Bcpsyc Health Psychology Clinic

Compassionate support for individuals and carers navigating chronic illness and pain.

Are health challenges — your own or a loved one’s — affecting your wellbeing?

Living with a chronic illness, ongoing pain, or a life-changing diagnosis can affect far more than physical health. It can impact your mood, sleep, relationships, and sense of who you are. Carers and family members also carry their own heavy load, balancing support with grief, stress, and uncertainty. At times, these experiences can raise profound questions about purpose, meaning, or how to move forward.

Psychologists experienced in helping people navigate health issues provide a compassionate space to talk about what you are going through, and use evidence-based strategies to help reduce distress, strengthen resilience, and support both patients and carers in living well, whatever the circumstances.

No referral required to book and attend appointments.

Medicare rebates are available with a GP, paediatrician or psychiatrist’s referral.

Appointments available at our Brisbane Rooms and Online Therapy

Meet the Psychologists Who Can Help You

$163.75
Medicare Gap Fee

Stacey Koniw

Clinical Psychologist

I am a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience supporting people living with chronic illness, pain, fatigue, and complex medical conditions such as diabetes, autoimmune disease, neurological disorders, cancer, and digestive health concerns. I also help with the emotional side of health issues, including anxiety, depression, sleep problems, health anxiety, and adjustment to life changes. Having managed Type 1 Diabetes myself for over 30 years, I understand firsthand the impact health conditions can have on both body and mind. My approach is warm and compassionate. I use evidence-based therapies like CBT, ACT, and Mindfulness to help you build resilience, reduce stress, and feel more in control of your wellbeing. More about Stacey >

Adults

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$183.75
Medicare Gap Fee

Erica Olsen

Clinical Psychologist

I am a Clinical Psychologist with a background in both psychology and nursing. I have many years of experience supporting people living with chronic illness, persistent pain, and other health challenges. I help clients manage the emotional side of medical conditions, including anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, fertility and perinatal issues, and recovery before and after bariatric surgery. My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I take the time to understand your unique situation and work alongside you to build practical strategies for coping, healing, and improving your quality of life. More About Erica >

Adults

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$163.75
Medicare Gap Fee

Dr Rhonda Stoertebecker

Clinical Psychologist

I am a Clinical Psychologist with nearly 20 years of experience supporting people with anxiety, depression, grief, and the emotional impact of health conditions such as diabetes, chronic illness, and persistent pain. I have also worked extensively with older adults and carers of people living with dementia, helping them manage stress, loss, and adjustment to life changes. I have a special interest in working with people facing existential concerns, which can happen after a diagnosis of terminal illness, chronic illness, or life-changing injury, helping them process fear, uncertainty, and questions about meaning, purpose, and quality of life. My approach is warm and collaborative, and I use evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, Mindfulness, and emotion-focused therapy to support resilience, comfort, and a sense of peace through difficult times. More about Rhonda >

Adults

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$186.05
Medicare Gap Fee

Peter Hayton

Registered Psychologist

I am a Psychologist with more than 25 years of experience, and I have a special interest in supporting people living with chronic health conditions and the emotional challenges that come with them. My work includes helping clients manage the impact of conditions such as diabetes, chronic fatigue, and cancer, which can contribute to stress, anxiety, and low mood. I also support people navigating fertility issues, sleep difficulties, tinnitus, and health-related anxiety or somatic concerns. My approach is compassionate and practical, drawing on evidence-based therapies like CBT, ACT, and Brainspotting to help you better manage distress, build resilience, and feel more in control of your life alongside health challenges. More About Peter >

Adults, Adolescents, Children

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$163.75
Medicare Gap Fee

Dr Christina Beckman

Clinical Psychologist

I am a Clinical Psychologist with many years of experience across private practice, research, and public health settings. Before moving into private practice, I held senior psychology roles in inpatient and outpatient hospital services, where I worked extensively with adults managing health-related challenges. I have a particular interest and expertise in supporting people living with chronic pain, sleep difficulties, tinnitus, vestibular disorders, and other medical conditions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and evidence-based, drawing on CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, and Mindfulness-based therapies. I focus on equipping clients with practical skills to improve resilience, manage distress, and enhance quality of life. More About Christina >

Adults

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Who We Help

You may find this clinic helpful if you are:

Living with a chronic illness and health issues such as diabetes, autoimmune conditions, cancer, neurological disorders, or cardiac or kidney disease.
Managing persistent or complex pain that interferes with daily life.
Navigating the stress of fertility treatment (IVF), pregnancy, or perinatal changes.
Experiencing somatic or functional symptoms — distressing health complaints without a clear medical explanation.
Coping with the emotional impact of a new diagnosis or major medical treatment.
Struggling with sleep difficulties, such as insomnia or disrupted rest.
Facing existential concerns — fear of death, questions about meaning or purpose, or loss of identity following illness, injury, or life-limiting conditions.
Carers supporting a loved one with illness or dementia and feeling the strain of caring responsibilities.

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How You Can Be Supported

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – helps you recognise and change unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns linked to illness or pain.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) – supports you to live meaningfully while managing ongoing health challenges.
Mindfulness-based strategies – give you tools to reduce stress, worry, and rumination.
Schema Therapy & EMDR – help you process past experiences or trauma that make coping with illness harder.
Pain psychology approaches – provide strategies to help you live well alongside persistent or complex pain.
Sleep therapy (CBT-I) – evidence-based strategies to improve insomnia and disrupted sleep.
Collaboration with your medical team – with your consent, your psychologist can coordinate care with your GP, specialists, or allied health professionals.

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Fees, Rebates & Access

Appointment Fees

Session fees vary between psychologists. You can view each psychologist’s individual fees and rebate information on their profile.

Rebates

If you have a referral from your GP under a Mental Health Care Plan, or a referral from a psychiatrist or paediatrician, you may be eligible for Medicare rebates.

Private Health Funds

Most private health insurers also provide rebates for psychology sessions, depending on your level of extras cover.

Information for Referrers

We welcome referrals for patients and carers experiencing:

Psychological impact of chronic, life-limiting or terminal illness.
Persistent or complex pain.
Sleep disorders and fatigue.
Fertility and perinatal-related distress.
Somatic disorders, health anxiety, and adjustment to new diagnoses.
Carer stress, dementia, and ageing-related challenges.
Existential issues related to illness, injury, or end-of-life.

All the psychologists are registered with Medicare and provide evidence-based care, written feedback reports, and collaborative support with GPs and specialist doctors.

07 3503 6813

Call Us Monday to Friday
7:30 to 20:00 hrs

Medical Objects

City Psychologists Brisbane (CB4000000V6)

07 3172 4605

Referrals via Fax Accepted