STIRLING
“When we begin to know ourselves in an open and self-supportive way, we take the first step to encourage our children to know themselves.”
DANIEL J SIEGELStirling Psychology recognise the transition to parenthood is one of the most important life transitions you will make; this is why we choose to focus on working with families during this time. Our warm and caring online therapy team and Mornington psychologists are here to support you in all of your health and wellbeing needs as you transition into becoming a new parent.
Our perinatal online & Mornington psychologists are available to support your mental health and wellbeing in the transition to parenthood.
Our online & Mornington couples therapists can provide support with the many changes and challenges we expereince in our relationships when we become parents.
We offer also offer new parents a range of programs, workshops, and retreats.
With so many changes in the transition to parenthood, it can be hard to know whether your feelings are ‘normal’. It takes time to adjust to the transition for yourself and your family, you need time to feel comfortable and find your way in parenting.
You may be feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious or depressed or you may simply need some support as you adjust to parenthood. Our Mornington Peninsula and online psychologists are committed to exploring ways to facilitate joyful, confident parenting and a secure, loving bond between parents and infants.
Postnatal depression
Postnatal anxiety
Adjustment to parenthood
Adjustment following a premature or multiple birth
Maintaining couple intimacy
Manage nutritional deficiencies
Unsettled or sick infants
Feeling irritable or guilty
Feeling overwhelmed
Thoughts of harming yourself or your baby
Feeling alone
Food intolerances
Feeling stressed
Difficulties with breast-feeding
Lack of enjoyment in parenting
Having difficulty developing a bond with your baby
Weight management
Meal planning
It can be hard to know how to meet your needs whilst meeting the needs of your baby. At Stirling Psychology we understand how debilitating postnatal depression and postnatal anxiety can be, especially when you have a child to care for.
Our Mornington and online psychologists will work with you to improve your postnatal mental health, and
support you in developing your relationship with your baby. Struggling to get out of the house, rest assured you can access one of our
online therapists whenever you need. Online therapy is the perfect way to make use of nap time (if they're sleeping) or minimise time
out of the house whilst navigating feeding times.
Many mums and dads wish to parent differently to how they were raised. There may be things about your upbringing that you want to bring forward into your own parenting, and aspects that you don’t.
We can explore these themes with you as you transition into being the parent you want to be. You may want to see one of our Mornington Psychologists for individual face to face or online therapy or join our Circle of Security group.
Parents are welcome to and encouraged to bring their baby to face to face and online therapy appointments at Stirling Psychology.
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The transition to parenthood puts enormous pressure on a relationship. As psychologists, we know that 67% of couples experience a significant drop in relationship satisfaction after the birth of a child. You may find yourself becoming more irritable or notice that you are increasingly criticising your partner. You may be struggling to find time to spend together, you might feel disconnected or you may be having difficulties with intimacy.
You may find yourselves fighting over things that were never an issue before - arguing over money, feeling unsupported and not heard, or both feeling you don’t get enough time on your own. You might want to attend an online relationship course or workship such as Bringing Baby Home to develop your skills; or re-prioritise your relationship with a luxury couples retreat; or perhaps regular online couples therapy appointments with a Mornington psychologist might be what you need to improve communication and build connection.
We offer a range of relationship solutions including online relationship courses to meet your couple needs at Stirling Relationships.
COUPLES RETREATS
ONLINE RELATIONSHIP COURSES
DIY PSYCHOLOGY RELATIONSHIP CARDS
COUPLES THERAPY