Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Counselling in Brisbane, QLD
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As a perinatal psychologist, I am familiar with the changes that parents experience and I provide a safe and supportive environment for new parents to share their concerns.
Becoming a first time parent is a huge transition. There are so many changes and new emotions that can arise during this time. Parents can often find this overwhelming, exhausting or confusing. Their reactions may not be how they imagined they would be, or they may not feel like themselves. Often in addition to individual changes, there are also significant relationship changes occurring too, with their baby, their partner, friends, family and extended social circle.
As a perinatal psychologist, I am familiar with the changes that parents experience and I provide a safe and supportive environment for new parents to share their concerns.
Becoming a first time parent is a huge transition. There are so many changes and new emotions that can arise during this time. Parents can often find this overwhelming, exhausting or confusing. Their reactions may not be how they imagined they would be, or they may not feel like themselves. Often in addition to individual changes, there are also significant relationship changes occurring too, with their baby, their partner, friends, family and extended social circle.
Dina is a clinical psychologist with more than 25 years of experience with a zest of French and Caribbean culture, she has acclimated well to Australia as she has landed 21 years and has never left. She has swum in the waters of Manly and Wynnum area only recently. She is determined and passionate about finding the most efficient therapeutic tools and approach to support her clients. Dina’s special interests include perinatal work, pregnancy planning, fertility issues, parenting and adjustment disorder, adult mental health, personality disorders, Trauma, grief, relationship, and work-related issues.
Dina is a clinical psychologist with more than 25 years of experience with a zest of French and Caribbean culture, she has acclimated well to Australia as she has landed 21 years and has never left. She has swum in the waters of Manly and Wynnum area only recently. She is determined and passionate about finding the most efficient therapeutic tools and approach to support her clients. Dina’s special interests include perinatal work, pregnancy planning, fertility issues, parenting and adjustment disorder, adult mental health, personality disorders, Trauma, grief, relationship, and work-related issues.
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Taylor Richards
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
North Lakes, QLD 4509 (Online Only)
Taylor offers a warm and empathetic approach to therapy and provide evidence-based assessments and interventions to clients from all walks of life. Taylor mainly works with adolescents and adults across a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, stress, pre/post pregnancy, life transitions and adjustment difficulties, relationships and workplace issues. Taylor appreciates that her clients are experts of their own lives, so her goal is to work collaboratively with you to help refine and develop strategies to improve your life outcomes and help you to reach your goals.
Taylor offers a warm and empathetic approach to therapy and provide evidence-based assessments and interventions to clients from all walks of life. Taylor mainly works with adolescents and adults across a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, stress, pre/post pregnancy, life transitions and adjustment difficulties, relationships and workplace issues. Taylor appreciates that her clients are experts of their own lives, so her goal is to work collaboratively with you to help refine and develop strategies to improve your life outcomes and help you to reach your goals.
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Mindful Minds Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Albany Creek, QLD 4035
Areas that I can assist with: Single Incident & Complex Trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress, Experience of Abuse (sexual, verbal, physical, emotional), Perinatal mental-health (conception, pregnancy, and postpartum support), Men's Health, Eating disorders, Mood & Anxiety Disorders, Stress Management & Burnout, Anger Management.
As your Psychologist, I aim to provide you with an environment that fosters safety, empathy and collaboration. My therapeutic style is compassionate, warm, and down to earth. I place great importance on the therapeutic relationship, to ensure that we work together throughout the process towards your therapeutic goals. My therapeutic approach is an integrative form of psychotherapy, using the most current evidenced-based techniques. My practice is based off of the core belief that each individual has the inherent capacity to not only overcome adversity, but to also live a meaningful and fulfilling life.
Areas that I can assist with: Single Incident & Complex Trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress, Experience of Abuse (sexual, verbal, physical, emotional), Perinatal mental-health (conception, pregnancy, and postpartum support), Men's Health, Eating disorders, Mood & Anxiety Disorders, Stress Management & Burnout, Anger Management.
As your Psychologist, I aim to provide you with an environment that fosters safety, empathy and collaboration. My therapeutic style is compassionate, warm, and down to earth. I place great importance on the therapeutic relationship, to ensure that we work together throughout the process towards your therapeutic goals. My therapeutic approach is an integrative form of psychotherapy, using the most current evidenced-based techniques. My practice is based off of the core belief that each individual has the inherent capacity to not only overcome adversity, but to also live a meaningful and fulfilling life.
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Individual counselling for adults, young people and children (caregivers are required to attend sessions with children). Parent coaching also specialising in parenting neurodiverse children. Family counselling. Neurodiversity. Perinatal Mental Health for parents with newborns to 2 years old - COPE Registered. Trauma therapy including EMDR, prolonged exposure, neuroscience to help you understand childhood trauma to reduce the impact of the past in your present and future life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapist. ACT for young people DNA-v and positive psychology.
Individual counselling for adults, young people and children (caregivers are required to attend sessions with children). Parent coaching also specialising in parenting neurodiverse children. Family counselling. Neurodiversity. Perinatal Mental Health for parents with newborns to 2 years old - COPE Registered. Trauma therapy including EMDR, prolonged exposure, neuroscience to help you understand childhood trauma to reduce the impact of the past in your present and future life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapist. ACT for young people DNA-v and positive psychology.
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My background includes 6 years experience in nursing & midwifery supporting women throughout preconception, pregnancy, labour, birth & the postnatal period.
Sometime the messages society gives us about our journey to parenthood do not match what is actually happening and that can be confusing & overwhelming. Guiding Women with fertility, pregnancy & postnatal challenges, our counsellor Erin provides individual counselling support drawn from over 10 years of nursing, midwifery & counselling experience. My goal is to blend my professional experiences with my own personal experiences of becoming & being a mother to my 3 sons.
My background includes 6 years experience in nursing & midwifery supporting women throughout preconception, pregnancy, labour, birth & the postnatal period.
Sometime the messages society gives us about our journey to parenthood do not match what is actually happening and that can be confusing & overwhelming. Guiding Women with fertility, pregnancy & postnatal challenges, our counsellor Erin provides individual counselling support drawn from over 10 years of nursing, midwifery & counselling experience. My goal is to blend my professional experiences with my own personal experiences of becoming & being a mother to my 3 sons.
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I am a Psychologist with a profound commitment to the well-being of mothers and families. With a specialized focus on maternal mental health, including conception, fertility struggles, and postpartum issues, I bring compassion, expertise, and empathy to my practice. Beyond my work with mothers, I also find fulfilment in working with adolescents and young adults, supporting them through the journey of self-discovery, identity formation, and personal growth. This nurturing and insightful guidance empowers young individuals to overcome obstacles, cultivate self-esteem, and embrace their authentic selves.
I am a Psychologist with a profound commitment to the well-being of mothers and families. With a specialized focus on maternal mental health, including conception, fertility struggles, and postpartum issues, I bring compassion, expertise, and empathy to my practice. Beyond my work with mothers, I also find fulfilment in working with adolescents and young adults, supporting them through the journey of self-discovery, identity formation, and personal growth. This nurturing and insightful guidance empowers young individuals to overcome obstacles, cultivate self-esteem, and embrace their authentic selves.
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Are you seeking support with: anxiety; depression; sleep issues, relationship challenges; recovery from trauma (childhood abuse/neglect, sexual violence, intimate partner violence); sexuality/intimacy issues; or pregnancy, birth, or postnatal challenges? Are you wanting to be more compassionate towards yourself and reclaim an authentic life that’s aligned to your values? I work with women/folks who are seeking an integrative, holistic (body/mind/spirit) approach to therapy and who are curious about exploring trauma-informed, mindfulness, somatic (body-based) and creative methods of healing.
Are you seeking support with: anxiety; depression; sleep issues, relationship challenges; recovery from trauma (childhood abuse/neglect, sexual violence, intimate partner violence); sexuality/intimacy issues; or pregnancy, birth, or postnatal challenges? Are you wanting to be more compassionate towards yourself and reclaim an authentic life that’s aligned to your values? I work with women/folks who are seeking an integrative, holistic (body/mind/spirit) approach to therapy and who are curious about exploring trauma-informed, mindfulness, somatic (body-based) and creative methods of healing.
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Holistic Wellness Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Ed. Psych.
Verified Verified
Albany Creek, QLD 4035
Johanna Badenhorst is a Brisbane-based holistic psychologist who supports clients with general wellbeing, perinatal and infant mental health, and women's health concerns. Clients may be experiencing various issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment difficulties, ADHD or Autism, an eating disorder, or parenting concerns. They may seek to address emotional struggles, healthy parent-child attachment, and enhance their own self-care practices. Client goals may include finding effective coping strategies, improving emotional resilience, fostering a positive parenting experience, and optimising their mental health.
Johanna Badenhorst is a Brisbane-based holistic psychologist who supports clients with general wellbeing, perinatal and infant mental health, and women's health concerns. Clients may be experiencing various issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment difficulties, ADHD or Autism, an eating disorder, or parenting concerns. They may seek to address emotional struggles, healthy parent-child attachment, and enhance their own self-care practices. Client goals may include finding effective coping strategies, improving emotional resilience, fostering a positive parenting experience, and optimising their mental health.
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With personal experience with IVF, miscarriage, returning to the workplace after maternity leave, juggling family, career changes and mum guilt, I have a unique insight for women struggling with any, or all, of these challenging life events.
The journey of motherhood can be a challenging and emotional experience. I work with women across the motherhood experience, from fertility and IVF challenges, pregnancy loss, pre and post natal, and beyond into the toddler and school years. The emotions and conflict for mums can seem never ending. Whether it is processing grief, the birthing experience, mum guilt and not feeling like they are enough, conflicting priorities or questioning their identity and who they are. The complexity of your motherhood experience is something we can explore together, and work towards developing self-compassion and a way forward.
With personal experience with IVF, miscarriage, returning to the workplace after maternity leave, juggling family, career changes and mum guilt, I have a unique insight for women struggling with any, or all, of these challenging life events.
The journey of motherhood can be a challenging and emotional experience. I work with women across the motherhood experience, from fertility and IVF challenges, pregnancy loss, pre and post natal, and beyond into the toddler and school years. The emotions and conflict for mums can seem never ending. Whether it is processing grief, the birthing experience, mum guilt and not feeling like they are enough, conflicting priorities or questioning their identity and who they are. The complexity of your motherhood experience is something we can explore together, and work towards developing self-compassion and a way forward.
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I view mental health concerns and recovery as a normal part of life, and my clients as the experts in their own lives. I help people tailor proven strategies for growth and recovery that are individual to them. I work with adults of all ages, older adolescents (16+), women, men, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. My areas of interest include: depressio, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), perinatal mental health, sleep conditions, life transitions and personal goals, and grief and loss.
I view mental health concerns and recovery as a normal part of life, and my clients as the experts in their own lives. I help people tailor proven strategies for growth and recovery that are individual to them. I work with adults of all ages, older adolescents (16+), women, men, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. My areas of interest include: depressio, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), perinatal mental health, sleep conditions, life transitions and personal goals, and grief and loss.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clontarf, QLD 4019
Medicare rebates for perinatal and general wellness. I have eighteen years social work and counselling experience treating adults with mental health issues including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and trauma. I offer a safe space where you can process your thoughts, emotions and experiences, and learn evidence-based strategies to stop the mind-chatter, make positive changes, and create a life you enjoy.
Medicare rebates for perinatal and general wellness. I have eighteen years social work and counselling experience treating adults with mental health issues including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and trauma. I offer a safe space where you can process your thoughts, emotions and experiences, and learn evidence-based strategies to stop the mind-chatter, make positive changes, and create a life you enjoy.
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Cherie Sonnenburg
Psychologist, MA, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
Verified Verified
Paddington, QLD 4064
Hello, my name is Cherie. I am a registered psychologist and work with adults and young people (16+) who are seeking to understand themselves better, overcome distress, and form new patterns of relating to themselves and others. I have experience working with people with complex trauma, sexual trauma, genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder, relationship difficulties, perinatal mental health concerns, parenting difficulties, personality vulnerabilities/disorders, OCD, anger regulation difficulties, and bipolar disorder.
Hello, my name is Cherie. I am a registered psychologist and work with adults and young people (16+) who are seeking to understand themselves better, overcome distress, and form new patterns of relating to themselves and others. I have experience working with people with complex trauma, sexual trauma, genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder, relationship difficulties, perinatal mental health concerns, parenting difficulties, personality vulnerabilities/disorders, OCD, anger regulation difficulties, and bipolar disorder.
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Lotus Health and Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Holland Park, QLD 4121
Narelle Dickinson is the Director and lead clinician of Lotus Health and Psychology. She is a Brisbane-based Clinical and Health Psychologist specialising in the perinatal field. Narelle provides support to families before, during and after pregnancy, including families who have experienced perinatal grief and loss. She recognises the specific needs of families faced with pregnancy decision making after diagnosis of foetal abnormality, and can provide support for those experiencing this unique grief. She works with families struggling with infertility, including those who utilise donor conception and surrogacy
Narelle Dickinson is the Director and lead clinician of Lotus Health and Psychology. She is a Brisbane-based Clinical and Health Psychologist specialising in the perinatal field. Narelle provides support to families before, during and after pregnancy, including families who have experienced perinatal grief and loss. She recognises the specific needs of families faced with pregnancy decision making after diagnosis of foetal abnormality, and can provide support for those experiencing this unique grief. She works with families struggling with infertility, including those who utilise donor conception and surrogacy
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Are you challenging your thoughts about what gender or sexuality feels right for you now? Maybe you've decided to transition or affirm your gender and want someone to psychologically support you during this process. OR Are you worrying or have concerns about your current or past pregnancy? Has your anxiety increased, and you don't know if you'll cope, especially with making decisions about the birth process? Are you worried about the birthing process and can't consider being a parent afterwards?
Are you challenging your thoughts about what gender or sexuality feels right for you now? Maybe you've decided to transition or affirm your gender and want someone to psychologically support you during this process. OR Are you worrying or have concerns about your current or past pregnancy? Has your anxiety increased, and you don't know if you'll cope, especially with making decisions about the birth process? Are you worried about the birthing process and can't consider being a parent afterwards?
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Kerryn Smith - Life Changes Tamworth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brisbane City, QLD 4000
Hi, I'm Kerryn and I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with an absolute passion for everything perinatal. For 16yrs I have been working towards my goal of setting up a supportive space for want to be mummas, pregnant mummas and new mummas in the postpartum period. Having a space where you feel comfortable and able to be honest with what you are thinking and feeling can be a game changer. I love to be able to support mummas (and dads) to enjoy their pregnancy and becoming a parent, accepting their experiences, the good and the hard times, whilst also remaining true to themselves is really important to me.
Hi, I'm Kerryn and I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with an absolute passion for everything perinatal. For 16yrs I have been working towards my goal of setting up a supportive space for want to be mummas, pregnant mummas and new mummas in the postpartum period. Having a space where you feel comfortable and able to be honest with what you are thinking and feeling can be a game changer. I love to be able to support mummas (and dads) to enjoy their pregnancy and becoming a parent, accepting their experiences, the good and the hard times, whilst also remaining true to themselves is really important to me.
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Hi there, my name is Georgina and i'm a registered psychologist. I offer accessible and affirming assessments and mental health support to young people and adults across Australia. With a diverse background of experience, I've supported young people and their parents in both private practice and school settings, conducted assessments, and aided adults in exploring and embracing their neurotype. I also have experience working with individuals in the perinatal period in areas such as adjustment, perinatal depression and anxiety, and OCD (including intrusive thoughts).
Hi there, my name is Georgina and i'm a registered psychologist. I offer accessible and affirming assessments and mental health support to young people and adults across Australia. With a diverse background of experience, I've supported young people and their parents in both private practice and school settings, conducted assessments, and aided adults in exploring and embracing their neurotype. I also have experience working with individuals in the perinatal period in areas such as adjustment, perinatal depression and anxiety, and OCD (including intrusive thoughts).
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Andrea Smith - Conscious Psychology - EMDR Therapy
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brisbane City, QLD 4000
I work with adults and adolescents, and have a particular interest in the treatment of trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder, adapting during and after stressful experiences, anxiety, depression, self-worth, and personal growth. I also have significant experience working in the specialised field of perinatal mental health including the treatment of birth traumas, attachment difficulties, the transition into parenting, relationship difficulties and parenting struggles. I offer sessions both In-Person (Hillarys WA) or Online Australia-wide.
I work with adults and adolescents, and have a particular interest in the treatment of trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder, adapting during and after stressful experiences, anxiety, depression, self-worth, and personal growth. I also have significant experience working in the specialised field of perinatal mental health including the treatment of birth traumas, attachment difficulties, the transition into parenting, relationship difficulties and parenting struggles. I offer sessions both In-Person (Hillarys WA) or Online Australia-wide.
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Dina Shurti @ SALAM Holistic Psychology
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Brisbane City, QLD 4000 (Online Only)
Alongside offering generalist psychological services, I specialize in supporting women throughout their perinatal mental wellbeing journey from pre-conception, pregnancy, immediate postpartum and beyond.
At Salam Holistic Psychology we take into account the whole person - mind, body, soul, social context and the interconnectedness of these aspects. In addition to addressing cognitive and emotional aspects, we also acknowledge and respect the spiritual dimension of an individuals life, which can encompass values, beliefs, purpose, and meaning. Our approach to therapy is anti-racist and decolonial, ethical, respectful and trauma informed. As the principal psychologist at Salam, I have extensive therapeutic experience accross a variety of settings and concerns including family violence, suicide prevention, trauma and identity concens.
Alongside offering generalist psychological services, I specialize in supporting women throughout their perinatal mental wellbeing journey from pre-conception, pregnancy, immediate postpartum and beyond.
At Salam Holistic Psychology we take into account the whole person - mind, body, soul, social context and the interconnectedness of these aspects. In addition to addressing cognitive and emotional aspects, we also acknowledge and respect the spiritual dimension of an individuals life, which can encompass values, beliefs, purpose, and meaning. Our approach to therapy is anti-racist and decolonial, ethical, respectful and trauma informed. As the principal psychologist at Salam, I have extensive therapeutic experience accross a variety of settings and concerns including family violence, suicide prevention, trauma and identity concens.
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Special interests: ADHD, Anxiety & Mood Disorders, Disordered eating & body image concerns, Perinatal mental health, Sleep difficulties, Supporting parents with positive parenting and attachment strategies, Supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, Trauma & Work/study related stress & career development.
Special interests: ADHD, Anxiety & Mood Disorders, Disordered eating & body image concerns, Perinatal mental health, Sleep difficulties, Supporting parents with positive parenting and attachment strategies, Supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, Trauma & Work/study related stress & career development.
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Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Counsellors
What are the most effective ways to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns?
The most effective way to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns is by finding a therapist who has prior experience helping other patients overcome the challenge being faced. For example, a marriage and family therapist may have experience helping couples adjust to their new relationship dynamic. An anxiety specialist may have experience helping with phobias or illness anxiety related to the child’s health. A depression specialist may have experience treating postpartum depression.
When should I seek treatment for prenatal or postpartum concerns?
Pregnancy and the postpartum period involve intense physical and mental changes; a degree of upset and instability is normal. However, if these changes impair daily functioning, it may be time to seek help. This distinction is pertinent for postpartum depression: A period of teariness, irritability, and distress is difficult but normal in the one to two weeks after childbirth (sometimes called the “baby blues.”) But if feelings of sadness and hopelessness persist beyond that period, the person should seek treatment.
How do I manage worries during pregnancy or the postnatal period?
A therapist can help patients develop the tools they need to manage anxieties during or after pregnancy. Cognitive behavioural therapy can help people identify and reframe harmful patterns of thought, and change their behaviours. Other techniques and skills can allow people to develop acceptance, psychological flexibility, self-compassion, communication skills, and more.