Therapy & Support Details
Do you work with other health professionals as part of my care?
We can, and often do, collaborate with your broader healthcare team – with your consent. If you have a GP, obstetrician, midwife, maternal child health nurse, or psychiatrist involved in your care, we believe it can be helpful to coordinate with ...
Will my information be kept confidential?
Yes. Privacy and confidentiality are fundamental to our practice. Everything you discuss with your psychologist is kept confidential and will not be shared outside the service without your consent. We maintain secure records, and your information is ...
Do you provide help with pregnancy loss or after a stillbirth?
Yes, we have deep compassion and support for bereaved parents. Coping with a miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal loss, or termination for medical reasons can be an extremely painful and isolating experience. Our psychologists are experienced in grief ...
Do you offer support for partners or other family members?
Yes, we recognize that partners and families are affected by perinatal challenges too. While our name is “Mums Matter,” we support all parents and partners. If you’re a dad, non-birthing partner, or other caregiver struggling with the adjustment, ...
Can I bring my baby to the sessions?
Yes, absolutely. We are very baby-friendly! We understand that arranging childcare isn’t always possible (or you may simply want your baby close), so infants are welcome in both in-person and telehealth sessions. We encourage you to do whatever makes ...
How will therapy help me with issues like anxiety or depression?
Our psychologists use evidence-based therapies tailored to perinatal mental health. This often includes approaches like Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which can help you manage and challenge negative thoughts and worries, or interpersonal ...
What kinds of issues do you help with?
We specialize in the perinatal period, which means we support parents through a wide range of pregnancy and early parenting-related emotional challenges (typically until your child is 4 years old). Common issues we help with include: Depression and ...