Mums Matter Psychology

Mums Matter Psychology Mums Matter Psychology is dedicated to quality mental health care for pregnant women and new mums.

Are you a health professional working in this space? Check out this new online program from "Healthcare providers can e...
14/11/2025

Are you a health professional working in this space? Check out this new online program from

"Healthcare providers can enrol now in - Supporting transitions for parents with neurodivergence: from pregnancy to postnatal here via the link in the bio.⁠
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Learn more about how pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood can affect the mental health of parents with neurodivergence, and understand more about neuro-affirming, trauma-informed support in the free short course on PANDA's Learning Hub. ⁠
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What are healthcare providers saying about the course?⁠
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💬 "Gives a good understanding to anyone who isn't familiar with the strengths, challenges and needs of neurodivergent individuals in the perinatal period"⁠
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💬 "Very informative and practical. I feel I learnt a lot that I can apply to my direct practice." "

Are you a health professional working in this space? Check out this new online program from "Healthcare providers can enrol now in - Supporting transitions for parents with neurodivergence: from pregnancy to postnatal here via the link in the bio.⁠⁠Learn more about how pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood can affect the mental health of parents with neurodivergence, and understand more about neuro-affirming, trauma-informed support in the free short course on PANDA's Learning Hub. ⁠⁠What are healthcare providers saying about the course?⁠⁠

💬 "Gives a good understanding to anyone who isn't familiar with the strengths, challenges and needs of neurodivergent individuals in the perinatal period"⁠⁠

💬 "Very informative and practical. I feel I learnt a lot that I can apply to my direct practice." "

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We're thrilled to introduce Aimee, our Registered Psychologist (AHPRA, APS) with impressive qualifications, including B....
14/11/2025

We're thrilled to introduce Aimee, our Registered Psychologist (AHPRA, APS) with impressive qualifications, including B.Psychology (Honours), Master of Psychology (Professional), and Master of Clinical Psychology, specialising in perinatal and early family mental health.

Aimee provides expert support for mothers and children experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and emotional challenges during the crucial perinatal period. Her specialised training allows her to understand the unique complexities of mental health during pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.

Using evidence-based therapies, Aimee focuses on helping families develop healthy coping strategies, practice self-compassion, and build strong parent-child bonds. She understands that supporting the mother's mental health directly benefits the entire family system.

Whether you're struggling with pregnancy anxiety, postpartum depression, birth trauma, or challenges in bonding with your baby, Aimee brings both professional expertise and genuine compassion to guide you through your healing journey.

Very excited to introduce our new administrator, Rita Pentaris! Rita is currently studying a Diploma of Counselling at t...
13/11/2025

Very excited to introduce our new administrator, Rita Pentaris!

Rita is currently studying a Diploma of Counselling at the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellor, and she describes herself as: "motivated and passionate in completing my studies and making a positive impact on our society."

Rita is also a dedicated mother of 2 children, compassionate and supportive in both her personal and professional life. Rita would describe herself as caring and approachable and she is excited to contribute her skills and continue her journey in the mental health field. "I hope to provide support for both clients and the clinicians."

Welcome Rita!!!

Love this series of 10 myths about attachment from - especially this second one. Check out the full series at her page....
11/11/2025

Love this series of 10 myths about attachment from - especially this second one. Check out the full series at her page.

"10 attachment myths — that we still hold onto.

We’ve been taught to fear dependence, to prize independence, and to see separation as strength — yet attachment doesn’t slow down growth, it fuels it.

Still, the myths about attachment persist. They’re woven into our culture, our parenting advice, even our fears. We hear that children can be too attached, that closeness will make them clingy, or that separation will make them stronger.

But developmental science tells a different story.

Connection isn’t the obstacle to growth — it’s the foundation for it.

Attachment doesn’t hold a child back; it gives them the rest and security they need to move forward.

When we hold onto these old myths, we risk confusing what children need most: relationship."

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This powerful reminder speaks to the heart of authentic parenting. In a world filled with Pinterest-perfect nurseries an...
11/11/2025

This powerful reminder speaks to the heart of authentic parenting. In a world filled with Pinterest-perfect nurseries and Instagram-worthy family moments, it's easy to feel like you're falling short of impossible standards.

Being real means acknowledging your struggles, asking for help when you need it, and letting your children see that it's okay to have difficult emotions. When you embrace authenticity over perfection, you give your family permission to be human too.

Perfect parenting is a myth that creates shame and anxiety. Real parenting creates connection, resilience, and unconditional love. Your children will remember how you made them feel, not whether you had all the answers or did everything "right."

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Last month the 2025 Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Awards were held— and what a night it was!Frances attended the award...
09/11/2025

Last month the 2025 Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Awards were held— and what a night it was!

Frances attended the awards ceremony at the Williamstown Town Hall with Teresa Sartor, Sarah van Ree, Kim Harrison and they were joined by more than 300 local business leaders, entrepreneurs, and community members to celebrate innovation, resilience, and excellence across the vibrant Hobsons Bay business community.

While Mums Matter didn’t take home the award in the Home-Based Business category, it was truly an honour to be recognised as a finalist among so many inspiring local businesses. The atmosphere was electric — filled with pride, optimism, and a real sense of community spirit.

A big congratulations to all the winners, including Catherine Storm Millinery, who took out our category, and to the other incredible local businesses making a difference in Hobsons Bay.

Thank you to everyone who continues to make Mums Matter Psychology such a special and impactful organisation. Being named a finalist is recognition of all of your hard work, dedication, and heart.

Saturday thoughts...."Many of us grew up watching the people we love run on empty. They never stopped — not because they...
07/11/2025

Saturday thoughts....

"Many of us grew up watching the people we love run on empty. They never stopped — not because they didn’t want to, but because somewhere along the way, they learned that rest had to be earned.

So we inherited that rhythm — doing, giving, achieving — and called it love. And now, with plates that always feel too full, we find ourselves doing the same.

But when our children watch us, they’re learning something too. If all they ever see is us pushing through, they’ll think peace has to wait until everything is done.

The truth is, it’s never all done. And what they need more than a perfectly managed home is a parent who knows when enough is enough — and allows space for peace to exist, even when everything isn’t checked off.

Because when we rest, we’re not showing laziness — we’re modelling balance. We’re teaching them that worth isn’t measured by exhaustion, and that rest isn’t a reward — it’s a rhythm.

They’ll learn to work hard, yes — but also to pause, to breathe, to remember that presence matters more than productivity.

That’s how we raise children who don’t just know how to succeed — but also how to stay whole while they do. ❤️"

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The Perfectionism Recovery Plan for New Parents ✨Perfectionism and parenting don't mix well, one creates impossible stan...
07/11/2025

The Perfectionism Recovery Plan for New Parents ✨

Perfectionism and parenting don't mix well, one creates impossible standards while the other requires flexibility, patience, and the ability to embrace "good enough."

Our Perfectionism Recovery Plan helps you identify perfectionist patterns that are creating stress and anxiety in your parenting journey. We work together to develop a healthier relationship with mistakes, uncertainty, and the beautiful messiness of family life.

Through specialised techniques, you'll learn to distinguish between healthy standards and harmful perfectionism, practice self-compassion when things don't go as planned, and find peace in being a "good enough" parent who shows up with love rather than flawless ex*****on.

This approach reduces anxiety, increases enjoyment in parenting, and models healthy self-acceptance for your children. When you stop trying to be perfect, you can start being present, and that's what your family truly needs.

Ready to let go of impossible standards? Visit mumsmatterpsychology.com to begin your perfectionism recovery journey.


Introducing: Lynne Duthie, Mental Health OTLynne (she/her) is a Mental Health Occupational Therapist with 10+ years’ exp...
06/11/2025

Introducing: Lynne Duthie, Mental Health OT

Lynne (she/her) is a Mental Health Occupational Therapist with 10+ years’ experience across disability and mental health sectors supporting a diverse range of children, young people and families. Her deep interest is in supporting the mental health of women, mothers, parents and those identifying as neurodivergent.

Lynne aims to create warm, safe and nurturing therapeutic relationships; a space for authentic self expression. Her practice is culturally sensitive, trauma-informed and neuro-affirming. As an OT she acknowledges the environment (both micro and macro) as a key contributor to mental wellbeing.
Therapeutic approaches include; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, narrative therapy, secure attachment (Circle of Security), mindfulness strategies, nervous system regulation. Lynne brings creativity and nature-based approaches to the online therapeutic space.

Lynne is committed to ongoing professional development, currently completing COPE Applied Skills in Perinatal Mental Health and has attended the Supporting Autistic and ADHD Folk in the Perinatal Period Conference hosted by the Perinatal Training Centre.

As a mother herself, Lynne respects the enormity of the transition to parenthood, combining lived experience with clinical expertise she aims to walk gently alongside those she works with

"You’ve probably heard about the ‘mental load’ but by now, it’s likely you’ve also had some direct experience with it, t...
04/11/2025

"You’ve probably heard about the ‘mental load’ but by now, it’s likely you’ve also had some direct experience with it, too. Whether you’re preparing to return to work and getting ready to manage the juggle, or you’re staying home for the next little while, it’s important to be mindful of the toll it can take and how to cope.

The mental load is the unseen cognitive and emotional weight of managing a household, beyond the physical chores of cooking and cleaning and child raising. It’s the remembering, the worrying, the planning, the anticipating, the arranging, and the coordinating. It’s knowing you need to buy milk on the way back from the park, making sure there are enough nappies and keeping track of medical appointments. It’s both cognitive labour and emotional labour.

While more men are doing their fair share of parenting, carrying the weight of the mental load remains uneven. In fact, research shows the mental load is only shared in one in five households. It’s more commonly shared in same-sex and gender-diverse couples. There are many reasons why the mental load remains unevenly distributed. Often, we do it because our mothers did. Not to mention the fact that there are consequences if we don’t.

Another reason women tend to carry the weight of the mental load is because unfortunately it’s tied into the idea of being a ‘good mother’.
A ‘good mother’ takes on the emotional and cognitive labour associated with raising a family. A ‘good mother’ constantly researches. A ‘good mother’ plans. A ‘good mother’ thinks ahead and anticipates needs.

Whatever you call it - mental work, cognitive labor, the thinking work, the invisible load, household management, domestic engineering, maternal thinking - the impacts of the mental load on mothers are widespread, leading to mental ill-health, relationship tension and exhaustion. One tip: Give yourself permission to be imperfect, to have an imperfect home, and to raise imperfect children. This also means extending the same kindness and self-compassion to others."
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The Comparison Trap: Social Media Detox for New Parents 📱Social media can be a minefield for new parents, filled with pe...
04/11/2025

The Comparison Trap: Social Media Detox for New Parents 📱

Social media can be a minefield for new parents, filled with perfect nurseries, milestone celebrations, and seemingly effortless parenting moments that make your reality feel inadequate by comparison.

The truth is, social media shows highlight reels, not real life. Those perfect family photos don't show the meltdown that happened five minutes before, the sleepless nights, or the moments of doubt and overwhelm that every parent experiences behind closed doors.

To protect your mental health, consider curating your feeds by unfollowing accounts that trigger comparison, muting keywords related to baby milestones during vulnerable times, and setting specific times for social media use rather than mindless scrolling throughout the day.

Remember that your parenting journey is unique and doesn't need to look like anyone else's. Focus on your family's needs, celebrate your own wins (however small), and remember that comparison truly is the thief of joy.

When you catch yourself comparing, pause and ask: "Is this helping me be the parent I want to be, or is it making me feel worse about myself?"


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