"We aspire to encourage
and nurture new families,and
to help build a foundation
for a bright future."
Blue Oak Psychology enables you to find love and joy in the journey of parenthood, giving you the tools to tackle the challenges you face. We help you to flourish in a nuturing and secure environment so you can build a thriving family.
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At Blue Oak Psychology, we support mothers, families and their babies going through this critical phase of family life. We offer consultations which:
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prepare you emotionally and psychologically for the birth and early years of parenting
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support mothers and fathers with antenatal and postnatal depression and anxiety
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address difficult birth experiences
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explore skills and strategies for positive parenting
Create a positive environment, where your family can thrive and flourish.
About Dr Yoko Hayashi
Clinical Psychologist
Yoko, a Clinical Psychologist, wife and mother of three children, is located in the Mt. Dandenong Ranges. She has experience with families from various cultural backgrounds; with clients in all ages – from babyhood to adolescence and into adulthood. Since becoming a mother, her passion has moved to specifically helping mothers through the perinatal period - preconception, pregnancy, birth and beyond and in infant psychology. Yoko provides support for:
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planning your family
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pregnancy and the prepation of birth and parenthood
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post birth adjustment to the new phase; including help through postnatal depression and anxiety
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healing from a difficult and traumatic birth experience
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developing positive parenting strategies
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Yoko's therapeutic approach integrates psychodynamic works, attachment theory, Interpersonal Neurobiology, mindfulness techniques, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
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Professional Memberships:
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Member Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)
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Member APS College of Clinical Psychologists (CCLP)
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Member APS Perinatal and Infant Psychology Interest Group (PIPIG)
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Member Centre for Perinatal Psychology (Yoko's profile can be found here)
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Member International Marcé Society
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Member Australasian Marcé Society
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Fees:
$150 per 1 hour consultation. For clients with Mental Health Treatment Plan from their GP, Medicare rebate is $124.50 (out of pocket is $25.50). Bulk bill option is available for families going through financial hardship.
Contact us
Located in the Mt. Dandenong Ranges, Victoria,
Yoko also offers home visits. She practices on Thursday and Saturday, and in the evenings.
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Email or contact us through a private facebook message.
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Email: blueoak.psychology@gmail.com
Facebook page: Blue Oak Psychology
