disorder, anxiety, depression, chronic illnesses, addictions, autism spectrum disorder, and schizophrenia. I mainly practice psychodynamic psychotherapy, so the way clients relate to themselves, others and the world is often central in the therapy room. Having said this, I also tailor my approach to suit an individual's needs.
Patrick is an experienced psychotherapist drawing on his studies in both Existential Psychotherapy and Lacanian Psychoanalysis. His approach assists individuals in working through somewhat insoluble issues to bring relief from existential malaise, depression, anxiety, repetitive interpersonal difficulties, and somatic disturbances. Patrick has worked in a multitude of professional settings with adolescents, adults, and couples. Patricks experience has led to a deep appreciation of the complexities of being-in-the-world.
Patrick is an experienced psychotherapist drawing on his studies in both Existential Psychotherapy and Lacanian Psychoanalysis. His approach assists individuals in working through somewhat insoluble issues to bring relief from existential malaise, depression, anxiety, repetitive interpersonal difficulties, and somatic disturbances. Patrick has worked in a multitude of professional settings with adolescents, adults, and couples. Patricks experience has led to a deep appreciation of the complexities of being-in-the-world.
Psychologist & EMDR Therapist with more than 15 years experience working with Trauma, PTSD, Sleep Issues, Depression and Anxiety.
Psychologist & EMDR Therapist with more than 15 years experience working with Trauma, PTSD, Sleep Issues, Depression and Anxiety.
I am a registered psychologist and neuropsychology registrar. Many of the people I work with wonder why certain things seem harder for them than they do for others. Some are seeking answers about ADHD or autism, while others are looking for support after a brain injury, to better understand if they are experiencing changes in memory or thinking, or seeking help for managing anxiety, identity, grief, relationships and more alongside living with a different kind of mind.
I am a registered psychologist and neuropsychology registrar. Many of the people I work with wonder why certain things seem harder for them than they do for others. Some are seeking answers about ADHD or autism, while others are looking for support after a brain injury, to better understand if they are experiencing changes in memory or thinking, or seeking help for managing anxiety, identity, grief, relationships and more alongside living with a different kind of mind.
Dr Xavier is the Medicare & WorkCover & TAC Clinical Psychologist. Board-approved Supervisor. He is friendly and easy to talk to! He uses a psychodynamic and strengths based approach in his sessions. His areas of expertise include: - Anxiety - Depression - Personality Disorders - Stress Management - Trauma. He focuses on a holistic person centred approach and is - Neurodiverse friendly - Queer friendly - and overall, non judge-mental! The newly developed Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT) is the marriage between the GP care and psychology practice for the best interest of our client populations.
Dr Xavier is the Medicare & WorkCover & TAC Clinical Psychologist. Board-approved Supervisor. He is friendly and easy to talk to! He uses a psychodynamic and strengths based approach in his sessions. His areas of expertise include: - Anxiety - Depression - Personality Disorders - Stress Management - Trauma. He focuses on a holistic person centred approach and is - Neurodiverse friendly - Queer friendly - and overall, non judge-mental! The newly developed Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT) is the marriage between the GP care and psychology practice for the best interest of our client populations.
Human connection is at the centre of my practice. I have spent over 15 years in mental health settings. My approach is warm, collaborative and genuine. I hope we can create a space together which feels safe to explore and make sense of your story. I use a variety of therapeutic modalities such as CAT, EMDR therapy & CBT and tailor these to each individual. I am a Neurodivergent woman who has my own lived experience of mental health challenges & of suicide loss. I think this helps me connect and support others to make sense of things they may be finding hard in their often messy & complex lives.
Human connection is at the centre of my practice. I have spent over 15 years in mental health settings. My approach is warm, collaborative and genuine. I hope we can create a space together which feels safe to explore and make sense of your story. I use a variety of therapeutic modalities such as CAT, EMDR therapy & CBT and tailor these to each individual. I am a Neurodivergent woman who has my own lived experience of mental health challenges & of suicide loss. I think this helps me connect and support others to make sense of things they may be finding hard in their often messy & complex lives.
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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.