Maternal Minds

About

Maternal Minds is a private practice staffed by Registered Psychologists and Social Workers, all of whom are fully accredited under Medicare to provide non-directive pregnancy support counselling and treatment of Post Natal Depression and Anxiety. Our friendly female staff have a wealth of experience having previously worked in the area's of Rehabilitation, Disability Support Services and Mental Health Crisis Support. We have extensive experience in working with clients, their partners and their families all from a variety of cultures and backgrounds.

We offer a confidential, unbiased and safe opportunity to freely discuss any concerns a woman may have regarding her current or previous pregnancy.

We offer non-directive counselling that aims to assist clients in coming to their own conclusions about their pregnancy and offering evidence based, useful information on how to achieve their decisions. Under the Medicare Rebate Scheme Non-Directive Counselling is defined as:

"A form of counselling that is based on the understanding that, in many situations, people can resolve their own problems without being provided with a solution by the counsellor. The counsellor's role is to encourage the person to express their feelings but not suggest what decision the person should make. By listening and reflecting back what the person reveals to them, the counsellor helps them to explore and understand their feelings. With this understanding, the person is able to make the decision that is best for them."

We also offer up to12 sessions of Individual Treatment in the form of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy specifically designed to treat Post Natal Depression and Anxiety. These sessions involve skills based training as well as sessions with a client and their partner to address any relationship issues that arise from the transition into parenting as a couple.