Parent Support and Education

Our children are our future

The responsibility and tasks of parenting are often daunting. Further, the pervasive myth of parenthood as filled with joy and satisfaction frequently compels parents to hide the often very stressful and at times overwhelming demands of parenting. Even the most dedicated, loving and skilled parents can struggle when families undergo change or when a child’s needs or behaviour becomes challenging. We offer informed, supportive and empathetic counselling and therapy to address a broad range of child, adolescent & family  issues from mental health disorders, family conflict, separation and transitions, and parenting difficulties.

Our expert team comprises Educational and Clinical Psychologists with advanced qualifications and expertise in infant/perinatal and developmental psychology and  psychiatry. All staff are supervised by Dr Simon Crisp who is a Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologist with advanced masters qualifications in Child & Educational Psychology and doctoral qualifications in Clinical Child, Adolescent & Family Psychology.

Pregnancy Support Counselling

Becoming pregnant heralds many significant and unique changes.  The prospect of having a baby, impending transition to parenthood, potential changes in relationships, health and lifestyle, and new emotions, can be exciting but can also be daunting. Concerns, preparation and decisions can be sensitively addressed through empathic, supportive and non-directive psychological counselling.

Child & family Psychologist Emma Lund has undertaken the mandatory training required to offer the Non-Directive Pregnancy Support Counselling rebated through Medicare. She has been trained to support women through pregnancy-related issues, and to provide information about the options and services relevant to pregnancy concerns.

These counselling sessions are available to assist women who have any personal concerns related to a current or recent pregnancy (within the last 12 months). Personal concerns may include decisions about the future, adjustment following the pregnancy, or general issues related to a pregnancy.

The Medicare Item covers up to three sessions with an accredited Psychologist per pregnancy. A referral for this service results from a GP assessing that a woman has concerns that would benefit from sessions with a Psychologist who is eligible to provide pregnancy support counselling services. If appropriate, partners can also attend the counselling sessions.