Business Details
Perinatal Psychology Services Melbourne
We are a professional collaboration of experienced Victorian psychologists dedicated to supporting hopeful, expectant, and new parents through the challenges of childbearing and early parenting. Our team is recognized for expertise in perinatal mental health, grief, and evidence-based parenting guidance. We offer personalized contact options to connect clients with psychologists suited to their needs, providing compassionate, non-judgmental care via direct communication or Telehealth.Our services address conception difficulties, pregnancy decision-making, childbirth trauma, postnatal depression, and family relationship dynamics, with a commitment to advancing research in perinatal mental health.
Services
Pregnancy Counseling
Postnatal Depression Support
Childbirth Trauma Therapy
Fertility Counseling
Parenting Guidance
Gender Disappointment Counseling
Perinatal Grief Support
EMDR Therapy
Couple Relationship Counseling
Telehealth Sessions
Highlights and features
- Personalized psychologist matching for tailored care
- Specialized expertise in perinatal mental health
- Evidence-based practices for pregnancy and postnatal challenges
- Telehealth services available across Victoria
- Commitment to advancing perinatal mental health research
Associations and certifications
- Psychology Board of Australia
- Perinatal Loss Centre
Services
Pregnancy Counseling
Specialized counseling for pregnancy-related anxiety, decision-making, and emotional challenges. Our psychologists address fears of childbirth, obsessive thoughts, and adjustment to parenthood. Services include pre-conception planning, managing antenatal depression, and navigating complex fetal diagnoses with non-judgmental guidance.
Postnatal Depression Support
Comprehensive therapy for postnatal depression, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts. We help parents manage overwhelming stress, relationship changes, and identity shifts after childbirth. Treatment incorporates evidence-based techniques like CBT and EMDR to restore emotional well-being and strengthen parent-infant bonds.
Childbirth Trauma Therapy
Specialized trauma recovery for parents experiencing distress after traumatic births. Our EMDR-trained psychologists facilitate processing of birth-related PTSD, fear of future pregnancies, and partner support challenges. Therapy focuses on rebuilding confidence and emotional stability post-trauma.
Fertility Counseling
Guidance for individuals and couples facing infertility, IVF stress, or pregnancy loss. We address emotional distress during fertility treatments, help process grief from miscarriage or stillbirth, and support decision-making about alternative family-building options with compassionate, non-directive care.
Parenting Guidance
Expert advice for navigating early parenting challenges including infant attachment, work-life balance, and family dynamics. Our psychologists provide strategies for managing toddler behavior, childcare transitions, and adjusting to new parental identities while maintaining mental well-being.
People
Dr Rene Miller
Principal Clinical Psychologist and Founder
Dr Rene Miller established the network to provide specialized perinatal mental health support. With expertise in pregnancy decision-making and postnatal adjustment, she leads a team of psychologists offering evidence-based care across Melbourne.
Dr Michelle Kornblum
Clinical Psychologist
Dr Michelle Kornblum specializes in perinatal grief and trauma recovery. Her practice focuses on supporting parents through pregnancy loss, childbirth trauma, and postnatal depression using EMDR therapy and attachment-based approaches.
Dr Emily Horwill
Clinical Psychologist
Dr Emily Horwill provides regional perinatal services in Warrnambool. Her expertise includes fertility counseling, antenatal anxiety management, and supporting parents through high-risk pregnancies and neonatal challenges.
Questions
What perinatal mental health services do you offer?
We provide counseling for pregnancy decision-making, postnatal depression, childbirth trauma, fertility challenges, and parenting adjustments. Specialized services include EMDR therapy, gender disappointment counseling, and perinatal grief support.
Do you offer Telehealth appointments?
Yes, most psychologists provide Telehealth sessions to all Victorians, ensuring accessible care for those in remote areas or with mobility challenges.
How do I choose a psychologist?
Review our directory of psychologists with locations and specialties. Contact your preferred psychologist directly to discuss compatibility, availability, and fees before booking.
Are services covered by private health insurance?
Coverage varies by provider. We recommend checking with your insurer about rebates for psychological services. Some psychologists may offer Medicare-rebated sessions under mental health care plans.
What research initiatives do you support?
We actively contribute to perinatal mental health research by hosting academic studies on our platform and collaborating with researchers to improve evidence-based practices in maternal mental health.
