The world can seem very unfair if you are trying to fall pregnant and it’s not happening. Each month it can feel like grief and loss all...

Having a baby can be a wonderful and joyful experience. Many women have strong ideas about how they want their babies to be born. Society...

I’m pregnant!! These two words can evoke a range of emotions in people from shock to fear to excitement and everything in between. As the...

The adjustment to becoming a parent is a complex event that doesn’t happen overnight. While the baby might arrive in a day (or two!) this...

In our society there is a false belief that bonding with our baby will happen immediately, instantly and without any effort. That the...

Burnout is most often talked about in relation to the workplace - people feeling burnt-out by occupations like nursing, social work,...

“Although the popularly desired outcome is ‘healthy mother, healthy baby,’ I think there is room in that equation for ‘happy,...

Many people are finding the COVID-19 social isolation measures really difficult. We know that families are finding the juggle of ‘work...

For many people, making the decision to see a psychologist can be incredibly daunting. People often question if their issues are “bad”...

Many people have certain beliefs and expectations about psychologists that are not accurate. These beliefs come from the media, movies...

The current COVID-19 situation across the globe has meant that our usual ways of life have been significantly changed. Pregnant mothers...

“I am 39 weeks pregnant with my second child and my mum is interstate. She was planning to come last week so that when I go into labour,...

From March 30, 2020 the Australian government has announced that ALL Australians can now access psychological services through telehealth...

When in moments of emotional pain, confusion, sadness or despair, many of us have probably been advised to “talk it through” with someone....

Mental health, like physical health, is impacted by a range of different factors. While this includes psychological structures and...

According to Manuel J. Smith’s book “When I say No I feel Guilty” (1975), saying ‘no’ is a basic human right and one that should be...

Many rituals and traditions are associated with the celebration of Christmas. Whether it be the decorating of the tree, carolling, or a...

Many rituals and traditions are associated with the celebration of Easter. Whether it be an Easter egg hunt, decoration of eggs, or a...

Becoming a parent brings a multitude of new physical, emotional and mental challenges which are difficult for everybody. For some...

Giving birth is one epic journey and like most things pregnancy-related, it is very personal with no two women's experiences exactly the...