Perinatal & women’s mental health
Compassionate, evidence-based psychological care through fertility, pregnancy, loss, birth, early parenthood and times of change.
About
Diana Cornish is a clinical psychologist located at Fairfield Wellness and part of the Centre for Perinatal Psychology.
She has a special interest in women’s mental health across fertility, conception, pregnancy, birth, the postnatal period and parenting.
With more than fifteen years’ experience across community mental health, inpatient, outpatient and private practice settings, Diana brings warmth, non-judgement and practical support to her work with mothers, infants and families. Her particular interests include postnatal OCD, anxiety and depression, infertility and perinatal loss.
Therapeutic approaches
Diana believes it is a privilege to work with mothers, infants and their families at this crucial stage of life.
She approaches therapy with a non-judgemental and collaborative perspective. She draws upon Attachment Theory and Circle of Security, Developmental Approaches to Parenthood, Reflective Parenting, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy and mindfulness-based therapies.
Diana is committed to assisting families to build and strengthen bonds, alleviate parental distress and learn effective strategies that promote health and wellbeing.
Qualifications
Professional memberships
Sessions
Diana offers 50-minute sessions in person on Tuesday afternoons at Fairfield Wellness, or by telehealth Monday through Thursday.
Fees & rebates
Medicare rebates are available with a valid referral and Mental Health Care Plan from a GP, psychiatrist or paediatrician. This must be in place before the first claimable session.
Communications
Diana is a sole practitioner and works without a receptionist. Communication through email is most effective, and online forms are used wherever possible.
Clients are encouraged to use the secure client portal for bookings and appointment changes.
Rooms
The consulting room is located in Melbourne’s inner suburb of Fairfield.
Fairfield WellnessFairfield Wellness is a welcoming multidisciplinary space offering many child and family services.
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Babies & children in session
Babies and children are always welcome, and the consulting room and waiting space are child and family friendly.
Diana understands that many families have limited choices. Most clients find it easier to focus fully on themselves when they do not have responsibility for children during a session. A collaborative approach is taken when planning for issues that may arise when children can not be cared for by others.
Telehealth sessions
Many clients find telehealth video sessions offer greater flexibility around children, family and work arrangements.
Clients receive an individual link before each session. Sessions use Zoom Workplace within the secure Zanda platform, which is also used for bookings and appointments.
Contact & booking
Book a session or manage an existing appointment through Diana’s secure client portal.
Book nowUrgent support
Diana Cornish Psychology is not a crisis support service.
If your safety or the safety of others is at risk, call triple zero (000), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Alternatively, call Lifeline on 13 11 14, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Parent-specific support