Low-level anxiety: What is it and how can I deal with it?
In a covid? post-covid? who-knows-what-will-come-next? kind of world, it is very easy to constantly feel low-level anxiety or worry. Beyond the ‘typical’ issues we may encounter over…
Surrogacy Support Counselling
Having a child through surrogacy is a little like making an omelette – bear with me here – even though you have assembled all the right ingredients,…
Coping with IVF failure: Tips & advice for when things don’t go to plan
Using any scale of measurement, the process of IVF is a grueling one. All of those hopes and fears, the money spent, the physical processes endured. All…
CHRISTMAS IS COMING: COPING WITH HOLIDAY STRESS
The ‘holiday’ season is almost upon us, and with its promise of pine-scented rooms and mince pies, for many, it can also be a harbinger of anxiety,…
Tips to setting boundaries for your mental health
Setting healthy personal boundaries, and being able to recognise and observe the boundaries of others, is crucial to establishing strong, respectful relationships. But what are healthy boundaries? …
Coping with Miscarriage: Dealing with Grief and Moving Forward
Dealing with a miscarriage can be a difficult, often heart-wrenching process, and grieving the loss may take time. Pregnancy loss is different for each individual, and the…
Anxiety and IVF: Tips for Managing the Emotional Roller Coaster
It is estimated that more than 8 million babies have been born globally through IVF over the last 40 years, which is a wonderful statistic for each…
Pregnancy After IVF – Coping with Post-IVF Anxiety
When you’re on the rollercoaster ride of IVF, the endpoint seems quite simple: conception. Unfortunately, what can come as a surprise for some women and couples who…
The Signs & Symptoms of High Functioning Anxiety
The scourge of anxiety in Australia is well-known – according to Beyond Blue, one-quarter of all Australians will experience anxiety at some stage of their life. Generalised…
What type of anxiety do I have?
Everyone feels anxious from time to time. However, women experience anxiety more often than others. If your anxious feelings do not disappear after a stressful situation has…
Anxiety in pregnancy: what are the effects on my baby?
Pregnancy: a time for skipping through a field of daisies in the sunshine – right? For many pregnant women, the experience of being pregnant is no trip…