What is genetic counselling?
Genetics impact every aspect of who we are, yet understanding how genes shape the health of you and your loved ones is complex.
At Genetic Counselling Qld, we help you make sense of genetic data at critical moments in your health care journey. With our clear and compassionate approach, we are here to support you to make informed decisions about the future.
Who can benefit from Genetic Counselling?
- Individuals or families with a personal or family history of genetic conditions, cancer or unexplained health issues.
- Couples planning a pregnancy seeking reproductive risk assessment or carrier screening.
- Patients requiring support understanding complex genetic test results.
- Anyone needing genomic testing and follow-up care planning.
Our services
- Genetic risk assessment and counselling
- Coordination and consent for genetic and genomic testing
- Cancer genetics counselling and management support
- Preconception carrier screening
- Paediatric and general genetics counselling
- Results disclosure and psychosocial support
- Family history interpretation and cascade counselling
- Development of educational resources for patients and families
- Referral to specialists as required
Meet our Associate Genetic Counsellor
Erin Anderson
As an Associate Genetic Counsellor, Erin’s primary focus is helping patients understand genetic information to make informed health decisions.