As experienced clinicians, we help clients who are feeling emotionally or mentally challenged by pregnancy or early parenthood to move toward meaningful engagement in parenting and life.

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As experienced supervisors, we:

• bring a unique and advanced skill set to the understanding and treatment of mental health in the perinatal period

• integrate knowledge of maternal mental health, infant mental health, developmental psychology, family dynamics and systemic issues to assess and treat a wide-range of mental health needs for women (and men) both during pregnancy and after birth.

• use evidence-based therapy for many types of psychological distress, from mild, moderate to severe and more complex issues relating to the pre and postnatal periods.

• provide effective interventions that can help to improve mother-infant relationships and improve the social, emotional and behavioural development of baby.

• are skilled at developing rapport with both women and men during this vulnerable time.

• understand that pregnancy, childbirth and the adjustment to parenthood can have a significant impact on mental health that can be exacerbated by lack of sleep, pre-existing mental health issues and changes to other relationships.

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We aim to provide a supervisory space where you can:

• Reflect on your practise openly and supportively.

• Enjoy a supportive, non-judgemental space with warmth and clear direction.

• Receive specific, evidence-based feedback regarding interventions, transference, counselling skills and ethical practise.

• Gain resources – intervention ideas, worksheets, expansion of practise materials.

• Ask for help with risk management and assessment support including external referral options.

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The Perinatal Professionals Hub team have worked for, completed clinical placements or training within various organisations focused on perinatal and infant mental health including:

• The Royal Women’s Hospital

• The Royal Children’s Hospital

• Parent Infant Research Institute

• Murdoch Children’s Research Institute

• Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia (PANDA)

• The Australian Psychological Society

• Centre for Perinatal Psychology

• Perinatal Emotional Health Program

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As a mandatory requirement, all of our team have completed perinatal mental health training provided by:

• Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE)

• University of Sydney and/or The Selini Institute

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Our Psychologists are able to provide AHPRA Board approved supervision for:

• Continued professional development purposes

• Psychology Clinical Registrar programs

• Masters level Psychology students

• Psychology Interns (5+1 program)

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To get to know more about each of our supervisors, take a look at their profiles below or if you’d like to chat about which team member might be the best match for you give us a call on (03) 9079 6930.

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Interested in joining our team of experienced supervisors or Mums Matter Psychology clinicians? Find out more