Counselling
How we can help you
At Mind Body Bedroom, we know that cancer affects more than just the body — it touches every part of a person’s life, including their emotions, identity, relationships, and sense of security. This specialised counselling service is designed to walk alongside individuals and their families from the moment of diagnosis through treatment and well into survivorship.
Led by a qualified Clinical Nurse Specialist in Breast Care with postgraduate qualifications in breast oncology and counselling, the practice offers compassionate, client-centred support tailored to the unique needs of those experiencing a breast cancer diagnosis. We understand the emotional impact of hearing the words “you have cancer” and the complex journey that follows. Counselling provides a safe, confidential space to express thoughts and feelings, navigate uncertainty, manage changing relationships, and develop a personalised toolkit of strategies for navigating any challenges that may lie ahead.
The counselling service at Mind Body Bedroom extends beyond the individual to include partners, loved ones, and carers, who are often navigating their own emotions while trying to provide support. We help couples and families communicate openly, understand treatment stages and their effects, and cope with the shifts in roles, intimacy, and emotions that cancer inevitably brings.
From adjusting to body image changes, altered sense of self, and loss of confidence, to dealing with anxiety, grief, treatment-related trauma, and the impact cancer can have on emotional and physical intimacy, my holistic approach ensures wellbeing is prioritised at every stage. Counselling is also available when treatment phases are complete, supporting individuals and couples to manage survivorship challenges, fear of recurrence, relationship changes, and life transitions after active care.
Frequently asked questions
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Our counselling service is available to:
– Individuals diagnosed with breast cancer (at any stage)
– Family members, partners, and carers
– Survivors adjusting to life after treatment
– Individuals managing metastatic or palliative care needs -
Counselling can be helpful at any stage — from diagnosis to post-treatment survivorship or palliation. Many clients access support:
– At the time of diagnosis
– Before starting treatment
– During chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery
– When adjusting to physical or emotional changes
– After treatment to manage anxiety or fear of recurrence
– During advanced or palliative care -
You can discuss anything that feels important to you, including:
– Fear, anxiety, or uncertainty about the future
– Body image and identity changes
– Grief and loss
– Relationship or family dynamics
– Coping strategies during treatment
– Emotional preparation for surgery or treatment decisions
– Life after cancer, including survivorship challenges -
All sessions are private and confidential however there are limitations to confidentiality if safety concerns are identified. This will be explained clearly before your first appointment.
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Yes. We offer individual, couples, and family counselling sessions to support open communication and emotional wellbeing for everyone affected.
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At this time counselling at Mind Body Bedroom does not receive a Medicare rebate. Initial sessions are 90 minutes and cost $120 with follow up sessions being 60 minutes and costing $90.
Mind Body Bedroom also supports clients with the following services
Breast Form Fitting
Surgical Garments and Lingerie
Intimate Care Items