Perinatal Therapy
As an Accredited Social Worker, I provide counselling for mums in the perinatal period.
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My passion is in supporting women through the transition to motherhood. With a focus on emotional wellbeing for new mums, you don't need to have a difficult time with a baby, if you have the right support and information.​
It is very common for new mums to experience difficult or uncomfortable emotions. Looking after your baby, lifestyle changes, breastfeeding challenges and lack of sleep can have a big impact on your mood and wellbeing.
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There may be feelings that you never expected, or you may be worried about how you are going to cope looking after a new baby with your toddler in tow.
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When things feel like they are not going smoothly, it is helpful to reach out for extra emotional support.
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I support families during pregnancy and in the postpartum period with the following:
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Preparing for postpartum and motherhood
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Worry, fear and anxious thoughts
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Low mood
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Adjusting to motherhood
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When motherhood doesn't look how you had pictured it
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Changes to identity and sense of self after becoming a mother
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Struggling with intrusive thoughts
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Maternal guilt and anger
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Self-care
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Exploring how to resource yourself so you have more capacity to mother the way you want
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Challenging beliefs around what it means to be a "good enough mother"
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Referrals
You are able to self refer, and can book an appointment by contacting​ me directly on 0439 989 193 or julia@juliadorazio.com.au.
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GPs and other clinicians can also refer patients, by contacting me on 0439 989 193 or julia@juliadorazio.com.au.
For GPs who would like to refer patients for Non-directive perinatal counselling, please provide:
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Patients name and date of birth
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GP's medicare provider number
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A request for non-directive pregnancy support counselling
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any relevant clinical information
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Sessions are $190.00 for 50 minutes
Medicare rebates are $68.10