Psychological Support for People Affected by Cancer
A calm, confidential space to talk things through — for people living with cancer, and for the families and carers supporting them.
A cancer diagnosis affects far more than the body. Fear, sadness, anger, numbness, or even unexpected moments of calm are all common and understandable responses — sometimes several in the same day. Distress is recognised as a normal part of living with cancer, not a sign that you aren’t coping. Whether you have been recently diagnosed, are partway through treatment, supporting someone you love, or are finding your feet again after treatment has ended, getting psychological support provides more than a space to be heard — it gives you practical, evidence-based ways to help you stay grounded and work through what lies ahead.
A Research-based Approach
Dr Dipti McGowan, Principal Psychologist at Insight Works, holds a PhD examining how evidence-based techniques can support people affected by cancer. This research, paired with years of clinical experience, shapes a gentle and practical approach to working with anyone navigating a cancer diagnosis, whether as the person diagnosed, or as a partner, parent, child, or friend offering their support.
More About Dr McGowanWays We Can Help
- A confidential, unhurried space to talk through whatever you are feeling — fear, sadness, anger, relief, or anything in between
- Support adjusting to a new diagnosis, or to changes in treatment, prognosis, or daily life
- Gentle, evidence-based practices to help ease distress and build a sense of stability
- A place for partners, parents, children, and friends to be supported too — caring for someone you love can be exhausting in its own right
- Support with grief and loss, including the grief that can arrive long before any loss has happened
- Care that continues into survivorship, as life finds its shape again after active treatment
Who This Support Is For
You do not need to be facing this alone, and you do not need to wait until things feel unmanageable. This support is here for:
- People who have recently received a diagnosis
- People currently in, or recovering from, treatment
- Partners, parents, children, and friends supporting someone they love
- People adjusting to life after treatment has ended
- Anyone experiencing grief or loss connected to cancer or its treatment
Notes on the Support We Offer
Our role is to offer psychological and emotional support as an adjunct to, not a replacement for, your existing medical care.
Medicare funding (with gap) is often available for psychological support related to cancer, and we are happy to work with you to access this if it is appropriate for your situation. We also offer privately funded sessions for those who prefer or require that option.
Reach Out When You’re Ready
You don’t need to have everything worked out before getting in touch. If you would like to talk about whether this support is right for you, or for someone you care about, please reach out.
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