Holistic Support for Families
Services Offered
Parenthood brings many changes, and sometimes emotions, relationships, and practical challenges can feel overwhelming when they happen all at once.
ALKA offers integrated counselling and practical guidance so you don’t need to piece it together on your own.
How can I book a session?
Extended Holistic Consultation
(90–120 minutes) Home visit or virtual
A comprehensive first session designed as an introduction to ALKA’s approach. Esther takes the time to get to know you, understand your presenting concerns, and begin planning the most appropriate support and treatment. The extended time allows space for both practical guidance and emotional support, while laying the foundation for ongoing care.
– Best for your first session, or when multiple concerns are present.
– Extended time allows for thorough assessment, personalised planning, and a supportive start.
Cost: $240 (private health rebates may apply)
Hour Sessions
(60 minutes) Home visit or virtual
An initial consultation providing comprehensive assessment, support, and guidance tailored to your needs.
– Can focus on individual, couple, or family concerns.
– Designed to build on the initial consultation with continuity of care.
If ongoing care is required, a discount applies: follow-up sessions reduce to $150/hour after one Initial Consultation and two Hour Consultation.
Cost: $180 (private health rebates may apply)
Phone Consultation
(30 minutes)
A shorter session designed to provide focused support, answer specific questions, or check in between longer consultations.
– Ideal for clarifying strategies, receiving guidance, or deciding whether a longer consultation may be helpful.
– Available by phone only.
Cost: $90 (private health rebates may apply)
What Consultations Include
Each consultation blends practical and emotional support tailored to your family’s needs. Services may include:
Perinatal & Infant Mental Health Counselling
Support for parents navigating the emotional changes of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. Sessions provide a safe space to explore experiences, strengthen coping strategies, and nurture the parent–infant bond through an attachment-informed and trauma-aware approach.
Lactation Consultancy
Holistic, evidence-based guidance for breastfeeding and expressing. Consultations integrate clinical expertise with a deep respect for each family’s unique journey—helping to build confidence, reduce stress, and support both emotional wellbeing and feeding goals.
Sleep and Settling Guidance
Responsive, relationship-focused support for infant sleep and regulation. Parents gain a deeper understanding of developmental sleep patterns, cues, and rhythms, and learn gentle strategies to promote rest for both baby and family while protecting connection and mental health.
Perinatal Relationship Counselling
Support for couples and co-parents during the transition to parenthood. Sessions focus on communication, reconnection, and education about identity shifts, helping partners strengthen teamwork, understanding, and closeness in this transformative time.
Please Note
ALKA does not provide lactation consultancy as a stand-alone service. Feeding support is available, but always in combination with counselling and sleep/settling guidance to ensure care is holistic and sustainable.
Workshops & Groups
Small group sessions offering education, connection, and practical strategies.
• Life After Birth — navigating the transition to parenthood and changes in identity and relationships. • Holistic Sleep & Wellbeing — attachment-informed approaches to infant sleep. • Advanced Breastfeeding & Mindful Beginnings — feeding support alongside emotional care. Workshops are on the way — stay connected here and on social media for updates.
Referral Information (For Health Professionals)
ALKA provides holistic counselling for parents and infants, designed for families who are experiencing a combination of concerns around feeding, sleep, mental health, and partner relationships. Referrals are also appropriate for those seeking general perinatal and infant mental health counselling, including support for anxiety, mood difficulties, relationship challenges, or adjustment to parenthood.
Not sure where to start?
If you’re unsure which session is right for you, please feel free to call and we can talk it through together.
0400-564-796
Appointments — FAQs
Yes. Virtual appointments are available and can be booked directly through the online calendar.
Home visits are available, depending on daily availability and travel distance. Please check the calendar for current options.
A small surcharge may apply for home visits, depending on travel requirements.
Face-to-face consultations in a clinic space will be available soon. Updates will be shared here and on social media.
Yes, most private health funds provide rebates for counselling with a ACA – registered counsellor. Please check directly with your provider.
About the Practitioner
Esther Treadaway is a Registered Nurse, Perinatal Mental Health Counsellor, and International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), with nursing experience across: Paediatrics, NPICU, Perinatal & Infant Mental Health, Child & Family Health, Adult Acute Mental Health, and Tragedy Response/Grief & Loss.
She holds a Master of Clinical Nursing, a Postgraduate Diploma of Counselling, and is a PACFA-registered counsellor.
info@alkahealth.com.au
Phone Number
0400-564-796