Mums Matter Psychology

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

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Group: Postnatal Kickstarter GroupDate: 2nd May - 16th May 2026Time: 10:00am-11:30am🩵Investment:$20 administration fee u...
26/04/2026

Group: Postnatal Kickstarter Group
Date: 2nd May - 16th May 2026
Time: 10:00am-11:30am

🩵Investment:
$20 administration fee upon registration.
This group does not count toward your medicare group sessions for 2026.

This is a 3-week group devoted to helping you kickstart your mental health in the postnatal period. It is based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) which is the recommended, first-line treatment for perinatal anxiety and depression.

🩵Who will find this group useful?

You may find this group useful if you have been experiencing problematic levels of worry, persistent anxiety, and/or periods of low mood and depression. This is a great first step to starting treatment before attending individual therapy sessions.

🩵What will we cover?

About Anxiety and Depression – Learn about your own symptoms of anxiety and depression, and learn how to deal with the physical symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Identifying unhelpful thoughts and dealing with uncertainty – Learn to identify and confront the thought symptoms of anxiety and depression, and how to cope using Thought Challenging and Structured Problem Solving.

Tackling unhelpful behaviours and building confidence – Learn to challenge unhelpful behaviours associated with anxiety and depression using Graded Exposure and Activity Planning, and learn how to build your confidence and keep getting better!

🩵What can I expect?

This will be a confidential, interactive seminar comprised of short educational components, group discussions, and experiential exercises.

You'll be asked to practice some skills at home and do some brief reading between meetings. You will be expected to do your best to attend all 3 meetings.

Maximum group size is 16 participants

In order for you to participate fully, children are best to be occupied.

"The data continues to show that Australia is not on track to meet many Closing the Gap targets. This reality must be ac...
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"The data continues to show that Australia is not on track to meet many Closing the Gap targets. This reality must be acknowledged.

The impacts of colonisation and systemic inequality are still felt deeply, impacting First Nations communities. At the Women’s, we are focused on the areas where we can drive meaningful change.

Our strongest impact is on Target 2: increasing the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander babies born at a healthy birthweight. Through the Baggarrook Maternity Program, we continue to expand culturally safe, continuous care for First Nations families with slow but real progress.

“Change doesn’t happen overnight, but it does happen. Every step we take with the Baggarrook program strengthens trust, cultural safety, and outcomes for families. We’re committed for the long haul.” - Sophie Cameron, Director of Maternity Services

We also recognise our responsibility to Target 12: reducing the over‑representation of First Nations children in out‑of‑home care. We are continuing to address this by training staff and working closely with the Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency.

Closing the Gap requires truth‑telling, accountability, and collective action. We’re committed to doing the work alongside community, every day."

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🧬 The Role of Hormones Post-Birth

How the endocrine system influences mood and emotional wellbeing.
Hormonal shifts after birth are among the most dramatic your body experiences, yet their impact is often minimized as "just hormones."

Estrogen and progesterone, which increased up to 100-fold during pregnancy, plummet within hours after delivery, creating neurochemical changes affecting mood regulation, stress response, and emotional stability.

If you have concerns about your hormones in the post-partum period speak to your GP.

Comprehensive care must include hormonal health assessment alongside psychological support.

Have your say- Perinatal Mental Health Week, 2026As preparations begin for Perinatal Mental Health Week 2026, there’s a ...
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Have your say- Perinatal Mental Health Week, 2026

As preparations begin for Perinatal Mental Health Week 2026, there’s a shared commitment to ensuring the campaign truly reflects the lived experiences, needs, and challenges of expectant and new parents.

If this is part of your journey, your voice matters.

A short survey has been created to gently gather insights on what’s most important right now. Whether that’s support, awareness, or the realities of early parenthood. These responses will help shape this year’s campaign, guiding meaningful messaging, resources, and advocacy.

Every story, perspective, and response helps create something more supportive, inclusive, and impactful for families.

Complete the survey ⬇️
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SF5YMH8


Introducing: Sahar El-Achkar, PsychologistSahar El-Achkar is a General Psychologist with extensive experience supporting...
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Introducing: Sahar El-Achkar, Psychologist

Sahar El-Achkar is a General Psychologist with extensive experience supporting individuals through complex life transitions, emotional vulnerability, and periods of heightened stress. She brings a warm, trauma-informed, and collaborative approach to therapy, with a particular interest in supporting women during the perinatal period, including pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood. Sahar’s commitment to working with women during the perinatal period has grown from witnessing how emotionally complex and isolating this stage of life can be. Across her work in clinical, community, and systems-based settings, she has observed many women express a wide range of emotions and thoughts during pregnancy and early parenthood. Too often, these experiences are minimised, misunderstood, or go unsupported. Through this exposure, Sahar has become acutely aware of the gaps in care that exist for women during the perinatal period, particularly for those navigating additional stressors, trauma histories, or limited support. She recognises that many women feel pressure to cope, perform, or remain silent during a time when they most need understanding and support.
She is committed to supporting women to make sense of their emotional experiences, reconnect with their sense of self, and feel less alone as they navigate pregnancy, postpartum, and early motherhood.

Sahar is also committed to family-inclusive and culturally responsive practice, recognising the importance of relationships, support networks, and cultural context during the perinatal period. She works respectfully with diverse families and values collaboration with other health professionals to support holistic care. Sahar’s approach is flexible and collaborative, supporting women to develop emotional awareness, self-compassion, and practical coping strategies, while remaining connected to their values and sense of self.

🆘 When to Seek Professional SupportWhy earlier support can make a meaningful difference.Many wait until crisis before se...
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🆘 When to Seek Professional Support

Why earlier support can make a meaningful difference.
Many wait until crisis before seeking help, believing they need to be "bad enough" to warrant support. This delay makes recovery harder.

Early intervention—seeking support when you first notice persistent symptoms—prevents mild struggles from becoming severe crises.

Signs support would help: mood changes lasting longer than two weeks, difficulty functioning, relationship strain, thoughts of self-harm, inability to enjoy anything, feeling disconnected from baby, or simply feeling something isn't right.

If you're wondering whether you need help, that question itself suggests you'd benefit from support.

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On-demand webinars!Relationship Tips for New Parents: 1.5 hours | $15.00Even the strongest relationships are strained du...
19/04/2026

On-demand webinars!

Relationship Tips for New Parents: 1.5 hours | $15.00

Even the strongest relationships are strained during the transition to parenthood. Lack of sleep, never-ending housework and new fiscal concerns can lead to profound stress and a decline in marital satisfaction — all of which affect baby’s care. Not surprisingly, 69% of new parents experience conflict, disappointment, and hurt feelings.
In this 1.5 hour webinar presented by Frances Bilbao (Director and Clinical Psychologist), we will explore:

💙Why the quality of your relationship is important
🩵Why the transition to parenthood can be difficult
💙Six steps for keeping your relationship strong

https://www.mumsmatterpsychology.com/webinars

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👩‍⚕️ Meet the Team: Pip Wade, PsychologistWe're delighted to introduce Pip, an experienced psychologist with a Bachelor ...
17/04/2026

👩‍⚕️ Meet the Team: Pip Wade, Psychologist

We're delighted to introduce Pip, an experienced psychologist with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Honours, and a Master of Brain and Mind Sciences.

With 18 years of experience across mental health settings in Australia and the USA, Pip has worked with individuals aged 3 to 93, as well as couples, families, and groups.

Pip's approach is relaxed yet ethical, client-centered, and evidence-based. She values openness and inclusivity, creating space where all clients feel welcomed regardless of background or identity.

Her goal is to support clients to feel confident, resilient, and empowered, equipped with skills they carry forward into their lives.

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Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
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