Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Counselling in South Yarra, VIC

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Carlie Spinks
Psychologist, PsyBA General
South Yarra, VIC 3141
Carlie is a compassionate and gentle psychologist who is dedicated to supporting individuals improve their mental wellbeing and explore their internal world. Carlie is committed to providing personalised and evidence-based care to all her clients and aims to meet them where they are at in their self discovery, to learn along side them. Carlie leverages on non-judgement, humour and kindness within her practice and utilises range of modalities to support her clients.
Carlie is a compassionate and gentle psychologist who is dedicated to supporting individuals improve their mental wellbeing and explore their internal world. Carlie is committed to providing personalised and evidence-based care to all her clients and aims to meet them where they are at in their self discovery, to learn along side them. Carlie leverages on non-judgement, humour and kindness within her practice and utilises range of modalities to support her clients.
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Anastasia Auld
Counsellor, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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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Louisa Kitchin
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I work with adults navigating pregnancy and postpartum, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, eating disorders, grief, and the impacts of psychosis.
Every relationship leaves something behind: a way of protecting yourself, a pattern you didn't choose, a version of yourself you learned to lead with because it felt safer than the authentic one. You may know what you "should" do, but something stops you from saying the thing out loud. Maybe in this relationship, maybe in all of them.
I work with adults navigating pregnancy and postpartum, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, eating disorders, grief, and the impacts of psychosis.
Every relationship leaves something behind: a way of protecting yourself, a pattern you didn't choose, a version of yourself you learned to lead with because it felt safer than the authentic one. You may know what you "should" do, but something stops you from saying the thing out loud. Maybe in this relationship, maybe in all of them.
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Keren Ludski
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Serves Area
I work with people navigating grief, loss and major life transitions, including pregnancy, baby, infant and child loss.
I bring specialist expertise in grief and loss across the lifespan, including bereavement, life transitions, non-death losses, and pregnancy, baby, infant and child loss. I offer warm, trauma-informed counselling that helps clients understand their grief, honour what has been lost, and find ways to live alongside loss. I also provide clinical supervision.
I work with people navigating grief, loss and major life transitions, including pregnancy, baby, infant and child loss.
I bring specialist expertise in grief and loss across the lifespan, including bereavement, life transitions, non-death losses, and pregnancy, baby, infant and child loss. I offer warm, trauma-informed counselling that helps clients understand their grief, honour what has been lost, and find ways to live alongside loss. I also provide clinical supervision.
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Therese Raulin
Psychotherapist, MA
Online Only
I specialise in developing an understanding of and treating children, adolescents and adults struggling to cope with challenges related to the past. I treat behavioural difficulties, emotional dysregulation and a broad range of presentations due to complex trauma. I have a particular interest in early life experience and the impact on attachment relationships. I am referred patients through Psychiatrists, Paediatricians, GPs and families seeking an alternative treatment to the usual medication focussed response to ADHD, ODD and ADD presentations and abuse. I undertake psychodynamic assessment and treatment that gets great results.
I specialise in developing an understanding of and treating children, adolescents and adults struggling to cope with challenges related to the past. I treat behavioural difficulties, emotional dysregulation and a broad range of presentations due to complex trauma. I have a particular interest in early life experience and the impact on attachment relationships. I am referred patients through Psychiatrists, Paediatricians, GPs and families seeking an alternative treatment to the usual medication focussed response to ADHD, ODD and ADD presentations and abuse. I undertake psychodynamic assessment and treatment that gets great results.
(02) 4810 0672 View (02) 4810 0672
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Vanessa Wylie: Relationship Therapist
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
South Yarra, VIC 3141
If you're in a relationship that's wearing you down, or you're out of one wondering how you ended up here again, I can help. I work with men, women, and couples who are ready to do things differently. About half my clients come alone, they're tired of repeating the same patterns in how they connect, fight, or shut down. The other half are couples carrying years of conflict, distance, or pain. Affairs, power struggles, mismatched desire - these are hard, but they're not hopeless. I offer a clear, structured approach to help you understand what's really going on and actually create meaningful change.
If you're in a relationship that's wearing you down, or you're out of one wondering how you ended up here again, I can help. I work with men, women, and couples who are ready to do things differently. About half my clients come alone, they're tired of repeating the same patterns in how they connect, fight, or shut down. The other half are couples carrying years of conflict, distance, or pain. Affairs, power struggles, mismatched desire - these are hard, but they're not hopeless. I offer a clear, structured approach to help you understand what's really going on and actually create meaningful change.
(03) 9605 3530 View (03) 9605 3530
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South Yarra Psychology
Psychologist, FAPS
South Yarra, VIC 3141
South Yarra Psychology sees clients with a wide range of presenting issues. The practice has a team of highly-qualified psychologists. The practice offers a free 10-minute 'psychologist matching appointment' for new clients (via telephone); to discuss their treatment needs and recommend a psychologist who is best suited to these. Appointments (including the free psychologist matching appointment) can be booked through the practice's online booking system (accessible via www.SYP.au). The website also contains profiles on each of the psychologists, with their specific interests and treatment approaches.
South Yarra Psychology sees clients with a wide range of presenting issues. The practice has a team of highly-qualified psychologists. The practice offers a free 10-minute 'psychologist matching appointment' for new clients (via telephone); to discuss their treatment needs and recommend a psychologist who is best suited to these. Appointments (including the free psychologist matching appointment) can be booked through the practice's online booking system (accessible via www.SYP.au). The website also contains profiles on each of the psychologists, with their specific interests and treatment approaches.
(03) 9070 5676 View (03) 9070 5676
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Bri Roberts
Psychologist, PsyBA General
South Yarra, VIC 3141
I am mindset and well-being coach with special interests in self worth/acceptance, self trust, anxiety, pregnancy and adjustment to parenting.
I am a mindset and holistic wellbeing coach who works from a person centred model. I am not working as a registered paychologist, though I have worked in mental health in the past. l run a facebook platform (website to come) called 'Soul Revival Holistic Healing' where I share quotes, meditations and tips from my perspective. My interests are in the area of sense of self identity/self worth, self acceptance, self trust, self compassion, overcoming anxiety, personal development, courage, creativity, innovation, leadership, mindfulness, interpersonal boundaries, attuned parenting, meditation.
I am mindset and well-being coach with special interests in self worth/acceptance, self trust, anxiety, pregnancy and adjustment to parenting.
I am a mindset and holistic wellbeing coach who works from a person centred model. I am not working as a registered paychologist, though I have worked in mental health in the past. l run a facebook platform (website to come) called 'Soul Revival Holistic Healing' where I share quotes, meditations and tips from my perspective. My interests are in the area of sense of self identity/self worth, self acceptance, self trust, self compassion, overcoming anxiety, personal development, courage, creativity, innovation, leadership, mindfulness, interpersonal boundaries, attuned parenting, meditation.
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Ally Moloney
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
South Yarra, VIC 3141
Ally is a warm, attuned clinical psychologist and board-approved supervisor with over a decade of experience supporting people who have experienced trauma, difficult relationships, or early emotional wounds that continue to shape how they see themselves and connect with others. Many feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, and are seeking to better understand their emotions, heal from the past, and build stronger connections with themselves and those around them.
Ally is a warm, attuned clinical psychologist and board-approved supervisor with over a decade of experience supporting people who have experienced trauma, difficult relationships, or early emotional wounds that continue to shape how they see themselves and connect with others. Many feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, and are seeking to better understand their emotions, heal from the past, and build stronger connections with themselves and those around them.
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Erin Gale
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
South Yarra, VIC 3141
Erin is currently supporting a lot of clients within the adult ADHD and perinatal spaces.
erin employs a motivational, and strengths based approach that is guided by the principals of positive psychology and mindfulness philosophy. erin works from the evidence based idea that having a strong therapeutic bond and relationship is one of the main factors for achieving positive change in her clients lives. whether it’s online or in-person, erin aims to create an inclusive, compassionate and relaxed session space that makes you feel at-ease, safe and heard. erin believes that to achieve this, authenticity in session is key and that where appropriate, bringing a sense of humour to the therapy space is a must.
Erin is currently supporting a lot of clients within the adult ADHD and perinatal spaces.
erin employs a motivational, and strengths based approach that is guided by the principals of positive psychology and mindfulness philosophy. erin works from the evidence based idea that having a strong therapeutic bond and relationship is one of the main factors for achieving positive change in her clients lives. whether it’s online or in-person, erin aims to create an inclusive, compassionate and relaxed session space that makes you feel at-ease, safe and heard. erin believes that to achieve this, authenticity in session is key and that where appropriate, bringing a sense of humour to the therapy space is a must.
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Dr Laura Knox
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
South Yarra, VIC 3141
Dr. Laura Knox is a Counselling Psychologist with 10 years experience working with adults facing difficulties with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, negative self-talk, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationship issues. Laura draws on a number of therapeutic approaches, including Interpersonal Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, EMDR, ACT and CBT to help people address life stressors, improve psychological health, build stronger relationships, and develop a deeper understanding of themselves. Laura also works with couples to help them improve their communication, reconnect, and realign their relationship.
Dr. Laura Knox is a Counselling Psychologist with 10 years experience working with adults facing difficulties with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, negative self-talk, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationship issues. Laura draws on a number of therapeutic approaches, including Interpersonal Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, EMDR, ACT and CBT to help people address life stressors, improve psychological health, build stronger relationships, and develop a deeper understanding of themselves. Laura also works with couples to help them improve their communication, reconnect, and realign their relationship.
(03) 7003 2815 View (03) 7003 2815
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Jo-Elle Warhurst - People Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Jo-Elle is a Registered Psychologist with over twenty years experience specialising in supporting clients, children (5-12 years), teenagers (13-17 years) and adults, to overcome their psychological symptoms to achieve recovery and personal growth. Through the application of CBT, ACT and Mindfulness principles, Jo-Elle is able to assist clients to stabilise anxiety, mood fluctuation, insomnia, social withdrawal and rebuild their self esteem. Jo-Elle quickly establishes rapport with clients across a broad range of sectors and backgrounds to explore their challenges and equip them with the tools to resolve their presenting concerns.
Jo-Elle is a Registered Psychologist with over twenty years experience specialising in supporting clients, children (5-12 years), teenagers (13-17 years) and adults, to overcome their psychological symptoms to achieve recovery and personal growth. Through the application of CBT, ACT and Mindfulness principles, Jo-Elle is able to assist clients to stabilise anxiety, mood fluctuation, insomnia, social withdrawal and rebuild their self esteem. Jo-Elle quickly establishes rapport with clients across a broad range of sectors and backgrounds to explore their challenges and equip them with the tools to resolve their presenting concerns.
(03) 7003 2532 View (03) 7003 2532
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Lisa Schafer
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Lisa - a psychologist who works with women who feel overwhelmed, anxious, chronically stressed, or lost in their careers and life. You may be experiencing burnout, a relationship trauma, struggling with low confidence and self-doubt, or navigating a career transition. You are seeking clarity, balance, wanting to feel more grounded, empowered and in control. You value a safe space to explore things that worry you and would like to learn how to reduce your anxiety, build resilience and improve your wellbeing. My work draws on Emotion Focused Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy and narrative coaching.
Hi, I'm Lisa - a psychologist who works with women who feel overwhelmed, anxious, chronically stressed, or lost in their careers and life. You may be experiencing burnout, a relationship trauma, struggling with low confidence and self-doubt, or navigating a career transition. You are seeking clarity, balance, wanting to feel more grounded, empowered and in control. You value a safe space to explore things that worry you and would like to learn how to reduce your anxiety, build resilience and improve your wellbeing. My work draws on Emotion Focused Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy and narrative coaching.
(03) 9820 5577 View (03) 9820 5577
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Michelle Sophia Karipidis
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Life can be challenging, and sometimes our thoughts become the hardest part to manage. I help people untangle these patterns, strengthen emotional resilience, and find long-term calm. With master’s degrees in Communications and Media and in Professional Psychology, I bring a balanced mix of human insight and clinical skill. My approach is grounded, collaborative, and inclusive of all identities and backgrounds, drawing from Schema Therapy, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic frameworks. I recently explored this in my blog When I Asked ChatGPT to Be My Therapist on The Three Seas website.
Life can be challenging, and sometimes our thoughts become the hardest part to manage. I help people untangle these patterns, strengthen emotional resilience, and find long-term calm. With master’s degrees in Communications and Media and in Professional Psychology, I bring a balanced mix of human insight and clinical skill. My approach is grounded, collaborative, and inclusive of all identities and backgrounds, drawing from Schema Therapy, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic frameworks. I recently explored this in my blog When I Asked ChatGPT to Be My Therapist on The Three Seas website.
(03) 7003 2394 View (03) 7003 2394
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PsychologyCare
Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a Doctor of Clinical Psychology who trained in the UK and has worked in England, New Zealand and now Australia. My main interest is understanding the meaning behind an individual's suffering. My philosophy is that diagnoses act as a potential obstacle to truly understanding the reality of an individual's experience. Therefore, in practice, I try to refrain from medicalising someone's misery and instead be open to perceiving people's expressions of distress as often logical, rational, predictable and understandable reactions to some form of neglect, abuse, loss and/or trauma.
I am a Doctor of Clinical Psychology who trained in the UK and has worked in England, New Zealand and now Australia. My main interest is understanding the meaning behind an individual's suffering. My philosophy is that diagnoses act as a potential obstacle to truly understanding the reality of an individual's experience. Therefore, in practice, I try to refrain from medicalising someone's misery and instead be open to perceiving people's expressions of distress as often logical, rational, predictable and understandable reactions to some form of neglect, abuse, loss and/or trauma.
(03) 7003 2260 View (03) 7003 2260
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Dr Jessica Simons
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
I am a Clinical Psychologist and a qualified Nutritionist. I have a passion for helping people find peace and contentment in their lives, free from emotional distress, and for providing clients with the tools they need to support themselves in the future. I have a particular interest in how diet influences mental health. I am open to seeing adults and adolescents with a range of mental health presentations including weight management, eating disorders, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, fatigue, sleep problems, anger, and psychosomatic complaints.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and a qualified Nutritionist. I have a passion for helping people find peace and contentment in their lives, free from emotional distress, and for providing clients with the tools they need to support themselves in the future. I have a particular interest in how diet influences mental health. I am open to seeing adults and adolescents with a range of mental health presentations including weight management, eating disorders, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, fatigue, sleep problems, anger, and psychosomatic complaints.
(03) 7500 5124 View (03) 7500 5124
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Edie Bartley
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
Are you a woman or gender-diverse person seeking a space where you can feel safe, understood, and fully yourself? You may be navigating questions around relationships, intimacy, or feeling disconnected from your body or inner world. I’m Edie, a qualified Arts Psychotherapist and Sexologist. My work is grounded in safety, empathy, and trust, and I offer a supportive space where you can explore what’s happening beneath the surface and meet yourself with curiosity.
Are you a woman or gender-diverse person seeking a space where you can feel safe, understood, and fully yourself? You may be navigating questions around relationships, intimacy, or feeling disconnected from your body or inner world. I’m Edie, a qualified Arts Psychotherapist and Sexologist. My work is grounded in safety, empathy, and trust, and I offer a supportive space where you can explore what’s happening beneath the surface and meet yourself with curiosity.
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Ashley Depasquale
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I work with adults (18+) and have extensive experience supporting those struggling with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, low self-esteem/ self-worth, stress, burnout and difficult life transitions. I also have a strong passion in supporting individuals with issues relating to their sexual health. This includes challenges relating to sexual desire and libido, sexual pain (vaginismus), challenges in relationships including navigating non monogamous relationships, support regarding fertility and exploration of gender and sexual identity. I am sex positive, LGBTQI+ inclusive, kink friendly and welcoming of all relationships.
I work with adults (18+) and have extensive experience supporting those struggling with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, low self-esteem/ self-worth, stress, burnout and difficult life transitions. I also have a strong passion in supporting individuals with issues relating to their sexual health. This includes challenges relating to sexual desire and libido, sexual pain (vaginismus), challenges in relationships including navigating non monogamous relationships, support regarding fertility and exploration of gender and sexual identity. I am sex positive, LGBTQI+ inclusive, kink friendly and welcoming of all relationships.
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Melbourne Centre for Womens Mental Health
Psychologist, PhD, FAPS
Serves Area
Melbourne Centre for Women’s Mental Health supports women and girls experiencing anxiety, eating and body image concerns, trauma, grief, and complex life transitions. Many clients seek support when demands have become difficult to manage, or when previous approaches have not led to meaningful change. We provide individual, evidence-based psychological care tailored to each client, helping them understand what’s happening, reduce distress, and move toward more sustainable patterns of functioning. As a feminist-informed service, we are committed to anti-oppressive, respectful care and collaborative, coordinated support where needed.
Melbourne Centre for Women’s Mental Health supports women and girls experiencing anxiety, eating and body image concerns, trauma, grief, and complex life transitions. Many clients seek support when demands have become difficult to manage, or when previous approaches have not led to meaningful change. We provide individual, evidence-based psychological care tailored to each client, helping them understand what’s happening, reduce distress, and move toward more sustainable patterns of functioning. As a feminist-informed service, we are committed to anti-oppressive, respectful care and collaborative, coordinated support where needed.
(03) 7044 6711 View (03) 7044 6711
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Maggie Hall
Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Dr Maggie Hall is the founder of Inner South Psychology. She is an experienced clinical psychologist who uses a non-judgmental and empathetic approach to treat a wide variety of difficulties in adults of all ages. She has expertise in the treatment of anxiety and depression as well as stress, relationship difficulties, low self esteem, adjustment, life transitions, problems at work, sleep difficulties, loss, grief, addictions and managing difficult emotions.
Dr Maggie Hall is the founder of Inner South Psychology. She is an experienced clinical psychologist who uses a non-judgmental and empathetic approach to treat a wide variety of difficulties in adults of all ages. She has expertise in the treatment of anxiety and depression as well as stress, relationship difficulties, low self esteem, adjustment, life transitions, problems at work, sleep difficulties, loss, grief, addictions and managing difficult emotions.
(03) 9111 5312 View (03) 9111 5312
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.