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Life After Birth Psychology

✨ Therapy & support for women throughout conception, pregnancy, and motherhood ✨

19/12/2025

Thank you so much for your support in 2025, and thank you to those who have trusted me to support them this year.

Please look after yourself and your communities over the holiday season and beyond.

See you in 2026

09/12/2025

Good enough parenting, is really just good old being human. Its not perfect and doesn't need to be because it will still cultivate a secure relationship between parents and their children.

As we approach the end of the school year, I've probably had more mis-attunements than usual.. so reminding myself about good enough parenting has been really powerful and allowed me to have greater self compassion. I hope this reminder does that for you too.

And don't forget if you feel you're needing a little more tailored support, our therapists Kelly and Erin have availability leading into Christmas and into the new year. Links for booking are in my bio.

07/12/2025

Reflections on my own parenting experiences. This time on the concept of good enough parenting.

I will say that there are many reasons why good enough parenting might be hard for some people, but that it is possible for all of us. Some of us just need a bit more support - I've had quite a bit of professional help because I just didn't get a solid blueprint from my own childhood experiences.

I've had to relearn many things in order to show up the way I do. You may be reading this reflecting on how parenting feels really really hard, and may even be a source of great frustration or worry. It might be that you, like me, need some outside support to.

If that's you, please know that support is available. We have the wonderful Kelly Wright and Erin Henry available to provide 1:1 therapy, and Kelly also provides couples therapy. You can find their booking links in my bio link.

05/12/2025

An invitation to pause before the season sweeps you up.

To notice where old stories about “being a good mother” are driving you into exhaustion. To question the places where you’ve quietly picked up responsibility that doesn’t have to belong to you. To choose intentionality over performance.

You’re allowed to build a holiday that protects your wellbeing — even if that means doing less, saying no, or letting things be more ordinary than the world tells you they should be.

What can you drop to lessen the load? let me know in the comments below 👇🏾

03/12/2025

The holiday chaos is in full swing! But things can be different, if we are open to exploring why this is happening and if we dare to disappoint others.

All of the things I speak about in the slides are also things we are supporting mothers through all year long in 1:1 therapy. They exist all the time but they are certainly amplified at this time of year.

Feel free to share with someone who could use a rest.

24/11/2025

I’ve been conjuring over my cauldron for a VERY long time… and finally it’s ready..

MotherHeld is here!

Motherheld is for the mamas who are craving the space to be with themselves and what is moving within them, and to share that space with other mothers wanting the same.

There are no modules, no guest speakers. You will be both the teacher and the student, and I will provide the holding and space full of invitation.

My nervous system has wanted something like this and I know there are so many others who are any and need this too.

It’s 12 months of online monthly mother circles + online seasonal gatherings and rituals throughout the year, and a community space where you can chat and share (if you want) with other mothers who are journeying with us over the next year.

If MotherHeld sounds like your jam, type MOTHER in the comments below and I’ll send you the link to join the waitlist. Or head to the links in my bio ✨

30/10/2025

Happy Halloween!

🕯️ A haunted house, but it’s modern motherhood — built on invisible labour, missing villages, and impossible expectations.

What would you add? Let me know in the comments

29/10/2025

The brood is growing!

It's not a baby.. but I reckon its just as amazing! The wonderful Erin Henry .au has joined the Life Birth Family and that means more support for mum + support for dads now too!

Erin is available for online appointments on Thursdays and Fridays — with Medicare rebates available.

If you are looking for a compassionate therapist who 'gets it', to support you, please get in touch via our website https://www.lifeafterbirth.com.au/erin or head to the links in our bio.

I also want to take this opportunity to show my appreciation to the other third of Life After Birth; Kelly Wright who continues to be a grounding presence and support to the mothers and couples she works with. Kelly also has some availability for new clients at the moment. You can book with her here: https://www.lifeafterbirth.com.au/kelly or head to the links in our bio.

28/10/2025

Child care centres are a necessity for many parents and there are some brilliant ones! But weeding out the good from the bad can be really hard, so here are some recommendations that came from yesterday’s four corners investigation on child care in Australia.

- Ask lots of questions when interviewing centres including;
*is the center a nonprofit or for profit center (for profit have the highest rates of abuse unfortunately)
* how many staff per room
*what is the experience level of the staff members in the center and in the room your child will be in
*how long has the most senior carer been at the center
*how long have the carers who will be caring for your child been at the center
*what is the staff turnover like?
*how do they ensure child safety in all forms?
*are children likely to be alone with any carers? What circumstances?
*are all the carers educated on body safety/protective behaviours
*what is the policy if you need to raise a complaint/issue
*what is the policy for tech or phones for staff?
*when was the center last accredited/assessed
*are they supportive of you staying for as long as needed to support your child’s transition?

Other things:
- pay attention to how your questions are responded to. Are they received with openness? Or defensiveness? This tells you about how transparent they are likely to be if there are problems or how they will respond if you need to raise issues in the future. Ideally, they welcome your questions because they have already been thought of them all in ensuring the safety of the children in care.

- do a few hang outs at the center with your child and watch how the staff interact with your child and the other children. How do they respond to tears, to “fussing” etc - this is how I personally ruled out many centres for my own children.

- as early as possible teach your children protective behaviours/body safety (lots of books and resources available online for this)

What other questions have you asked or things have you noted when screening a child care center? Share below for other parents to add to their own. 👇🏽

22/10/2025

The phrase “We don’t see things as they are, we see things as we are” is a powerful reminder that how we experience the world is often shaped by our feelings, past experiences, beliefs, and personal struggles.

For mothers, this can mean that certain situations with your child or partner might trigger deep emotions or reactions that have less to do with what’s happening right now, and more to do with unresolved experiences from your past. For example, if you grew up feeling unheard or dismissed, you might be especially sensitive to moments when your child or partner doesn’t seem to listen.

When we understand this, it helps us reflect on how we see ourselves, our relationships, and our children. It invites a deeper self-awareness, allowing us to recognize when old patterns or wounds are shaping our responses. This creates space for compassion—for ourselves and others—and helps us navigate challenges from a place of healing and growth rather than reactivity.

Let me know your thoughts in the comments below 👇🏾

20/10/2025

We need to learn to love and accept all our parts in order to love and accept all parts of our children.

Of course this much more difficult said than done!

Internal Family Systems or parts work is a core part of my therapeutic practice and it is incredibly impactful, so much so that many of my clients express their surprise and sometimes, their disbelief in how profound their experiences with it are.

I have two other incredible therapists who work along side me; Kelly Wright & Erin Henry who also both use parts work with clients. They also both have availability now. If you’re looking to get started in some 1:1 therapy, head to lifeafterbirth.com.au to bio with either Kelly or Erin or head to the link in my bio.

15/10/2025

Today is International Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day

You are not alone.

Your grief matters.

Your baby is remembered.

No matter the circumstances. How or why a baby did not end up on this earth does not make you more or less worthy of grieving. Every loss is remembered by a mother or pregnant person, their partners, and by those who love them.

Sending all those who have experienced loss, much love and courage today and always ❤️

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Fremantle, WA
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Thursday	10am - 5pm

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Congratulations on your coming arrival! In the lead up to having your baby you've probably attended birth classes, prepared a nursery, and brainstormed names. But if you're like many first time parents, you might not have spent much time preparing your relationship or psychological wellbeing for the challenges that are often experienced once you bring your baby home. I was the same, and this is normal given you haven't been there yet, however both anecdote and research indicates that preparation in advance will make the transition to parenthood smoother and will lead to better parenting outcomes.

Or maybe you already have children, or have recently welcomed your new baby home and are finding yourself feeling overwhelmed and low more often than not. Having a baby is often spoken about as one of the most rewarding experiences in life, but the highs of parenthood don't come without their difficulties. Furthermore, some people find that the transition to parenthood raises many questions about identity and roles. This can lead us to feel a variety of distressing and conflicting feelings all at once.

Life after Birth is a psychology service focused on preparing women and/or their partners for the challenges to both mental health and relationships that come with having a baby and raising children. Treatment is also available for a variety of mental health concerns in the pre and postnatal period.