Panel Discussion:
When to involve psychology in pelvic pain care.
A clinician panel exploring barriers, timing, and practical ways to integrate psychology earlier in care.
Who is this for?
Clinicians working in pelvic pain care, including:
Physiotherapists
GPs
Gynaecologists
Pain specialists
Allied health clinicians
Nurses
(Anyone who has ever wondered “is now the right time to refer?”)
Why Join Us?
Referring to psychology in pelvic pain care can feel… complicated.
When is the right time?
Will it feel overwhelming for the patient?
What will it actually involve?
How do I suggest it to the patient?
These are thoughtful, important questions - and you’re not alone in them.
This free panel brings together pelvic pain psychologists and a community voice to explore:
how psychology can support patients alongside medical and physical care
when referral can feel helpful (and how to approach it)
common barriers clinicians experience - and how to navigate them
how neurodivergence, trauma, and sexual wellbeing shape care needs
what collaborative, well-integrated care can look like in practice
This is a gentle, practical conversation - designed to make referral feel more straightforward, more supported, and more aligned with the care you’re already providing.
What You’ll Take Away
More confidence in when to refer
Language you can use with patients
A clearer sense of what psychology actually offers
Practical ways to integrate this into your existing care
Free
Online via Zoom on 20th May
6pm - 8pm QLD timeRecording available afterwards.
Collaborative discussion with panel for last 30mins.
You’re welcome to:
Ask questions during the session
Or submit questions anonymously ahead of time
The details:
The Panel
Laura Grace
Laura Grace is a psychologist and Founder of Laura Grace Psychology and Ash & Bloom: Pelvic Pain Collaborative. She works at the intersection of chronic pelvic pain, trauma, neurodivergence, and relational wellbeing. With Clinical and Health psychology training from the University of Queensland and University of Southern Queensland, Laura is passionate about integrating psychology earlier into pelvic health care and translating complex ideas into practical, compassionate clinical work.
Psychologist
Hilary Lindberg
Dr. Hilary Lindberg is a Clinical Psychologist and the Director of the Centre for Relational and Sexual Wellbeing. As a board-approved supervisor, she regularly provides supervision and education to medical and allied health professionals, helping them integrate sexological principles into their clinical practice. Dr. Lindberg completed her Doctorate of Clinical Psychology from QUT, focusing her thesis on the psychological treatment of vaginismus, and she holds a Graduate Certificate in Sexology from Curtin University. She has an interest in working with individuals facing challenges such as painful sex, pelvic pain, sexual trauma and low libido, employing a compassionate, integrative approach to treatment.
Clinical Psychologist & Sexologist
Clinical and Educational & Developmental PsychologistMelissa Harding
Melissa (she/her) is a Clinical and Educational & Developmental Psychologist working in private practice, supporting clients through a client‑centred and intersectional therapeutic lens. Since 2023, she has been part of a government‑funded Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinic, providing both single‑session and longer‑term psychological care. Melissa is passionate about providing trauma‑informed and affirming care to all people.
Clinical PsychologistLaura Jordan
Laura is a clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience as a psychologist and more than 15 years working in counselling and mental health support. She also provides supervision to other psychologists. While Laura trained broadly in clinical psychology, she has developed a strong focus in women’s health and in supporting individuals living with acute and chronic medical conditions. She helped establish Australia’s first multidisciplinary Persistent Pelvic Pain Clinic and has worked across a range of settings, including hospitals and not-for-profit organisations. Laura has been in private practice for over 7 years and is the founder of Pause For Thought Psychology. As well as offering individual counselling support, she delivers education sessions and workshops aimed at helping people with persistent pelvic pain conditions better understand and manage the psychological impacts of their symptoms.