The Pillars of Cocoon

A short problem solving session is offered to women and men who are seeking a one off appointment with up to two follow-up appointments based on one specific question they make like support on. These appointments run for 75min and cover a brief assessment history and exploration of strategies and resources specific to your question. Two follow-up appointments are offered if you wish to return to reflect on the outcome of the resources. These appointments are offered at a private fee. Examples of questions that be suitable for a short problem-solving session:

• Decision making regarding weaning from breastfeeding
• Values based decision making regarding newborn sleep
• Problem solving transition return to work
• Problem solving parenting values as a partnership
• Decision making regarding family planning
• Tips to validating and supporting toddlers emotions

Ongoing therapy is offered to women and men in the preconception, perinatal, post-partum, early parenting period and experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression or trauma. The length of treatment will depend on your personal circumstances. You may be eligible under Better Access Initiative to have sessions subsidized by Medicare for up to 10 sessions in the calendar year (Jan-Dec). In order to receive subsidized sessions you will need to obtain a valid referral from your GP and provide this prior to your first appointment. You do not need a referral to access psychological support. If you do not have a referral from your GP your appointment will be charged as a private fee and you may be able to claim under your private health insurer. At a first appointment we will explore what has brought you into therapy and your therapy goals. We will commence an assessment including current day challenges and historical factors and start building a therapeutic roadmap for the sessions ahead. As part of ongoing therapy there are often practice tasks to consider in between sessions which stem from your learnings in the appointment and aim to build on your momentum towards your therapy goals.

Being part of a Village is also knowing who is around to help you with other needs in your life. One of Cocoon's pillars is the foundation of collaborating with other Allied Health professionals in women's health and early child development. Delivery of supports may include professional webinars and workshops about perinatal mental health or workshops supporting parents and children in a range of perinatal and infant developmental topics. Stay tuned for some exciting new collaborations that are coming to North Brisbane in 2027. If you would like to collaborate with Cocoon get in touch.