Mama Base Illawarra

Mama Base Illawarra Mama Base Illawarra is a holistic parenting centre in the heart of Wollongong.

We have a range of independently run holistic & specialised services that offer parents a place to seek support in the areas of Pregnancy, Postpartum & Parenthood.

Through rhyme and magical illustrations this delightful picture book celebrates the beauty of the child and care-giver r...
10/08/2026

Through rhyme and magical illustrations this delightful picture book celebrates the beauty of the child and care-giver relationship and encourages readers to uncover the puzzle of this bond. Based on principles of Attachment Theory, this therapeutic book aims to strengthen connections and inspire people’s journeys to discover what is important.

Written by Mama Base Founder Rachel Bridge who shares ‘Connection is at the heart of every relationship. Reading with your little one, is a road map to connection. Shared space, shared time, shared delight’.

To win a copy for your Dad this father day, make sure you are;
- following Rachel Bridge
- following Banabae
- comment on this post using one word to describe a Dad in your life

The perfect mother myth…..Mother Guilt…..The Good Enough Mother…..The carer/career conundrum…..Intensified Mothering…..M...
26/07/2026

The perfect mother myth…..
Mother Guilt…..
The Good Enough Mother…..
The carer/career conundrum…..
Intensified Mothering…..
Mothering ambivalence…..

All powerful and impactful therapeutic concepts that we here at Mama Base, hold a safe space to explore, sit with and unpack.

Understanding the impact of these experiences can have a profound impact on a mother’s mental health and well being.

If this dialogue resonates with you, we are here.

[email protected]

A snippet of what you might find…The Birthing Woman - Janelle Gullan - Occupational TherapistConquering the Overwhelm: T...
14/07/2026

A snippet of what you might find…

The Birthing Woman - Janelle Gullan - Occupational Therapist

Conquering the Overwhelm: Thriving in the Beautiful Chaos that is Motherhood - Emily Gardem - Nutritionist

Women and Painful S*x - Dr Brooke Van Zanden - Psychologist

10 Nourishing Ways to Eat Well During Postpartum - Christina Ross - Dietician, Nutritionist and Health Coach

Floor play every day…how can parents & carers help? - Samantha Stevens - Infant Physiotherapist



Returning To exercise Postpartum - Stephanie Holroyd - Women’s Physiotherapist


Setting Up Your Child With Solid Sleep Foundations - Lauren Beetan - Sleep Consultant


Acupuncture For Pre Birth and Labour - Kerryn Hawker - Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner

We pride ourselves on expansion where our community needs it, and supporting parents who are digging deep to support the...
10/07/2026

We pride ourselves on expansion where our community needs it, and supporting parents who are digging deep to support their littles is just one of these areas.

So, if you are a therapist or know of a therapist who is passionate and experienced in just this, we invite you to reach out.

[email protected]

Looking for or perhaps needing a safe, professional space to nurture your professional care role?? Rachel is a perinatal...
12/05/2026

Looking for or perhaps needing a safe, professional space to nurture your professional care role??

Rachel is a perinatal, child & family psychologist and has been working with children and their families for fifteen plus years. Rachel has worked within many speciality areas within the Child & Family Industry including but not exclusive too; Out Of Home Care, Early Intervention Programs such as Brighter Futures, Parental Capacity Assessments for DCJ, Professional Development for Early Childhood Education Organisations, Foster Care and Child Psychology. Rachel is trained in many frameworks including Circle of Security and Dr Sophie Brock’s Motherhood Studies Certification.

Rachel offers range of supervision, mentoring for a range of different professions including psychologists, counsellors, social workers, mental health workers, early education professionals and birth and postpartum professionals.

Rachel offers online workshop and training courses as well as in person workshop and training delivery specific to the needs of the group and or organisation. Rachel provides supervision and mentorship to both individuals and small groups.

Rachel is deeply passionate about working to improve parental and carer wellbeing whilst also fostering infant and child development. Rachel supports mothers therapeutically through her private practice at Mama Base Therapeutic Services, which is part of a collective of perinatal services known as Mama Base Illawarra, of which Rachel is the founding director. Mama Base Illawarra is a collaborative, multidisciplinary local service community which provide’s evidence-based support to families navigating parenthood.

Our therapeutic team is now accepting NEW REFERRALS and enquiries for therapeutic support. Telehealth appointments and i...
08/04/2026

Our therapeutic team is now accepting NEW REFERRALS and enquiries for therapeutic support.

Telehealth appointments and in person support is now available.

After business hours and weekend support available.

Financial hardship fee considerations available.

Some of the therapeutic support we provide includes:
- adjustment to parenthood
- perinatal mental health
- birth trauma
- assessment of ADHD in adult women
- motherhood support and navigation of matrescence
- pregnancy and birth planning and support
- parent and Infant /child attachment and bonding
- child behavioural/emotional/social support

We invite you to reach out by emailing us [email protected]

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Address

Level 1, 133 Crown Street
Wollongong, NSW
2500

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61432964294

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