Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Counselling in Russell Vale, NSW
Life can be complex and uncertain. I can help you with your concerns. You may be feeling unfulfilled or worried about a recent loss or your relationships. I can assist you to walk along side you in your time of sadness, loss, grief, or situations that are holding you back from having a more fulfilling life. Many of my clients say they may have tried other counselling, though it hasn’t worked. I can work with you - no matter where you are at. I help you find hope in your life again.
Life can be complex and uncertain. I can help you with your concerns. You may be feeling unfulfilled or worried about a recent loss or your relationships. I can assist you to walk along side you in your time of sadness, loss, grief, or situations that are holding you back from having a more fulfilling life. Many of my clients say they may have tried other counselling, though it hasn’t worked. I can work with you - no matter where you are at. I help you find hope in your life again.
Reaching out and connecting can be difficult, and knowing that caring support is available when you're ready to start your journey towards increased emotional health and wholeness can make all the difference. I aim to provide a safe, supportive counselling environment where you feel heard, respected and valued. Whether you're hoping to work through painful emotions or memories; significant fears, worries and anxiety; reductions in energy and motivation, negative thought patterns; significant loss; relationship difficulties; or if your goals are focused around personal development, we can work together to find a way forward.
Reaching out and connecting can be difficult, and knowing that caring support is available when you're ready to start your journey towards increased emotional health and wholeness can make all the difference. I aim to provide a safe, supportive counselling environment where you feel heard, respected and valued. Whether you're hoping to work through painful emotions or memories; significant fears, worries and anxiety; reductions in energy and motivation, negative thought patterns; significant loss; relationship difficulties; or if your goals are focused around personal development, we can work together to find a way forward.
My treatment focuses include OCD, anxiety, depression, support with the infertility journey, perinatal (pre-and-postnatal) support, parenting, PTSD and complex trauma.
I have several years’ experience in supporting adolescents, adults and parents using a collaborative treatment approach. Depending on your needs and preferences my therapeutic approach draws on several evidence-based models including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and motivational interviewing.
My treatment focuses include OCD, anxiety, depression, support with the infertility journey, perinatal (pre-and-postnatal) support, parenting, PTSD and complex trauma.
I have several years’ experience in supporting adolescents, adults and parents using a collaborative treatment approach. Depending on your needs and preferences my therapeutic approach draws on several evidence-based models including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and motivational interviewing.
Maybe you’re tired of repeating the same arguments, feeling anxious, or letting old wounds control your present. Anxiety, overthinking, or disconnection doesn’t have to define your life. I help individuals and couples break unhealthy cycles, face what’s holding them back, and build authentic connections. Therapy is about change — finding your voice, reclaiming your confidence, and moving forward with strength.
Maybe you’re tired of repeating the same arguments, feeling anxious, or letting old wounds control your present. Anxiety, overthinking, or disconnection doesn’t have to define your life. I help individuals and couples break unhealthy cycles, face what’s holding them back, and build authentic connections. Therapy is about change — finding your voice, reclaiming your confidence, and moving forward with strength.
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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.
Perinatal Senior Psychologist, EMDR Accredited Practitioner,
Trauma Therapist and Board Approved Clinical Supervisor
With over 20 years of experience in mental health and 14 years as a psychologist, I work with adults seeking support for trauma, anxiety & other emotionally overwhelming experiences, with a particular focus on trauma and adversity during pregnancy, birth and parenting.
With additional training in Perinatal and Infant Mental Health, Perinatal Grief and Loss, and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), my focus is on supporting individuals through their healing journey. My passion lies in working with people in the antenatal and postnatal stages, as well as adults (18+) navigating traumatic events.
Perinatal Senior Psychologist, EMDR Accredited Practitioner,
Trauma Therapist and Board Approved Clinical Supervisor
With over 20 years of experience in mental health and 14 years as a psychologist, I work with adults seeking support for trauma, anxiety & other emotionally overwhelming experiences, with a particular focus on trauma and adversity during pregnancy, birth and parenting.
With additional training in Perinatal and Infant Mental Health, Perinatal Grief and Loss, and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), my focus is on supporting individuals through their healing journey. My passion lies in working with people in the antenatal and postnatal stages, as well as adults (18+) navigating traumatic events.
It's the same argument. You know how it ends before it starts: one of you goes quiet, the other keeps going, and by the end you're arguing about the tone rather than the thing you started with. Somewhere in there, someone apologises just to make it stop.
Or you're the one who's exhausted and can't quite explain why, because on paper you're managing. You know which shoes still fit and when the excursion form is due. You asked for help and got "just tell me what to do," which meant you were still the one deciding.
It's the same argument. You know how it ends before it starts: one of you goes quiet, the other keeps going, and by the end you're arguing about the tone rather than the thing you started with. Somewhere in there, someone apologises just to make it stop.
Or you're the one who's exhausted and can't quite explain why, because on paper you're managing. You know which shoes still fit and when the excursion form is due. You asked for help and got "just tell me what to do," which meant you were still the one deciding.
I am passionate about the pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting space and I offer a warm and collaborative environment to address any issues at hand.
My ideal client is a woman who feels like she's lost herself in the midst of motherhood, relationships, responsibilities, or just trying to keep up with life. She might be snapping over little things, feeling guilty afterward, overwhelmed by the mental load, or grieving the version of herself that existed before children. Often, she's the one holding it together for everyone else but inside, she feels like she's running on empty.
She wants to stop yelling, find time to do the things she loves, stop second-guessing everything, have a conversation with her partner that lasts longer than 5 seconds, and simply just, breathe!
I am passionate about the pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting space and I offer a warm and collaborative environment to address any issues at hand.
My ideal client is a woman who feels like she's lost herself in the midst of motherhood, relationships, responsibilities, or just trying to keep up with life. She might be snapping over little things, feeling guilty afterward, overwhelmed by the mental load, or grieving the version of herself that existed before children. Often, she's the one holding it together for everyone else but inside, she feels like she's running on empty.
She wants to stop yelling, find time to do the things she loves, stop second-guessing everything, have a conversation with her partner that lasts longer than 5 seconds, and simply just, breathe!
Areas of Focus:
Anxiety and Depression
Communication
Stress Management
Emotional Dysregulation
Perinatal Mental Health
Attachment-Based Interventions (Marte Meo Method, Circle of Security)
Parent-Child Relationship Enhancement
Approach to Therapy:
I utilise a collaborative, person-centred approach to therapy, tailoring each intervention to the unique needs of the individual or family. I aim to build a strong therapeutic relationship, creating a space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported in their journey toward emotional healing and growth.
Areas of Focus:
Anxiety and Depression
Communication
Stress Management
Emotional Dysregulation
Perinatal Mental Health
Attachment-Based Interventions (Marte Meo Method, Circle of Security)
Parent-Child Relationship Enhancement
Approach to Therapy:
I utilise a collaborative, person-centred approach to therapy, tailoring each intervention to the unique needs of the individual or family. I aim to build a strong therapeutic relationship, creating a space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported in their journey toward emotional healing and growth.
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.
I have a special interest in perinatal psychology, supporting parents from pre-conception through to parenthood.
I have over a decade of experience as a Psychologist and I have a passion working with clients, empowering them on their journey.
I offer both face to face and virtual appointments, to create accessible mental health support across Australia. In addition to this, I am SIRA accredited and see clients accessing NDIS support.
I have a special interest in perinatal psychology, supporting parents from pre-conception through to parenthood.
I have over a decade of experience as a Psychologist and I have a passion working with clients, empowering them on their journey.
I offer both face to face and virtual appointments, to create accessible mental health support across Australia. In addition to this, I am SIRA accredited and see clients accessing NDIS support.
I’m especially passionate about supporting people through identity shifts, postpartum challenges, conflict, and transitions.
I offer counselling that’s grounded in real-life experience, not just theory. My particular areas of focus are:
- Grief, loss and bereavement
- Relationships
- Parental support and adaptation in parenthood
- Building emotional and mental resilience
I’m especially passionate about supporting people through identity shifts, postpartum challenges, conflict, and transitions.
I offer counselling that’s grounded in real-life experience, not just theory. My particular areas of focus are:
- Grief, loss and bereavement
- Relationships
- Parental support and adaptation in parenthood
- Building emotional and mental resilience
I also support mums and dads through pregnancy and post- pregnancy.
I bring a wealth of life experience to clients due to working with children, parents and teachers as a School Psychologist and in private practice across the life span, both in city and regional areas. I also have experience working with kids and adults with Neurodiversity challenges and a special interest in helping those with trauma symptoms. I
I also support mums and dads through pregnancy and post- pregnancy.
I bring a wealth of life experience to clients due to working with children, parents and teachers as a School Psychologist and in private practice across the life span, both in city and regional areas. I also have experience working with kids and adults with Neurodiversity challenges and a special interest in helping those with trauma symptoms. I
Hi, I'm Cecilia (she/her). I am trained in clinical psychology through a combined Masters/PhD (UOW) and have experience working with adults, adolescents, children, and families across a range of clinical settings and presentations. I have been working in private practice since 2021 and am grateful for the opportunity to do the work that I do. I admire the strength it takes to be vulnerable and value building a safe and compassionate relationship with clients where they can feel supported to explore their challenges. I have a particular interest in anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma/ complex trauma and pre & post-natal difficulties.
Hi, I'm Cecilia (she/her). I am trained in clinical psychology through a combined Masters/PhD (UOW) and have experience working with adults, adolescents, children, and families across a range of clinical settings and presentations. I have been working in private practice since 2021 and am grateful for the opportunity to do the work that I do. I admire the strength it takes to be vulnerable and value building a safe and compassionate relationship with clients where they can feel supported to explore their challenges. I have a particular interest in anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma/ complex trauma and pre & post-natal difficulties.
I work with anxiety, postpartum and postnatal depression and anxiety, and in general to delve deeper into who you are.
If you’re looking for some who knows the go with culture, religion and family life in the middle of that, then you and I are going to be a great fit! I’m a trauma informed psychotherapist with a Masters in Psychotherapy and Counselling, I understand a lot of our problems are political in nature and I understand the nature of family dynamics’s of those from an ethnic background. I’m here to be with you as you find out more about yourself, and your relationships that surround you.
I work with anxiety, postpartum and postnatal depression and anxiety, and in general to delve deeper into who you are.
If you’re looking for some who knows the go with culture, religion and family life in the middle of that, then you and I are going to be a great fit! I’m a trauma informed psychotherapist with a Masters in Psychotherapy and Counselling, I understand a lot of our problems are political in nature and I understand the nature of family dynamics’s of those from an ethnic background. I’m here to be with you as you find out more about yourself, and your relationships that surround you.
Her special interest is in child adolescent mental health, perinatal, trauma, and mindfulness
Do you or a loved one struggle to make others happy while dealing with anxiety? Or experience low self-esteem, overthinking, or procrastinating —you are not alone. Many individuals face similar challenges, like ADHD, difficulties with sleep that lead to irritability, persistent stress that feels unrelenting, depression, trauma or the daunting task of managing intense emotions that can overwhelm even the strongest among us.
Life isn’t a straight path. We're here to walk this journey with you every step of the way, transforming your struggles into courage, strength, and resilience for personal growth and self-improvement.
Her special interest is in child adolescent mental health, perinatal, trauma, and mindfulness
Do you or a loved one struggle to make others happy while dealing with anxiety? Or experience low self-esteem, overthinking, or procrastinating —you are not alone. Many individuals face similar challenges, like ADHD, difficulties with sleep that lead to irritability, persistent stress that feels unrelenting, depression, trauma or the daunting task of managing intense emotions that can overwhelm even the strongest among us.
Life isn’t a straight path. We're here to walk this journey with you every step of the way, transforming your struggles into courage, strength, and resilience for personal growth and self-improvement.
I specialise in psychodynamic psychotherapy, a therapeutic approach which involves collaborative work between the client and therapist. I create a safe, inclusive and neuro-affirming space where we can explore persistent issues or patterns of behaviour, including:
Relationship difficulties
Anger, anxiety and depression
Childhood trauma and abuse
Attachment issues and parenting
Identity and self-concept
Chronic illness
Misophonia (‘sound rage’)
I specialise in psychodynamic psychotherapy, a therapeutic approach which involves collaborative work between the client and therapist. I create a safe, inclusive and neuro-affirming space where we can explore persistent issues or patterns of behaviour, including:
Relationship difficulties
Anger, anxiety and depression
Childhood trauma and abuse
Attachment issues and parenting
Identity and self-concept
Chronic illness
Misophonia (‘sound rage’)
• Perinatal & Infant Mental Health (0-2): Bonding, birth trauma, & infant settling
Are you feeling worried, confused, or overwhelmed about your child’s emotional wellbeing, or struggling with the intense transitions of early parenthood? Maybe you've been trying your hardest every day, yet nothing seems to make a lasting difference. As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker holding a Master of Couple and Family Therapy, I provide compassionate, holistic care from conception to age 12 in Liverpool. Backed by over 20 years of experience, I focus on restoring safety and regulation to your family's nervous system so behaviour, confidence, and connection can naturally shift. Medicare rebates available.
• Perinatal & Infant Mental Health (0-2): Bonding, birth trauma, & infant settling
Are you feeling worried, confused, or overwhelmed about your child’s emotional wellbeing, or struggling with the intense transitions of early parenthood? Maybe you've been trying your hardest every day, yet nothing seems to make a lasting difference. As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker holding a Master of Couple and Family Therapy, I provide compassionate, holistic care from conception to age 12 in Liverpool. Backed by over 20 years of experience, I focus on restoring safety and regulation to your family's nervous system so behaviour, confidence, and connection can naturally shift. Medicare rebates available.
There's a particular kind of tired that comes from holding it all together on the outside while everything underneath feels like it's barely keeping up. With this can come anxiety, overwhelm, rage, and maybe even a sense of having lost yourself somewhere along the way. I work with women across Cronulla and the Sutherland Shire, in person and online, supporting them to create space for what's been asking to be felt, and find their way back to feeling lighter, more resourced, and more in control. Reach out for a free 20-minute consultation
There's a particular kind of tired that comes from holding it all together on the outside while everything underneath feels like it's barely keeping up. With this can come anxiety, overwhelm, rage, and maybe even a sense of having lost yourself somewhere along the way. I work with women across Cronulla and the Sutherland Shire, in person and online, supporting them to create space for what's been asking to be felt, and find their way back to feeling lighter, more resourced, and more in control. Reach out for a free 20-minute consultation
I primarily work with adults experiencing complex trauma, depression, anxiety and eating disorders and mental health support for those during the perinatal period - through pregnancy, postpartum and the transition to parenthood.
I take an individualised and holistic approach to therapy, looking beyond symptoms and diagnoses to understand each person’s unique experiences, strengths and circumstances. My practice is trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming and person-centred, with therapy tailored to your individual needs, values and goals.
I primarily work with adults experiencing complex trauma, depression, anxiety and eating disorders and mental health support for those during the perinatal period - through pregnancy, postpartum and the transition to parenthood.
I take an individualised and holistic approach to therapy, looking beyond symptoms and diagnoses to understand each person’s unique experiences, strengths and circumstances. My practice is trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming and person-centred, with therapy tailored to your individual needs, values and goals.
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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.