It is becoming more common to have children later in life. This means women have often spent extended time in the workforce before having children and come into the role having experienced lots of success and enjoyed the social atmosphere of the workplace.

Early motherhood was once described to me as a combination of your worst hangover combined with jet lag, without the fun night out or travel to make it all worthwhile. Long days and nights caring for a baby often leads to cumulative fatigue. The body is also recovering from pregnancy and birth, yet you are on call to the needs of your baby. Prior to children you had more control over catching up on sleep or taking timeout for yourself to recharge.

After ten years providing perinatal counselling to clients in the public mental health system, I have decided to branch out and start my own private practice. I am passionate about helping women optimise wellbeing and satisfaction with being a mum. Find out more about what my new practice offers.