Karen O’Mara is a dedicated clinical social worker specialising in general women’s and perinatal counselling, mothers groups focusing on emotional experiences, and Circle of Security® Parenting™ programs to support and empower parents to develop knowledge and skills to meet their children’s emotional needs. 

Karen is based at Gather, by Kindred at Norman Park. Gather is little sister to Kindred Midwifery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology at East Brisbane.

Karen has expertise working with hundreds of mothers over nearly 30 years in the areas of perinatal and parenting support, grief, loss and trauma, as well as baby sleep science and breastfeeding as an NDC practitioner with Possums Clinic, a Parenthood and Family Relationship Guide with Elly Taylor’s Becoming Us, and a Circle of Security Parenting program facilitator. 

With a compassionate approach and evidence-based methods, Karen’s work focuses on supporting mothers to process their births and the transition to motherhood. She offers a nurturing space where women can navigate tricky life transitions, and parents can find understanding, support, and practical tools to navigate the complexities of raising children.

Foundations is a family-focused clinical psychology practice where we can support you through every stage of your parenting journey.

We know that mental health vulnerabilities increase during the perinatal period, for both mums and non-birthing parents, and we are committed to providing evidence-based clinical care with genuine care, inclusivity and warmth.

Our clinical psychologists are available in-person in Brisbane and via telehealth nationwide. We look forward to supporting you.

Hi! I’m Mikaela, a degree trained naturopath & nutritionist, and bodyworker specialising in supporting women & families in key transitional life stages.  My aim is to help create the village of care for your individual needs.  I offer confinement techniques for a variety of home visit packages including those who have experienced pregnancy loss.

Perfect for –

* new mums who would benefit from visits that gently support the healing process post birth

* those wishing to receive traditional post partum treatments &/or massage

* any woman from 1 day to 1 year after birthing that needs nurturing & care

* mums who are struggling emotionally or physically with their parenthood journey

* those who have birthed naturally or via C section (various tailored treatments available)

* women who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss

Using science & traditional wisdom combined, and over 17 years of clinical experience, I provide a gentle caring presence in your home, and can offer from a range of services – 

* Naturopathy consult and advice for recovery, healing & lactation support

* Nutrition support, recipe ideas, supplement reviews

* Herbal body treatments – relaxing belly wraps for birth recovery, body swaddling, yoni steams, herbal baths/foot soaks, moxa

* BodyTalk/Reiki treatment (helpful for new mum anxiety, settling & birth trauma release, pregnancy loss)

* Massage techniques for recovery & relaxation – including C section scar work

* Blood test reviews/referrals to ensure wellness, healing and optimum mental health

* Closing of the bones ceremony (rite of passage)

Packages available – individually tailored to your needs, & timed to suit you over weeks or months