Mums in Mind Psychology
Perinatal psychology support in Coburg or online
How I support you through pregnancy and early motherhood
I’m glad you’re here.
The transition to motherhood can bring a wide range of emotional challenges, and you don’t have to navigate them alone.
I offer gentle, compassionate support, whether you’re navigating pregnancy, postpartum, or early parenting.
This is a space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported.
If everything feels like too much, you are in the right place
Pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenting can affect your mental health in ways you might not have expected. Many mums tell me that they feel more worried, overwhelmed, emotional, or simply not like themselves.
For some, it can look like anxious thoughts that won’t switch off. For others, it might be low mood, burnout, anger, or the pressure to keep holding everything together.
Whether you’re pregnant, caring for a newborn, or navigating life with toddlers and young children, I can help you feel more like yourself again.
Some of the challenges you might be experiencing:
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Feeling low, flat, or disconnected can be more common than people realise during pregnancy and after birth. Together, we can gently explore what’s going on and find ways to help you feel more supported, happy, and hopeful.
Feeling low, flat, or emotionally drained
Losing interest in things you used to enjoy
Feeling disconnected from yourself, your baby, or others
Struggling with guilt, hopelessness, or feeling like you’re failing
Finding everyday parenting tasks exhausting or hard to manage
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Many mums experience constant worry during pregnancy or after having a baby. You may find yourself overthinking, feeling on edge, or struggling to switch off.
Constant worry about your baby’s health, safety, or development
Feeling restless, tense, or unable to relax
Racing thoughts or difficulty sleeping, even when your baby sleeps
Feeling overwhelmed by everyday tasks or decisions
Avoiding situations because they feel too stressful or scary
Constant worry can be exhausting but it can get better with the right support.
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If you’re experiencing unwanted or distressing thoughts, you’re not alone — and it doesn’t mean anything about who you are as a mother. This is something I support many mums with, both in Coburg and online, in a safe and non-judgemental space.
Repeated unwanted thoughts about accidental harm coming to your baby
Feeling distressed or frightened by your own thoughts
Checking, seeking reassurance, or avoiding certain situations
Feeling like you need to do things in a particular way to keep your baby safe
Worrying that having these thoughts means something about you
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For some women, pregnancy and early motherhood can bring new awareness of ADHD or autism, or make existing challenges feel more intense. We can work together in a way that respects your unique strengths and needs.
Feeling overstimulated or emotionally overwhelmed
Struggling with routine changes, planning, or organisation
Feeling more anxious, exhausted, or burnt out than expected
Feeling different from other mums or worried you are not coping well enough
Wondering if ADHD or autism may be contributing to how difficult things feel
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Feelings of anger or irritability can be confronting, especially if they don’t feel like “you.” These experiences are more common than you might think. There are gentle, practical ways to understand and manage them.
Feeling irritated or angry more often than usual
Snapping over small things and then feeling guilty afterwards
Feeling overstimulated, touched out, or emotionally flooded
Carrying too much without enough support
Feeling ashamed because your reactions do not feel like you
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Motherhood can feel relentless at times. If you’re running on empty, constantly overwhelmed, or struggling to find space for yourself, support can help you slow things down and feel more in control.
Feeling emotionally and physically drained
Feeling touched out, overwhelmed, or like you never get a break
Losing patience more easily than usual
Struggling to juggle work, parenting, home life, and relationships
Feeling like there is no time left for yourself
You do not need to keep struggling on your own
If any of this resonates, you’re not alone - and support is available.
Whether you’re looking for a psychologist in Coburg or prefer the flexibility of online therapy via Zoom, you’re welcome here.