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The paths to parenthood are varied. At any stage you may feel you could benefit from extra support whether it's uncertainty about choosing your path, un-expected events along the way or deep grief that your path has disintegrated, a psychologist can offer strategies and support for your journey. 

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Caring for babies and young children offers the rewards of fulfilment, joy and fun while simultaneously being incredibly hard, emotionally exhausting and isolating work for many parents. Some parents thrive yet many quietly experience distress adjusting to their new role. Common challenges are coping with unsettled babies, feeling ill-equipped, having deep trauma triggered, loneliness, feelings of overwhelm with big emotions as well as experiencing financial and relationship stress at this time. 

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The counselling process involves taking time out to think through challenges that are being experienced, developing insight and coping strategies to address the identified goals. My counselling work aims to support parents to thrive in their own unique experience of parenthood, utilise strengths to create positive change and parent with confidence. Attending counselling in a nurturing space without judgement can be very healing, comforting and a start to making your family relationships rich, resilient and rewarding.

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As a Psychologist I am registered with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Authority (AHPRA) and are bound by an ethical code governing our practice and maintenance of professional knowledge including supervision. This code includes strict confidentiality guidelines and the provision of evidence based treatment. 

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