Narelle Horwitz – Perinatal Psychologist
Perinatal Wellness was launched in 2012, and Narelle has now supported around a thousand local mums through their conception, pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey. She is experienced at working with women who recognise they don’t feel like themselves during this period in their lives, and who may also be experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression or trauma (not to mention the all too common 'mum rage'). She also provides support through exploring options related to unplanned pregnancies, struggles trying to conceive and unexpected outcomes such as pregnancy loss, stillbirth or early hospitalizations due to prematurity or NICU admissions.
Narelle’s psychology career began in 2003 and in 2012 she added to her skill set by undertaking numerous courses in the birth world. Narelle is now certified as a Birth, Postpartum and Stillbirth Doula. She also has a Diploma in Childbirth Education. Prior to settling into the perinatal sphere Narelle’s early roles gave her a great deal of experience working with the broader challenges experienced by people in the community. She spent time working in a residential Drug and Alcohol facility; working with adults with a wide range of psychological concerns and/or trauma histories; homeless teens; and working with children in foster care and group homes.
Narelle is skilled to provide numerous models of therapy such as CBT, ACT, EMDR, DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, brief solution focused therapy and attachment interventions. Tailoring support to the need of each individual, she discusses what model she considers may provide the best outcome during their initial session, making sure to involve them in decisions related to their care.
Narelle also facilitates Circle of Security Parenting groups and is an experienced trainer having worked for Childbirth International for three years with a caseload of 250+ students.
Areas of interest:
- Antenatal & Postnatal Depression
- Antenatal & Postnatal Anxiety
- Birth trauma / PTSD
- Adjustment to Parenthood
- Unplanned pregnancy / termination counselling
- Infertility / IVF
- Miscarriage / Stillbirth / Neonatal Loss
- Premature birth / NICU admission
- Anxiety about giving birth
- Giving birth with a history of sexual abuse
- High risk pregnancy
- Breastfeeding grief
- Bonding with your baby
- Relationship adjustment after baby
Appointments available face to face in Sutherland or by Zoom.
Hours:
- Tues / Wed / Fri: 9:15am-2:15pm
- Thurs 2pm-8pm
- alternate Saturdays 8am-1pm
Medicare or Health Fund rebates may apply.
Enquiries and bookings can be made by phone or email.