Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Counselling in Avalon Beach, NSW

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Amanda Moore
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
Serves Area
I can also help with trauma, self-esteem and resilience building, anxiety and depression and, perinatal mental health and parenting.
Are you struggling with managing your emotions? Do you feel overwhelmed with life at times? Is it difficult for you to ask for what you need? Are you experiencing difficulty in your relationships? Do you feel like you are not being heard? Are you new to parenthood and need some guidance? I can help you manage anxiety and depression, or help with building self-esteem and resilience, and manage the struggles that might stem from situational difficulties and life changes. You will be met with warmth, in a safe, non-judgemental environment.
I can also help with trauma, self-esteem and resilience building, anxiety and depression and, perinatal mental health and parenting.
Are you struggling with managing your emotions? Do you feel overwhelmed with life at times? Is it difficult for you to ask for what you need? Are you experiencing difficulty in your relationships? Do you feel like you are not being heard? Are you new to parenthood and need some guidance? I can help you manage anxiety and depression, or help with building self-esteem and resilience, and manage the struggles that might stem from situational difficulties and life changes. You will be met with warmth, in a safe, non-judgemental environment.
(02) 8403 1833 View (02) 8403 1833
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Jessie Booth
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Jessie’s unwavering belief in the possibility of change and optimal health is contagious and will enable you to make positive and meaningful changes in your life. Successful therapy is about connection, and this is one of Jessie’s particular strengths. Her aim is to make your session comfortable and productive, without over-reliance on worksheets and psychological theory. With her down to earth approach it becomes easy for you to slip into “doing the work”. With warmth and curiosity, Jessie will gently challenge you to face the hard stuff, providing the space you need to begin to heal.
Jessie’s unwavering belief in the possibility of change and optimal health is contagious and will enable you to make positive and meaningful changes in your life. Successful therapy is about connection, and this is one of Jessie’s particular strengths. Her aim is to make your session comfortable and productive, without over-reliance on worksheets and psychological theory. With her down to earth approach it becomes easy for you to slip into “doing the work”. With warmth and curiosity, Jessie will gently challenge you to face the hard stuff, providing the space you need to begin to heal.
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Julie Preston Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Julie is an experienced Registered Psychologist with a strong background in substance and process addictions, PTSD and developmental trauma, relationships issues, mood disorders and eating disorders. Julie’s empathic and wholehearted approach creates an environment for clients to feel safe to be able to be vulnerable and explore underlying issues to their presenting problems. She is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and has been a member of the Australian Psychological Society. Julie also received training from The Institute for the Psychology of Eating and is a qualified Eating Psychology Coach.
Julie is an experienced Registered Psychologist with a strong background in substance and process addictions, PTSD and developmental trauma, relationships issues, mood disorders and eating disorders. Julie’s empathic and wholehearted approach creates an environment for clients to feel safe to be able to be vulnerable and explore underlying issues to their presenting problems. She is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and has been a member of the Australian Psychological Society. Julie also received training from The Institute for the Psychology of Eating and is a qualified Eating Psychology Coach.
(02) 9909 6171 View (02) 9909 6171

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Elisa Najdenska
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Online Only
She may be noticing increased challenges during perimenopause, pregnancy, or after having children, or questioning whether ADHD is part of her experience.
I offer evidence-based psychological assessment and treatment for adult women. This includes comprehensive adult ADHD assessments with clear reporting and post-diagnostic guidance, support during perimenopause and the pre- and post-natal period, and experience with work-related psychological injury. All services are delivered via secure Telehealth.
She may be noticing increased challenges during perimenopause, pregnancy, or after having children, or questioning whether ADHD is part of her experience.
I offer evidence-based psychological assessment and treatment for adult women. This includes comprehensive adult ADHD assessments with clear reporting and post-diagnostic guidance, support during perimenopause and the pre- and post-natal period, and experience with work-related psychological injury. All services are delivered via secure Telehealth.
(02) 9090 4281 View (02) 9090 4281
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Kathryn Gale
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Crows Nest, NSW 2065
With more than 20 years of experience as a psychologist, I blend traditional therapy with a holistic approach to wellness. I work with clients on overcoming anxiety, depression, burnout, and relationship issues. I also work extensively with new mums and mums-to-be to help navigate and thrive during this life transition. My therapy is grounded in the principles of positive psychology therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy–providing practical, real-world strategies that help you move forward and live a better life.
With more than 20 years of experience as a psychologist, I blend traditional therapy with a holistic approach to wellness. I work with clients on overcoming anxiety, depression, burnout, and relationship issues. I also work extensively with new mums and mums-to-be to help navigate and thrive during this life transition. My therapy is grounded in the principles of positive psychology therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy–providing practical, real-world strategies that help you move forward and live a better life.
(02) 9100 0378 View (02) 9100 0378
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Jessica Rubelli
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
It can be overwhelming and daunting to find a therapist who understands you, your story and your life. You don’t want the “cookie cutter”answers or quick fixes because it feeds into the dissatisfaction and feelings of being unheard.
It can be overwhelming and daunting to find a therapist who understands you, your story and your life. You don’t want the “cookie cutter”answers or quick fixes because it feeds into the dissatisfaction and feelings of being unheard.
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Carlie Spinks
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Carlie is a compassionate and gentle psychologist who is dedicated to supporting individuals improve their mental wellbeing and explore their internal world. Carlie is committed to providing personalised and evidence-based care to all her clients and aims to meet them where they are at in their self discovery, to learn along side them. Carlie leverages on non-judgement, humour and kindness within her practice and utilises range of modalities to support her clients.
Carlie is a compassionate and gentle psychologist who is dedicated to supporting individuals improve their mental wellbeing and explore their internal world. Carlie is committed to providing personalised and evidence-based care to all her clients and aims to meet them where they are at in their self discovery, to learn along side them. Carlie leverages on non-judgement, humour and kindness within her practice and utilises range of modalities to support her clients.
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Georgina Draxler
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I also support clients in exploring their neurotype (including autism and ADHD), and offer perinatal support for those navigating pregnancy, parenthood, birth trauma, and perinatal anxiety or OCD.
Approaching therapy with a trauma-informed, person-centered, and affirming lens, I utilise therapeutic modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), EMDR, & Schema Therapy. These modalities are tailored to each client, following best practice guidelines.
I also support clients in exploring their neurotype (including autism and ADHD), and offer perinatal support for those navigating pregnancy, parenthood, birth trauma, and perinatal anxiety or OCD.
Approaching therapy with a trauma-informed, person-centered, and affirming lens, I utilise therapeutic modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), EMDR, & Schema Therapy. These modalities are tailored to each client, following best practice guidelines.
(03) 7003 2409 View (03) 7003 2409
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Rowena Hong Psychologist
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Castle Hill, NSW 2154
I am a registered psychologist passionate about helping adults navigate life’s challenges, gain deeper self-awareness, and build the hope and courage needed to make meaningful changes. My aim is to guide clients toward healthier lives and stronger relationships. For more information about the issues I'm able to help with, please refer to my website.
I am a registered psychologist passionate about helping adults navigate life’s challenges, gain deeper self-awareness, and build the hope and courage needed to make meaningful changes. My aim is to guide clients toward healthier lives and stronger relationships. For more information about the issues I'm able to help with, please refer to my website.
(02) 8403 0341 View (02) 8403 0341
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Ebonie Stewart
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
Ebonie is a passionate and empathetic registered psychologist who can provide thorough assessment and intervention across all ages. Ebonie's aim is to work collaboratively with you to enhance your mental health and achieve your goals. Ebonie has worked in a wide variety of settings including Psychiatric Hospital, Schools, Industry, Forensic, Private Practice and Primary Health Care Network. Ebonie has a keen interest in helping clients with substance use and addiction. She also work with offenders and can provide forensic court reports.
Ebonie is a passionate and empathetic registered psychologist who can provide thorough assessment and intervention across all ages. Ebonie's aim is to work collaboratively with you to enhance your mental health and achieve your goals. Ebonie has worked in a wide variety of settings including Psychiatric Hospital, Schools, Industry, Forensic, Private Practice and Primary Health Care Network. Ebonie has a keen interest in helping clients with substance use and addiction. She also work with offenders and can provide forensic court reports.
1800 327 477 View 1800 327 477
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Katherine Sharbanee Counselling and Therapy
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Online Only
They may be experiencing difficulties in their relationships, navigating parenthood or the perinatal period, recovering from complex or relational trauma, or noticing repeated patterns in how they relate to others that leave them feeling hurt, unseen, or alone.
I offer attachment- and psychodynamic-informed counselling with an experiential focus, supporting clients to explore how early relationships and unconscious patterns shape present emotions and relationships. Sessions combine reflection and felt experience to build insight, emotional safety, and more secure ways of relating
They may be experiencing difficulties in their relationships, navigating parenthood or the perinatal period, recovering from complex or relational trauma, or noticing repeated patterns in how they relate to others that leave them feeling hurt, unseen, or alone.
I offer attachment- and psychodynamic-informed counselling with an experiential focus, supporting clients to explore how early relationships and unconscious patterns shape present emotions and relationships. Sessions combine reflection and felt experience to build insight, emotional safety, and more secure ways of relating
0438 306 786 View 0438 306 786
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Annaleise Mitchell
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I support soon-to-be, longing-to-be or seasoned parents through pre-conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum and beyond.
I can help with: antenatal and postnatal depression/anxiety, childbirth trauma, fertility support, pregnancy and infancy loss, relationship difficulties (partner or extended family dynamics), Matrescence: support on your journey of 'becoming' a mother, parent-child attachment. If you're unsure if we'd be a good fit, please don't hesitate to reach out.
I support soon-to-be, longing-to-be or seasoned parents through pre-conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum and beyond.
I can help with: antenatal and postnatal depression/anxiety, childbirth trauma, fertility support, pregnancy and infancy loss, relationship difficulties (partner or extended family dynamics), Matrescence: support on your journey of 'becoming' a mother, parent-child attachment. If you're unsure if we'd be a good fit, please don't hesitate to reach out.
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Hawkesbury Trauma Counselling Centre PTY LTD
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Windsor, NSW 2756
Louise currently has an office in Windsor, NSW where she facilitates groups in perinatal mental health and trauma processing.
Somatic therapy allows expression and processing of old wounds to be released in a safe environment. Louise has worked in mental health since 1980 with broad training to assist each clients needs. The Mind Body connection is honoured via integration and connectivity to the real self and assists natural pulsation to be restored to the body.
Louise currently has an office in Windsor, NSW where she facilitates groups in perinatal mental health and trauma processing.
Somatic therapy allows expression and processing of old wounds to be released in a safe environment. Louise has worked in mental health since 1980 with broad training to assist each clients needs. The Mind Body connection is honoured via integration and connectivity to the real self and assists natural pulsation to be restored to the body.
(02) 4501 9818 View (02) 4501 9818
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Tamara Robinson-MacLeod
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Pymble, NSW 2073
I also have a special interest in the perinatal mental health period, supporting parents in pregnancy and early parenting.
Reaching out for support takes a lot of courage, and I don't take that lightly. My aim is to create a space where you can feel safe, understood, & able to show up exactly as you are. From there, we can begin to explore what's going on for you at a pace that feels right.
I also have a special interest in the perinatal mental health period, supporting parents in pregnancy and early parenting.
Reaching out for support takes a lot of courage, and I don't take that lightly. My aim is to create a space where you can feel safe, understood, & able to show up exactly as you are. From there, we can begin to explore what's going on for you at a pace that feels right.
(02) 8403 2473 View (02) 8403 2473
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Anasua Chakrabarti
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Leichhardt, NSW 2040
I am a Registered Psychologist and Psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience working with adults and adolescents. In therapy I endeavour to provide a warm, kind atmosphere for a range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationships, life transitions and work related concerns. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship sets the foundation for deeper insight and far-sighted outcomes in therapy. My approach is collaborative and deep listening will ensure you feel heard and understood within a non-judgemental therapeutic space.
I am a Registered Psychologist and Psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience working with adults and adolescents. In therapy I endeavour to provide a warm, kind atmosphere for a range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationships, life transitions and work related concerns. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship sets the foundation for deeper insight and far-sighted outcomes in therapy. My approach is collaborative and deep listening will ensure you feel heard and understood within a non-judgemental therapeutic space.
0433 716 090 View 0433 716 090
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Peta Meyerink
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Online Only
I work with perinatal clients, including expectant and new mums, alongside children and adolescents experiencing anxiety, burnout, overwhelm, parenting stress and emotional regulation challenges.
Through compassionate and supportive evidence based psychological support via telehealth, I create a safe space where clients can feel heard, understood and supported without judgement. I work collaboratively with clients to build practical coping strategies, strengthen emotional wellbeing and improve confidence in managing life’s challenges.
I work with perinatal clients, including expectant and new mums, alongside children and adolescents experiencing anxiety, burnout, overwhelm, parenting stress and emotional regulation challenges.
Through compassionate and supportive evidence based psychological support via telehealth, I create a safe space where clients can feel heard, understood and supported without judgement. I work collaboratively with clients to build practical coping strategies, strengthen emotional wellbeing and improve confidence in managing life’s challenges.
(02) 5121 9339 View (02) 5121 9339
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Kara Choi
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
This may be particularly pertinent during the perinatal period (during pregnancy and postpartum).
My therapeutic approach is warm, respectful, and collaborative. I believe in the importance of creating a safe space where individuals and couples feel supported to share their vulnerabilities and empowered to make changes. I utilise an attachment-based and integrative approach to therapy, drawing from a range of evidence-based modalities.
This may be particularly pertinent during the perinatal period (during pregnancy and postpartum).
My therapeutic approach is warm, respectful, and collaborative. I believe in the importance of creating a safe space where individuals and couples feel supported to share their vulnerabilities and empowered to make changes. I utilise an attachment-based and integrative approach to therapy, drawing from a range of evidence-based modalities.
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Eleni Kefalas
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Randwick, NSW 2031
Perhaps you are at a turning point in your life or relationships, navigating grief, transition, self doubt, or questions of belonging and self esteem. You may be reassessing patterns in your life, and wondering what you truly want. You are thoughtful and capable, yet ready for deeper reflection. As a counsellor, I offer a calm, grounded, person centred space that supports insight, accountability, and meaningful change. Together we explore patterns, strengthen self trust, and support steady growth.
Perhaps you are at a turning point in your life or relationships, navigating grief, transition, self doubt, or questions of belonging and self esteem. You may be reassessing patterns in your life, and wondering what you truly want. You are thoughtful and capable, yet ready for deeper reflection. As a counsellor, I offer a calm, grounded, person centred space that supports insight, accountability, and meaningful change. Together we explore patterns, strengthen self trust, and support steady growth.
0494 685 171 View 0494 685 171
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Samar Haerian
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Castle Hill, NSW 2154
Life doesn't always unfold the way we expect, and there are times when life's challenges can leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or stuck. Sometimes these struggles are connected to past experiences that continue to impact how we see ourselves, relate to others, and navigate the world around us. I believe that therapy begins with feeling safe, heard, and accepted. My approach is warm, compassionated, and collaborative, providing a non-judgemental space where you can feel safe to explore your experiences at your own pace.
Life doesn't always unfold the way we expect, and there are times when life's challenges can leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or stuck. Sometimes these struggles are connected to past experiences that continue to impact how we see ourselves, relate to others, and navigate the world around us. I believe that therapy begins with feeling safe, heard, and accepted. My approach is warm, compassionated, and collaborative, providing a non-judgemental space where you can feel safe to explore your experiences at your own pace.
(02) 8403 2378 View (02) 8403 2378
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Kerryn Smith - Life Changes Tamworth Perinatal
Social Worker, AMHSW
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Gentle, compassionate support for women & partners navigating fertility issues, loss, pregnancy & birth trauma.
What makes working with me different? I integrate my lived experience, with specialist perinatal & grief training, evidence-based therapies like EMDR, somatic practices & meditation. It isn’t a one-size-fits-all space; it’s a space where you can be yourself, feel what you need to feel, & find real, honest support that resonates with where you are right now.
Gentle, compassionate support for women & partners navigating fertility issues, loss, pregnancy & birth trauma.
What makes working with me different? I integrate my lived experience, with specialist perinatal & grief training, evidence-based therapies like EMDR, somatic practices & meditation. It isn’t a one-size-fits-all space; it’s a space where you can be yourself, feel what you need to feel, & find real, honest support that resonates with where you are right now.
(02) 5748 4723 View (02) 5748 4723
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists
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.