Support for
The perinatal period is a major transition. Support that meets you where you are.
Support during pregnancy, postnatal adjustment, and the early parenting years — for birthing parents, partners, and carers.
Key information you should know
- One in five women and one in ten men experience perinatal depression or anxiety.
- Getting support early makes a significant difference for both parent and baby.
- Our clinicians are experienced in perinatal mental health and take a whole-family approach.
Signs you might benefit from perinatal mental health support
- Persistent anxiety or worry about the pregnancy, birth, or baby
- Low mood or depression that doesn't lift in the weeks after birth
- Difficulty bonding with your baby despite wanting to
- Intrusive thoughts about harm coming to you or the baby
- Feeling overwhelmed, out of control, or like you're failing
- Birth trauma — intrusive memories or fear about the birth experience
How therapy can help with perinatal mental health
Pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood bring enormous change. Anxiety, low mood, birth trauma, intrusive thoughts, and difficulty bonding are more common than many people expect, including among partners and non-birthing parents.
Perinatal support at Succoris is non-judgemental and practical. Therapy can reduce distress, strengthen coping, and help you feel more like yourself while caring for a baby. Early support often benefits the whole family.
Psychologists who support perinatal mental health
5 psychologists with experience in perinatal mental health.
Accepting new clientsBook with GraceDr Grace Hayes
Psychology Registrar
Grace is an experienced psychologist who supports clients across the lifespan to work towards meaningful therapeutic outcomes. She brings a thoughtful, non-judgemental approach with a special interest in perinatal mental health.
Works from Succoris Sunbury
Accepting new clientsBook with KristyKristy Ward
Psychologist & Director
Kristy is a warm, highly experienced psychologist who brings nearly two decades of clinical practice to helping people feel understood, supported and confident as they work towards meaningful change.
2 clinics
Accepting new clientsBook with MaiaraMaiara Kunzler
Psychologist
Maiara is passionate about creating a safe, warm, and collaborative space where clients feel supported, respected, and empowered throughout the therapeutic process.
2 clinics
Nikita Kettlewell
Clinical Psychologist & Clinic Manager
Nikita works collaboratively with clients to identify goals and strategies for each individual, using a warm, empathic and non-judgemental approach. She has a background in individual and group therapy.
Works from Succoris Bendigo
Sophie Lord
Clinical Psychologist
Sophie provides warm, thoughtful therapy for children, adolescents and adults via telehealth. She is culturally aware, inclusive, and brings genuine curiosity to each person's story.
2 clinics
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