Pregnancy can be both exciting and terrifying. You may have experienced a difficult journey to get pregnant. Your pregnancy news may have been unexpected. For some men and women depression or anxiety may re-emerge in pregnancy, or perhaps you are pregnant and experiencing antenatal depression or antenatal anxiety for the first time. You may be looking to take a preventative approach and want to learn strategies to strengthen your relationship or develop individual coping skills to reduce the likelihood of postnatal depression.
At Stirling Psychology some of our Mornington psychologists are able to offer services under the perinatal non-directive counselling program. Medicare Rebates are available for individuals who have concerns about a current or recent pregnancy. Medicare offers rebates for up to 3 pregnancy support counselling sessions for a person who is currently pregnant or who has been pregnant in the preceding 12 months.
GPs may refer clients under this program, via a signed and dated letter. Please note unlike the mental health treatment plan, you do not need to have a diagnosable mental health condition to access this funding. See the Department of Health’s website for more information on this program. You can access this program with a psychologist at our Mornington Practice or with one of our online psychologists.
We can’t ever know exactly what to expect when our baby is born. Every birth experience is different and your baby will bring their own temperament and set of needs. It’s impossible to know how you will cope but we can help you prepare for the uncertainty of parenthood so that you have the best chance to transition as smoothly as possible. You might be worried about developing postnatal depression and may want to take a preventative approach or you may want to better manage stress during your pregnancy
The couple relationship also undergoes its own profound transition during this time. At Stirling Psychology we are passionate about
prevention and early intervention. You may wish to attend our Bringing Baby Home
Workshop to
prepare for the transition to parenthood as a couple or you may want to engage in couples therapy to address issues in your relationship
before baby arrives. You can book an appointment with a couples therapist at our Mornington psychology practice or with one of our
psychologist online.
We believe everyone has the capacity for change and therefore, provide an open, supportive environment that nurtures growth.
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