Postpartum Depression therapists in Townsville, Queensland QLD, Australia AU
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Postpartum
Renee McDonald
Therapist, B Couns (Coaching), Grad Dip Couns, M App Soc Sc, Cert IV TAE, Cert IV BE (Community)
Whilst training as a community educator, and experience supporting new mothers, I have supported many mothers and fathers with postpartum / post-natal depression. If you are struggling with parenting, or the changes from new parenting, I can help support you through no matter what you are experiencing.
24 Years Experience
Online in Townsville, QLD Queensland
Postpartum
Anne-Lynn Teoh
Registered Psychotherapist, MoPC, BPsych (Hons)
I have completed Perinatal Mental Health Foundations training through the Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE). I take a trauma-informed and relational approach to postpartum depression, considering the individual experience alongside attachment, relationship dynamics, changing roles, expectations and the wider support system surrounding new parents.
7 Years Experience
Online in Townsville, QLD Queensland
Postpartum
Quatro Wellbeing - Couples & Relationships- Individuals- EMDR- Relational Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical Psychotherapist, Clinical EMDR Practitioner, Accredited Gottman Relationship Therapist
Our immediate goal is to help alleviate emotional pain and confusion and to build self confidence and coping skills. To do this we specialise in short, to long term, psychodynamic psychotherapy which consist of a series of conversations between you and your therapist.
These conversations are conducted with sensitivity, warmth and understanding in the confidential space of our consulting rooms or if preferred via Telehealth.
Our work is informed by a variety of contemporary psychological models of therapy. Most notable of these being the Conversational Model. This means we explore with you how past experiences and learned behaviour come together to influence your present day thinking and the effect that has on your future life goals and expectations. Whatever approach is best suited to you is framed around your specific needs and treatment plan that we build in collaboration with you. Our hope is the the work we do together will assist in integrating all parts of your psychological life and be demonstrated in your improved self care and life choices.
Areas of special interest include:
Trauma and PTSD and CPTSD
Anxiety (including phobias, panic attacks, generalised anxiety, social anxiety)
Relationship concerns and ruptures in the bond
Attachment issues
Improving self-esteem
Stress management
Grief and Loss
Healing from emotional abuse
Healing from childhood abuse
Depression
Mental Health disorders
31 Years Experience
Online in Townsville, QLD Queensland
Postpartum
Kristen Bayliss
Psychologist, Registered Psychologist, BSc, MA
Perinatal depression and anxiety is often commonly referred to as ‘postnatal depression’ and can start during your pregnancy, immediately after birth or in the weeks or months after the birth of your baby. We can support you and your family during this critical time to help manage your emotions and thrive as a parent.
28 Years Experience
Online in Townsville, QLD Queensland
Postpartum
Mind Health
Psychologist, Psychologists & Allied Health Experts
Welcoming a new life can be both joyful and challenging, and it's not uncommon for new mothers to experience postpartum depression. At Mind Health, our compassionate clinicians provide personalised, evidence-based therapies to support mothers navigating this complex emotional period. Utilising approaches such as Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), we focus on enhancing social support, improving communication, and addressing role transitions to alleviate depressive symptoms. Our goal is to empower mothers to regain emotional balance and fully engage in their new parenting journey.
22 Years Experience
Online in Townsville, QLD Queensland
Townsville is the largest city in tropical North Queensland — a military, agricultural, and mining hub built around Lavarack Barracks (home to the Army's 3rd Brigade), James Cook University, and a regional healthcare system serving a vast geographic area. The city's significant Australian Army presence creates therapy demand from military families navigating deployment stress and the emotional challenges of service life, while the broader civilian population navigates the economic cycles of mining and agriculture. Townsville University Hospital provides institutional mental health resources, while James Cook University's psychology programs supply clinical training to the local and regional community. Townsville's tropical climate and geographic isolation — it is the largest city between Brisbane and Darwin — mean therapists serve clients from a very wide catchment, and telehealth plays an important role in extending care across North Queensland.
Postpartum Depression therapists in Townsville, Queensland, Australia Statistics
Postpartum Depression therapists in Townsville, Queensland, Australia average 19 years of experience and charge around $193 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (81%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (69%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (69%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$193
Accept insurance
63%
Offer sliding scale
56%
Gender ID
| 74% |
Female |
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| 21% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 81% |
In Person and Online |
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| 19% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 81% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 69% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 69% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 56% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 56% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 56% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 50% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
Ages Served
| 94% | Adult |
| 75% | Senior |
| 63% | Teen |
| 56% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Children |
Client Focus
| 75% | Men |
| 75% | Women |
| 63% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 56% | Asian |
| 56% | LGBTQ+ |