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Therapy for Perinatal Mental Health
Pregnancy and early parenthood can be meaningful and joyful — but they can also feel overwhelming, isolating, and emotionally exhausting. Many parents experience anxiety, low mood, intrusive thoughts, self-doubt, or feel unlike themselves during this stage of life. At Marsden Health, our local Wollongong psychologists offer compassionate, evidence-based support for people navigating the emotional challenges of pregnancy and early parenting.
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The transition into parenthood can bring enormous emotional, physical, and relational change. If you are struggling during pregnancy or after birth, please know: you are not alone. Our Wollongong psychologists provide a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space to help you better understand your experiences and feel more supported during this stage of life.
Our approach
We understand that there is no “right way” to feel during pregnancy or early parenthood.
Therapy is tailored to your individual experiences and goals. We take a compassionate, trauma-informed, and evidence-based approach, helping you make sense of your emotions, build self-compassion, and develop practical ways to manage overwhelm and stress.
We support parents experiencing:
- Perinatal anxiety and overwhelm
- Low mood and postnatal depression
- Intrusive thoughts and excessive worry
- Birth trauma and difficult birth experiences
- Parenting stress and emotional exhaustion
- Self-criticism, guilt, and shame
- Identity changes and adjustment to parenthood
- Difficulties bonding or feeling connected
Perinatal Therapy Groups
This small, online group brings together women who are navigating similar challenges – creating a space where you can feel seen, heard, and supported. Together, we explore:
- The emotional ups and downs of pregnancy and early parenting
- Why your mind and body respond the way they do
- How to soften self-criticism and reconnect with yourself
- Ways to feel calmer, more confident, and more compassionate
How we’ll monitor your progress
We regularly check in with you about how therapy is feeling and whether the approach is meeting your needs.
Your therapist may use conversations, reflective feedback, and evidence-based measures to support your progress and wellbeing over time.
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Complete this brief Online Intake Questionnaire (2 mins) to speed up the process for booking your initial appointment at Marsden Health. We will contact you as soon as it’s complete.