Perinatal Counselling
& Family Support
"Natalie made my husband and I feel heard throughout the entire pregnancy, birth and post-partum period. Working with Natalie meant my husband could also feel emotionally supported during the wild journey of our birth. I will always be grateful for her presence, strength and support during my entire pregnancy, birth and the weeks following, it felt like having family there."
​Amirah
Pregnancy and Birth
Holistic support can include:
- Co-creating birth preferences which meet your emotional and physical wellbeing needs and help to share the mental load of pregnancy and birth planning
- Support in communicating your wants and needs to health-care providers, including an understanding of your maternal healthcare rights and informed consent
- Relaxation techniques for labour and birth, including somatic fear-release methods
- Doula support during labour and birth if desired
- Postnatal de-briefing about your birth experience and 4th trimester planning
What are the benefits of perinatal counselling?
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The process of 'matrescence', or becoming a mother, can last a lifetime and significantly impact mental health. Your identity can be constantly evolving and it can take a while to feel like your authentic self. This can also involve feelings of loss, grief or guilt, as well as unaddressed trauma, which may disrupt bonding and attachment with baby, and impact on your relationships.
Perinatal counselling can help with emotional healing and strengthening connection, so that you feel more supported in dealing with these challenges. ​
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Counselling is available in-person and via telehealth with home visits by arrangement. Please call Natalie for an informal chat to find out more on (03) 5910 1103.
"Natalie helped me work through all my thoughts, emotions and deep fears until we uncovered the type of birth I actually wanted to have. In the weeks and months following, she helped us transition to life with a baby, debrief about the birth and helped me get support for postnatal depression and anxiety. Throughout the whole journey she was there for any questions or concerns."
Lisa
