Psychology and therapy Services
Nurture & Bloom Psychology is a private psychology practice located at the tranquil North Head Sanctuary, Manly on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Nurture & Bloom offers perinatal services to parents, from pre-conception, through pregnancy and the first three years after the birth of a child.
Nurture & Bloom offer a personalised therapeutic approach. We believe that feeling safe and comfortable with your therapist is a key factor to a successful therapeutic relationship. Please call to see if Nurture & Bloom is the right fit for you.
Perinatal Counselling
In our counselling room you will find a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space to explore challenges in your life. As parenthood occurs within the context of a relationship with your infant and partner or support network, these important individuals may also be involved in therapy sessions. Please know that your infant is always welcome to join us when we meet. Through the process you can expect to be respected and supported by a means that feels comfortable for you. For some this is through talk therapy, for others it may involve expressive therapies such as art and symbol work.
Parent Coaching
Sometimes early challenges such as separation, medical complications, trauma, or other challenges may impact on the parent-child bond. There may also be age specific challenges or circumstances that you feel you need guidance around.
Through parent coaching sessions you are supported to find a way of understanding your child’s behaviour in the context of brain development, family dynamics and social context. We will explore your own role and reactions and create personalised tools to aid repair and develop deeper connection between you and your child. These tools are centred around creating trust and valuing the needs of both the child and parent.
Fees
A standard 50 minute appointment is $235
Clients with a Mental Health Care Plan referral from a GP are eligible for a Medicare rebate under the Better Access to Mental Health Care Scheme. The current rebate is $93.35, however the referral must be in place prior to the first claimable session. Following a review with the referring doctor after six sessions, a further four sessions can be granted. You may also be eligible for non-directive pregnancy counselling sessions if you have been pregnant in the last 12 months. You may be eligible for a rebate through your Private Health Fund once Medicare sessions are exhausted. Please contact your provider for further details.