Psychology
Your mind and body are connected. So is our care.
Pelvic health affects more than your body. That's why our clinical psychologist Sarah works as part of our team, side by side with our physios.
Many of the things we see, like pelvic pain, sexual pain, a difficult birth, postnatal mental health and bladder or bowel problems, affect how you feel as well as your body. Sarah helps with that side of things.
What does psychology look like here?
You can see Sarah as part of a combined physio and psychology plan, or on her own. You don't need to be seeing one of our physios.
You might benefit from seeing Sarah if you are experiencing:
Birth trauma: processing a difficult or unexpected birth experience
Perinatal anxiety or depression: during pregnancy or in the postpartum period
Chronic pain: where psychological factors are contributing to or maintaining your pain
Sexual pain or avoidance: where fear, anxiety or past experience is playing a role
Bladder or bowel anxiety: fear of leaking, urgency-related anxiety or avoidance behaviours
Body image and identity: adjusting to the changes that pregnancy, birth and motherhood bring
Relationship challenges: the impact of pelvic health conditions on intimacy and relationships
General mental health support: anxiety, depression, stress and life transitions
Physio and psychology together
With your consent, Sarah and our physios talk regularly and plan your care together. That means:
Something that comes up in a physio appointment gets followed up, not forgotten
Something physical that comes up with Sarah can be checked by our physios
Your care is joined up
You don't have to repeat your story to people who don't talk to each other
We work alongside your physiotherapist, so your mental and physical health are cared for together.
About Sarah
Sarah Fitt is a clinical psychologist with a special interest in women's health, perinatal mental health and chronic pain.
Medicare and funding
You may be able to claim a Medicare rebate with a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP. Our admin team can tell you how many sessions you may be eligible for.
Private health with psychology extras may also give you a rebate. Check your policy for details.
Every part of you matters here.
Whether you'd like to see Sarah alongside your physio or on her own, we'd love to help.