Location: Ocean Grove

Sarah-Jayne Duryea
Perinatal Psychologist
Pronouns: she/her
MScFPsych, MScCPsych, BA(Hons), AssocMAPS, MBPss ANZICA, FSA

Sarah-Jayne has worked in private practice for over twelve years. She works with women who are trying to conceive, are pregnant or are already parents. She is experienced working with women and couples committed to pursuing their dream of having a family, whether via IVF, surrogacy, sperm or egg donation, or adoption. She is passionate about helping parents manage parenting and create secure attachments to their young children.

Sarah-Jayne works with women during the perinatal period who are experiencing feelings of anxiety, have experienced loss or trauma, or who find their new reality challenging.

You will usually find Sarah-Jayne with her head stuck in a book and a cup of tea in her hand in between appointments or spending time with her young family outside of her work. Her therapeutic style is warm and relaxed, and she creates a space where client’s feel understood, accepted and empowered. Sarah-Jayne draws from several treatment modalities, including Positive Psychology, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.

Sarah-Jayne works with clients who have found that life can be challenging at times, particularly regarding anything related to having a family. Her aim is to act as your cheerleader, the person who will support you to play the cards that life has dealt you with wisdom and grace. To tackle together the challenges life has thrown at you, adding some essential strategies to your toolbox of coping skills.

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