Perinatal Mental Health

Our occupational therapists support women through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. We understand that this transformative time brings joy and challenges and that maintaining your mental well-being is crucial for you and your baby.

Services include working with you to establish gentle routines that support rest and recovery, develop strategies for managing overwhelm, create opportunities for self-care within your day, and build confidence in your new role, providing a safe space to debrief about the challenges of becoming a parent. We understand the importance of sleep, physical recovery, emotional well-being, and finding moments of calm within the intensity of early parenthood.

We aim to help you feel supported and capable as you navigate this significant life transition, ensuring you have the tools and strategies to care for yourself and your baby.

We support parents experiencing mild to moderate challenges with their mental health, including:

Perinatal and post-natal anxiety and depression

Perinatal adjustment disorders

Managing pre-existing mental health conditions during parenthood

Parents returning to work or study

Expectant parents preparing for parenthood

Providing a safe space to debrief about the challenges of becoming a parent

Working Together

We take a gentle, personalised approach that acknowledges your individual needs and circumstances. Our support focuses on practical strategies that work within your real life, understanding that every parent's journey is unique. We can work with you in your home environment, Telehealth or at our clinic, making it easier to access support while adjusting to life with your baby.

We support clients with Medicare (Mental Health Care Plans and Chronic Disease Management Plans), private health funds, and privately paying clients.