The POTS Psychology Clinic

POTS is a complex and typically chronic form of dysautonomia. It affects various functions of the autonomic nervous system, resulting in a broad range of symptoms such a palpitations, fatigue, nausea, and dizziness. Although various lifestyle and medical treatments may help to manage the impact of POTS, living with POTS can still be isolating, unpredictable, and lead to times where you may feel really distressed. One piece of the puzzle is finding yourself a supportive healthcare team to help you navigate your journey.

The clinic can provide strategies to assist with:

○ Coping with the emotional “fallout” of living with POTS (such as low mood, uncertainty, grief and health-related anxiety)

○ Reducing the impact of stress on symptom flare-ups

○ Nervous system regulation to support healthier autonomic functioning

○ Rebuilding your independence and confidence to engage in daily life

○ How to use exercise and lifestyle modifications most effectively

○ Communicating your needs with your support system and treating teams

○ Managing other co-existing health conditions such as chronic pain, fatigue, and gut issues.

Clinical Psychologist, Avnee Lagad, leads a team of experienced psychologists at The POTS Psychology Clinic who understand the challenges of navigating life around POTS. They can work closely with you and your GP, specialists, and multidisciplinary team to provide holistic personalised care that supports you.

 At The POTS Psychology Clinic, we provide personalised psychological strategies to help you feel more supported in living with POTS and regaining a sense of control over your wellbeing.  

 Our psychologists offer a range of evidence-based psychological interventions based on your individual needs to help with the range of concerns that can accompany POTS.  We are professional, warm, and compassionate, and focused on listening to your needs.

 We can meet you via telehealth wherever you live in Australia, or in person at our North Sydney or Frenchs Forest rooms. Please note, we work with those 18 years and over, and can assist family members on supporting their loved ones.

We are keen to help you to understand if our POTS Psychology Clinic is the best fit for your needs, so please complete our Enquiry Form below:

POTS ENQUIRY FORM  

To hear Avnee speak more about the common emotional challenges associated with living with POTS, you can listen to a short excerpt of her podcast appearance: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Deo9pkxx2Qs/?vrfl=MTZzY2R2eTJqcTlzOQ%3D%3D, or for the full episode, please visit:

Spotify –https://open.spotify.com/episode/4tvFCuPTLU2plCWw0jlwPb

Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/a-psychologist-with-pots-on-health-anxiety-s2-e3/id6823106642?i=1000796930159

Our team of psychologists here at the POTS Psychology Clinic includes  Kerry, Rowena, Imogen, Pallavi, Peter and Michelle.

For more information on POTS, the diagnostic process, and treatment recommendations, please visit the Australian POTS Foundation Australian POTS Foundation – Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome or speak to your GP or specialist team about the best care available for you.