Neurodiversity in Adulthood: I’ve Received a Neurodiversity Diagnosis… Now What?
Receiving a neurodiversity diagnosis as an adult can be deeply validating—especially for people who have spent years feeling like they were “too much,” “not enough,” or simply…
The Intended Mother Experience in Surrogacy: Psychologically Pregnant, Often Misunderstood
If you’re an intended mother, you can end up living in two realities at once: your life looks “not pregnant” on the outside, but internally you’re doing…
PTSD in Police Officers: Understanding Trauma Behind the Badge in Geelong & the Bellarine Peninsula
Police officers in Victoria play a vital role in protecting our communities, responding to emergencies, and supporting people on their worst days. From Geelong to the Surf…
Coping With Grief After Stillbirth: Finding Support and Healing in Geelong
Losing a baby through stillbirth is one of the most devastating experiences a family can face. It brings profound grief, disbelief, and emotional pain that can feel…
Coping with Miscarriage: Finding Support and Healing with a Geelong Psychologist
Experiencing a miscarriage is one of the most profound and heartbreaking forms of loss. Whether it occurs early in pregnancy or later, miscarriage can bring a wave…
Preparing for a Second Birth After a Traumatic First Experience: How EMDR Therapy Can Help
For many parents, the thought of a second birth brings a mix of hope and apprehension. While they may long for a healing or redemptive experience, those…
Recognising and Managing Entitlement in Surrogacy: A Psychological Perspective for Intended Parents
By Sarah-Jayne Duryea, Principal Psychologist | Happy Minds Psychology Surrogacy is, at its core, an act of profound generosity. It is built on trust, autonomy, and shared…
Supporting Geelong Workplaces: The Value of EAP Counselling for Business Wellbeing
By Sarah-Jayne Duryea, Principal Psychologist | Happy Minds Psychology Geelong Introduction Healthy workplaces don’t happen by accident — they are created through intentional leadership, supportive culture, and…
Trauma and First Responders: Understanding the Hidden Impact and the Path to Healing
By Sarah-Jayne Duryea, Principal Psychologist | Happy Minds Psychology, Geelong Every day, first responders — police officers, firefighters, paramedics, emergency dispatchers, and SES volunteers — face situations…
Why It’s Important for New Dads to Fail
Becoming a dad is one of the most profound transitions a man can undertake. For two dads welcoming a child through surrogacy and egg donation, the journey…
What Healthy Closure Looks Like: Maintaining Connection Without Over-Attachment After Surrogacy
By Sarah-Jayne Duryea, Principal Psychologist | Happy Minds Psychology Introduction Surrogacy is often described as a journey — one that begins with hope, deepens through trust, and…
Two Dads, One Family: Surrogacy, Fatherhood, and the Truth About What Children Really Need
By Sarah-Jayne Duryea, Principal Psychologist, Happy Minds Psychology The Modern Face of Family When you picture a family, what do you see? For many, the old image…