PSYCHOLOGY
At the Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre, we recognise that mental wellbeing is just as important as physical wellbeing. In appreciation of this, we offer a mental health service to support people of all ages and, thanks to generous funding from the WA Department of Health, we also have a number of low-cost options for eligible clients.​
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If you're wanting to make some positive changes, but finding it difficult to stay motivated, we can help you explore the problems that are troubling you, and find your own reasons to change.​​
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Our psychologists specialise in type 1 diabetes and are here to help individuals understand their thoughts, emotions, and strengths so that they reach their unique potential. The team take a flexible approach, and will work in ways that help you find constructive, positive ways to deal with the challenges of living with type 1.
PICTURE OF OFFICE
WHAT WE OFFER
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A strengths-based approach to managing the condition.​
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The Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to help you reshape your thinking, scrutinise the self-talk that is so often associated with type 1, and assess what thought patterns are helpful versus unhelpful. ​
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Help individuals understand their thoughts, emotions, and strengths so that they reach their unique potential.​
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Constructive and positive ways to deal with the challenges of living with type 1.
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Thanks to the generous support of WA Health, we are pleased to be able to offer an initial fully funded appointments for people who are recently diagnosed (within 18 months), including parents of a child with T1D, OR Individuals aged 17–30
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*Eligibility for additional subsidised appointments: as above AND has a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan
Meet our Psychologists
Our Psychology Team’s core focus is supporting people living with type 1 diabetes. They understand the unique psychological and emotional challenges that can come with managing type 1 diabetes, while also recognising that people may be navigating a range of complex issues at the same time.
Natalia Hazell
Trey Wakefield
Registered Psychologist ​​
Registered Psychologist ​​
​For more information about all our psychology service, or to make an appointment with Natalia or Trey,
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Ph: 08 9446 6446
Self-Referrals Welcome