Psychology & Counselling
Motherhood is hard!
We have been told a lie about motherhood – that it should come naturally and easily, that we should be able to do it all and love every minute, that we should be completely selfless and live for our children. We have been conditioned to believe these things, but they are unrealistic and unachievable…
we can help you stop:
- Feeling like you’re failing or as though you’re not good enough
- Feeling like you’re constantly busy, but never have things done
- Feeling anxious and overthinking everything
- Feeling lost and alone in your experience of motherhood
And start:
- Feeling understood and valued in your role as a mother and woman
- Feeling confident in who you are, trusting your instincts and tuning into your values
- Feeling connected and supported so that you can show up as the best version of you for your family!
We want to support you on this journey… because we know you probably feel like there is something missing.
We want to help you to let go of the guilt and anxiety, move past the dark cloud that’s over your head, the busyness and overwhelm you might be experiencing.
We want to let you in on a little secret.
The difference between where you’re at now and getting to a place where you feel calm, confident and empowered on your motherhood journey, is taking the leap of faith and reaching out for support.
Standing up and saying, ‘actually – I want more’
Perinatal Counselling & Psychology
If you find yourself on the perinatal journey, whether it be in the planning stage, pregnancy or postnatal period, you are likely to come up against challenges, stressors or difficult experiences. What you are going through is totally normal. However, how you deal with it and who you go to for support can make a big difference in how you cope with those challenges.
Here are some of the common challenges that we have supported women through:
- Difficulties falling pregnant
- Feelings of anxiety or depression
- Relationship stressors
- Fear of childbirth
- Birth trauma
- Bonding with your baby
- Transition into motherhood
- Changes in role and identity
- Sickness during pregnancy
- Loss of baby
- Delivering a premature baby
- Financial stress
- Difficulties with body image or self-love
We can support you in a multitude of ways, whether that be to hold space for you and deeply listen to your experiences, to help you explore possible solutions or actions, or to help you gain insight and awareness of what is really going on for you.
We believe that you are the expert of your life, but sometimes we all need a bit of support and guidance. Here at The Mindful Birth Movement, we help you overcome your obstacles to become the best version of yourself and harvest the life you desire.
Frequently Asked Questions
All of our appointments are 50 mins in length in which the fee is:
Rebecca – $220 per session
Jane – $195 per session or $245 for an in-home session (conditions apply)
You can utilise a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) with Rebecca or Jane.
A MHCP enables you a rebate from Medicare for each session, up to 10 sessions per year. Your first referral is for 6 sessions, and a second re-referral for an additional 4 sessions.
The amount of money you receive back from Medicare is:
Rebecca (Psychologist): $93.35
Jane (MH Occupational Therapist): $82.30
Rebecca (Psychologist – MHCP): $92.35
Jane (MH Occupational Therapist – MHCP): $82.30
Rebecca – extremely limited appointment times
Jane – Monday’s and Tuesday’s
Benefits of Telehealth:
From the comfort of your home or during your lunch break at work
Reduces travel time for you and can make it easier with a baby / toddler.
As we are providing a counselling service, we can complete a full assessment online just like in person. Research indicates that treatment is just as effective via Telehealth compared to in-person.
Your first appointment is all about getting to know you and understanding your concerns.
This appointment is mainly to assess what’s happening for you, and to outline a plan moving forward.
Your clinician will usually begin working with you in the following sessions, with suitable strategies and therapy based on the first meeting.
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