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Gidget House Parkville at Frances Perry House

Clinical Psychologist, Registered Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Nurse, Accredited Mental Health Social Worker

Free professional psychological support services are available for expectant and new parents experiencing, or at risk of, perinatal depression and anxiety. Support is also provided for pregnancy-related loss, such as stillbirth, miscarriage or termination.

LOCATIONS
North Melbourne
Availability
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PROVIDER
Gidget House
Modes of delivery
  • One on one counselling
  • Telehealth (video and voice)
Cost Structure
  • Bulk bill service
  • Referral Required for ALL new patients/clients
  • Mental Health Care Plan required if claiming from Medicare
  • Free Service
Areas of Expertise
  • Infant Mental Health
  • NICU/Premature Birth Distress
  • Congenital Anomalies
  • Infants with additional needs
  • Men/Fathers/Paternal Mental Health
  • Same Sex Parenting
  • Gender Disappointment
  • Past Trauma or Abuse
  • Bonding and Attachment
  • Counselling Surrounding Infertility
  • Adjustment Disorder
  • Fear of Birth
  • Perinatal Loss
  • Birth Trauma
  • Postnatal Anxiety
  • Postnatal Depression
  • Antenatal Anxiety
  • Antenatal Depression
Additional details
10 free specialist psychological treatment services for people throughout the perinatal period, conception to 12 months. We support those experiencing, or at risk of developing, perinatal depression, anxiety or perinatal related stress-related disorders, partner support, birth trauma or pregnancy related loss, e.g. stillbirth, miscarriage, or termination.
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