Maternal Wellbeing and Support
Navigating motherhood and mothering is hard work. I believe that our society isn't suitably set up to value mothers, and mothering-work, or providing opportunities for mothers to thrive in modern-day life. This is leaving mothers feeling guilty, burnt-out, resentful, angry, disconnected, and lost. This all takes a toll on identity, mental health and wellbeing, and mothers and families are paying the price.
I believe things can be different, and we are capable of pushing back against the 'shoulds' of what it means to be a 'perfect mother' in our society, and (re)claim a motherhood experience that aligns with our values, on our own terms.
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I support mamas and mamas-to-be with:
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Preparation for and adjusting to motherhood
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Birth trauma and debriefing from birth experiences
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Perinatal depression & anxiety
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Guilt and anger
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Understanding and transforming the way your childhood experiences impact your parenting
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Changes to your identity and sense of self in transitioning to motherhood
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Impacts of motherhood on relationships
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Matrescence - the transitional process of becoming a mother which impacts our physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual self.
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Self-care and personal satisfaction
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Termination/abortion matters
I provide support to mamas both face-to-face from my counselling room in Nowra, as well as online (via Zoom). Medicare rebates are available for pregnancy-related counselling. You can find out more about my fees here
I would love to work with you in creating and claiming the motherhood experience you desire for you and your family. If you would like to find out more about how I can support you, or you are interested in booking in a brief complimentary introduction call to find out more about my services, please reach out through the form below.