Hello, I'm Natalie and I have 20 years of professional mental health experience in Australia, Vietnam and the U.K. My approach embraces a culturally inclusive and whole-of-life perspective. From a background in youth support and education, my interest in perinatal and family wellbeing grew from my own challenging experiences while giving birth overseas, and I later trained as a doula to support other parents in this stressful time of adjustment. The role of a 'doula' strongly resonated because they can offer continuity of support in navigating the full spectrum of complex human experiences, from the beginning to the end of life.

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My focus has expanded to include a range of intersecting personal, social and cultural transitions through these different life stages, as they are often characterised by anxiety and fear when they could be moments of empowerment and celebration. Working towards a more holistic awareness of our emotional journeys can help us to make meaning from experiences, and gain greater insight into our wellbeing needs, so that we can work towards making positive changes.

 

Please feel free to get in touch for an informal chat on (03) 5910 1103 or via a message to opencirclewellbeing@gmail.com.

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