The Transition No One Warned You About.
Becoming a parent is one of life’s biggest shifts. Whether you are struggling with postpartum anxiety, identity loss, or relationship strain, we provide a soft place to land as you find your feet.
Does this sound like you?
The "Invisible" Weight
You feel an overwhelming sense of responsibility and "mental load" that makes you feel constantly exhausted.
Postpartum Anxiety
You are plagued by "what-if" thoughts, hyper-vigilance over the baby’s safety, or intrusive images that feel frightening.
Identity Loss
You find yourself grieving your "old life" and feeling disconnected from the person you were before becoming a parent.
Relationship Strain
You and your partner feel like "roommates" or coworkers, struggling to communicate amidst the sleep deprivation and new demands.
Beyond the "Perfect Parent" Myth: Finding Your Rhythm
If you feel like you're failing at parenthood, or if the joy you expected has been replaced by exhaustion and constant worry, please know that this is a normal response to an extraordinary change. We often talk about the baby's birth, but we rarely talk about the birth of the parent—a massive identity shift that requires its own time to heal and adjust.
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Parenthood is a marathon, not a sprint, and you don't have to navigate this transition alone. Let’s work together to find a rhythm that actually feels sustainable for you and your family.
Our Specialized Approach
We use gentle, evidence-based tools to help you navigate this season and support your entire family
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
We help you challenge the "bad parent" narrative and manage the intrusive thoughts that often accompany postpartum anxiety.
Relational Support
We provide tools for partners to reconnect, helping you move from "survival mode" back into a supportive, intimate partnership.
Identity & Role Transition
We explore the shift in your self-view, helping you integrate your new role as a parent with your authentic, individual self.
Meet Our New Parents Specialists
The fog, the overwhelm, the loss of self — becoming a parent can quietly unravel you. Our specialists use evidence-based tools to help you reclaim your energy and find your footing again.
Nachum Kaplan (Nak)
Therapist (Master of Counselling, Member of SAC)
Nachum is a therapist and Clinical Member of the SAC, with a Master's from Monash University. His background in corporate leadership and personal reinvention gives him a grounded understanding of identity shifts, pressure, and the quiet disorientation that major life transitions bring. Using CBT and a structured, reflective approach, he helps new parents — particularly fathers — navigate anxiety, self-doubt, and the gap between who they expected to be and how they actually feel. Nachum offers a practical, honest space to process overwhelm, recalibrate under pressure, and move into parenthood with greater clarity and groundedness.
Tong Hui Wen
Lead Therapist (Master of Counselling, Member of SAC)
Hui Wen is a Clinical Member of the SAC and ACA Level 2 member, and founder of Staying Sane 101. Her integrative, attachment-informed approach is especially suited to new parents struggling with emotional overwhelm, identity shifts, and the quiet shock of how much has changed. Drawing from psychological science and personal experience, she helps clients understand their emotional reactions, identify unmet needs, and move from exhausted reactivity to grounded responsiveness. Hui Wen offers a calm, accessible space — particularly for those who feel they should be coping better, helping them return to a steady sense of themselves amid the beautiful chaos of new parenthood.
Jessy Quilindo
Therapist (Master of Counselling, Member of SAC)
Jessy is a therapist and former midwife with a Master of Counselling from Monash University, accredited with the ACA and SAC. Having received new life into the world firsthand, she brings rare insight into the emotional complexity of early parenthood — identity shifts, relational strain, exhaustion, and unexpected grief. She works relationally and person-centredly, integrating nervous system regulation and mind–body awareness to support parents feeling overwhelmed or disconnected. Jessy is particularly attuned to those who are quietly struggling beneath a capable exterior — offering a steady, nurturing presence to help them find their footing in this profound transition.
Muxin
Hypotherapist (Member of NGH)
Muxin is a registered member of the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH) who works at the subconscious level — where patterns of anxiety, self-doubt, and overwhelm are often rooted. For new parents struggling to switch off, sleep, or silence persistent worry, conscious effort alone rarely brings relief. Her calm, client-centred approach guides clients into a relaxed, focused state where the mind becomes more receptive to change — supporting better sleep, reduced anxiety, and a quieter inner critic. Muxin is especially attuned to the pressure of feeling like you should be doing it all better, helping new parents find ease within themselves.
Why Clients Trust Us
"Working with Nachum has been a turning point for me. Before our sessions, my thoughts felt like they were constantly spiralling — overthinking every conversation, doubting my decisions, and overthinking is tiring!
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He was able to help me see the patterns in my thinking and gave me clear, structured ways to challenge them without making me feel judged or “broken.”
Simone Wong
"Jessy has a gentle and compassionate way of listening that makes you feel truly seen and understood. At the same time, she has an incredible ability to ask the right questions that help you uncover patterns in your thoughts, emotions, and relationships that you might not have noticed on your own."
Nicole Yang
"Working with Jessy has been one of the most meaningful investments I’ve made in myself. She has a calm, reassuring presence that makes it easier to talk about difficult experiences and emotions.
Jessy helped me recognize patterns in my relationships and understand the deeper needs behind my reactions. Her insights are thoughtful and practical, and she guides you in a way that helps you feel empowered rather than dependent."
Lola
"I started seeing Nachum during a period when I felt so stuck in my life. I was constantly replaying situations in my head, second-guessing myself, and feeling overwhelmed by decisions both at work and in my personal life.
Nachum has the ability to cut through the noise and help you see the bigger pattern behind your thoughts and reactions. He has a very clear and structured way of working that makes complex emotions easier to understand."
Jay
FAQs
Q: I thought having a baby would make me happy. Why do I feel the opposite?
A: What you're feeling is far more common than the world lets on — and it doesn't make you a bad parent. The arrival of a baby brings enormous change: to your identity, your relationship, your sleep, and your sense of self. Feeling lost, overwhelmed, detached, or even resentful doesn't mean something is wrong with you. It means you're human, and you're carrying more than you were built to carry alone.
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Q: How do I know if this is normal adjustment or something I need help with?
A: Some struggle is a normal part of the transition. But if you're feeling persistently low, anxious, or disconnected — if you're going through the motions but feel nothing, or find yourself consumed by worry about your baby's safety — that's worth talking to someone about. You don't need to wait until it becomes a crisis. The earlier you reach out, the faster you'll start to feel like yourself again.
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Q: My partner seems fine. Why am I the one struggling?
A: People adjust to parenthood at different rates and in different ways — and partners often don't see or express their struggles the same way. This isn't a measure of who loves the baby more or who is coping better. It's also worth knowing that postnatal depression and anxiety can affect both mothers and fathers. Therapy can help you understand what you're experiencing individually, and how to support each other through it.
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Q: We love each other but we're barely a couple anymore. Is that normal?
A: Yes — and it's one of the most commonly reported shifts after having a baby. When all your energy goes into keeping a tiny human alive, intimacy, communication, and connection are often the first casualties. This doesn't mean your relationship is broken. But if left unaddressed, distance can quietly compound. Therapy helps you reconnect as partners, not just as co-parents.
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Q: Can therapy help with the mental load and resentment building between us?
A: Absolutely. Resentment in new parent relationships often builds when one partner feels the invisible work isn't being seen or shared fairly. Therapy gives you a structured space to have conversations that are too loaded to have at home — about expectations, roles, and what you both need — before the distance becomes too wide.
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Q: What does a session look like for new parents?
A: Sessions are calm, practical, and grounded in your real day-to-day. There's no judgment about how you're parenting or how you're feeling. Your therapist will help you make sense of what's happening emotionally and give you tools you can actually use — even when you're running on broken sleep.
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Q: How long does a session last?
A: Standard individual sessions last 50 to 60 minutes. Depending on the complexity of the goals we are working toward, some specialized sessions may be scheduled for up to 90 minutes.
Q: How much does a session cost?
A: An in-person session costs $250. If you would like to have the session virtually, it costs $150 per online session.
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Q: Is my information kept confidential?
A: Absolutely. As Licensed SAC Clinical Members, we maintain a strict legal and ethical duty to protect your privacy. All sessions are confidential, and your clinical records are stored on a secure, encrypted platform accessible only to your therapeutic team. You remain in full control of the pace and depth of our work together.
Take Care of the Parent, Too.
A healthy baby needs a healthy parent. Let’s create the support system you deserve so you can enjoy this journey instead of just surviving it.