Services
I offer evidence-based psychological support for adults, and focused support for families navigating pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. I also offer collaborative support for health professionals delivering care in maternity and neonatal settings.
If you’re unsure whether your concern fits, you are welcome to contact me to discuss how I may be able to help.
Referrals and support
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You do not need a referral to access psychological support. However, having a Mental Health Treatment Plan can help you access Medicare rebates.
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Referrals are accepted from General Practitioners (GPs), Psychiatrists, Obstetricians, Paediatricians, and other health professionals.
To receive Medicare rebates, a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP or eligible referring practitioner is required.
If you have a Mental Health Treatment Plan, this may include 10 Medicare-rebated therapy sessions per calendar year.
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Referring practitioners are not required to use a specific form to refer patients. However, a referral for mental health services should be in writing (signed and dated by the referring practitioner) and include:
The patient's name, date of birth and address;
The patient's symptoms or diagnosis and a statement on whether a mental health treatment plan has been prepared;
A list of any current medications;
The number of sessions the patient is being referred for; and
A statement about whether the patient has a mental health treatment plan or a psychiatrist assessment and management plan.
You can access support by either self-referral or through a referral from a health professional.
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Anxiety & Fear-Based
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Panic Disorder (with or without Agoraphobia)
Phobias (persistent and specific fears)
Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Mood Disorders
Trauma & Stress-Related
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD)
Acute Stress
Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs)
Bereavement, Grief and Loss
Physical Health and Adjustment to Change
Issues of Identity and Life Stages
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Antenatal and postnatal anxiety or depression
Adjustment to parenthood and changes in identity
Trauma related to conception, pregnancy, birth or post-partum
Perinatal OCD
Grief or loss related to pregnancy, birth, or adjustment to unexpected news
Parenting stress and coping with the demands of caring for a newborn
Distress associated with physical health challenges including severe pregnancy sickness
Relationship and family stress during the perinatal period
Supporting parents and families during or after neonatal intensive care (NICU) experiences
Where appropriate, bedside or cotside appointments can be arranged by prior agreement to support families during hospital admission
Reaching out for support during pregnancy or after birth can feel especially hard. Many parents carry shame, guilt, or worry that they should be coping better — or fear that asking for help might lead to judgment or unwanted involvement from services.
It’s important to know that seeking psychological support is a protective and proactive step. Most parents who attend therapy are simply looking for space to talk, make sense of their experiences, and feel more like themselves again.
You deserve support during this significant and vulnerable time, and you don’t have to navigate it alone.
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I offer psychologically informed services to support healthcare professionals working in maternity and neonatal settings, particularly where clinical work is personally resonant, complex, or emotionally demanding.
Post-Event Team Reflections and Debriefs
Facilitated reflective sessions following significant clinical events, adverse outcomes, or challenging births. These sessions provide a contained, supportive space for teams to process emotional impact, reflect on clinical and systemic factors, and support collective learning and wellbeing.Birth Reflections Supervision
Specialist supervision and consultation for clinicians involved in birth reflections work. This includes support with complex clinical dynamics, managing emotional intensity, and attending to the impact of repeated exposure to birth-related trauma and distress.Reflective Practice for Neonatal and Maternity Staff
Ongoing individual or group reflective practice for neonatal and maternity staff, focused on supporting emotionally sustainable practice in work that is often personally resonant. Sessions attend to professional role, relational dynamics, ethical complexity, and the cumulative impact of care.Training and Education
Tailored education and in-service sessions for maternity and neonatal teams, with a focus on trauma-informed care, psychologically safe communication, staff wellbeing, and reflective capacity in high-intensity care environments.Please submit an enquiry to discuss further.