Dr Sharon Vasey
Specialist General Practitioner Women's Health | Medical Educator
Dr Sharon Vasey sees patients at Elara Women's Health, Joondalup.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Comprehensive psychological support for women navigating reproductive health challenges, chronic pain, and life transitions.
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Supporting Your Mental Health Journey
Living with conditions like endometriosis, persistent pelvic pain, or navigating menopause can significantly impact your mental health and overall well-being. At Elara Women's Health, we understand the complex relationship between physical symptoms and emotional health.
Our experienced psychologists provide evidence-based, compassionate care tailored to the unique challenges faced by women with reproductive health conditions.
Common Mental Health Challenges
Women with chronic pelvic pain, endometriosis, and menopause-related conditions often experience a range of psychological symptoms that can affect quality of life.
Emotional Symptoms
- Anxiety and worry about symptoms
- Depression and low mood
- Frustration with diagnosis delays
- Grief and loss related to fertility
- Mood swings and irritability
- Feelings of isolation
Impact on Daily Life
- Difficulty managing pain and symptoms
- Reduced quality of life
- Relationship and intimacy challenges
- Work and career disruption
- Social withdrawal
- Sleep disturbances
Comprehensive Mental Health Assessment
Your first appointment involves a thorough assessment to understand your unique situation, including:
- Your medical history and current symptoms
- How your condition affects your daily life, relationships, and work
- Current coping strategies and support systems
- Mental health history and any previous therapy
- Your goals for therapy and what you hope to achieve
This comprehensive assessment allows us to develop a personalised mental health treatment plan that addresses your specific needs and aligns with your overall health goals.
Anxiety Management
Living with chronic health conditions often brings significant anxiety. We provide evidence-based strategies to help you:
- Understand and manage health-related anxiety
- Develop coping skills for medical appointments and procedures
- Reduce worry about symptoms and future outcomes
- Build confidence in managing your condition
- Address panic symptoms and catastrophic thinking
Depression Support
Chronic pain and reproductive health challenges can contribute to depression. Our support includes:
- Evidence-based treatments for depression
- Strategies to improve mood and motivation
- Support for grief and loss related to fertility or health
- Behavioural activation to re-engage with meaningful activities
- Collaborative care with your medical team
Chronic Pain Psychology
Specialised psychological approaches for managing persistent pain:
- Understanding the pain-brain connection
- Pain management strategies and pacing
- Reducing pain-related distress and disability
- Addressing central sensitisation and pain flares
- Building resilience and acceptance
Relationship & Intimacy Support
Addressing the impact of health conditions on relationships and sexual wellbeing:
- Communication strategies with partners
- Managing painful sex (dyspareunia)
- Rebuilding intimacy and connection
- Addressing body image concerns
- Navigating fertility challenges as a couple
Evidence-Based Therapeutic Approaches
We utilise a range of evidence-based therapies tailored to your individual needs and preferences.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps you identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours that may be contributing to distress. It's particularly effective for anxiety, depression, and pain management.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT focuses on accepting what's outside your control while committing to actions that enrich your life. It's especially helpful for chronic pain and living with uncertainty.
Mindfulness-Based Approaches
Mindfulness techniques help you develop present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity to pain and distressing thoughts. These skills can improve pain tolerance and emotional regulation.
Trauma-Informed Care
For those who have experienced medical trauma, difficult diagnoses, or past traumatic events, we provide trauma-informed psychological support that prioritises safety, trust, and empowerment.
Our Mental Health & Wellbeing Team
Dr Aye Kinzanar Kyaw
Specialist General Practitioner Women's Health
Dr Aye Kinzanar Kyaw sees patients at Elara Women's Health, Joondalup.
Dr Isabel Fernandez
Clinical Psychologist
Dr Isabel Fernandez sees patients at Fernandez Psychology, Kingsley.
Frequently Asked Questions
We are a specialised women’s health service delivered by a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals dedicated to evidence-based care and advanced women’s health expertise. Meet our team.
Dr Sharon Vasey holds the Diploma of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (UK), and Dr Aye Kinzanar holds the Diploma from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG). Both doctors are members of the Australasian Menopause Society.
If you would like the opportunity to discuss your health issues with one of our doctors and receive guidance on next steps for your health journey we can offer a bulk billed video discovery call. Find out more.
Women’s health can be complex and require a longer appointment. At Elara we offer appointments ranging from 15 minutes to an hour.
For or latest fees, check out our pricing page.
1/165 Grand Boulevard, Joondalup.
Review our contact page for full contact information and how to find us.
For answers to more questions, check our frequently asked questions pages for patient information, menopause, endometriosis and contraception.
Why Choose Elara for Mental Health Support?
Specialised Expertise
Our psychologists specialise in women's health, chronic pain, and reproductive health conditions.
Collaborative Care
We work closely with your medical team to provide integrated, holistic support.
Compassionate Approach
We understand the unique challenges you face and provide judgment-free, empathetic care.
Ready to Prioritise Your Mental Wellbeing?
Take the first step toward better mental health and a higher quality of life.