Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Counselling in Ashburton, VIC
I enjoy working with anxiety disorders, depression, trauma disorders and perinatal mental health (conception-2yr post birth).
I take a tailored approach when working with my clients and love getting to know you and learning what works best for you. I use a range of modalities in my practice including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy.
I enjoy working with anxiety disorders, depression, trauma disorders and perinatal mental health (conception-2yr post birth).
I take a tailored approach when working with my clients and love getting to know you and learning what works best for you. I use a range of modalities in my practice including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples and have a passion for empowering you on your path forward.
Many of my clients are navigating couples / relationship dynamics or are processing lingering impacts of past experiences. Often high-functioning and thoughtful, they find themselves stuck between who they are and who they want to be. If you are hoping to feel more secure in yourself and/or your relationships, if you are seeking to reconnect or find meaning, if you are looking to learn to respond to life's challenges with greater clarity and confidence, I can support you on your journey.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples and have a passion for empowering you on your path forward.
Many of my clients are navigating couples / relationship dynamics or are processing lingering impacts of past experiences. Often high-functioning and thoughtful, they find themselves stuck between who they are and who they want to be. If you are hoping to feel more secure in yourself and/or your relationships, if you are seeking to reconnect or find meaning, if you are looking to learn to respond to life's challenges with greater clarity and confidence, I can support you on your journey.
Renee Melges is a Registered Clinical Psychologist with a Masters in Clinical Psychology. She has over 25 years experience working as a Psychologist and combines eastern and western philosophies to assist the client to maximise their potential and facilitate personal growth. Renee Melges provides Online and In person Holistic Counselling for adults, adolescents and primary school children across Australia. Renee Melges specialises in mood and anxiety disorders.
Renee Melges is a Registered Clinical Psychologist with a Masters in Clinical Psychology. She has over 25 years experience working as a Psychologist and combines eastern and western philosophies to assist the client to maximise their potential and facilitate personal growth. Renee Melges provides Online and In person Holistic Counselling for adults, adolescents and primary school children across Australia. Renee Melges specialises in mood and anxiety disorders.
If you're in a relationship that's wearing you down, or you're out of one wondering how you ended up here again, I can help.
I work with men, women, and couples who are ready to do things differently. About half my clients come alone, they're tired of repeating the same patterns in how they connect, fight, or shut down. The other half are couples carrying years of conflict, distance, or pain. Affairs, power struggles, mismatched desire - these are hard, but they're not hopeless.
I offer a clear, structured approach to help you understand what's really going on and actually create meaningful change.
If you're in a relationship that's wearing you down, or you're out of one wondering how you ended up here again, I can help.
I work with men, women, and couples who are ready to do things differently. About half my clients come alone, they're tired of repeating the same patterns in how they connect, fight, or shut down. The other half are couples carrying years of conflict, distance, or pain. Affairs, power struggles, mismatched desire - these are hard, but they're not hopeless.
I offer a clear, structured approach to help you understand what's really going on and actually create meaningful change.
Does your child or young person need help? I have more than 25 years experience in supporting families with children and young people who have emotional and behavioural issues. I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist with a Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours) and a Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Child, Family and Adolescent). I’ve worked in a number of different settings including mental health services, schools and community health. I have a passion for working with primary school aged children who experience anxiety.
Does your child or young person need help? I have more than 25 years experience in supporting families with children and young people who have emotional and behavioural issues. I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist with a Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours) and a Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Child, Family and Adolescent). I’ve worked in a number of different settings including mental health services, schools and community health. I have a passion for working with primary school aged children who experience anxiety.
I am a warm and approachable psychologist who creates a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. My goal is to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself, address your challenges, and make meaningful changes in your life. I believe in keeping our sessions relaxed and enjoyable. I love sharing a laugh with my clients as we navigate their journeys together. I have a particular interest in supporting adolescents, young adults and new parents.
I am a warm and approachable psychologist who creates a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. My goal is to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself, address your challenges, and make meaningful changes in your life. I believe in keeping our sessions relaxed and enjoyable. I love sharing a laugh with my clients as we navigate their journeys together. I have a particular interest in supporting adolescents, young adults and new parents.
I am a Doctor of Clinical Psychology who trained in the UK and has worked in England, New Zealand and now Australia. My main interest is understanding the meaning behind an individual's suffering. My philosophy is that diagnoses act as a potential obstacle to truly understanding the reality of an individual's experience. Therefore, in practice, I try to refrain from medicalising someone's misery and instead be open to perceiving people's expressions of distress as often logical, rational, predictable and understandable reactions to some form of neglect, abuse, loss and/or trauma.
I am a Doctor of Clinical Psychology who trained in the UK and has worked in England, New Zealand and now Australia. My main interest is understanding the meaning behind an individual's suffering. My philosophy is that diagnoses act as a potential obstacle to truly understanding the reality of an individual's experience. Therefore, in practice, I try to refrain from medicalising someone's misery and instead be open to perceiving people's expressions of distress as often logical, rational, predictable and understandable reactions to some form of neglect, abuse, loss and/or trauma.
I work from a strength and values-based approach, providing a supportive environment to explore and challenge thoughts, feelings, and behaviour.
My practice is person-centred and humanistic, drawing on a variety of psychological modalities. I believe the most effective therapy is flexible, shaped by what you're facing.
I work from a strength and values-based approach, providing a supportive environment to explore and challenge thoughts, feelings, and behaviour.
My practice is person-centred and humanistic, drawing on a variety of psychological modalities. I believe the most effective therapy is flexible, shaped by what you're facing.
I am passionate about helping clients deepen their understanding of themselves and how past experiences influence how they feel and cope with challenges. I have a warm, genuine approach which allows therapy to be a space where you can feel comfortable and supported while sharing difficult issues. My goal is to help you to gain new perspectives and build skills that aim to support your wellbeing and therapy needs. I work with adults dealing with many different issues and challenges. I also work with those in the field of emergency services, medical frontline, and the Defence Force.
I am passionate about helping clients deepen their understanding of themselves and how past experiences influence how they feel and cope with challenges. I have a warm, genuine approach which allows therapy to be a space where you can feel comfortable and supported while sharing difficult issues. My goal is to help you to gain new perspectives and build skills that aim to support your wellbeing and therapy needs. I work with adults dealing with many different issues and challenges. I also work with those in the field of emergency services, medical frontline, and the Defence Force.
Welcome to Internal Sunshine, where we embrace a holistic approach to your well-being, valuing every facet of who you are – your mind, body, soul, and social connections. Here, we understand that your spiritual beliefs, values, and sense of purpose are integral parts of your journey. Our therapy is grounded in anti-racism, affirming principles, and deep respect for your experiences and resilience. We're also committed to a neuroaffirming practice in therapy, which means we recognize and celebrate the diverse ways individuals process and engage with the world.
Welcome to Internal Sunshine, where we embrace a holistic approach to your well-being, valuing every facet of who you are – your mind, body, soul, and social connections. Here, we understand that your spiritual beliefs, values, and sense of purpose are integral parts of your journey. Our therapy is grounded in anti-racism, affirming principles, and deep respect for your experiences and resilience. We're also committed to a neuroaffirming practice in therapy, which means we recognize and celebrate the diverse ways individuals process and engage with the world.
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I specialise in ADHD, mood disorders, perinatal mental health, and attachment (relationship) issues.
I am known for bringing curiosity, honesty, and humour to sessions to lighten the process. I employ an integrative approach to therapy that draws on a range of traditional and modern techniques including CBT, schema therapy, and internal family systems.
I specialise in ADHD, mood disorders, perinatal mental health, and attachment (relationship) issues.
I am known for bringing curiosity, honesty, and humour to sessions to lighten the process. I employ an integrative approach to therapy that draws on a range of traditional and modern techniques including CBT, schema therapy, and internal family systems.
Nurtured Mums Psychology supports women and their families with a wide range of issues in pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Is motherhood different to what you expected? Are you seeking support to help you navigate the early days, months and years of motherhood?
Nurtured Mums Psychology supports women and their families with a wide range of issues in pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Is motherhood different to what you expected? Are you seeking support to help you navigate the early days, months and years of motherhood?
The women I work with are often carrying more than anyone around them realises: grief after pregnancy or baby loss, postnatal anxiety, birth trauma, burnout, or a sense of self that's quietly shifting.
I offer online counselling for women across Australia, specialising in grief and pregnancy loss, perinatal mental health, postnatal anxiety, birth trauma, burnout, life transitions. My approach is trauma-informed and relational. All sessions are via Google Meet, 50 minutes, with a free 15 minute introductory call to start and understand if we are a good fit.
The women I work with are often carrying more than anyone around them realises: grief after pregnancy or baby loss, postnatal anxiety, birth trauma, burnout, or a sense of self that's quietly shifting.
I offer online counselling for women across Australia, specialising in grief and pregnancy loss, perinatal mental health, postnatal anxiety, birth trauma, burnout, life transitions. My approach is trauma-informed and relational. All sessions are via Google Meet, 50 minutes, with a free 15 minute introductory call to start and understand if we are a good fit.
My areas of interest include: pregnancy, anxiety and OCD, PTSD, co-regulation, parenting support, life transitions, stress management, self-esteem, pregnancy related counselling support.
I am a Registered Psychologist with AHPRA. My therapeutic practice draws on a range of evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Therapy, Solution Focused, Compassion Focused and Clinical EFT Tapping. Talk therapy alone is often not enough, focusing on somatic processing I believe is an essential part to processing emotions. As emotions are felt in the body too. My aim in sessions is to build a respectful and trusting therapeutic relationship with my clients. This helps to make you feel safe, heard and understood.
My areas of interest include: pregnancy, anxiety and OCD, PTSD, co-regulation, parenting support, life transitions, stress management, self-esteem, pregnancy related counselling support.
I am a Registered Psychologist with AHPRA. My therapeutic practice draws on a range of evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Therapy, Solution Focused, Compassion Focused and Clinical EFT Tapping. Talk therapy alone is often not enough, focusing on somatic processing I believe is an essential part to processing emotions. As emotions are felt in the body too. My aim in sessions is to build a respectful and trusting therapeutic relationship with my clients. This helps to make you feel safe, heard and understood.
Over 1000 sessions supporting individuals & partners, including IVF journey, pregnancy loss and perinatal challenges.
Do you feel stuck in the same relationship patterns - whether you’re in a relationship or single? You might feel drawn to unavailable partners, stuck in the same arguments, or choosing people who can’t meet you emotionally. These patterns are changeable, and therapy is where that shift begins.
Over 1000 sessions supporting individuals & partners, including IVF journey, pregnancy loss and perinatal challenges.
Do you feel stuck in the same relationship patterns - whether you’re in a relationship or single? You might feel drawn to unavailable partners, stuck in the same arguments, or choosing people who can’t meet you emotionally. These patterns are changeable, and therapy is where that shift begins.
My expertise is working
with the spectrum of family diversity with multiple generations together in the room
with a focus on perinatal mental health, couples and families.
I work with families, couples and individuals to break pattern to build awareness and build closeness, relational connection and safety.
Clinical Family and Systemic Psychotherapy
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Emotion Focused Therapy
Video Interactional Guidance
My expertise is working
with the spectrum of family diversity with multiple generations together in the room
with a focus on perinatal mental health, couples and families.
I work with families, couples and individuals to break pattern to build awareness and build closeness, relational connection and safety.
Clinical Family and Systemic Psychotherapy
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Emotion Focused Therapy
Video Interactional Guidance
I am a Psychologist who cares about your mental health. I provide warm and compassionate support to individuals and have a special interest in working with women. I aim to provide you with a safe and calming space to help reduce your distress, build your resilience and improve your connection to others and life.
I am a Psychologist who cares about your mental health. I provide warm and compassionate support to individuals and have a special interest in working with women. I aim to provide you with a safe and calming space to help reduce your distress, build your resilience and improve your connection to others and life.
She works with individuals and couples around a range of mental health, life and relationship issues,
Karen also has a strong focus on perinatal issues (from the idea of a baby, to conceiving (or not), pregnancy, birthing and post-natal years).
The types of issues that Karen has extensive experience and training to work with includes: trauma, perinatal, anxiety, depression, PTSD, eating disorders, ADHD, ASD, relationships, communication, troubling behaviours, emotional dysregulation and life transitions (endings and beginnings) of relationships, work, health, home, family as well as the end phase.
She works with individuals and couples around a range of mental health, life and relationship issues,
Karen also has a strong focus on perinatal issues (from the idea of a baby, to conceiving (or not), pregnancy, birthing and post-natal years).
The types of issues that Karen has extensive experience and training to work with includes: trauma, perinatal, anxiety, depression, PTSD, eating disorders, ADHD, ASD, relationships, communication, troubling behaviours, emotional dysregulation and life transitions (endings and beginnings) of relationships, work, health, home, family as well as the end phase.
Thanh has a particular interest in supporting individuals, couples and families in the perinatal period, in preparing for and the adjustment to parenthood.
Thanh believes in empowering individuals to reach their true potential by using a person-centred & strengths-based approach. She draws on a variety of evidence-based methods in tailoring treatment to each individual including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, & Gottman Method Level 1 and 2.
Thanh has a particular interest in supporting individuals, couples and families in the perinatal period, in preparing for and the adjustment to parenthood.
Thanh believes in empowering individuals to reach their true potential by using a person-centred & strengths-based approach. She draws on a variety of evidence-based methods in tailoring treatment to each individual including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, & Gottman Method Level 1 and 2.
I work with a broad range of presentations, with particular interests in anxiety disorders, low mood, trauma, workplace mental health, and perinatal wellbeing.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to individual needs. I draw on evidence-based treatments including CBT, ACT, EMDR, Family Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I also support clients experiencing workplace bullying, adjustment following workplace incidents, and return-to-work challenges, helping people build resilience and improve wellbeing
I work with a broad range of presentations, with particular interests in anxiety disorders, low mood, trauma, workplace mental health, and perinatal wellbeing.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to individual needs. I draw on evidence-based treatments including CBT, ACT, EMDR, Family Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I also support clients experiencing workplace bullying, adjustment following workplace incidents, and return-to-work challenges, helping people build resilience and improve wellbeing
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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.