Meet Eliza.
Eliza Pike is the Owner and Director of Blackbird House and Blackbird Counselling and an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with 21 years experience. Blackbird was founded in 2017 as a counselling service that assisted new parents with the adjustment to pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period.
After many years working within the field of women’s mental health, Eliza recognised the many & varied roles women adopt throughout the course of their lives and the challenges these roles present to their social, emotional and physical health. With this in mind, Blackbird Counselling expanded their services in 2020 to support ALL women during these important developmental transitions.
Eliza has hand-picked a team of exceptional mental health professionals with a diverse range of skills and experience to work with Blackbird Counselling supporting women’s mental health.
Major life transitions such as adolescence, pregnancy, motherhood and menopause can create physical and emotional stress for women. Negative life experiences – infertility and pregnancy loss, discrimination, violence, unemployment, burnout, trauma, relationship breakdown and isolation – also impact on women’s mental health and well-being.
About Blackbird.
Blackbird assists with the following transitions:
Pregnancy, Birth and the Postnatal Period
Birth Trauma, Infertility and Pregnancy Loss
Adjustment to Parenthood and Mindful Parenting
Children, Adolescence and School Related Stress
Career Transitions, Burnout and Workplace Stress
Caring for/or Supporting Others
Grief
Relationship Breakdowns
Domestic and Family Violence or Abuse
Identity Exploration and Members of the LGBTQIA+ Community
Adverse Health Diagnoses and Chronic Pain
Trauma – Childhood, Complex, Sexual Assault.
Body Image Related Issues
Situational Stressors
General Anxiety, Depression, Adjustments Disorders and PTSD
We all experience personal challenges throughout our lives. Sometimes we can deal with these by talking to friends or family or trying to deal with issues ourselves. There are times, however, when issues are too much for us to manage on our own or cannot be resolved by support from our friends or family. At such times, seeking support and strategies from a professional such as a therapist can be helpful.
At Blackbird Counselling, we provide a compassionate, non-judgemental and evidence based approach to counselling, assessment and support services. All of our therapists are members of the Australian Association of Social Workers or the Australian Psychological Society and they maintain a very high standard of ongoing professional development.
Our Vision.
To ensure that every woman benefits from
psychologically informed primary care.
Mission Statement.
To be known as a service that recognises risks for women and families. To respond by providing education, counselling and referral to promote health, emotional well-being and adjustment throughout the lifespan. To assist women and families to acquire new knowledge and to respect, educate and support skill development to build confidence and competence in their many roles throughout their lives.
Our Values.
Compassion, Respect, Empowerment, Kindness, Adaption..