Founder of Maternal Mind and Clinical Psychologist in Perinatal Psychology.

BPsychSci(Psych & Psychophys), GDipPsych, MPsych(Clinical), MAPS, FCCLP

Lorena is a dedicated Clinical Psychologist with extensive expertise in perinatal mental health, combining research-driven insights with compassionate clinical care. With comprehensive experience across private practice, non-profit perinatal services, hospital settings, and community mental health, she brings a holistic understanding to supporting parents through their most vulnerable moments.

Lorena provides evidence-based interventions across the full spectrum of perinatal mental health. She offers Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema therapy, Motivational Interviewing, attachment-based techniques, and Circle of Security principles in practice, tailored to each individual's unique needs and cultural background.

Currently practicing as both a Clinical Psychologist at Austin Health's Mother-baby unit in the Austin Hospital and the specialised Perinatal Community Service’s Parent-Infant Program, as well as founding Maternal Mind Psychology. Lorena is eager to support perinatal mental and understand how to support maternal minds within the diverse sectors of mental health care. This allows here to connect with the realities of mental health care and what your journey to receiving support may have been and how to manage your continuity of care.

Beyond clinical practice, Lorena demonstrates her commitment to advancing perinatal psychology. As Secretary of the Australian Psychological Society's Melbourne Branch she supports the committee to support the professional development of Melbourne Psychologists. Her teaching experience spans multiple universities, where she has coordinated psychology units, developed APAC-accredited curriculum, and provided clinical supervision to the next generation of psychologists.

My Vision: Lorena envisions a future where perinatal mental health is openly discussed, properly supported, and professionally integrated across all healthcare settings. She strives to expand community awareness of perinatal psychology while ensuring every parent has access to evidence-based care during this transformative life stage.