Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Counselling in Murrumbeena, VIC
An intuitive and compassionate counsellor with over a decade of experience guiding individuals, couples, and families through complex emotional and relational challenges.
My multicultural perspective, shaped by life experiences in Korea, China, and the USA, combined with professional expertise across diverse roles—as a community interpreter, counsellor, and family therapist—enables me to provide holistic and culturally sensitive support.
I've helped many clients recover from narcissistic abuse to build healthy identity and resilience.
An intuitive and compassionate counsellor with over a decade of experience guiding individuals, couples, and families through complex emotional and relational challenges.
My multicultural perspective, shaped by life experiences in Korea, China, and the USA, combined with professional expertise across diverse roles—as a community interpreter, counsellor, and family therapist—enables me to provide holistic and culturally sensitive support.
I've helped many clients recover from narcissistic abuse to build healthy identity and resilience.
Elizabeth is a warm and caring Clinical Psychologist who creates a collaborative therapeutic partnership with clients to ensure a safe and supportive space for all. She adopts a strengths based and trauma informed framework to address a broad range of presenting issues including anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma, depression, panic, grief and loss, relationship challenges, body image concerns, sleep issues, stress management, menopause, eating disorders and adjustment difficulties. Elizabeth tailors treatment to meet the needs of each individual according to their particular goals.
Elizabeth is a warm and caring Clinical Psychologist who creates a collaborative therapeutic partnership with clients to ensure a safe and supportive space for all. She adopts a strengths based and trauma informed framework to address a broad range of presenting issues including anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma, depression, panic, grief and loss, relationship challenges, body image concerns, sleep issues, stress management, menopause, eating disorders and adjustment difficulties. Elizabeth tailors treatment to meet the needs of each individual according to their particular goals.
Nasseema Baidwan
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Murrumbeena, VIC 3163
Waitlist for new clients
My therapeutic approach is compassionate, empathetic, and grounded, with a warm, down-to-earth style. I place great value on building a strong, trusting relationship, working collaboratively with you to support your goals. I strive to create a safe, inclusive, and neurodiversity-affirming space, where every individual is respected, understood, and supported without judgment, allowing your unique strengths and experiences to guide your journey.
My therapeutic approach is compassionate, empathetic, and grounded, with a warm, down-to-earth style. I place great value on building a strong, trusting relationship, working collaboratively with you to support your goals. I strive to create a safe, inclusive, and neurodiversity-affirming space, where every individual is respected, understood, and supported without judgment, allowing your unique strengths and experiences to guide your journey.
Life can feel overwhelming when emotions run deep or your world has shifted in ways you didn’t expect. I support women and individuals navigating grief, trauma, birth loss, identity changes, behavioural challenges, and emotional overwhelm. My approach integrates art therapy, somatic awareness, and transpersonal counselling to gently explore what is held beneath the surface. Working from Murrumbeena, and supporting clients across Carnegie, Hughesdale, Oakleigh, and Bentleigh, I offer a grounded, safe space to reconnect with yourself and move forward with clarity and strength.
Life can feel overwhelming when emotions run deep or your world has shifted in ways you didn’t expect. I support women and individuals navigating grief, trauma, birth loss, identity changes, behavioural challenges, and emotional overwhelm. My approach integrates art therapy, somatic awareness, and transpersonal counselling to gently explore what is held beneath the surface. Working from Murrumbeena, and supporting clients across Carnegie, Hughesdale, Oakleigh, and Bentleigh, I offer a grounded, safe space to reconnect with yourself and move forward with clarity and strength.
Find that talking about your struggles in therapy hasn’t led to the change you were hoping for—or that symptoms have persisted despite previous treatment and immense effort? You are not alone. I use evidence-based approaches that go beyond talking to address symptoms at their root, prioritising a strong therapeutic relationship and safety throughout the process. I work with people aged 18+ experiencing PTSD and complex-PTSD, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, panic, relationship difficulties and dissociation.
Find that talking about your struggles in therapy hasn’t led to the change you were hoping for—or that symptoms have persisted despite previous treatment and immense effort? You are not alone. I use evidence-based approaches that go beyond talking to address symptoms at their root, prioritising a strong therapeutic relationship and safety throughout the process. I work with people aged 18+ experiencing PTSD and complex-PTSD, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, panic, relationship difficulties and dissociation.
I practice Lacanian Psychoanalysis. Psychoanalysis is a talking work, or therapy, which aims to make an absolute difference to suffering. Lacan's psychoanalysis is based in the idea that the unconscious is structured like language. What you say reveals the unconscious processes that underlie any issues that are problematic for you, or recur. Psychoanalysis is the safe space where you can come to talk freely, without censorship and your analyst listens. There is no "correct" way to speak; the work of psychoanalysis is to find your own unique voice, especially of your unconscious.
I practice Lacanian Psychoanalysis. Psychoanalysis is a talking work, or therapy, which aims to make an absolute difference to suffering. Lacan's psychoanalysis is based in the idea that the unconscious is structured like language. What you say reveals the unconscious processes that underlie any issues that are problematic for you, or recur. Psychoanalysis is the safe space where you can come to talk freely, without censorship and your analyst listens. There is no "correct" way to speak; the work of psychoanalysis is to find your own unique voice, especially of your unconscious.
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Stephanie is a Director and co-founder of Connected Minds Psychology, a Sessional Lecturer at Swinburne University, a Clinical Psychologist and a Board Approved Supervisor. 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. 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 Sessional Lecturer at Swinburne University, a Clinical Psychologist and a Board Approved Supervisor. 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. This strengths-based approach helps to empower clients to use their individual qualities to overcome life's challenges.
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.
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.
I have twenty years of specialist experience supporting women navigating challenges of perinatal mental health; motherhood; menopausing; endometriosis, inflammatory and chronic illness; and pelvic floor dysfunction.
• Fertility, pregnancy, birth preparation and debriefing
• Matrescence and complexities of motherhood
• Parenting, relationship dynamics and personal growth
• Menopause as a portal to transformation
• Identity, orientation, life purpose and career shifts
• Chronic pain and long-term health challenges
• Grief, loss and emotional distress
I have twenty years of specialist experience supporting women navigating challenges of perinatal mental health; motherhood; menopausing; endometriosis, inflammatory and chronic illness; and pelvic floor dysfunction.
• Fertility, pregnancy, birth preparation and debriefing
• Matrescence and complexities of motherhood
• Parenting, relationship dynamics and personal growth
• Menopause as a portal to transformation
• Identity, orientation, life purpose and career shifts
• Chronic pain and long-term health challenges
• Grief, loss and emotional distress
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.
She has a special interest in supporting adults during the perinatal period, as well as those dealing with depression, anxiety, and trauma.
Grounded in a psychodynamic framework, Livia brings a thoughtful approach to therapy, exploring the underlying patterns and relational dynamics that shape mental health and behaviour. This depth-oriented method enables a nuanced understanding of each individual's inner world and interpersonal experiences, fostering profound and lasting insight.
She has a special interest in supporting adults during the perinatal period, as well as those dealing with depression, anxiety, and trauma.
Grounded in a psychodynamic framework, Livia brings a thoughtful approach to therapy, exploring the underlying patterns and relational dynamics that shape mental health and behaviour. This depth-oriented method enables a nuanced understanding of each individual's inner world and interpersonal experiences, fostering profound and lasting insight.
They may be experiencing difficulties in their relationships, navigating parenthood or the perinatal period, recovering from complex or relational trauma, or noticing repeated patterns in how they relate to others that leave them feeling hurt, unseen, or alone.
I offer attachment- and psychodynamic-informed counselling with an experiential focus, supporting clients to explore how early relationships and unconscious patterns shape present emotions and relationships. Sessions combine reflection and felt experience to build insight, emotional safety, and more secure ways of relating
They may be experiencing difficulties in their relationships, navigating parenthood or the perinatal period, recovering from complex or relational trauma, or noticing repeated patterns in how they relate to others that leave them feeling hurt, unseen, or alone.
I offer attachment- and psychodynamic-informed counselling with an experiential focus, supporting clients to explore how early relationships and unconscious patterns shape present emotions and relationships. Sessions combine reflection and felt experience to build insight, emotional safety, and more secure ways of relating
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.
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.
Tiffany Brest is a clinical psychologist with experience working with young people and adults with diverse backgrounds and life experiences. Tiffany employs a holistic approach when working with clients, tailoring therapy to the client’s needs, unique personal history, personality and goals for treatment. She draws on the following therapeutic approaches; psychoanalytic psychotherapy, Solution Focused Brief Psychotherapy (SFBP), CBT, and supportive psychotherapy. Tiffany is also trained in the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy (Level 2).
Tiffany Brest is a clinical psychologist with experience working with young people and adults with diverse backgrounds and life experiences. Tiffany employs a holistic approach when working with clients, tailoring therapy to the client’s needs, unique personal history, personality and goals for treatment. She draws on the following therapeutic approaches; psychoanalytic psychotherapy, Solution Focused Brief Psychotherapy (SFBP), CBT, and supportive psychotherapy. Tiffany is also trained in the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy (Level 2).
The team at Happy Minds Psychology work with individuals, couples and families during the most vulnerable times in their lives, where they might be battling infertility, perinatal depression or anxiety, parenting issues, eating disorders or experiencing trauma.
Anxiety & Depression
Grief Counseling
Trauma Counseling
EMDR & EMDR Intensives
Body Image
LGBTQI+ Support
Women’s Mental Health
Menopause
Positive Ageing for Women
Positive Psychology
Infertility Counseling
IVF Counseling
Miscarriage Support
Surrogacy Counseling & Assessments
Postnatal Depression & Anxiety
& more
The team at Happy Minds Psychology work with individuals, couples and families during the most vulnerable times in their lives, where they might be battling infertility, perinatal depression or anxiety, parenting issues, eating disorders or experiencing trauma.
Anxiety & Depression
Grief Counseling
Trauma Counseling
EMDR & EMDR Intensives
Body Image
LGBTQI+ Support
Women’s Mental Health
Menopause
Positive Ageing for Women
Positive Psychology
Infertility Counseling
IVF Counseling
Miscarriage Support
Surrogacy Counseling & Assessments
Postnatal Depression & Anxiety
& more
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.
I'm a psychologist passionate about supporting you in matters of parenting such as fertility, conception, loss, pregnancy, identity transitions, and raising humans.
My practice is, first and foremost human centred meaning I place emphasis on connection. I believe that only when we feel safe and seen in therapy can change take place. On a more technical level, I practice in Schema Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), with elements of Internal Family System (IFS) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
I'm a psychologist passionate about supporting you in matters of parenting such as fertility, conception, loss, pregnancy, identity transitions, and raising humans.
My practice is, first and foremost human centred meaning I place emphasis on connection. I believe that only when we feel safe and seen in therapy can change take place. On a more technical level, I practice in Schema Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), with elements of Internal Family System (IFS) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Looking for support to reduce the overwhelm, anxiety, emotional heaviness of your fertility journey, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, motherhood or parenting?
I have a warm, gentle, non-judgmental, trauma informed approach to counselling, and work with you to explore your current challenges, provide space for you to feel heard and seen, honour and understand your experience, find tools that work for you, and move forwards - however that feels and looks for you.
Looking for support to reduce the overwhelm, anxiety, emotional heaviness of your fertility journey, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, motherhood or parenting?
I have a warm, gentle, non-judgmental, trauma informed approach to counselling, and work with you to explore your current challenges, provide space for you to feel heard and seen, honour and understand your experience, find tools that work for you, and move forwards - however that feels and looks for you.
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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.