By Sarah-Jayne Duryea, Principal Psychologist – Happy Minds Psychology, Geelong For many intended parents, the journey to parenthood through surrogacy in Australia is filled with gratitude, anticipation, and deep emotion. It’s also a journey made possible by one remarkable person...
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Supporting Your Surrogate: A Guide for Intended Parents to Honour Autonomy, Care, and Connection
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Healing After Surrogacy: Reclaiming Identity and Emotional Balance Post-Birth
Read MoreThe weeks and months following a surrogacy birth are often described as bittersweet. There is joy, gratitude, and relief — but also hormonal shifts, fatigue, and emotional recalibration. For surrogates, this can be a moment of pride mixed with unexpected...
Surrogacy Relationships Over Time: How to Sustain Respectful Connection as the Child Grows
Read MoreBy Sarah-Jayne Duryea, Principal Psychologist | Happy Minds Psychology Surrogacy doesn’t end when the baby is born — it simply changes shape. The months after birth are often filled with gratitude, relief, and adjustment. But what happens in the years...
Being a Surrogate with Neurodiversity: Embracing Difference in the Journey
Read MoreBy Sarah-Jayne Duryea, Principal Psychologist | Happy Minds Psychology Surrogacy is a profound act of generosity, connection, and trust. It asks one person to carry another’s hopes, to share her body and emotions, and to navigate a unique web...
Your Voice Matters: Last Chance to Shape Australia’s Surrogacy Future
Read MoreTomorrow is the final day to make your submission on surrogacy law reform in Australia. As specialists in surrogacy counselling, we understand the profound impact these laws have on intended parents, surrogates and most importantly, the children at the heart...
Choosing a Surrogacy Counsellor: What to Look For
Read MoreSurrogacy is a deeply personal journey, blending hope, complexity and emotional depth for intended parents, surrogates and families. At Happy Minds Psychology, our psychologists know this path can feel overwhelming, especially with the Australian Law Reform Commission review of 2025...
Celebrating a New Milestone: Sarah-Jayne Duryea’s Appointment to MRKH Australia Board
Read MoreHappy Minds Psychology are elated to announce a pivotal moment in our mission to support and empower those facing unique challenges, with the appointment of our Founder and Principal Psychologist, Sarah-Jayne Duryea, to the Board of MRKH Australia. This significant...
Surrogacy Counselling: Preparing Emotionally for the Journey Ahead
Read MoreSurrogacy is a powerful and often transformative path to parenthood, but it’s not without its emotional complexities. Whether you’re an intended parent or a surrogate, the journey can stir up a wide range of feelings—from excitement and anticipation to stress...
Big Miracles: A Miracle Is Born – Angus & Adam’s Journey To Fatherhood Continues And The Importance Of A Strong Support Network
Read More“Big Miracles,” the captivating TV show on Channel 9’s network, continues to follow the emotional journeys of ten Australian couples and singles as they pursue their dreams of becoming parents. In a previous episode, we witnessed the heartwarming story of...
Big Miracles: Angus & Adam’s Inspiring Journey To Fatherhood
Read More“Big Miracles” is a new, groundbreaking TV show on Channel 9’s network that follows the journeys of ten Australian couples and singles as they pursue their dream of becoming parents. In the latest episode, we had the privilege of witnessing...
