Bettina Meiser is a Genetic Counsellor based in High Street, Kensington (NSW 2032). She helps people make sense of results and family history, especially when there’s a worry that a condition may run in the family.
Genetic counselling is more than just tests. It’s about understanding what the results might mean for you, your health choices, and the people who share your genes. In many cases, that means taking time to talk through options in a calm, clear way, without rushing you.
Bettina works with patients dealing with inherited cancer risks, including breast cancer and ovarian cancer. She also supports people with related genetic changes such as BRCA-positive breast cancer, as well as Lynch syndrome and familial colorectal cancer. For some families, it’s about figuring out why multiple relatives have had cancer, or what screening and prevention steps might be worth considering.
Genetics can be relevant outside cancer too. Bettina also looks after families affected by genetic muscle conditions like Becker muscular dystrophy and Duchenne muscular dystrophy. She can help explain how these conditions work in families and what to think about for future planning. Marfan syndrome is another example of a hereditary condition she supports.
At times, genetic counselling also overlaps with mental wellbeing. Bettina supports people experiencing major depression, especially where health worries, big life changes, or long-term uncertainty are part of the picture.
In her work, she may talk about menopause and related procedures like oophorectomy and salpingo-oophorectomy, particularly when genetic risk is involved. These are not easy topics. She keeps the conversations practical, focusing on what matters most for each person and their family.
Over time, Bettina’s goal is to help people feel informed and more in control. She helps you understand the “what next” steps after testing, and she can also support you when results bring up tough family questions.
If you’re trying to understand inherited risk, or you’ve been told you may have a genetic condition, Bettina is there to help you sort through the information and plan your next steps in a steady, grounded way.