We are here to support you through life’s challenges with professional, caring, and evidence-
based therapy. With a special interest in Perinatal Psychology, Fiona Simson, Principal
Psychologist is passionate about providing mental health support to mums (and dads).
This season is intense, tender, transformative and often messy. Umbra Psychology offer a
warm, non-judgemental space to slow down, make sense of what you’re feeling, and
reconnect with your strength, your needs and yourself.
Up to 1 in 5 women (and up to 1 in 10 men) experience a mental health condition in the
perinatal period (pre-natal, post-natal and beyond). Setting up a therapy plan with a
Psychologist can assist in preparing you (and your partner or loved ones) for conception,
pregnancy, birth and parenthood, with the aim to help you manage any challenges that may
arise during these times, empowering you on your journey. Umbra Psychology offer a
tailored approach to therapy, we work with you to develop a plan that works for you.
Fiona Simson, Principal Psychologist, founded Umbra Psychology, with the intention of
providing specialised mental health support to mums, dads, parents (and parents-to-be). Her
journey into parenthood prompted her to specialise in perinatal mental health, leading to
becoming passionate about supporting mums. Fiona is a Registered Psychologist, with over
a decade of experience delivering mental health support and therapy. She provides
evidence-based therapy including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and
Commitment Therapy (ACT), Birth Trauma Processing, Narrative Therapy and Solution
Focused Therapy. She assists parents and parents-to-be in moving towards a more
meaningful experience of parenthood, during the early years and beyond.
Fiona can assist with:
• Planning a family
• Pre and Post-Natal Anxiety / Depression
• Adjusting to parenthood
• Birth trauma and birth debriefing
• Pregnancy loss
• Infertility challenges
• Relationship changes
• Preparing for a return to work following baby
• Providing specialised therapy services to parents adjusting to their own or a child’s
neurodivergent diagnosis
Umbra Psychology offer virtual support (video calls or telephone calls), for accessible
therapy nation-wide, with flexibility that works for you. The clinic is based in Miranda, NSW
and you are more than welcome to attend in person if you would like to. Babies are
absolutely welcome!
Reach out or you can book your appointment via the online booking portal on the website.
