SHARE CARE
Psychology
Difficult experiences can become opportunities for deeper
self-awareness and change.
Meet Ariane Peres
Ariane is a Clinical Psychologist based on the Sunshine Coast. She has worked as a psychologist in Australia for the past six years, supporting adults through a wide range of psychological challenges.
Ariane holds a Master’s degree in Perinatal Clinical Psychology from the University of Valencia (Spain), accredited by the World Association for Infant Mental Health (WAIMH), and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Brazil. She has also completed professional training in Australia, enhancing her expertise in perinatal mental health and trauma work.
Ariane works with adults navigating pregnancy, birth, the postnatal period, and early parenthood, as well as those impacted by childhood trauma. Her work supports individuals experiencing:
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Perinatal anxiety, depression, and emotional overwhelm
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Adjustment to parenthood and identity changes
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Trauma related to pregnancy or birth
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Difficulties with bonding and connection with their baby
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Relationship challenges following the transition to parenthood
Her work integrates attachment-focused therapy, EMDR, and evidence-based approaches to support healing, emotional regulation, and stronger parent–child relationships.
In therapy, Ariane prioritises a warm, respectful, and non-judgmental environment, where clients can feel safe to explore their experiences at their own pace. She believes healing happens through connection, understanding, and small, meaningful steps.
Our Values
The philosophy of Sharing Care Psychology is grounded in the belief that healing and emotional growth begin with understanding.
Many emotional struggles experienced during pregnancy and early parenthood are not signs of weakness — they are often natural responses shaped by past experiences, attachment patterns, and the immense transition that becoming a parent brings.
Compassion & Understading
Every parent deserves to be met with empathy rather than judgement.
Understanding how the mind works allows people to respond to themselves with greater kindness and clarity.
Evidence-Based Care
Therapeutic approaches are grounded in psychological science and adapted to each client’s unique needs and circumstances. Also draw on evidence-based practices to ensure effective and ethical support.
Connection & Growth
Healthy relationships — with ourselves, our children, and our partners — are central to wellbeing.
Difficult experiences can become opportunities for deeper self-awareness and change.
Pillars of the Practice
The work at Sharing Care Psychology is built around four main pillars:
1. Perinatal Mental Health
Supporting individuals experiencing emotional difficulties during pregnancy and after birth.
This includes anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, overwhelm, identity changes, and difficulty adjusting to the demands of parenthood.
2. Perinatal Trauma
Some parents experience pregnancy, miscarriage, medical complications, or childbirth as traumatic.
These experiences can include:
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Birth trauma
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Perinatal PTSD
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Pregnancy after loss
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NICU trauma
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Emotional overwhelm in early parenthood
Therapy can help you process these experiences and reduce the emotional impact they may continue to have, supporting healing and resilience.
3. Attachment & Early Parenting
Becoming a parent often activates unresolved childhood experiences.
Therapy helps parents understand their attachment patterns and develop more secure and attuned relationships with their children.
4. Adjustment to Parenthood
The transition to parenthood can affect identity, relationships, work life, and mental health.
Therapy supports parents in navigating these changes while building emotional resilience and self-compassion.
Ariane is so caring and supportive,
I highly recommend her.
-Parents
Therapeutic Approaches
EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
EMDR is an evidence-based therapy widely used to treat trauma and distressing memories.
It helps the brain reprocess difficult experiences so they become less emotionally overwhelming.
EMDR can be particularly helpful for:
• Birth trauma
• Medical trauma
• Childhood trauma affecting parenting
• Anxiety triggered by past experiences
Attachment-Focused Therapy
Attachment-focused therapy concentrates on healing early relational trauma and repairing attachment wounds to foster secure connections and explores how early relationships shape emotional patterns.
Understanding attachment patterns can help parents develop more secure connections with their children and partners.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours that maintain emotional distress.
It is commonly used for:
• Anxiety
• Postpartum depression
• Panic and intrusive thoughts
• Stress management
Looking for support? Contact us.
1/2 Akeringa Place, Mooloolaba, Queensland
+61 0477 509 282