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…
The Postpartum Journey for Surrogates: What to Expect and How to Support It
By Sarah-Jayne Duryea, Principal Psychologist | Happy Minds Psychology The end of a surrogate pregnancy marks both an arrival and a departure — the arrival of a…
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…
Supporting Your Surrogate: A Guide for Intended Parents to Honour Autonomy, Care, and Connection
By Sarah-Jayne Duryea, Principal Psychologist – Happy Minds Psychology, Geelong Introduction For many intended parents, the journey to parenthood through surrogacy in Australia is filled with gratitude,…
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…
Your Voice Matters: Last Chance to Shape Australia’s Surrogacy Future
Tomorrow is the final day to make your submission on surrogacy law reform in Australia. As specialists in surrogacy counselling, we understand the profound impact these laws…
Choosing a Surrogacy Counsellor: What to Look For
Surrogacy is a deeply personal journey, blending hope, complexity and emotional depth for intended parents, surrogates and families. At Happy Minds Psychology, our psychologists know this path…
Celebrating a New Milestone: Sarah-Jayne Duryea’s Appointment to MRKH Australia Board
Happy Minds Psychology are elated to announce a pivotal moment in our mission to support and empower those facing unique challenges, with the appointment of our Founder…
Surrogacy Counselling: Preparing Emotionally for the Journey Ahead
Surrogacy is a powerful and often transformative path to parenthood, but it’s not without its emotional complexities. Whether you’re an intended parent or a surrogate, the journey…