Hello! I'm Annaleise, Clinical Psychologist and Founder of The Birth Of Us.

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I began my psychology career at the University of Wollongong, completing both my bachelor and masters degrees. During my studies I worked in research for Personality Disorders, where my focus was on early intervention in schools and supporting parents and families with complex mental health issues.

 

These days, my background in Personality Disorders usually comes in handy when I'm supporting my clients with tricky family dynamics! So if you think your in-laws might be narcissistic or you're dealing with emotionally immature parents, I've got you!

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From there, I became Research Coordinator at Wollongong Infant Learning Lab (WILL), Early Start, where it felt less like work and more like hanging out with cute babies all day! I am still part of the lab in a student role where I am finalising my PhD studies on childbirth and Matrescence.

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You're probably starting to notice a theme here: no matter what stage of life or career, supporting families was always at the heart of it all. I found my niche in perinatal psychology early on and most days it doesn't feel like work at all - long before becoming a mother myself, this work always felt authentic and very 'me'. We may have crossed paths during my time at Grand Pacific Health, Wollongong or at Gidget Foundation where I worked at both Shellharbour and Nowra.

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I adore supporting families during this special, vulnerable, intimate season of life. To be a small part of your journey is an honour and privilege that I do not take lightly.

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I work predominately from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) modality, incorporating Attachment and Family Systems Theory, and you will hear me talk a lot about Self-Compassion. I'm also trained in Circle Of Security (COS).

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Most of the time, my life likely looks very similar to yours. I have two young children - so I'm more part-time psychologist, full-time mum. When I'm not working on The Birth Of Us, I'm grateful to soak up all the little glimmers that life on the beautiful South Coast has to offer.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

• Master of Psychology (Clinical)

• Clinical Psychologist: PSY0002101145

• PhD Candidate, University of Wollongong

 

You can view my research article publications here.​​​​​