Counselling for Birth, Pregnancy & Motherhood

There is so much power in becoming a mother, it is a transformative experience. The transition into motherhood is a unique and complex experience that can evoke a range of emotions. How has it left you feeling? How about your pregnancy and birth? As mothers we often lack safe space to talk about our experiences, be held and heard, especially if they have been challenging and traumatic.

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If your experience of birth was traumatic, you are not alone. 1 in 3 women in Australia describe the birth of their child as a traumatic experience. Birth trauma (and pregnancy trauma) can have lifelong ripple effects for us as parents, both physically and emotionally.

A MOTHER'S JOURNEY

How it works

We recognise that each new mother’s journey is distinctive, and our counselling services are tailored to address individual needs. Our team of experienced and empathetic counsellors specializes in working with new and seasoned mothers, providing a safe space for open dialogue, understanding, and healing. With specific training in Motherhood Studies We can support you to unpack your experience, develop new understanding and connections, and build your internal values and beliefs to support a more empowered motherhood.

Our particular areas of expertise are

  • Birth trauma counselling
  • Attachment/relational trauma
  • Birth debriefing
  • Prenatal and postnatal anxiety/depression
  • Loss of identity, self-esteem or self-confidence
  • Transition to parenthood
  • Anger, guilt, shame
  • Grief and Loss

 

 

Options to Work With Your Schedule

Pricing and Structure

We are committed to providing you compassionate and supportive care. Through assessment, we can customise your package.

  • Medicare rebates available for all Motherhood support services.
  • All of our options are available in-person or online.

Birth Debriefing

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90 minute session 

A 90-minute session that allows you to make sense of your birthing experience. The purpose is to provide emotional support and validation. It involves creating a safe space for you to express your emotions, offer information sharing, explore any related trauma, and aims to help people gain clarity about their experience. Each session is tailored to what you need and includes helpful resources and skills to continue outside of the debrief. Birth debriefing is for anyone who feels they may be affected by the experience of birth. We support both individuals and couples to debrief their birth. 

$300

rebate available

Counselling

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50 minute session covering 1 or more of the topics

Whether you’re a first-time mother or welcoming another addition to your family, our counsellors are here to help you navigate the adjustments that come with this significant life change. Motherhood is a rollercoaster of emotions. At Centre Self Collective we offer a supportive environment to explore and manage the wide spectrum of feelings that can arise during this period.

$230

rebate available

EMDR for Birth Trauma

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60 minute session

EMDR is a trauma processing therapy that can support many women during the perinatal period. Pregnancy and birth are unpredictable and so are our responses to our experience. For many birthing parents, the experience of pregnancy can be deeply traumatic. Whether you’ve had a long & difficult road to conception; or you’re a sufferer of HG, or perinatal anxiety &/or depression, or any other health condition in pregnancy that’s left you feeling isolated, alone, not believed, not taken seriously, shamed, or physically & emotionally drained. EMDR supports you to process the trauma, reduce stress, strengthen adaptive thoughts and provide space for post-traumatic growth.

$230

rebate available

Points of difference

Why Choose Centre Self Collective for Birth and Pregnancy?

When it comes to pregnancy, birth and motherhood most parents describe a combination of feelings – it’s rarely all positive or negative. Parents describe feeling joyful, grateful, empowered, confused, disappointed, unheard, resentful, disrespected, powerless and even traumatised. Bronte, Our passionate mother-centred practitioner is a mother herself and has completed further training in Motherhood Studies to be able to support you with all motherhood brings. Bronte holds a space for you to be held, heard, and honoured. 

We believe all parents deserve to be supported and connected during this period. Through therapy, EMDR, and birth debriefs we work towards healing and post traumatic growth.  

Specialised Expertise

Our counsellors specialise in the unique challenges and joys that come with new motherhood. We bring a wealth of experience and understanding to our sessions.

Flexible and Convenient

We understand the demands of motherhood. That’s why we offer flexible scheduling options, including virtual sessions, to accommodate your busy life. We welcome you to bring your baby to your sessions if that feels good for you. We want to ensure these sessions are as accessible as possible.

 

Judgment-Free Zone

We provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to express your thoughts and feelings. Your experiences are valid, and we are here to listen and support you without judgment.

Holistic Approach

Our approach is holistic, considering the emotional, mental, and physical aspects of your well-being. We believe in addressing the whole person to support your journey into motherhood.

Counselling for Birth, Pregnancy & Motherhood

Bringing a child into the world is a beautiful journey, but it’s not without its challenges. We understand that the transition into motherhood is a unique and complex experience that can evoke a range of emotions. At Centre Self Collective, we are here to offer compassionate and specialised support to new mothers as they navigate this transformative chapter.

how we can work with you

Service delivery information

Clinicians Specialising in Pregnancy, Birth and Motherhood

In Person

Bronte offers therapy in person sessions in our Brunswick location and online.

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Telehealth Consultation

We send you a link via email to connect with us on Zoom, Microsoft Teams or via phone.

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Upcoming Events

Coming Soon: October 2025

Reconnection: A birth trauma therapeutic Group. 

This program is designed for mothers who have given birth in the last 3 years and experienced birth trauma and may or may not be preparing for the birth of their second/third/subsequent baby.
 

Designed to support mothers who are seeking support and guidance to help them feel heard and validated in their experience, more compassion and connected to self and worthy of support and healing.

The program covers key topics such as: (1) Mind: Understanding what birth trauma is and how it affects self and the mother experience. (2) Body: How trauma is experienced in the body and how to connect back to basic physical needs and the body to support healing. (3) Heart: Understanding your emotional core needs and connecting to your heart and self.
This is a group program, you will share the space with a maximum of 8 other women. It will run over 6 weeks and include an online resource hub and community and three in person gatherings of three hours each.

Through guided discussions, therapeutic tools and peer support we aim to help you process your story, build resilience and nurture healing.

Medicare rebates available.

In collaboration with Ali Heppell – Mother care  

 

Expression of interest here: https://forms.office.com/r/nV7J2GGa7W 

 

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