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The patient approach clinic

The Patient Approach is a Multidisciplinary Cancer Care Clinic in Cleveland, QLD

Too many people face cancer feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and forced to navigate a fragmented system at the very moment they need the most support. Cancer doesn’t just affect the body, it touches every part of life, from physical strength and mental health to family, work, and identity. Our clinic was created to change that experience. We bring together compassionate, cancer-informed care under one roof, including physiotherapy, women’s and men’s health physiotherapy, massage, dietetics, psychology, occupational therapy, and speech pathology, so patients and families can access the support they need in one coordinated, supportive place. This clinic is built on both clinical expertise and lived experience, with a simple but powerful purpose: to walk alongside people through treatment, recovery, and survivorship, and to make sure no one feels like they are doing this alone. 

Please call to book at Reception

PHONE: 0730883435

GET HOLISTIC SUPPORT ON your 
very difficult journey

Core Values of The Patient Approach

Patient-First Care
Every decision prioritises dignity and wellbeing.

 

Compassion
Empathy at every stage of the cancer journey.

 

Coordination & Collaboration
Better outcomes through integrated care.

 

Accessibility
Close-to-home services that reduce practical burden.

 

Quality & Safety
High standards and continuous improvement.

 

Community Focus
Strengthening local support networks around every patient.

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Inside Out's involvement...

As part of The Patient Approach Cancer & Wellness Centre, Debbie offers a collaborative, client-centred and non-judgmental approach to supporting individuals navigating distress, overwhelm and grief, helping them build resilience and maintain hope throughout their cancer journey.

 

Debbie provides a safe and supportive space for individuals and families to process diagnosis, treatment-related stress and the emotional impact of cancer and other significant life challenges. While she has a strong focus on supporting those impacted by cancer, Debbie also works with individuals experiencing trauma, anxiety, burnout and stress, supporting them to move forward in a way that aligns with their goals and wellbeing.

 

Debbie also offers couples counselling and Christian faith-based counselling for those who wish to incorporate faith into their care.

45 Min Cancer Support Sessions - $110

45 Min Carer Support Sessions - $110

70 Min Family/ Couples Support Session - $170

Get in Touch

Email: info@iocounselling.com.au
Phone: 0431019229

IN AN EMERGENCY, DIAL 000

If it is urgent please dial the most appropriate number found below:


Care line (Christian Helpline) 9am – 11pm 7 days per week 03 9070 6134
Kids Helpline (ages 5-25), 24hour line – 1800 55 1800
Lifeline crisis line, 24hour line – 13 11 14
Suicide Call Back Service, 24hour line – 1300 659 467
Beyondblue Support Service 24hour line – 1300 224 636
eheadspace (ages 12-25), 9am-1am 7days -1800 650 890
MensLine Australia (for men), 24hour line -1300 78 99 78

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