Perinatal Psychology Services

Creating a safe space for expecting and new parents and those trying to conceive.

Individual psychology sessions

Nurturing Mother is a unique perinatal psychology service in Perth. I create a safe space for conceiving or expecting mothers and new parents, up until three years after birth, to deepen their understanding of the emotional difficulties they may face and improve their overall well-being.

During your sessions, the approach that I take and the therapeutic relationship we form will be unique to you. Using a relational, attachment-based framework, I draw from various evidence-based approaches, including Compassion Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, and Eye-Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).

My Qualifications & Memberships

I’m a registered Clinical Psychologist with AHPRA and Fertility Counsellor with ANZICA

My professional memberships include:

Member of Australia and New Zealand Infertility Counsellors Association (ANZICA)
Member Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)
Member APS Perinatal and Infant Psychology Interest Group
Member International and Australasian Marce' Society
Member of the Centre for Perinatal Psychology

Here’s how I can help

Perinatal psychology is my dedicated area of practice. It involves supporting those trying to conceive, during pregnancy or in the first three years following the birth of their child. I can help you with:

PRE-BIRTH CONCERNS

Preparing for the emotional changes and challenges of parenthood
Pregnancy counselling for dealing with prenatal testing results and pregnancy loss
Mood changes during pregnancy including anxiety and depression
Gender disappointment
Relationship issues

POSTNATAL CONCERNS

Postnatal depression and anxiety
Birth trauma or a bad birth experience
The impact of parenthood on your relationships and life
Identity changes

PARENTING CONCERN

Understanding and responding to your baby’s cues
Responsive parenting to help you feel more in tune with your baby / toddler

CONCEPTION & FERTILITY

Grief and loss
Anxiety, stress and depression
Coping with fertility treatments (IVF, ICSI)

Learn more about my personal experience here.

Medicare & private health rebates

MEDICARE: If you have a Mental Health Care Plan* and a referral from your doctor, you can claim a Medicare rebate for up to 10 sessions in a year.

You’ll need to visit your GP after 6 sessions for a re-referral to access your remaining sessions.

*Your GP can write you a Mental Health Care Plan along with a referral during a consultation at your medical practice.

PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE: If you have private health cover, you may be eligible for a rebate without a doctor’s referral. However, you cannot claim from both Medicare and your Health Fund simultaneously. Contact your fund for information.

Appointments

I offer appointments from my room at 80 Evandale Street, Floreat, WA 6014, on Thursdays and Fridays.

Clinic appointment fees are $220 with a $136 rebate if using a Mental Health Care Plan.

I understand how difficult it can be to leave home to go to therapy with a baby in tow. That’s why I can offer a home visiting service to select clients, depending on their presenting issues.

Please get in touch with me to see if I can travel to your suburb and if you are suitable for a home visit.

Skype or Zoom sessions are also available upon request.