Information for Referrers
Welcome to She Thrives Psychology. This specialised hub is for GPs, obstetricians, midwives, and clinicians seeking to refer patients for expert perinatal and women’s mental health support. We provide compassionate, evidence-based care either face to face in Bundall, Gold Coast or via telehealth, focusing on the unique transitions of a woman’s life. Our practice integrates various therapeutic modalities, including EMDR and horse-assisted equine therapy, to support women through mental health concerns, fertility challenges, pregnancy, loss, and the postpartum period. We value collaborative communication and are committed to working closely with you to ensure high-quality, holistic care for your patients.
Perinatal Support
Supporting women through the significant emotional transitions of pregnancy and early motherhood, focusing on resilience and well-being.
EMDR Therapy
Evidence-based trauma processing to help patients manage distress, process birth trauma, and foster emotional healing.
Our specialised services for your patients
We provide compassionate, evidence-based psychological care tailored to the unique emotional transitions and challenges women face throughout the perinatal period and beyond.
Fertility & Loss
Specialised care for individuals navigating IVF journeys, fertility challenges, or the complex grief associated with pregnancy loss.
Telehealth Services
Providing flexible, accessible psychological support for mothers from the comfort and safety of their own homes nationwide.
Women's Mental Health
Empathetic psychology addressing general mental health, adjustment challenges, and life transitions across the lifespan.
Equine Therapy
Unique non-verbal therapeutic interventions with horses to support emotional regulation and perinatal well-being.
Referral Pathways
Secure Messaging
The most efficient way to refer is via secure messaging (Medical Objects).
Alternatively, referrals can be emailed to our secure outlook address
Patient Direct
You may also provide the patient with a copy of their Mental Health Care Plan to contact us directly through our website contact form.
Eligibility & Clinical Suitability
She Thrives Psychology supports women aged 18+ who are navigating the perinatal period or seeking women’s mental health support. We accept referrals under the Medicare Better Access initiative and private health.
Crisis & Urgent Presentations
Please note we are not a crisis service. Patients experiencing acute risk of harm to self or others, or severe psychiatric emergency, should be directed to Gold Coast Health Crisis Services or the nearest Emergency Department.
Collaborative Care & Collaborative Communication
We prioritize clear and consistent communication with our referring health professionals. Our collaborative approach ensures that you are kept informed at key clinical intervals, including comprehensive assessment letters and review reports at the completion of your patient's mental health care plan cycles.
We are dedicated to trauma-informed care and respect patient confidentiality while fostering shared clinical understanding. If our service is not the most appropriate fit for a presentation, we will notify you promptly and, where possible, suggest alternative pathways. We strive to maintain manageable wait times to ensure your patients receive timely and professional support when they need it most.