Hi, I’m Amiee

I am passionate about supporting mothers to re-negotiate their identity, coming to integrate their pre-baby Self with their new Mother Self. 

I am a late-identified AuDHDer Perinatal Psychologist with Community Psychology endorsement, living and working in the beautiful seaside town of Busselton, WA.

My interest in perinatal and infant mental health was sparked by my own experience of the transition to motherhood, and particularly the intense adjustment from being a working professional to a stay-at-home Mum. I became passionate about supporting mothers to re-negotiate their identity, coming to integrate their pre-baby Self with their new Mother Self. 

I work with mothers presenting across the perinatal period from pre-conception, through to pregnancy and into the postpartum. I have a special interest in supporting neurodivergent mothers and their families to navigate the perinatal period from a neuro-affirming, trauma-informed lens, placing their unique identity and support needs at the centre of our work together. Presenting issues include adjustment difficulties, depression, anxiety, anger/rage, parent-infant/toddler attachment difficulties, grief and loss, perinatal loss, and birth trauma. I welcome single parents and same-sex couples to work with me. I also invite partners, babies and toddlers to attend sessions to support the needs of the family. 

I work from an attachment framework, placing the parent-infant relationship at the centre of therapeutic intervention. This has been supported through specialised training with the Perinatal Training Centre, as well as in ongoing professional supervision to continue refining my skills. 

Additionally, I have a special interest in mindfulness and compassion focused interventions aimed at supporting the emotional needs of parents and their children. Mindfulness and compassion skills assist parents to soften in their relationship with themselves, as well as with their children. This enables parents to ‘parent from the heart’, with their values as a guide to strengthening their bond with their children. 

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Areas of Special Interest

  • Neurodivergence; particularly Autistic, ADHD and AuDHD neurotypes

  • Preconception, including fertility issues

  • Pregnancy

  • Perinatal loss

  • Antenatal depression and anxiety

  • Birth trauma

  • Premature Birth

  • Postnatal depression and anxiety

  • Parent-infant attachment

  • Adjustment issues

  • Infants

  • Toddlers

  • Parenting

  • Couple relationship

Professional Memberships

  • Member Australian Association of Psychologists Inc. (AAPi)

  • Member of the League of Autistic Psychologists and Affirming Colleagues (LOAPAC)

  • Member International Marcé Society

  • Member Australasian Marcé Society

  • Member World Association of Infant Mental Health (WAIMH)

  • Member Australian Association of Infant Mental Health (AAIMHI)

  • Member Centre for Perinatal Psychology (CoPP)

  • Member EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA)

FAQ’s

  • A Perinatal Psychologist is a psychologist who works with families in the perinatal period. This spans from the moment someone starts to plan for their family, through to pregnancy, the postpartum period and even early parenting.

    This is a time of immense change, often in unexpected and unraveling ways. We find ourselves reflecting on who we are, what it means to become a mother, how we were parented and how we want to parent our own children.

    These are all normal wonderings to have, but if you are feeling distressed by your experience, then reach out. You are not alone! We will work together to help you navigate these feelings and to own your mother identity.

  • A Perinatal Psychologist aims to support your mental health as well as the relationship you have with your baby and partner.

    We hold in mind the whole family, and understand the importance of strengthening the bonds between you so that you can connect in joyful and loving ways.

    Sessions are focused on mindfully exploring your experiences, developing your capacity for insight, while also compassionately holding space for the range of emotions that we experience in our day-to-day lives as Mothers.

  • Yes of course! Partners and babies are always welcome. In fact, it can be helpful for us all to come together so that we can make sense of your experience in the family context.

    You can feed your baby, change their nappy and respond to their needs during therapy, just as you would at any other time in your day.

  • You don’t need to have a referral, and can simply self-refer as a private client. Depending on your level of cover, you may be able to claim a rebate with your private health fund directly. However, if you would like to access a Medicare rebate with a Mental Health Care Plan, or GP Chronic Condition Manage Plan, you will need to obtain a referral from your GP or Psychiatrist prior to commencing therapy.

    Please ensure you book a long appointment with them to allow time to complete the additional paperwork for a referral.

  • The current recommended fee for a 50-minute session with a registered psychologist is $340 by the Australian Association of Psychologists (AAPI).

    My fees are 25% lower than this rate.

    A standard 50min session is charged at $255 and payment is due on the day.