Perinatal Psychology
Support through pregnancy, postpartum and the transition into parenthood.
Pregnancy and becoming a parent can bring enormous change. Alongside the joy, there can be anxiety, overwhelm, grief, identity shifts, relationship changes, birth experiences that are difficult to process, or simply a sense that you don't quite feel like yourself.
At SGP Psychology, we offer psychological support through pregnancy, postpartum and early parenthood, with care that makes space for the complexity of this season.
How we can help
Perinatal mental health looks different for everyone. You don't need to be in crisis or have a diagnosis to seek support. Sometimes things simply feel harder, more overwhelming or less like you expected.
Perinatal psychologists at SGP
Hannah Candelario
Hannah is a Registered Psychologist with a particular interest in perinatal mental health and early parenthood. She supports women through pregnancy, postpartum and the many emotional and identity shifts that can come with becoming a parent.
Her approach is warm, thoughtful and grounded, with experience supporting anxiety, overwhelm, birth experiences, adjustment to parenthood and the complexities of this stage of life.
Hannah offers telehealth appointments and is currently accepting new clients.
What to expect
Starting therapy during pregnancy or early parenthood can feel like another thing to add to an already full plate. We aim to make the process simple and supportive.
Your first appointment is a space to talk about what has been happening, what feels difficult, and what you would like support with. Together, you and your psychologist can work out what might be most helpful for you.
Appointments are available via telehealth, allowing you to access support from home during pregnancy, postpartum and early parenthood.
We can support you with:
• Anxiety during pregnancy or postpartum
• Postnatal depression and low mood
• Birth trauma and difficult birth experiences
• Matrescence and changes in identity
• Overwhelm, irritability and anger
• Adjustment to parenthood
• Pregnancy loss and grief
• Relationship changes after having a baby
• Preparing psychologically for birth
• The emotional load of parenting
Sarah Garby
Sarah is a Clinical Psychologist and founder of SGP Psychology, with a particular interest in perinatal mental health, birth trauma and the transition to parenthood.
Her work supports women through pregnancy, birth preparation, postpartum, matrescence, anxiety, trauma, grief and the complex emotional shifts that can come with becoming a parent.
Sarah is currently not accepting new clients for immediate appointments. If you would specifically like to work with Sarah, you are welcome to join her waitlist for future availability.
Fees & Medicare
Hannah Candelario — Registered Psychologist
Initial appointment (60 minutes): $225
Standard appointment (50 minutes): $215
Medicare rebate: $101.55
Out of pocket: $113.45 per standard appointment
Sarah Garby — Clinical Psychologist
Initial appointment (60 minutes): $290
Standard appointment (50 minutes): $270
Medicare rebate: $149.05
Out of pocket: $120.95 per standard appointment
Medicare rebates are available for eligible clients with a valid referral under a Mental Health Treatment Plan. Eligible clients can currently access Medicare rebates for up to 10 individual mental health treatment services per calendar yea