Belinda Astl

Psychologist MAPS
BA, Grad Dip Counselling Psych

Belinda is a psychologist with over 25 years of experience in health and organisational settings. Adjustment to cancer has been a career-long interest, from researching mental adjustment to cancer during university to contributing to the development of the Breacan (now Counterpart) peer volunteer support program. Belinda’s work has tracked the evolution of patient advocacy and empowerment, and she is keen to support individuals in being active in their health choices.

Belinda has extensive experience in a range of psychological interventions and is fascinated by the intersection of cognitive behavioural psychology and Buddhist philosophy. Evidence of the efficacy of meditation and self-compassion when dealing with trauma, stress and pain is central to her practice, as is her use of Narrative and Family Systems Therapy when working with individuals, couples and families to help understand complex relationships.