COMFORT PSYCHOLOGY
Telehealth
Telehealth sessions are a convenient and private way of receiving mental health support without the need to travel. Sessions are conducted via secure videoconferencing technology from the comfort of your own home, or anywhere else you choose to be.
We have found this the most convenient and flexible way of providing mental health support, in particular for people experiencing chronic illnesses. Telehealth enables access to support for people Australia-wide, allowing access to more specialized services by not being restricted to services in your local area.
Meet Bianca
Bianca Comfort is a Clinical Psychologist from Melbourne, Australia. She holds a Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology), Post Graduate Diploma in Psychology, and Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology).
Bianca is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and fellow of the College of Clinical Psychologists, and a member of the Australian Pain Society (APS). Bianca is active within various committees, including her position as Chair of the Outer Eastern Melbourne branch of the APS, the Secretary of the Rehabilitation Psychology of Injury, Chronic Illness & Pain APS Interest Group, and a member of the APS Early Career Advisory Group. She is also a registered supervisor and enjoys supervising provisional psychologists.
Outside of her clinical practice, Bianca is a passionate advocate for people living with chronic illness and/or pain, in particular rare, genetic, and invisible illnesses. She volunteers in various committees and groups working towards improving mental health access and outcomes in this area.
Approach
Bianca is a warm and empathetic psychologist, who takes an integrative and client-centered approach in working with her clients, ensuring that therapy is tailored to meet each individual's needs. She is trained in various evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Interventions, Solution-Focused (Brief) Therapy (SFBT), and Motivational Interviewing. She is currently undergoing training for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
Bianca has worked in private, public and community mental health settings. She has worked in Australia and abroad, with clients from a wide range of ages and cultural backgrounds. Bianca is a LGBTQIA+ friendly and neurodiversity affirming practitioner.
Bianca has a particular interest in working with people experiencing issues relating to:
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Chronic pain, illness and/or health concerns
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Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)
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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome & Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder
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Orthostatic intolerence / POTS
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Workplace or motor vehicle injury
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Adjustment to life changes
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Expatriate/repatriate issues
Bianca always aims to help clients feel empowered in their journey to improved health, and enjoys being part of, and helping to coordinate, a multidisciplinary team to help holistically support her clients.
Fees & Other Information
Cost per session: $221.65
Medicare rebate: $131.65
Out of pocket cost: $90
Sessions are 50 minutes in duration.
TAC, WorkSafe VIC & NDIS (self or plan-managed) clients are also welcome. There is no out of pocket cost for these services.
Book a Session
Existing clients can book directly here.
New clients are encouraged to submit an enquiry to discuss your needs and ensure suitability.*
* Update (Nov 2022): Unfortunately I am not currently able to accept new clients, however feel free to get in touch if I can be of assistance in other referral recommendations.
Send an Enquiry
Have more questions? Feel free to email me at bianca@comfortpsychology.com or use the enquiry form below.