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…
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…
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…
Claiming Connection: Understanding Newborn Attachment After Surrogacy
Welcoming a baby into the world is one of life’s most profound experiences. For intended parents who have built their family through surrogacy, this moment can be…
Healing After Surrogacy: Reclaiming Identity and Emotional Balance Post-Birth
The weeks and months following a surrogacy birth are often described as bittersweet. There is joy, gratitude, and relief — but also hormonal shifts, fatigue, and emotional…
Surrogacy Relationships Over Time: How to Sustain Respectful Connection as the Child Grows
By Sarah-Jayne Duryea, Principal Psychologist | Happy Minds Psychology Surrogacy doesn’t end when the baby is born — it simply changes shape. The months after birth are…
Being a Surrogate with Neurodiversity: Embracing Difference in the Journey
By Sarah-Jayne Duryea, Principal Psychologist | Happy Minds Psychology Surrogacy is a profound act of generosity, connection, and trust. It asks one person to carry another’s…
Supporting LGBTQI+ Mental Health: Affirmative Therapy in Geelong
Navigating life can bring unique joys and challenges, from embracing your identity to facing societal pressures that test mental health. At Happy Minds Psychology, our psychologists understand…
Why LGBTQI+ Affirmative Therapy Is Essential: A Geelong Psychologist’s Perspective
LGBTQI+ affirmative therapy is a specialised approach designed to support individuals within the LGBTQI+ community. It recognises and validates the unique experiences of LGBTQI+ people, creating a…