Dr Jodie Landstra

Clinical Psychologist  BA, PGDip(Psych), MPsych(Clin), PhD

Supporting people living with chronic health conditions , consulting in Wahroonga and North Sydney and via telehealth wherever you live in Australia

Dr Jodie Landstra is a highly experienced Senior Clinical Psychologist with more than 25 years’ experience as a psychologist and over 20 years specialising in the psychological impact of chronic health conditions.

Jodie consults in Wahroonga and North Sydney, welcoming referrals from GPs, medical specialists and patients seeking psychological support while managing medical conditions of Diabetes, Cancer, Heart disease, Heart or Lung Transplants, amputation or the loss of a limb, Obesity, or  Stroke.

Jodie's extensive experience helps her understand the challenges of managing diabetes, cancer, organ transplantation or limb loss affect far more than physical health. These experiences can bring uncertainty, emotional distress, changes in identity and significant lifestyle adjustments. Her approach focuses on helping people build psychological resilience so they can continue to live meaningful and fulfilling lives. 

Her work focuses on helping people:

• Adjust to a new diagnosis or medical treatment
• Reduce anxiety and emotional overwhelm related to health conditions
• Develop sustainable health behaviours and routines
• Build self-compassion and resilience
• Improve overall quality of life while living with chronic illness

Rather than focusing only on symptoms, Jodie works collaboratively with patients to clarify their values, goals and motivations, supporting lasting change that comes from within. Jodie uses a range of techniques including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness and motivational interviewing to help them better manage their health, behaviour and emotions while living a fulfilling vibrant life. 

Dr Jodie Landstra works collaboratively with GPs, endocrinologists and other medical specialists to support patients who may be struggling with the psychological aspects of chronic illness or complex medical treatment.

Jodie provides psychological support for people experiencing:

• Adjustment to a new diagnosis or major health conditions of Diabetes, Cancer, Heart Disease, Obesity or Stroke 

• Diabetes self-care behaviours,distress or diabetes burnout

• Managing the psychological impact of chronic illness

• Depression, anxiety and emotional distress

• Health-related fears such as needle anxiety or fear of hypoglycaemia

• Creating sustainable routines and lifestyle habits

• Adjustment following amputation or limb loss

• Coping after life-changing medical events such as organ transplantation

• Improving overall wellbeing and quality of life

To receive a Medicare rebate, talk to your GP about a Mental Health Treatment Plan. Alternatively, contact your private health insurer, to enquire about a rebate for clinical psychologist consultations. 

Jodie can meet you via telehealth wherever you live in Australia, or in person at our Wahroonga or North Sydney rooms. If you would like to see Jodie, please book an appointment, she is keen to help you make a difference in your life. 

Jodie Landstra’s consulting days: