Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Counselling in Caroline Springs, VIC

Justine Jayasekara
Counsellor, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Justine is a PACFA certified clinical therapist who works with adults and teenagers who may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally drained, stuck or unsure of themselves. She supports clients navigating stress, low confidence, relationship difficulties, grief and life transitions, as well as parents supporting teens through big emotions, anxiety or challenging changes. Her warm, compassionate approach creates a safe, judgement-free space to feel heard, build confidence and develop practical strategies to move forward with greater clarity and resilience.
Justine is a PACFA certified clinical therapist who works with adults and teenagers who may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally drained, stuck or unsure of themselves. She supports clients navigating stress, low confidence, relationship difficulties, grief and life transitions, as well as parents supporting teens through big emotions, anxiety or challenging changes. Her warm, compassionate approach creates a safe, judgement-free space to feel heard, build confidence and develop practical strategies to move forward with greater clarity and resilience.
(03) 8771 4153 View (03) 8771 4153
Vanessa Del Valle from Wellness & Co.
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
6 Endorsed
Caroline Springs, VIC 3023
Imagine feeling overwhelmed, lonely, unsupported, burdened by grief or mental health issues. These challenges can leave you feeling lost and stuck in your current circumstances. The goal is to find hope, purpose, and a healthier life. Vanessa Del Valle at Wellness & Co. understands these struggles and provides the support and guidance needed to navigate these challenges and emerge stronger. Vanessa has lead a larger team in her practice which she recently handed over to a colleague so she could get back to the work she cares about most with her clients and supporting other counsellors to reach their career goals as a supervisor.
Imagine feeling overwhelmed, lonely, unsupported, burdened by grief or mental health issues. These challenges can leave you feeling lost and stuck in your current circumstances. The goal is to find hope, purpose, and a healthier life. Vanessa Del Valle at Wellness & Co. understands these struggles and provides the support and guidance needed to navigate these challenges and emerge stronger. Vanessa has lead a larger team in her practice which she recently handed over to a colleague so she could get back to the work she cares about most with her clients and supporting other counsellors to reach their career goals as a supervisor.
(03) 7003 2935 View (03) 7003 2935
Dianri Chairunisa Ridwan
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I provide evidence-based, individualised therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, perfectionism, neurodivergence, relationship and parenting difficulties, and life transitions, with particular interest in women’s and perinatal mental health.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or exhausted from carrying too much for too long. Perhaps you’re navigating motherhood, relationships (including friendships), parenting, family expectations, neurodivergence, trauma, or a major life transition. Together, we’ll make sense of what’s beneath the surface, recognise patterns and strengths, and find a way forward that feels meaningful and sustainable for you.
I provide evidence-based, individualised therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, perfectionism, neurodivergence, relationship and parenting difficulties, and life transitions, with particular interest in women’s and perinatal mental health.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or exhausted from carrying too much for too long. Perhaps you’re navigating motherhood, relationships (including friendships), parenting, family expectations, neurodivergence, trauma, or a major life transition. Together, we’ll make sense of what’s beneath the surface, recognise patterns and strengths, and find a way forward that feels meaningful and sustainable for you.
(03) 7303 3696 View (03) 7303 3696
Holistic Counselling Service.
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Serves Area
Many clients are presented with psychological and emotional symptoms of depression and anxiety disorders. These symptoms are usually a manifestations of underlying issues and unhappiness they may have been experiencing. They often sought help to get relief from such symptoms. In collaboration with the client, assessment and goal formulation, the underlying issues maybe identified and dealt with.
Many clients are presented with psychological and emotional symptoms of depression and anxiety disorders. These symptoms are usually a manifestations of underlying issues and unhappiness they may have been experiencing. They often sought help to get relief from such symptoms. In collaboration with the client, assessment and goal formulation, the underlying issues maybe identified and dealt with.
(03) 8595 5367 View (03) 8595 5367
Julian O'Sullivan
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Julian's focus is on adult (18+) mental health. He provides treatment for various forms of psychological distress including anxiety, depression, personality disorders, eating disorders, trauma and stressor related disorders, and addictive behaviours. He works with clients experiencing grief and loss, identity and existential crisis, social alienation, isolation and loneliness. He is interested in helping those with difficulties in relationships, work stress, or managing distressing emotions.
Julian's focus is on adult (18+) mental health. He provides treatment for various forms of psychological distress including anxiety, depression, personality disorders, eating disorders, trauma and stressor related disorders, and addictive behaviours. He works with clients experiencing grief and loss, identity and existential crisis, social alienation, isolation and loneliness. He is interested in helping those with difficulties in relationships, work stress, or managing distressing emotions.
(03) 7003 2798 View (03) 7003 2798
Ellen D'Agata Dharmaraj
Counsellor, PACFA
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
No matter how long taking that first step has been on your mind, I'm here and I'm eager to hear you out. Whether it is major life challenges, unresolved feelings from the past or anxieties facing into your future, I'm your sounding board backed with accredited training and experience in counselling and I'm working towards a pathway to being a provisional psychologist. I also have a male Wellness Coach working in my practice who is fluent in Tamil and has working proficiency in Malayalam and Hindi who can assist with general wellness concerns.
No matter how long taking that first step has been on your mind, I'm here and I'm eager to hear you out. Whether it is major life challenges, unresolved feelings from the past or anxieties facing into your future, I'm your sounding board backed with accredited training and experience in counselling and I'm working towards a pathway to being a provisional psychologist. I also have a male Wellness Coach working in my practice who is fluent in Tamil and has working proficiency in Malayalam and Hindi who can assist with general wellness concerns.
(03) 7303 3982 View (03) 7303 3982

More Therapists Nearby

TAM Therapy
Counsellor, PACFA
Carlton North, VIC 3054
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 a Registered Clinical Counsellor, as well as a mindfulness instructor, with over thirty years of experience in mindfulness practice. tam 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 a Registered Clinical Counsellor, as well as a mindfulness instructor, with over thirty years of experience in mindfulness practice. tam therapy brings together Marianne’s skills and experience in scientifically-backed, talk-based therapy as well as mindfulness practices.
(03) 7003 2066 View (03) 7003 2066
Jaclyn Potts
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Bloomera supports women and mothers navigating fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, early motherhood, trauma, neurodivergence, grief, anxiety and identity shifts.
I am a Registered Psychologist, EMDR practitioner and AHPRA Board-approved supervisor with over a decade of experience. My work is trauma-informed, practical and deeply relational. I draw on EMDR, CBT, ACT, DBT and attachment-informed therapy, choosing the approach that best fits you and your unique needs.
Bloomera supports women and mothers navigating fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, early motherhood, trauma, neurodivergence, grief, anxiety and identity shifts.
I am a Registered Psychologist, EMDR practitioner and AHPRA Board-approved supervisor with over a decade of experience. My work is trauma-informed, practical and deeply relational. I draw on EMDR, CBT, ACT, DBT and attachment-informed therapy, choosing the approach that best fits you and your unique needs.
(07) 2100 4338 View (07) 2100 4338
Katie McKenzie
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Sunbury, VIC 3429
I provide a nurturing space where women can explore the emotional realities of pregnancy, postpartum and parenting without judgement.
I have delivered counselling and psychology services for a range of mental health disorders across the lifespan. In addition to private practice, I have experience working in schools and forensic settings. I have sound experience conducting forensic risk assessments as well as treating incarcerated clients and clients on community based orders.
I provide a nurturing space where women can explore the emotional realities of pregnancy, postpartum and parenting without judgement.
I have delivered counselling and psychology services for a range of mental health disorders across the lifespan. In addition to private practice, I have experience working in schools and forensic settings. I have sound experience conducting forensic risk assessments as well as treating incarcerated clients and clients on community based orders.
(03) 8007 2828 View (03) 8007 2828
Taash Balakas
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Let’s be honest. Walking into therapy can feel intimidating. The old-school image of psychology is still very “serious face, intimidating suit, big words you didn’t ask for.” That’s not what happens here. I’m a psychologist who genuinely believes therapy shouldn’t feel like you’re being analysed under fluorescent lighting. It should feel collaborative, clear & human. You deserve support that makes sense in real life. No "hacks". My approach is simple. I get to know you properly. We figure out what’s getting in your way. And we build tools that actually work in your day-to-day life. No unnecessary jargon.
Let’s be honest. Walking into therapy can feel intimidating. The old-school image of psychology is still very “serious face, intimidating suit, big words you didn’t ask for.” That’s not what happens here. I’m a psychologist who genuinely believes therapy shouldn’t feel like you’re being analysed under fluorescent lighting. It should feel collaborative, clear & human. You deserve support that makes sense in real life. No "hacks". My approach is simple. I get to know you properly. We figure out what’s getting in your way. And we build tools that actually work in your day-to-day life. No unnecessary jargon.
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Claire Smith
Counsellor, ACA-L1
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
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!
(02) 3820 9310 View (02) 3820 9310
Mums in Mind Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Coburg, VIC 3058
I’m a clinical psychologist based in Melbourne, supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum, and the early years of motherhood at Mums in Mind Psychology .
If you’re feeling worried, anxious, overwhelmed, frustrated, or like you’re just missing something, please know this is very common and you are not alone. Your feelings are valid. I will help you to explore the guilt and be kind to yourself, so you can create a beautiful connection with your little one and enjoy your journey into motherhood.
I’m a clinical psychologist based in Melbourne, supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum, and the early years of motherhood at Mums in Mind Psychology .
If you’re feeling worried, anxious, overwhelmed, frustrated, or like you’re just missing something, please know this is very common and you are not alone. Your feelings are valid. I will help you to explore the guilt and be kind to yourself, so you can create a beautiful connection with your little one and enjoy your journey into motherhood.
0415 109 973 View 0415 109 973
CuriousNeuro Counselling and Coaching
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Coburg, VIC 3058
I offer counselling and coaching for neurodivergent adults, including ADHD, Autistic and AuDHD adults, with a special interest in late identification and the perinatal period.
I offer neuroaffirming counselling and coaching for ADHDers, Autistic and AuDHD adults. I support emotional regulation, rejection sensitivity, burnout, sensory overwhelm, executive functioning, and perinatal mental health during pregnancy, postpartum and early parenting.
I offer counselling and coaching for neurodivergent adults, including ADHD, Autistic and AuDHD adults, with a special interest in late identification and the perinatal period.
I offer neuroaffirming counselling and coaching for ADHDers, Autistic and AuDHD adults. I support emotional regulation, rejection sensitivity, burnout, sensory overwhelm, executive functioning, and perinatal mental health during pregnancy, postpartum and early parenting.
(03) 7303 3183 View (03) 7303 3183
Lauren Roberts
Counsellor, ACA-L1
3 Endorsed
Wantirna, VIC 3152
I work with individuals who feel something within them is asking to be heard—often showing up as anxiety, overwhelm, identity shifts, or disconnection. I support ADHD, autism, motherhood, trauma, and work with children (5+) and NDIS participants, including school-based sessions in primary and high school settings. My person-centred, evidence-informed approach creates space to explore what’s beneath the surface, build emotional capacity, and move toward clarity, regulation, and self-trust. If you’re feeling the weight of carrying it all alone, this is a space to slow down, be met fully, and begin finding your way forward.
I work with individuals who feel something within them is asking to be heard—often showing up as anxiety, overwhelm, identity shifts, or disconnection. I support ADHD, autism, motherhood, trauma, and work with children (5+) and NDIS participants, including school-based sessions in primary and high school settings. My person-centred, evidence-informed approach creates space to explore what’s beneath the surface, build emotional capacity, and move toward clarity, regulation, and self-trust. If you’re feeling the weight of carrying it all alone, this is a space to slow down, be met fully, and begin finding your way forward.
(03) 5907 5536 View (03) 5907 5536
Dr. Sunaina Seth
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Vermont, VIC 3133
I have experience working with a variety of issues including depression, social and generalised anxiety, trauma, adjustment difficulties, workplace stress, as well as issues arising during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
When delivering therapy, I draw upon several evidence-based practices such as CBT, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, EMDR, Family Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy. More so, I emphasize a flexible and collaborative approach, ensuring the techniques I utilise are relevant and responsive to the individual goals and needs of clients.
I have experience working with a variety of issues including depression, social and generalised anxiety, trauma, adjustment difficulties, workplace stress, as well as issues arising during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
When delivering therapy, I draw upon several evidence-based practices such as CBT, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, EMDR, Family Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy. More so, I emphasize a flexible and collaborative approach, ensuring the techniques I utilise are relevant and responsive to the individual goals and needs of clients.
(03) 5905 7136 View (03) 5905 7136
Taylor Richards
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Online Only
Taylor mainly works with adolescents and adults across a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, stress, pre/post pregnancy, life transitions and adjustment difficulties, relationships and workplace issues.
Taylor draws upon a variety of evidence-based therapeutic models such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Taylor likes to use a client-centred approach to therapy and ensure her advice is tailored depending on each individual's unique circumstances.
Taylor mainly works with adolescents and adults across a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, stress, pre/post pregnancy, life transitions and adjustment difficulties, relationships and workplace issues.
Taylor draws upon a variety of evidence-based therapeutic models such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Taylor likes to use a client-centred approach to therapy and ensure her advice is tailored depending on each individual's unique circumstances.
1800 327 477 View 1800 327 477
Hana - Strong Foundations Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Online Only
I’m Hana, a therapist and mum of two, and just like you, I know what it’s like to be in the thick of it, overwhelmed, triggered, stretched thin, and still wanting more for yourself and your family. I help mums step out of survival mode and start thriving in both motherhood and life. Together, we focus on the things that matter most: caring for yourself without guilt, learning to regulate your emotions even in the chaos, and finding ways to ease and share the mental load. This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about creating more capacity to enjoy your kids, to feel like yourself again, and to parent with intention.
I’m Hana, a therapist and mum of two, and just like you, I know what it’s like to be in the thick of it, overwhelmed, triggered, stretched thin, and still wanting more for yourself and your family. I help mums step out of survival mode and start thriving in both motherhood and life. Together, we focus on the things that matter most: caring for yourself without guilt, learning to regulate your emotions even in the chaos, and finding ways to ease and share the mental load. This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about creating more capacity to enjoy your kids, to feel like yourself again, and to parent with intention.
(08) 7008 7078 View (08) 7008 7078
Claudiana Arteiro
Social Worker, AMHSW
2 Endorsed
East Melbourne, VIC 3002
With specialized training in ISTDP and perinatal mental health, I provide evidence-based therapy tailored to each client's needs.
Claudiana believes in setting meaningful goals and developing a personalised, client-centred approach. Her strength is in engagement, as she is a warm yet effective therapist who sees taking the first step toward therapy as a courageous and empowering choice. Claudiana’s therapeutic approach includes a focus on unconscious thoughts and feelings that can impact mood, behaviour and relationships. Psychodynamic psychotherapy includes looking at underlying causes to better support each person’s growth, healing and overall well-being, and is often considered an important approach when there are long-standing mental health difficulties.
With specialized training in ISTDP and perinatal mental health, I provide evidence-based therapy tailored to each client's needs.
Claudiana believes in setting meaningful goals and developing a personalised, client-centred approach. Her strength is in engagement, as she is a warm yet effective therapist who sees taking the first step toward therapy as a courageous and empowering choice. Claudiana’s therapeutic approach includes a focus on unconscious thoughts and feelings that can impact mood, behaviour and relationships. Psychodynamic psychotherapy includes looking at underlying causes to better support each person’s growth, healing and overall well-being, and is often considered an important approach when there are long-standing mental health difficulties.
(03) 9994 1725 View (03) 9994 1725
Anastasia Auld
Counsellor, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Melbourne, VIC 3004
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.
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Dianne Nash
Psychologist, MAPS
1 Endorsed
Online Only
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.
(03) 4422 4138 View (03) 4422 4138
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.