Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Counselling in Williamstown, VIC

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Georgia Harrold
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Williamstown, VIC 3016
Pregnancy and new motherhood are wild rides, full of unknowns and uncontrollable experiences – as a clinical psychologist who is also an imperfect mum, I know this first-hand.
Sometimes, a woman can really benefit from a safe space to share the messier parts of themselves and figure out what parts of their journey are actually within their control, and what parts are best let go of.
Pregnancy and new motherhood are wild rides, full of unknowns and uncontrollable experiences – as a clinical psychologist who is also an imperfect mum, I know this first-hand.
Sometimes, a woman can really benefit from a safe space to share the messier parts of themselves and figure out what parts of their journey are actually within their control, and what parts are best let go of.
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Livia Cremona-Bellizia
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Williamstown, VIC 3016
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.
(03) 9069 9744 View (03) 9069 9744
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Siobhan McKenna
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Williamstown, VIC 3016
Siobhan is a caring and compassionate clinical psychologist. She works with adults experiencing Trauma, PTSD, Life transitions, Grief and Loss. Siobhan also works with First Responders and DVA clients often using EMDR to relieve trauma. Siobhan has completed an additional year of training & mentoring to become an 'Accredited EMDR Practitioner' with the EMDR Association of Australia. Appointments are available online or in person.
Siobhan is a caring and compassionate clinical psychologist. She works with adults experiencing Trauma, PTSD, Life transitions, Grief and Loss. Siobhan also works with First Responders and DVA clients often using EMDR to relieve trauma. Siobhan has completed an additional year of training & mentoring to become an 'Accredited EMDR Practitioner' with the EMDR Association of Australia. Appointments are available online or in person.
(03) 7003 2761 View (03) 7003 2761
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Sylvia Collinetti
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Williamstown, VIC 3016
I am a Senior Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of experience working across public and private mental health settings with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialise in developmental and relational trauma, PTSD, Complex PTSD, dissociation, personality vulnerabilities, relationship difficulties, and struggles with self-worth and identity. I work within a deeply trauma-informed framework that prioritises emotional safety, trust, and connection, creating a space where you can feel genuinely seen, heard, and supported. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a central framework within my practice.
I am a Senior Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of experience working across public and private mental health settings with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialise in developmental and relational trauma, PTSD, Complex PTSD, dissociation, personality vulnerabilities, relationship difficulties, and struggles with self-worth and identity. I work within a deeply trauma-informed framework that prioritises emotional safety, trust, and connection, creating a space where you can feel genuinely seen, heard, and supported. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a central framework within my practice.
(03) 7003 2284 View (03) 7003 2284
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Maree Nekich
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Williamstown, VIC 3016
As a Clinical Psychologist with additional specialist training in Family Therapy Maree has undergone extensive training to help her understand, prevent and relieve distress. She has over 15yrs experience in the private & public mental health care industry where she has provided individual, couple and family therapy to clients aged 6–80yrs. Her approach respects that the needs of each client will be unique and can't be simplified by a generic diagnosis or treated in a generic way. Therefore, every client will be afforded the opportunity to be listened to deeply at their own pace and following an assessment offered tailored treatment.
As a Clinical Psychologist with additional specialist training in Family Therapy Maree has undergone extensive training to help her understand, prevent and relieve distress. She has over 15yrs experience in the private & public mental health care industry where she has provided individual, couple and family therapy to clients aged 6–80yrs. Her approach respects that the needs of each client will be unique and can't be simplified by a generic diagnosis or treated in a generic way. Therefore, every client will be afforded the opportunity to be listened to deeply at their own pace and following an assessment offered tailored treatment.
(03) 9111 2650 View (03) 9111 2650
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Dr Tanja Takala
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Williamstown, VIC 3016
I am a Clinical Psychologist and EMDR therapist working in Williamstown and Melbourne CBD (Flagstaff Gardens). I am passionate about working with individuals who are experiencing the effects of traumatic or stressful life events (current or historical) and hope to better understand their inner world, develop tools for regulating their emotions, and feel more confident in navigating life's challenges. I am committed to providing gender and neurodivergent affirming care and creating a safe space for those who wish to explore their identities, cultivate self-compassion and feel empowered to live life as their most authentic selves.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and EMDR therapist working in Williamstown and Melbourne CBD (Flagstaff Gardens). I am passionate about working with individuals who are experiencing the effects of traumatic or stressful life events (current or historical) and hope to better understand their inner world, develop tools for regulating their emotions, and feel more confident in navigating life's challenges. I am committed to providing gender and neurodivergent affirming care and creating a safe space for those who wish to explore their identities, cultivate self-compassion and feel empowered to live life as their most authentic selves.
(03) 7003 2457 View (03) 7003 2457
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Emma Schubert
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Williamstown, VIC 3016
I assist clients through a range of mental health challenges such as Depression and Anxiety disorders, school & work stress, ADHD and neurodivergence, parenting support, perinatal challenges and trauma.
Whether you've seen many therapists in your time or this is your first venture into the world of therapy, I am here to support you. Finding a psychologist can be a daunting process. For this reason, I will provide a calm, relaxed, enjoyable and welcoming environment for you, and will take the process at your pace. I see adults and young children, and my previous experience as a dancer and teacher brings forth a warm and educational experience to the therapy room.
I assist clients through a range of mental health challenges such as Depression and Anxiety disorders, school & work stress, ADHD and neurodivergence, parenting support, perinatal challenges and trauma.
Whether you've seen many therapists in your time or this is your first venture into the world of therapy, I am here to support you. Finding a psychologist can be a daunting process. For this reason, I will provide a calm, relaxed, enjoyable and welcoming environment for you, and will take the process at your pace. I see adults and young children, and my previous experience as a dancer and teacher brings forth a warm and educational experience to the therapy room.
(03) 7003 2479 View (03) 7003 2479
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Melis Topsahin
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Online Only
I assist clients that require therapy in the areas of anxiety, substance abuse (and/or other addictions), depression. My focus is on working with individual and couple's towards personal development and goal setting. Every client is unique, hence, requires a personal counselling approach that is catered entirely for them. As a therapist, i work with various approaches such as: CBT, ACT, humanistic approach and TRTP (trauma therapy) amongst many other(s).
I assist clients that require therapy in the areas of anxiety, substance abuse (and/or other addictions), depression. My focus is on working with individual and couple's towards personal development and goal setting. Every client is unique, hence, requires a personal counselling approach that is catered entirely for them. As a therapist, i work with various approaches such as: CBT, ACT, humanistic approach and TRTP (trauma therapy) amongst many other(s).
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Renee Hughes
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Parent Infant Mental Health clinician and Family Report Writer with over 20 years experience working in the field. I work mostly with adults experiencing mental health issues and provide a safe space for people to work through their difficulties. My goal is to help people to understand themselves on a deeper level and have better functioning relationships and a happier life! I also write private reports for the Family Court (62G & Child Impact Reports) and can support and coach individuals going through this process.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Parent Infant Mental Health clinician and Family Report Writer with over 20 years experience working in the field. I work mostly with adults experiencing mental health issues and provide a safe space for people to work through their difficulties. My goal is to help people to understand themselves on a deeper level and have better functioning relationships and a happier life! I also write private reports for the Family Court (62G & Child Impact Reports) and can support and coach individuals going through this process.
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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.
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Kyo Chung
Counsellor, ACA-L4
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
(03) 9068 5740 View (03) 9068 5740
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MindfulNest Therapeutic Services
Social Worker, MA, AASW
Serves Area
MindfulNest Therapeutic Services is a specialised mental health and wellbeing service that sees babies, children and families from 0-15 years of age. We work with young children from 0-4 years who might have NDIS plans and need support with emotional regulation, stress, worry, sadness, trauma or adjusting the life stages and changes. We work with older children from 5-15 years who might also have NDIS plans or mental health care plans and need support with feelings of worry, sadness, fear or simply need a safe space to talk about life's challenges with a trust and qualified therapist. We also have an accredited therapy dog!
MindfulNest Therapeutic Services is a specialised mental health and wellbeing service that sees babies, children and families from 0-15 years of age. We work with young children from 0-4 years who might have NDIS plans and need support with emotional regulation, stress, worry, sadness, trauma or adjusting the life stages and changes. We work with older children from 5-15 years who might also have NDIS plans or mental health care plans and need support with feelings of worry, sadness, fear or simply need a safe space to talk about life's challenges with a trust and qualified therapist. We also have an accredited therapy dog!
(03) 9000 0643 View (03) 9000 0643
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TaylorMade Counselling
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Serves Area
TaylorMade Counselling has been designed to work with people of all ages who are looking for a comfortable and safe environment to have life changing, meaningful and practical conversations. The TaylorMade journey began with a single goal; to be able to connect with people and to support them to reconnect with themselves. I wanted TaylorMade to be about empowering people who are experiencing challenges, to encourage them to look at their lives from different angles, to reframe their thinking, to recognise and acknowledge their strengths and triumphs, in order to facilitate them to make positive changes, so that they can lead happy and fulfilling lives.
TaylorMade Counselling has been designed to work with people of all ages who are looking for a comfortable and safe environment to have life changing, meaningful and practical conversations. The TaylorMade journey began with a single goal; to be able to connect with people and to support them to reconnect with themselves. I wanted TaylorMade to be about empowering people who are experiencing challenges, to encourage them to look at their lives from different angles, to reframe their thinking, to recognise and acknowledge their strengths and triumphs, in order to facilitate them to make positive changes, so that they can lead happy and fulfilling lives.
(03) 9069 9437 View (03) 9069 9437
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Timna Jacks
Counsellor, ACA-L1
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I specialise in getting to the root cause of your pain, supporting adults, adolescents, children and couples. I work with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, difficult life transitions and relationship conflicts. I support individuals as well as whole families, helping parents, children, siblings and couples repair and rebuild their relationships. I don't offer quick fixes. Instead, I provide a space for you to speak freely and together, we will get to the heart of the issue. I listen carefully, to the underlying resonance of speech and draw on body-based approaches to support trauma processing and healing.
I specialise in getting to the root cause of your pain, supporting adults, adolescents, children and couples. I work with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, difficult life transitions and relationship conflicts. I support individuals as well as whole families, helping parents, children, siblings and couples repair and rebuild their relationships. I don't offer quick fixes. Instead, I provide a space for you to speak freely and together, we will get to the heart of the issue. I listen carefully, to the underlying resonance of speech and draw on body-based approaches to support trauma processing and healing.
0490 973 408 View 0490 973 408
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Bright Psych
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Bright Psych provides a comprehensive psychological service for adolescents and adults.
Bright Psych provides a comprehensive psychological service for adolescents and adults.
(03) 9068 6415 View (03) 9068 6415
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Krista Senden
Social Worker, AMHSW
Online Only
You may be navigating work stress, family pressures, loss, past trauma, relationship challenges, depression, anxiety or a general sense of feeling stuck. Counselling offers a supportive space to slow down and reflect on what you are experiencing. Together we work to understand the patterns, experiences and pressures that may be shaping your current situation, with the aim of building insight, strengthening emotional stability and supporting meaningful change.
You may be navigating work stress, family pressures, loss, past trauma, relationship challenges, depression, anxiety or a general sense of feeling stuck. Counselling offers a supportive space to slow down and reflect on what you are experiencing. Together we work to understand the patterns, experiences and pressures that may be shaping your current situation, with the aim of building insight, strengthening emotional stability and supporting meaningful change.
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RightPath Counselling
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L4
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am passionate about helping those who struggle with mental health as well as supervising other professionals. Clients come to me with their disorders, issues, struggles and relationship problems and want to find better ways to cope and deal with their concerns. Their goals are to be happier, learn better ways to deal with their concerns and move on from their past traumas.
I am passionate about helping those who struggle with mental health as well as supervising other professionals. Clients come to me with their disorders, issues, struggles and relationship problems and want to find better ways to cope and deal with their concerns. Their goals are to be happier, learn better ways to deal with their concerns and move on from their past traumas.
(03) 7302 2996 View (03) 7302 2996

More Therapists Nearby

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Susan Jackson
Social Worker, AMHSW
Frankston, VIC 3199
My expertise is working with the spectrum of family diversity with multiple generations together in the room with a focus on perinatal mental health, couples and families.
I work with families, couples and individuals to break pattern to build awareness and build closeness, relational connection and safety. Clinical Family and Systemic Psychotherapy Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Emotion Focused Therapy Video Interactional Guidance
My expertise is working with the spectrum of family diversity with multiple generations together in the room with a focus on perinatal mental health, couples and families.
I work with families, couples and individuals to break pattern to build awareness and build closeness, relational connection and safety. Clinical Family and Systemic Psychotherapy Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Emotion Focused Therapy Video Interactional Guidance
(03) 5905 7114 View (03) 5905 7114
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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
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Rivkah Pincus
Counsellor, PACFA
Caulfield North, VIC 3161
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of pregnancy, postpartum, or the pressures of motherhood?
Hi, I’m Rivkah a registered counsellor since 2020 with 18+ years experience in education and wellbeing, I bring both professional expertise and lived experience as a mother. I offer compassionate, client-centered counselling, drawing on CBT, mindfulness, and ACT to give you practical tools and emotional support.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of pregnancy, postpartum, or the pressures of motherhood?
Hi, I’m Rivkah a registered counsellor since 2020 with 18+ years experience in education and wellbeing, I bring both professional expertise and lived experience as a mother. I offer compassionate, client-centered counselling, drawing on CBT, mindfulness, and ACT to give you practical tools and emotional support.
(08) 6029 4337 View (08) 6029 4337
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.