Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Counselling in Ballarat Central, VIC
Twenty years of specialist experience supporting women navigating challenges of perinatal mental health; motherhood; menopausing; endometriosis, inflammatory and chronic illness; and pelvic floor dysfunction.
I warmly welcome women of diverse backgrounds - life stage, ability, faith, ethnicity, gender identity and sexual orientation. I work collaboratively, to meet you where you are with grounded authenticity, empathy and cultural humility to help you establish a body-felt sense of safety; and from your place of safety, navigate life's fundamental transitions.
Twenty years of specialist experience supporting women navigating challenges of perinatal mental health; motherhood; menopausing; endometriosis, inflammatory and chronic illness; and pelvic floor dysfunction.
I warmly welcome women of diverse backgrounds - life stage, ability, faith, ethnicity, gender identity and sexual orientation. I work collaboratively, to meet you where you are with grounded authenticity, empathy and cultural humility to help you establish a body-felt sense of safety; and from your place of safety, navigate life's fundamental transitions.
I am very passionate about providing pre and postpartum counselling for both Mum's and Dad's.
Along with my counselling degree I also have a degree in youthwork and believe that counselling young people through life's challenges as being integral to raising health children into healthy adults. If you have a child or young person you believe could benefit from counselling please reach out.
I am very passionate about providing pre and postpartum counselling for both Mum's and Dad's.
Along with my counselling degree I also have a degree in youthwork and believe that counselling young people through life's challenges as being integral to raising health children into healthy adults. If you have a child or young person you believe could benefit from counselling please reach out.
Sue Balkin-Mitchell
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
With years of diverse experience, I navigate a wide array of psychological concerns. Whether your issue is acute or prolonged, I provide an empathic, and collaborative approach to addressing your needs and goals. I utilise a range of evidence-based tools and therapies to address needs as appropriate, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR). Being acutely aware that every client is unique, I take great care to tailor approaches to each clients personality and thinking style.
With years of diverse experience, I navigate a wide array of psychological concerns. Whether your issue is acute or prolonged, I provide an empathic, and collaborative approach to addressing your needs and goals. I utilise a range of evidence-based tools and therapies to address needs as appropriate, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR). Being acutely aware that every client is unique, I take great care to tailor approaches to each clients personality and thinking style.
I have 20 years experience with complex mental health issues across the age spectrum. I offer a kind, empathetic service to families and individuals using my skills as a family therapist and mental health clinician. I welcome individuals and families who represent marginalised communities, (neurodiverse, LGBTQIA, culturally diverse, and anyone who has ever been “othered”) and provide a service that is inclusive and affirming whilst utilising an anti racist and decolonized lens.
I have 20 years experience with complex mental health issues across the age spectrum. I offer a kind, empathetic service to families and individuals using my skills as a family therapist and mental health clinician. I welcome individuals and families who represent marginalised communities, (neurodiverse, LGBTQIA, culturally diverse, and anyone who has ever been “othered”) and provide a service that is inclusive and affirming whilst utilising an anti racist and decolonized lens.
As a Registered Mental Health Counsellor with years of professional experience, I am deeply committed to supporting individuals on their mental health journeys. I provide therapy with compassion and expertise, helping clients from diverse cultural and personal backgrounds navigate the challenges they face with empathy and understanding. At the heart of my practice is the belief that everyone deserves a safe and accepting space to share their thoughts, emotions, and experiences without fear of judgment. I strive to create an environment where clients feel heard and understood, fostering trust and collaboration as we work together
As a Registered Mental Health Counsellor with years of professional experience, I am deeply committed to supporting individuals on their mental health journeys. I provide therapy with compassion and expertise, helping clients from diverse cultural and personal backgrounds navigate the challenges they face with empathy and understanding. At the heart of my practice is the belief that everyone deserves a safe and accepting space to share their thoughts, emotions, and experiences without fear of judgment. I strive to create an environment where clients feel heard and understood, fostering trust and collaboration as we work together
Heart and Hope Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
I provide counselling, therapy and social work services in both the Newport and Footscray areas. I provide supportive, empathic and flexible responses to individual needs, taking the body, mind and soul into consideration. I have over twenty years of general counselling experience and have particular expertise in grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, mental health issues and working with many other concerns. I am passionate about holding the hope and working from the heart as well as utilising diverse knowledge and skills. It is important to me that counselling is accessible and affordable to people who need it.
I provide counselling, therapy and social work services in both the Newport and Footscray areas. I provide supportive, empathic and flexible responses to individual needs, taking the body, mind and soul into consideration. I have over twenty years of general counselling experience and have particular expertise in grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, mental health issues and working with many other concerns. I am passionate about holding the hope and working from the heart as well as utilising diverse knowledge and skills. It is important to me that counselling is accessible and affordable to people who need it.
Steph Biggs Psychology is a telehealth-only private practice offering support for people wishing to more completely understand their unique strengths and challenges. My aim is to help you explore and heal from the things getting in the way of living a fulfilled, meaningful and contented life. I am an AHPRA-registered psychologist with nearly two decades of clinical experience across the public and private mental health, alcohol and other drug, and emergency services sectors.
Steph Biggs Psychology is a telehealth-only private practice offering support for people wishing to more completely understand their unique strengths and challenges. My aim is to help you explore and heal from the things getting in the way of living a fulfilled, meaningful and contented life. I am an AHPRA-registered psychologist with nearly two decades of clinical experience across the public and private mental health, alcohol and other drug, and emergency services sectors.
My goal as a Creative Counsellor is to assist my clients of all ages to gain a quality of life that is enriched with possibilities, and to embrace change with more confidence and mindfulness. It is my intention for you to gain a sense of worth, and to explore these feelings together one step at a time through engagement with creative experiences on offer. No artistic skills are needed to experience the positive effects Art Therapy can offer. It is centred around your own interests, and what is resonating with you in the present moment, while we discover and clarify the issues at hand in a safe and therapeutic environment.
My goal as a Creative Counsellor is to assist my clients of all ages to gain a quality of life that is enriched with possibilities, and to embrace change with more confidence and mindfulness. It is my intention for you to gain a sense of worth, and to explore these feelings together one step at a time through engagement with creative experiences on offer. No artistic skills are needed to experience the positive effects Art Therapy can offer. It is centred around your own interests, and what is resonating with you in the present moment, while we discover and clarify the issues at hand in a safe and therapeutic environment.
Hello and Welcome! My therapeutic style is guided by the belief that each individual possesses an innate capacity for self-healing. I view therapy as a transformative journey, uncovering pathways towards healing and personal growth. My practice delivers evidence-based treatments, ensuring you receive the highest standard of care on your healing path. I embrace an integrative philosophy, prioritising person-centred, trauma-informed, and holistic approaches that honour the complexities and interconnectedness of mind, body, spiritual and relational dimensions of self.
Hello and Welcome! My therapeutic style is guided by the belief that each individual possesses an innate capacity for self-healing. I view therapy as a transformative journey, uncovering pathways towards healing and personal growth. My practice delivers evidence-based treatments, ensuring you receive the highest standard of care on your healing path. I embrace an integrative philosophy, prioritising person-centred, trauma-informed, and holistic approaches that honour the complexities and interconnectedness of mind, body, spiritual and relational dimensions of self.
Freya's Farm: Animal Assisted Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Freya. I've been counselling for over 25 years, and 4 years ago started incorporating my animals (horses, dogs, cats) into my therapeutic practice. I work with all ages, and the people I work with are as unique as the issues they want to address. My clients are individuals, couples, and children. I have lived experience of neurodiversity (ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, HSP) and consequently work with a lot of people who are neurodiverse themselves. My work focusses on understanding why we are the way we are, with techniques that foster change and growth. The end goal is permanent improvement and healing.
Hi, I'm Freya. I've been counselling for over 25 years, and 4 years ago started incorporating my animals (horses, dogs, cats) into my therapeutic practice. I work with all ages, and the people I work with are as unique as the issues they want to address. My clients are individuals, couples, and children. I have lived experience of neurodiversity (ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, HSP) and consequently work with a lot of people who are neurodiverse themselves. My work focusses on understanding why we are the way we are, with techniques that foster change and growth. The end goal is permanent improvement and healing.
I am an authentic and bubbly French-Australian human who made the decision to become a counsellor after my own lived experiences of mental and physical health struggles. Born in rural France, where none ever talked about mental health, I began my adult life as a high-achieving corporate professional who believed the only approach to life’s problems was to “get on with it” and just find a way to keep going. Until I realised this didn’t actually work effectively or wholeheartedly and discovered that mental health is a real, normal, valid part of being a human. I now walk the talk and value my physical, mental, emotional health.
I am an authentic and bubbly French-Australian human who made the decision to become a counsellor after my own lived experiences of mental and physical health struggles. Born in rural France, where none ever talked about mental health, I began my adult life as a high-achieving corporate professional who believed the only approach to life’s problems was to “get on with it” and just find a way to keep going. Until I realised this didn’t actually work effectively or wholeheartedly and discovered that mental health is a real, normal, valid part of being a human. I now walk the talk and value my physical, mental, emotional health.
Meet Our Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Counsellors
Siobhan is a caring and compassionate psychologist/EMDR practitioner who works with adults experiencing Trauma, PTSD, Bereavement, Grief and Loss. Appointments are available in Melbourne from early May 2025, online or in person. Clients will find Siobhan approachable and down-to-earth, so please feel free to contact her to discuss your concerns. Medicare rebates available. Registered with TAC and Workcover.
Siobhan is a caring and compassionate psychologist/EMDR practitioner who works with adults experiencing Trauma, PTSD, Bereavement, Grief and Loss. Appointments are available in Melbourne from early May 2025, online or in person. Clients will find Siobhan approachable and down-to-earth, so please feel free to contact her to discuss your concerns. Medicare rebates available. Registered with TAC and Workcover.
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I am passionate about working alongside a range of concerns including family and relationship issues, sexual abuse, childhood trauma, trauma and PTSD (including complex PTSD and developmental trauma), depression/anxiety, self-harm and suicide, identity and self-worth, postpartum issues including birth trauma and transitions.
I am a qualified social worker with over 13 years' experience working in a community family violence service. My approach is feminist-informed which helps me to understand that the way people relate to the problems they face is constructed by the person’s alignment with intersections of their identities. I am committed to constantly interrogating power.
I am passionate about working alongside a range of concerns including family and relationship issues, sexual abuse, childhood trauma, trauma and PTSD (including complex PTSD and developmental trauma), depression/anxiety, self-harm and suicide, identity and self-worth, postpartum issues including birth trauma and transitions.
I am a qualified social worker with over 13 years' experience working in a community family violence service. My approach is feminist-informed which helps me to understand that the way people relate to the problems they face is constructed by the person’s alignment with intersections of their identities. I am committed to constantly interrogating power.
I am a compassionate and dedicated counsellor and play therapist committed to supporting adults, teenagers, and children—both individually and as a family unit—in overcoming life’s challenges and achieving personal growth.
I provide a non-judgmental and supportive environment where clients can process their emotions, navigate life’s challenges, and work toward positive change. With a background in Social Work (mental health accredited), Synergetic Play Therapy, and ongoing studies in Initiatic Art Therapy, my approach is client-centered and humanistic. I recognize that all behaviour serves a purpose, even when it appears negative.
I am a compassionate and dedicated counsellor and play therapist committed to supporting adults, teenagers, and children—both individually and as a family unit—in overcoming life’s challenges and achieving personal growth.
I provide a non-judgmental and supportive environment where clients can process their emotions, navigate life’s challenges, and work toward positive change. With a background in Social Work (mental health accredited), Synergetic Play Therapy, and ongoing studies in Initiatic Art Therapy, my approach is client-centered and humanistic. I recognize that all behaviour serves a purpose, even when it appears negative.
Counsellor. Relationship Counsellor. Workplace Wellness. Organisations. The Anna Centres Business Development Counsellor. EAP Specialist. Specialising in Relationship Counselling. Your relationship with yourself and others. This includes building strong communication, respect and intimacy. I also support Families, Individuals and Teens to explore their feelings, clear old patterns, ignite self-awareness, build resourcefulness and feel more purposeful. I offer support with relationship building, parenting, clarity of thoughts, addressing behaviours, thought patterns & issues like anxiety & stress.
Counsellor. Relationship Counsellor. Workplace Wellness. Organisations. The Anna Centres Business Development Counsellor. EAP Specialist. Specialising in Relationship Counselling. Your relationship with yourself and others. This includes building strong communication, respect and intimacy. I also support Families, Individuals and Teens to explore their feelings, clear old patterns, ignite self-awareness, build resourcefulness and feel more purposeful. I offer support with relationship building, parenting, clarity of thoughts, addressing behaviours, thought patterns & issues like anxiety & stress.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples of all walks of life, and have gathered experience from young adults in high school settings, across the lifespan, even to the end-of-life stage. I work in a trauma-informed, client centered way integrating approaches from cognitive behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy, while also utilising experiential and mindful methods. My couples therapy approach is grounded in attachment theory and the Gottman Method (trained in Level 1 & 2).
I enjoy working with individuals and couples of all walks of life, and have gathered experience from young adults in high school settings, across the lifespan, even to the end-of-life stage. I work in a trauma-informed, client centered way integrating approaches from cognitive behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy, while also utilising experiential and mindful methods. My couples therapy approach is grounded in attachment theory and the Gottman Method (trained in Level 1 & 2).
Monique Bricknell
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Coomoora, VIC 3461
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, my name is Monique. I am passionate about creating a space that feels safe and supportive for every person. All people are welcome at my practice. I like to work with LGBTQIA+ folks, the neurodivergent community and I welcome alternative relationship structures.
Hello, my name is Monique. I am passionate about creating a space that feels safe and supportive for every person. All people are welcome at my practice. I like to work with LGBTQIA+ folks, the neurodivergent community and I welcome alternative relationship structures.
Online Therapists
She has worked at the Centre Against Sexual Assault, Women’s Social Support Services (RWH), Pregnancy Advisory Services, the Foundation for Torture and Trauma and as a fertility counsellor with individuals and couples.
Christina has 20 years experience as a mental health social worker and psychotherapist. She works with people whose lives have been affected by childhood & adult trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family violence, and the impact of identity, family, ethnic and cultural issues on mental health. She has a special interest in supporting clients with chronic and physical health and disability issues. Christina hopes that through therapy, people can develop a greater awareness of their emotions, thoughts, strengths and goals and an overall improvement in their wellbeing and relationships with others.
She has worked at the Centre Against Sexual Assault, Women’s Social Support Services (RWH), Pregnancy Advisory Services, the Foundation for Torture and Trauma and as a fertility counsellor with individuals and couples.
Christina has 20 years experience as a mental health social worker and psychotherapist. She works with people whose lives have been affected by childhood & adult trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family violence, and the impact of identity, family, ethnic and cultural issues on mental health. She has a special interest in supporting clients with chronic and physical health and disability issues. Christina hopes that through therapy, people can develop a greater awareness of their emotions, thoughts, strengths and goals and an overall improvement in their wellbeing and relationships with others.
Tracey Johnston-Hoad
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hampton, VIC 3188
I offer support for depression, anxiety, trauma (including childhood abuse), crisis, healthy boundaries, grief and loss, alcohol and other drug issues, perinatal concerns, relationship and family issues, chronic health, healthy boundaries, grief and loss, alcohol and other drug issues, perinatal concerns, relationship & family issues & work related issues.
My focus is to create positive connections by working with individuals and families to understand their current behaviours and thinking, by providing intervention and support to children, adolescents, and adults. The use of these conversations increases awareness and understanding, to improve upon patterns of behaviour that may be of concern.
I offer support for depression, anxiety, trauma (including childhood abuse), crisis, healthy boundaries, grief and loss, alcohol and other drug issues, perinatal concerns, relationship and family issues, chronic health, healthy boundaries, grief and loss, alcohol and other drug issues, perinatal concerns, relationship & family issues & work related issues.
My focus is to create positive connections by working with individuals and families to understand their current behaviours and thinking, by providing intervention and support to children, adolescents, and adults. The use of these conversations increases awareness and understanding, to improve upon patterns of behaviour that may be of concern.
My area of interest is clinical perinatal psychology - supporting parents to achieve optimum mental health and wellbeing at any and all stages of parenting - from preconception through to pregnancy, birth, and early parenting.
Hi! I'm Ali, the founder of Tanner Psychology Clinic. I provide individual therapy to adolescents and adults (ages 16+).
My area of interest is clinical perinatal psychology - supporting parents to achieve optimum mental health and wellbeing at any and all stages of parenting - from preconception through to pregnancy, birth, and early parenting.
Hi! I'm Ali, the founder of Tanner Psychology Clinic. I provide individual therapy to adolescents and adults (ages 16+).
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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.