Tracey Gardner

General Psychologist

Practitioner, Cancer Wellbeing Centre

“I believe that within each of us lies an inherent wisdom that sometimes gets lost in the business
of life. I see my role as a psychologist to collaborate with clients to rediscover their innate strengths and abilities to successfully work through life’s challenges and flourish.”

Currently accepting new clients

Days in clinic: Saturday

Tracey is currently working Saturdays and is taking on new clients in the Cancer Wellbeing Centre. She has over 20 years of experience in psycho-oncology providing psychological support to individuals, couples, and families impacted by cancer. Tracey also has extensive experience in working with adults who present with a range of psychological difficulties including anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders.

SPECIAL INTERESTS

• Adjustment and coping with cancer
• Anxiety and depression
• Grief, loss, and end of life issues
• Coping with chronic health problems

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Bachelor of Psychology, Post Grad Dip Psychology

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Tracey has over 20 years’ experience in psycho-oncology, providing psychological support to individuals, couples, and families impacted by cancer. She has also worked in a variety of community, hospital, and university settings, providing a broad range of psychological services. Tracey is particularly interested in alleviating cancer-related distress, working with people impacted by grief and loss, and supporting individuals and families at end of life. Drawing from cognitive-behavioural, acceptance and commitment, and mindfulness-based approaches, Tracey brings an attitude of determined optimism to her work with clients.

In her spare time, Tracey enjoys bushwalking, birdwatching, and working in her garden.