I work with a wide range of presentations — from the very specific (postnatal depression, birth trauma) to the more general (anxiety, stress, identity shifts). Here's a broad picture of what I can help with:
What I support
Perinatal Mental Health
• Postnatal (postpartum) depression
• Perinatal anxiety and depression
• Birth trauma and PTSD
• Perinatal loss and grief
• Adjustment to parenthood
• Attachment and bonding difficulties
General Mental Health
• General anxiety and depression
• Intrusive thoughts
• Emotional regulation and distress tolerance
• Identity and relationship changes
• Psychosocial disability support (NDIS)
Everyday Life & Practical Support
• Daily routines and life skills with a newborn
• Sleep, feeding, and self-care strategies
• Sensory modulation for babies and parents
• Coping with parental overwhelm and stress
• Building structure, habits, and sustainable rhythms
Partners and non-birthing parents are always welcome and supported throughout the process.
My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and practically grounded. I draw on a range of evidence-based frameworks depending on what's most helpful for you — always with your real daily life in mind, not just the hour we're in together.
How I work
• Trauma-informed care — understanding the impact of birth, history, and the perinatal period
• Evidence based interventions — whatever fits best for you although I do draw on a combination of theories and frameworks
• Therapeutic use of occupation — supporting mental health through meaningful daily activity
• Person-centred and collaborative — therapy designed around your goals, your pace, your life
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Contact
Email: kelsey@readytorise.au
Phone: 0487677954
Address: 72A Lincoln Road Essendon VIC 3033
I acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the traditional custodians of this land on which we live, work and play. I recognise their connection to land, water and community and we pay respect to their Elders - past, present and emerging.
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