Cancer Counselling in Midland, WA
Welcome to the start of your journey towards better psychological health. My personal style is warm, engaging and passionate and builds upon my Masters qualifications in psychology and experience in managing mental health programs and services for over 20 years, working with children, young people and adults. Clients can expect a safe and supportive therapeutic space to work within, one without judgement, focusing on strengths and building resilience.
Welcome to the start of your journey towards better psychological health. My personal style is warm, engaging and passionate and builds upon my Masters qualifications in psychology and experience in managing mental health programs and services for over 20 years, working with children, young people and adults. Clients can expect a safe and supportive therapeutic space to work within, one without judgement, focusing on strengths and building resilience.
Kellie Sheldon - Trauma And Sex Counsellor Emdr
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Midland, WA 6056
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You tell yourself you should be over it. But your body still reacts. Your mind still shuts down.
You push it down, avoid it, tell yourself it’s in the past. But it still shows up. In your reactions. In your relationships. In the way you freeze, lash out, or disappear inside yourself.
Your body stays tense, always ‘on’, bracing for something. Some days, you’re numb. Other days, you can’t stop overthinking. Either way, it’s exhausting. It’s not just memories. It’s your body reacting, even when you don’t want it to.
You don’t have to hold it all together. You just get to be real about what’s happening - and we’ll start from there.
You tell yourself you should be over it. But your body still reacts. Your mind still shuts down.
You push it down, avoid it, tell yourself it’s in the past. But it still shows up. In your reactions. In your relationships. In the way you freeze, lash out, or disappear inside yourself.
Your body stays tense, always ‘on’, bracing for something. Some days, you’re numb. Other days, you can’t stop overthinking. Either way, it’s exhausting. It’s not just memories. It’s your body reacting, even when you don’t want it to.
You don’t have to hold it all together. You just get to be real about what’s happening - and we’ll start from there.
I am a compassionate and dedicated family counsellor specialising in Family Counselling including: ADHD, ASD, Anxiety, Divorce and Separation, ASD behaviour and family support, Family Conflict, Trauma, Grief and Loss and Eating Disorders. Through my experience and specialist training she is able to offer support and guidance to childen and their families through challenging times.
I am a compassionate and dedicated family counsellor specialising in Family Counselling including: ADHD, ASD, Anxiety, Divorce and Separation, ASD behaviour and family support, Family Conflict, Trauma, Grief and Loss and Eating Disorders. Through my experience and specialist training she is able to offer support and guidance to childen and their families through challenging times.
Navigating life’s changes itself can be challenging, as the feeling of grief and loss can be a daunting and isolating process. Your sense of emptiness and bewilderment is invisible by those around you. But when you do begin to face the significant changes in your life, the chaos can gradually transform into hope and purpose. Finding someone who deeply listens with empathy can make all the difference to being seen and heard. David's calm presence and understanding can provide you with that difference. He brings human compassion into therapy using established therapeutic tools to foster constructive and empathetic conversations.
Navigating life’s changes itself can be challenging, as the feeling of grief and loss can be a daunting and isolating process. Your sense of emptiness and bewilderment is invisible by those around you. But when you do begin to face the significant changes in your life, the chaos can gradually transform into hope and purpose. Finding someone who deeply listens with empathy can make all the difference to being seen and heard. David's calm presence and understanding can provide you with that difference. He brings human compassion into therapy using established therapeutic tools to foster constructive and empathetic conversations.
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Francoise Ballantyne
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
South Perth, WA 6151
Over the past two decades as a clinical psychologist, I have worked with individuals across the lifespan, from children and adolescents to parents-to-be and those managing chronic conditions, including cancer and hormonal issues.
Are you struggling with illness, peri or post menopause, or other life transitions marked by uncertainty such as stepping into adulthood, or preparing for parenthood? I specialise in supporting women navigating emotional challenges related to health, hormonal issues and life transitions. I provide a compassionate space to address your emotional needs, including feelings of uncertainty, loss or grief. Together we work to identify your needs, build self-understanding, get out of a ‘rut’, and explore alternative ways to navigate difficult emotions, challenges, and relationships.
Over the past two decades as a clinical psychologist, I have worked with individuals across the lifespan, from children and adolescents to parents-to-be and those managing chronic conditions, including cancer and hormonal issues.
Are you struggling with illness, peri or post menopause, or other life transitions marked by uncertainty such as stepping into adulthood, or preparing for parenthood? I specialise in supporting women navigating emotional challenges related to health, hormonal issues and life transitions. I provide a compassionate space to address your emotional needs, including feelings of uncertainty, loss or grief. Together we work to identify your needs, build self-understanding, get out of a ‘rut’, and explore alternative ways to navigate difficult emotions, challenges, and relationships.
She also supports people with breast cancer and dementia (or those who have loved ones with breast cancer or dementia).
Michelle is a Registered Psychologist with AHPRA and an assoc. member of Australian Psychological Society. She has twenty years experience working with children, adolescents and women and has been employed as a psychologist in schools, early intervention, parenting support, disabilities services and private practice.
She also supports people with breast cancer and dementia (or those who have loved ones with breast cancer or dementia).
Michelle is a Registered Psychologist with AHPRA and an assoc. member of Australian Psychological Society. She has twenty years experience working with children, adolescents and women and has been employed as a psychologist in schools, early intervention, parenting support, disabilities services and private practice.
Triggers might include anxiety, anger or low mood, illness such as cancer or a heart condition, increased stress, relationship problems, bereavement, or a life transition.
I have many years' experience in hospitals (RPH, FSH) and mental health centres. Breast and ovarian cancer, blood disorders, autoimmune disorders, cardiac and respiratory problems and menopause are areas of special interest. I have expertise in the treatment of anxiety, hot flushes, fear of cancer recurrence, low body-esteem, low self-esteem and depression.
Triggers might include anxiety, anger or low mood, illness such as cancer or a heart condition, increased stress, relationship problems, bereavement, or a life transition.
I have many years' experience in hospitals (RPH, FSH) and mental health centres. Breast and ovarian cancer, blood disorders, autoimmune disorders, cardiac and respiratory problems and menopause are areas of special interest. I have expertise in the treatment of anxiety, hot flushes, fear of cancer recurrence, low body-esteem, low self-esteem and depression.
In-Vision Counselling Services
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Canning Vale, WA 6155
Dawn also works with cancer clients and their family as she has lived through the experience and understand the feeling.
Dawn is a member of ACA. Dawn believes in the holistic healing process for her clients. She is passionate in assisting her clients to achieve their goals by assisting and guiding them in realising their full potential. Dawn focuses in helping her clients and believes it is important to walk the journey with her clients until they are ready to take their own steps. She works with clients with anger issues, anxiety, stress or any other issues that might be detrimental to their mental health being. She believes that to help her clients, she needs to incorporate every aspect of the clients life to fully understand and help them.
Dawn also works with cancer clients and their family as she has lived through the experience and understand the feeling.
Dawn is a member of ACA. Dawn believes in the holistic healing process for her clients. She is passionate in assisting her clients to achieve their goals by assisting and guiding them in realising their full potential. Dawn focuses in helping her clients and believes it is important to walk the journey with her clients until they are ready to take their own steps. She works with clients with anger issues, anxiety, stress or any other issues that might be detrimental to their mental health being. She believes that to help her clients, she needs to incorporate every aspect of the clients life to fully understand and help them.
As someone with personal lived experience of cancer I also have an interest in working with individuals experiencing chronic illness or cancer.
I provide a warm, emotion-focused approach when working with clients. I utilise a variety of approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and exposure based approaches to trauma including Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy.
As someone with personal lived experience of cancer I also have an interest in working with individuals experiencing chronic illness or cancer.
I provide a warm, emotion-focused approach when working with clients. I utilise a variety of approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and exposure based approaches to trauma including Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy.
We may struggle to adapt to a new situation - loss of a loved one, job loss, overwhelmed by work or study, separation, a new diagnosis, a medical event such as cancer or a heart attack.
As a trained clinical health psychologist, I provide an individualised and holistic approach to improve your mental health and physical well being. Taking into account your personal circumstances, I will support and empower you to improve your circumstance, and I will help you achieve your goals. I have expertise in cardiac and other chronic conditions.
We may struggle to adapt to a new situation - loss of a loved one, job loss, overwhelmed by work or study, separation, a new diagnosis, a medical event such as cancer or a heart attack.
As a trained clinical health psychologist, I provide an individualised and holistic approach to improve your mental health and physical well being. Taking into account your personal circumstances, I will support and empower you to improve your circumstance, and I will help you achieve your goals. I have expertise in cardiac and other chronic conditions.
Frederick Hamden-Mindscape NQ Counselling Services
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I specialize in helping clients navigate carer burnout and navigating their own quality of life. My work is particularly focused on the reasons "why am I feeling like this." From personal experience, I deeply understand how early-life trauma shapes emotions and behaviors, and I provide a safe space for clients to process their experiences and resolve inner pain. I’m skilled at addressing pervasive emotions such as grief, anxiety, loss and depression. My approach emphasizes psychoeducation, practical strategies, and empowering clients to take actionable steps toward healing.
I specialize in helping clients navigate carer burnout and navigating their own quality of life. My work is particularly focused on the reasons "why am I feeling like this." From personal experience, I deeply understand how early-life trauma shapes emotions and behaviors, and I provide a safe space for clients to process their experiences and resolve inner pain. I’m skilled at addressing pervasive emotions such as grief, anxiety, loss and depression. My approach emphasizes psychoeducation, practical strategies, and empowering clients to take actionable steps toward healing.
Syann - MSNQC Counselling & Expressive Therapies
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Syann. I’m a compassionate, person-centered counsellor dedicated to supporting women, teens (13yrs+), and couples through life’s transitions and challenges. I specialise in areas such as anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting and trauma, and tailor my approach to suit your unique needs, providing a safe, non-judgmental, supportive space for reflection, healing and growth.
I am a mother of two now-grown daughters, and through my family's experience with neurodivergence, transgender, and sexuality exploration, have developed a deep appreciation for the diverse ways people connect and experience the world.
Hi, I'm Syann. I’m a compassionate, person-centered counsellor dedicated to supporting women, teens (13yrs+), and couples through life’s transitions and challenges. I specialise in areas such as anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting and trauma, and tailor my approach to suit your unique needs, providing a safe, non-judgmental, supportive space for reflection, healing and growth.
I am a mother of two now-grown daughters, and through my family's experience with neurodivergence, transgender, and sexuality exploration, have developed a deep appreciation for the diverse ways people connect and experience the world.
People can experience things in different ways. You might relate to some of these issues such as anxiety, PTSD, OCD or panic attacks. You may also relate to issues associated with family conflict, things like family separation which may include feelings of guilt, grief & loss, sadness, and fear, just to name a few. I truly believe that there is no ‘one fits all’ when it comes to therapy. My approach and style is working within a person-centred framework and I strongly value the importance of having a trusting relationship between therapist and client.
People can experience things in different ways. You might relate to some of these issues such as anxiety, PTSD, OCD or panic attacks. You may also relate to issues associated with family conflict, things like family separation which may include feelings of guilt, grief & loss, sadness, and fear, just to name a few. I truly believe that there is no ‘one fits all’ when it comes to therapy. My approach and style is working within a person-centred framework and I strongly value the importance of having a trusting relationship between therapist and client.
I am passionate about supporting thriving, connection and personal growth. Utilizing creative, reflective and trauma informed practices together we work to support positive change in life’s most difficult and complex circumstances. Working in the here and now with what emerges in the therapeutic relationship we discover and uncover new awareness's. Some people don't like being in closed rooms and some enjoy connecting to nature ask me about my walk and talk session for grounding and re-energizing, clearing the mind of rumination, improve circulation, practice deep breathing, relieve body tension, regulate moods and decrease anxiety.
I am passionate about supporting thriving, connection and personal growth. Utilizing creative, reflective and trauma informed practices together we work to support positive change in life’s most difficult and complex circumstances. Working in the here and now with what emerges in the therapeutic relationship we discover and uncover new awareness's. Some people don't like being in closed rooms and some enjoy connecting to nature ask me about my walk and talk session for grounding and re-energizing, clearing the mind of rumination, improve circulation, practice deep breathing, relieve body tension, regulate moods and decrease anxiety.
Alana is a psychosexual therapist specialising in holistic, trauma informed care to support both individuals and partnerships with their sexological needs. Some of these needs may include issues with sexual difficulties, gender or sexual identity, intimacy, pleasure, mismatched libido, desire discrepancies, intimate pain and other relationship struggles just to name a few. Down to earth and non-judgemental, she helps her clients break down barriers and find the language to communicate their lived experiences with more clarity. All gendered, sexual, racial and cultural identities are welcome and will be respected here.
Alana is a psychosexual therapist specialising in holistic, trauma informed care to support both individuals and partnerships with their sexological needs. Some of these needs may include issues with sexual difficulties, gender or sexual identity, intimacy, pleasure, mismatched libido, desire discrepancies, intimate pain and other relationship struggles just to name a few. Down to earth and non-judgemental, she helps her clients break down barriers and find the language to communicate their lived experiences with more clarity. All gendered, sexual, racial and cultural identities are welcome and will be respected here.
At this point in time, you may want to be supported in a safe environment where you can work through the difficult thoughts and feelings that you are experiencing. Issues that I work with include stress, anxiety, anger, depression, physical illness (including health issues/addiction), grief/loss, and relationships.
At this point in time, you may want to be supported in a safe environment where you can work through the difficult thoughts and feelings that you are experiencing. Issues that I work with include stress, anxiety, anger, depression, physical illness (including health issues/addiction), grief/loss, and relationships.
I am a Registered Psychologist working in Private Practice, as an Associate Professor. I work with Couples and individuals. I can help couples and individuals navigate relationship issues, those with a history of trauma, parenting, adults managing ADHD symptoms (including parents of children who are neuro-divergent), and those overcoming stress or anxiety.
I am a Registered Psychologist working in Private Practice, as an Associate Professor. I work with Couples and individuals. I can help couples and individuals navigate relationship issues, those with a history of trauma, parenting, adults managing ADHD symptoms (including parents of children who are neuro-divergent), and those overcoming stress or anxiety.
Nearly all of us have challenges in life. Perhaps some of the most difficult for us to adjust to are those concerning our intimate relationships, and sexuality. Relationship problems and problems with sex are two of the most common issues that people bring to counselling with me... these aspects of life frequently result in much distress within each of us, and much conflict if you're in a relationship. Let's face it, it's not easy talking about relationship problems and sex when we're already feeling distressed.
Nearly all of us have challenges in life. Perhaps some of the most difficult for us to adjust to are those concerning our intimate relationships, and sexuality. Relationship problems and problems with sex are two of the most common issues that people bring to counselling with me... these aspects of life frequently result in much distress within each of us, and much conflict if you're in a relationship. Let's face it, it's not easy talking about relationship problems and sex when we're already feeling distressed.
Hi, I work with clients who are navigating trauma, abuse, PTSD, relationship issues, sexual assault, stress and anxiety, depression, chronic illness, injury, grief and loss, workplace issues and life changes. I’m particularly passionate about providing holistic supports. I honour the uniqueness of every person’s own story. I have a warm, gentle and authentic approach. Everyone deserves to feel heard and understood. Nurturing self compassion is often helpful. Clients I work with often highly value empathy, choice, compassion, empowerment - and feeling safe in the counselling space to work together collaboratively.
Hi, I work with clients who are navigating trauma, abuse, PTSD, relationship issues, sexual assault, stress and anxiety, depression, chronic illness, injury, grief and loss, workplace issues and life changes. I’m particularly passionate about providing holistic supports. I honour the uniqueness of every person’s own story. I have a warm, gentle and authentic approach. Everyone deserves to feel heard and understood. Nurturing self compassion is often helpful. Clients I work with often highly value empathy, choice, compassion, empowerment - and feeling safe in the counselling space to work together collaboratively.
I am a warm and genuine psychotherapist trained to explore how present concerns or difficulties may be influenced by past experiences, attachment patterns or unconscious beliefs and thoughts. I see people who are working through all kinds of relationship distress or concerns as well as grief. I have a particular expertise working with couples and individuals working through life transitions. I also work on improving or changing difficult workplace relationships or dynamics.
I am a warm and genuine psychotherapist trained to explore how present concerns or difficulties may be influenced by past experiences, attachment patterns or unconscious beliefs and thoughts. I see people who are working through all kinds of relationship distress or concerns as well as grief. I have a particular expertise working with couples and individuals working through life transitions. I also work on improving or changing difficult workplace relationships or dynamics.
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Cancer Counsellors
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.