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Our psychologists offer evidence-based treatment for death anxiety and related conditions

21/04/2026

If you were listening to ABC Radio Sydney this afternoon, you may have heard our Clinical Lead, Benjamin Petrovic, being interviewed! 🎙️🎧

Benjamin was invited onto the "Afternoons" show to unpack where phobias come from, how they’re maintained, and importantly, how effective treatment can be.

As Benjamin explained, phobias aren’t just “everyday fears”. Instead, they tend to involve significant distress or avoidance that interferes with daily life.

Listeners also called in with their own experiences, making for a thoughtful and engaging discussion about how common (and treatable) these difficulties are.

If you missed it, you can still listen via the ABC Listen app, in today’s Afternoons segment (April 21).

Well done, Benjamin! 👏🏼

09/04/2026

We are delighted to introduce Clinical Psychologist Dr Taisia Egorkina, who has recently joined our team at the Menzies Anxiety Centre!

Taisia brings a warm, thoughtful, and collaborative approach to therapy. She supports children, adolescents, and adults to better understand their emotions, build effective coping strategies, and work towards meaningful change.

Taisia works with anxiety, depression, trauma-related difficulties, and adjustment challenges, with a particular interest in ADHD, Autism, emotional regulation, and executive functioning.

Her work is trauma-informed and integrates a range of evidence-based approaches, including:
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Motivational Interviewing

Taisia offers online appointments on Mondays and Thursdays.

To learn more or book an appointment:
🌐 www.menziesanxietycentre.com
📧 admin@menziesanxietycentre.com

07/04/2026

Our Director, Dr Rachel Menzies, was recently invited to deliver the opening talk at the Context Matters Symposium at La Trobe University in Melbourne.

Rachel's presentation highlighted the role of death anxiety as a key driver of psychological distress, and unpacked her latest research on treatments for this form of anxiety.

It was a fantastic event bringing together researchers and clinicians from across Australia and New Zealand, focused on advancing contextual behavioural science and its real-world applications.

At the Menzies Anxiety Centre, we are passionate about translating cutting-edge research into meaningful, evidence-based treatment for our clients.

We’re excited to see the research and the conversations in this space continue to grow!

10/03/2026

Today our Clinical Lead Benjamin Petrovic visited the University of Sydney to speak with third-year psychology students about becoming a clinical psychologist.

He gave students a behind-the-scenes look at clinical training, practical insights on treating anxiety disorders, and a glimpse into life in private practice.

A big thank you to Benjamin for sharing his time and expertise. We are always proud to see MAC clinicians helping inspire the next generation of psychologists!

25/02/2026

Is fear of death getting in the way of your life?

In collaboration with researchers at the University of Sydney, our new clinical trial is exploring the effectiveness of an online treatment program for people with death anxiety.

The program is:
✔️ Free
✔️ Confidential
✔️ Fully online and self-paced

To learn more or see if you’re eligible to take part, visit:

🌐 www.overcomedeathanxiety.com

07/01/2026

Do you often worry about death?

Take part in research and access a free treatment

In collaboration with researchers at the University of Sydney, our new clinical trial is exploring the effectiveness of an online treatment program for people with death anxiety.

The program is:
✔️ Free
✔️ Confidential
✔️ Fully online and self-paced

To learn more or see if you’re eligible to take part, visit:

🌐 www.overcomedeathanxiety.com

20/12/2025

Last night we marked the end of the year with a team celebration, beginning with an escape room for those who were able to attend, followed by dinner with more of the team joining us.

Although not everyone was able to be there, all members of the team were very much part of what we were celebrating. This year has been one of significant growth, collaboration, and commitment to high-quality care, and that is entirely due to the people who make up this team.

Thank you to our team for all of your hard work and contributions this year. We look forward to what we will continue to build together in the year ahead.

19/12/2025

🎧 Menzies Anxiety Centre 2025 Wrapped

Our year at the MAC looked like this:

📑 19 peer-reviewed journal articles published by our clinicians

🎓 3,200+ health professionals trained

🌎 4 continents where therapy and training were delivered

🧠 3,885 hours of therapy provided

👥 Our team doubled, growing from 6 to 12 psychologists

Thank you to our clients, clinicians, collaborators, and community for being part of MAC's 2025.

We look forward to seeing what 2026 brings!

18/12/2025

Is fear of death affecting your life?

In collaboration with researchers at the University of Sydney, our new clinical trial is exploring the effectiveness of an online treatment program for people with death anxiety.

The program is:
✔️ Free
✔️ Confidential
✔️ Fully online and self-paced

To learn more or see if you’re eligible to take part, visit:

🌐 www.overcomedeathanxiety.com

28/11/2025

Last night's Slices of Science event was led by psychologist Daelin Coutts-Bain. Daelin shared insights from his PhD research exploring the question many people silently hold about their mental illness: “What if it comes back?”

The discussion covered themes of shame, trauma, and the ways people can misinterpret everyday experiences of being human, like a dip in mood or an intrusive thought. Daelin's research revealed that even small emotional fluctuations like these can be misinterpreted as signs of decline, fuelling anxiety and avoidance.

At the Menzies Anxiety Centre, Slices of Science allows us to bring research and clinical practice closer together, over shared discussion and slides of pizza. This ensures our team always stays up to date with the latest scientific findings.

A big thank you to Daelin for such a thoughtful and important discussion, and for his contributions to the field. We are very proud to have one of the world's research leaders on fears of mental health relapse on our team!

17/11/2025

Do you suffer from a fear of death?

In collaboration with researchers at the University of Sydney, this study will test the effectiveness of an online treatment program for people with death anxiety. The treatment is free, confidential, and can be completed at your own pace.

To learn more or see if you’re eligible to take part, visit:

🌐 www.overcomedeathanxiety.com

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1/87 Great North Road
Five Dock, NSW
2046

Telephone

+61481350925

Website

http://www.menziesanxietycentre.com/

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