Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Counselling in Carlton, VIC
I specialiase in trauma, sexual assault, pregnancy counselling, reproductive health support, as well as anxiety and depression.
Life can be hard to navigate, especially when we face challenging transitions, stressors and/or crises. Counselling can make a difference. I provide a non-judgmental, safe space to work towards change through increasing self-awareness, developing interpersonal and self-care skills, as well as processing trauma that may still be impacting your life.
I specialiase in trauma, sexual assault, pregnancy counselling, reproductive health support, as well as anxiety and depression.
Life can be hard to navigate, especially when we face challenging transitions, stressors and/or crises. Counselling can make a difference. I provide a non-judgmental, safe space to work towards change through increasing self-awareness, developing interpersonal and self-care skills, as well as processing trauma that may still be impacting your life.
Natalie Anderson - Open Circle Wellbeing
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello, I offer therapeutic support to individuals, couples and families from pregnancy and birth to throughout the lifespan, as all of these unique experiences can profoundly shape our mental health in an ongoing way.
My practice utilises gentle polyvagal practices to strengthen the mind-body connection, calm the nervous system and release embodied stress. An integrative somatic approach can help to promote healing and resilience when navigating a range of women's issues, various phases of adolescence and complex mental health challenges at any stage of life.
Hello, I offer therapeutic support to individuals, couples and families from pregnancy and birth to throughout the lifespan, as all of these unique experiences can profoundly shape our mental health in an ongoing way.
My practice utilises gentle polyvagal practices to strengthen the mind-body connection, calm the nervous system and release embodied stress. An integrative somatic approach can help to promote healing and resilience when navigating a range of women's issues, various phases of adolescence and complex mental health challenges at any stage of life.
I also work with women through the perinatal and postnatal period.
My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and strengths-focused. My practice is also informed by examining the interplay between social forces and individual psychology, having observed that women and girls often develop negative ideas about themselves that have their origin in harmful cultural practices, such as the imposition of gender norms.
I also work with women through the perinatal and postnatal period.
My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and strengths-focused. My practice is also informed by examining the interplay between social forces and individual psychology, having observed that women and girls often develop negative ideas about themselves that have their origin in harmful cultural practices, such as the imposition of gender norms.
Additionally, Angela has an interest in women's health including issues relating to pregnancy and menopause.
Angela is an experienced psychologist who offers a unique perspective coming from a health psychology background. Angela's expertise is particularly notable in her work with clients living with complex medical conditions and chronic pain, providing transformative care for those dealing with complex emotional and psychological challenges.
Additionally, Angela has an interest in women's health including issues relating to pregnancy and menopause.
Angela is an experienced psychologist who offers a unique perspective coming from a health psychology background. Angela's expertise is particularly notable in her work with clients living with complex medical conditions and chronic pain, providing transformative care for those dealing with complex emotional and psychological challenges.
Experience includes perinatal bereavement, sibling death and stages such as new parenthood, relationship breakdowns, migration or family estrangement.
You may feel overwhelmed by life struggles, painful losses or relationship issues. I work with you to acknowledge difficult and complex emotions and experiences, such as anger, anxiety, guilt and shame. Often people feel alone in the midst of losses and transitions - families, friends and communities aren't always able to provide solace and support. Sometimes a loss or change may feel unbearable. Being seen and heard by another person can create powerful potential for healing and change. I can also work with you on long-term family dynamics and relationship patterns that sometimes add to feelings of isolation.
Experience includes perinatal bereavement, sibling death and stages such as new parenthood, relationship breakdowns, migration or family estrangement.
You may feel overwhelmed by life struggles, painful losses or relationship issues. I work with you to acknowledge difficult and complex emotions and experiences, such as anger, anxiety, guilt and shame. Often people feel alone in the midst of losses and transitions - families, friends and communities aren't always able to provide solace and support. Sometimes a loss or change may feel unbearable. Being seen and heard by another person can create powerful potential for healing and change. I can also work with you on long-term family dynamics and relationship patterns that sometimes add to feelings of isolation.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist who works with adults experiencing a range of difficulties including anxiety, low mood, trauma, stress, emotional instability and conflict in relationships; I have a special interest in working with women in the perinatal period who are struggling with anxiety, depression or trauma.
I work in an empathic, collaborative and transparent way to support clients to understand how they got to where they are now, reduce their suffering, increase resilience and confidence, find meaning and realize their goals.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist who works with adults experiencing a range of difficulties including anxiety, low mood, trauma, stress, emotional instability and conflict in relationships; I have a special interest in working with women in the perinatal period who are struggling with anxiety, depression or trauma.
I work in an empathic, collaborative and transparent way to support clients to understand how they got to where they are now, reduce their suffering, increase resilience and confidence, find meaning and realize their goals.
If you are struggling, feeling overwhelmed or anxious, therapy can help you find more clarity and balance, providing an opportunity to work through your immediate life challenges or explore issues on a deeper level in a calm, supportive and non-judgemental space. Marianne Trinder is an accredited counsellor and psychotherapist, as well as a mindfulness instructor, with over twenty five years of experience in mindfulness practice. TAM (Talk And Mindfulness) Therapy, brings together Marianne’s skills and experience in scientifically-backed, talk-based therapy as well as mindfulness practices.
If you are struggling, feeling overwhelmed or anxious, therapy can help you find more clarity and balance, providing an opportunity to work through your immediate life challenges or explore issues on a deeper level in a calm, supportive and non-judgemental space. Marianne Trinder is an accredited counsellor and psychotherapist, as well as a mindfulness instructor, with over twenty five years of experience in mindfulness practice. TAM (Talk And Mindfulness) Therapy, brings together Marianne’s skills and experience in scientifically-backed, talk-based therapy as well as mindfulness practices.
Stephanie is a Director and co-founder of Connected Minds Psychology, a Research Fellow at Swinburne University and a Clinical Psychologist. She hopes to provide a safe and supportive environment for clients to identify what is really important to them and make steps to move toward living a happier, healthier and more meaningful life. With a PhD in mindfulness for mental health, Stephanie's practice has a strong focus on increasing wellbeing and resilience through a positive psychology perspective. This strengths-based approach helps to empower clients to use their individual qualities to overcome life's challenges.
Stephanie is a Director and co-founder of Connected Minds Psychology, a Research Fellow at Swinburne University and a Clinical Psychologist. She hopes to provide a safe and supportive environment for clients to identify what is really important to them and make steps to move toward living a happier, healthier and more meaningful life. With a PhD in mindfulness for mental health, Stephanie's practice has a strong focus on increasing wellbeing and resilience through a positive psychology perspective. This strengths-based approach helps to empower clients to use their individual qualities to overcome life's challenges.
As a psychologist, my approach is to first connect with the person in front of me, then understand what brings you to therapy, and then work collaboratively to help you feel empowered to take charge of your life, however that feels or looks for you. It truly is different for everyone.
As a psychologist, my approach is to first connect with the person in front of me, then understand what brings you to therapy, and then work collaboratively to help you feel empowered to take charge of your life, however that feels or looks for you. It truly is different for everyone.
Australia Wide Video/Phone/Text Counselling, Weekend and after-hours appointments available to work around you. A qualified Counselling/Psychotherapist, certified Clinical Supervisor, trauma informed practitioner with over 10yrs experience. Registered with the ACA and PACFA, Certified play therapist. I have a particular interest in working with adults and young people in the areas of anxiety, depression, career coaching/mentoring with a specialty in Trauma, Loss and Grief including PTSD. I am dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and improve your mental health.
Australia Wide Video/Phone/Text Counselling, Weekend and after-hours appointments available to work around you. A qualified Counselling/Psychotherapist, certified Clinical Supervisor, trauma informed practitioner with over 10yrs experience. Registered with the ACA and PACFA, Certified play therapist. I have a particular interest in working with adults and young people in the areas of anxiety, depression, career coaching/mentoring with a specialty in Trauma, Loss and Grief including PTSD. I am dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and improve your mental health.
I am a clinical psychologist currently working in private practice. I work with children, adolescents and adults experiencing a range of difficulties including anxiety, trauma, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety and personality disorders. My therapeutic approach is informed by attachment theory, family systems theory, emotion focused therapy (EFT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). I have previously worked in school settings and I have also facilitated therapy groups for social anxiety disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder.
I am a clinical psychologist currently working in private practice. I work with children, adolescents and adults experiencing a range of difficulties including anxiety, trauma, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety and personality disorders. My therapeutic approach is informed by attachment theory, family systems theory, emotion focused therapy (EFT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). I have previously worked in school settings and I have also facilitated therapy groups for social anxiety disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder.
Meet Our Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Counsellors
I specialise in supporting clients with Complex PTSD/Relational Trauma, ADHD, Autism and maternal/paternal mental health but am not limited to these issues. I support adults of with a wide range of issues including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, stress, burnout, perfectionism, dissociation, self-harm and relationship challenges. Having someone truly listen and understand your experience can be a huge relief. However, the way I work involves more than just symptom management, I use approaches based on neuroscience, such as memory re-consolidation, that have been shown to create transformational shifts and lasting change.
I specialise in supporting clients with Complex PTSD/Relational Trauma, ADHD, Autism and maternal/paternal mental health but am not limited to these issues. I support adults of with a wide range of issues including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, stress, burnout, perfectionism, dissociation, self-harm and relationship challenges. Having someone truly listen and understand your experience can be a huge relief. However, the way I work involves more than just symptom management, I use approaches based on neuroscience, such as memory re-consolidation, that have been shown to create transformational shifts and lasting change.
I am a couples and relationship counselor, dedicated to helping individuals and couples feel truly understood, supported, and connected. I am the support squad for couples who are life/spouse partners and friends/siblings. My mission is to reduce the anxiety associated with conflict while supporting deeper connection and growth for all couples. Relationships are a beautiful dance towards connection, belonging and intimacy often leaves individuals and couples feeling; anxious, fearful, frustrated, angry, disconnected, numb, overwhelmed, disorientated, stressed, depleted, and lost.
I am a couples and relationship counselor, dedicated to helping individuals and couples feel truly understood, supported, and connected. I am the support squad for couples who are life/spouse partners and friends/siblings. My mission is to reduce the anxiety associated with conflict while supporting deeper connection and growth for all couples. Relationships are a beautiful dance towards connection, belonging and intimacy often leaves individuals and couples feeling; anxious, fearful, frustrated, angry, disconnected, numb, overwhelmed, disorientated, stressed, depleted, and lost.
I am a clinical psychologist with more than 20 years' experience in private practice and public mental health. I work in full-time private practice, and have worked in senior roles at The University of Melbourne, Headspace and Orygen Youth Health. I have expertise in trauma & abuse, anxiety & depression, gender & sexuality issues, relationships, and eating disorders. I am experienced in working with peopIe in regard to gender transition and during gender-affirming care. I provide psychoanalytic treatment, as well as supervise colleagues and students, and work with people with complex presentations.
I am a clinical psychologist with more than 20 years' experience in private practice and public mental health. I work in full-time private practice, and have worked in senior roles at The University of Melbourne, Headspace and Orygen Youth Health. I have expertise in trauma & abuse, anxiety & depression, gender & sexuality issues, relationships, and eating disorders. I am experienced in working with peopIe in regard to gender transition and during gender-affirming care. I provide psychoanalytic treatment, as well as supervise colleagues and students, and work with people with complex presentations.
Dr Vesna Newman-Morris works collaboratively with her clients to tailor treatment specific to their individual needs in helping them achieve and maintain a state of psychological and emotional well-being. She has expertise, both in clinical practice and in research, on the impact of complex trauma on personality function and mental health. This includes: longstanding issues associated with early childhood trauma and abuse, difficulties following a traumatic event, identifying intergenerational risk and protective factors in parent-infant relationships; improving attachment, resilience and well-being.
Dr Vesna Newman-Morris works collaboratively with her clients to tailor treatment specific to their individual needs in helping them achieve and maintain a state of psychological and emotional well-being. She has expertise, both in clinical practice and in research, on the impact of complex trauma on personality function and mental health. This includes: longstanding issues associated with early childhood trauma and abuse, difficulties following a traumatic event, identifying intergenerational risk and protective factors in parent-infant relationships; improving attachment, resilience and well-being.
Gayani Maddumage (Clinical Psychologist)
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Anxiety, low mood, trauma, difficulty coping – Life can feel overwhelming at times! Life Story Psychology provides a place to better understand what’s going on for you. It’s a space to explore how our current experiences link to earlier life circumstances, our attachment and relationship experiences, possible traumas, and sense of self and self-worth. By exploring our values, our primary needs, emotional experiences and general coping, we discover our true selves, become more aware of how we function and how to nurture our body and our mind - to heal, to learn, to find contentment.
Anxiety, low mood, trauma, difficulty coping – Life can feel overwhelming at times! Life Story Psychology provides a place to better understand what’s going on for you. It’s a space to explore how our current experiences link to earlier life circumstances, our attachment and relationship experiences, possible traumas, and sense of self and self-worth. By exploring our values, our primary needs, emotional experiences and general coping, we discover our true selves, become more aware of how we function and how to nurture our body and our mind - to heal, to learn, to find contentment.
Situated in Bairnsdale, Laura is passionate about providing evidence-based online and in person therapy and developing supportive and compassionate relationships with clients. Laura has additional training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Guided Self Help, Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Eating Disorder Specific Training through the National Eating Disorder Collaboration.
Situated in Bairnsdale, Laura is passionate about providing evidence-based online and in person therapy and developing supportive and compassionate relationships with clients. Laura has additional training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Guided Self Help, Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Eating Disorder Specific Training through the National Eating Disorder Collaboration.
Karen works with adolescents, adults & couples. She has a particular interest in anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, grief, life transitions, & communication and relationships. In her confidential counselling space she helps clarify issues, identify goals, & explores thinking, emotions, and behaviour that may be getting us a little stuck. Karen provides a warm, authentic counselling space that will support you in sharing your story, in creating your own meaning, and in building your own strategies to navigate your identified concerns.
Karen works with adolescents, adults & couples. She has a particular interest in anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, grief, life transitions, & communication and relationships. In her confidential counselling space she helps clarify issues, identify goals, & explores thinking, emotions, and behaviour that may be getting us a little stuck. Karen provides a warm, authentic counselling space that will support you in sharing your story, in creating your own meaning, and in building your own strategies to navigate your identified concerns.
I know how challenging it can be to reach out for support, but taking the first step towards improving your mental health can be a catalyst for change. I want to help you make positive changes that make your life feel rich and meaningful; helping you live a life that feels authentic and aligns with your values and who you want to be.
Together we can explore and work through issues relating to anxiety, depression, ADHD (and diagnosis), rumination, struggles with life transitions, work stress, study stress, relationship issues, loss of direction, uncertainty about careers or life trajectories, and addiction (such as gambling).
I know how challenging it can be to reach out for support, but taking the first step towards improving your mental health can be a catalyst for change. I want to help you make positive changes that make your life feel rich and meaningful; helping you live a life that feels authentic and aligns with your values and who you want to be.
Together we can explore and work through issues relating to anxiety, depression, ADHD (and diagnosis), rumination, struggles with life transitions, work stress, study stress, relationship issues, loss of direction, uncertainty about careers or life trajectories, and addiction (such as gambling).
I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and trauma therapist. I work with you to understand the impacts of trauma and towards resolution of these impacts. People that work with me might have accessed therapy before and found conventional talk based approaches are no longer helpful. They are aware of their patterns and triggers, but have a hard time responding rather than reacting. They recognise that healing is not just about talk therapy, but involves deeper work and a somatic approach.
I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and trauma therapist. I work with you to understand the impacts of trauma and towards resolution of these impacts. People that work with me might have accessed therapy before and found conventional talk based approaches are no longer helpful. They are aware of their patterns and triggers, but have a hard time responding rather than reacting. They recognise that healing is not just about talk therapy, but involves deeper work and a somatic approach.
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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.