The WA Psycho-Oncology Service (also known as WAPOS) provides clinical psychology care to adult Western Australians who are affected by cancer. This service is available to adult Western Australians diagnosed with cancer. People affected by breast cancer should contact a member of their treating team to discuss alternative clinical psychology services.
Clinical Psychologists apply psychological theory and evidenced-based assessment and treatment strategies to help people address their needs and meet their goals.
These approaches are tailored to a person’s unique situation and typically involve discussion and practicing skills in and outside of the session.
We recommend you discuss your needs with the health worker first. They will help you to consider a variety of service options to match your current needs. Your health worker can also contact us for help with this decision making. If they are not aware of our service, or you do not have a health worker who can refer you, please contact us so we can facilitate a referral.
Following receipt of a referral by a health worker, our Duty Officer will contact you to discuss your referral, answer any questions you have and provide information on alternative services. Health workers can refer via e referrals (preferable using e referral pathway: SCGH, integrated caner service, WAPOS) or by completing our referral form (Word).
Unfortunately, due to high demand and limited resources, referred persons may need to go on a waiting list for an appointment.