support for women In pregnancy & motherhood... WITH A TOUCH OF ✨SPARKLE✨
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We are a vibrant and warm community for pregnant women and mums with babies, run by clinicians Dr Charise Deveney (Clinical Psychologist) & Jade Forster (Counsellor). Connect with us live, ask questions, and look after your physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing in ways that feel real and relatable. ​
Join the mum squad where we don’t do perfect—
We do powerful, sparkly, and real!
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Throughout our careers, we've worked with thousands of women, men & families to support their perinatal mental health & wellbeing. We know that every mother needs and wants information at their fingertips as they navigate pregnancy and early motherhood, but it's real support and connection that makes mums feel more 'normal' and validated as we undergo this powerful and transformative personal journey.
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Let’s be honest — pregnancy & motherhood
isn’t always smooth-sailing.
The emotional ups and downs and the physical demands of bringing little people into the world can sometimes dull your inner sparkle.
And, while pregnancy and parenthood come with challenges, they also offer incredible opportunities to grow, reflect, and reconnect with your sparkle in new ways.
Dr Charise Deveney
Dr Charise Deveney is a passionate and energetic Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience helping people thrive — not just survive! She’s the heart and soul behind a buzzing psychology practice in Sydney, where she leads as Director and Principal Clinical Psychologist, bringing joy, wisdom, and a whole lot of sparkle to her work.
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Charise has a special love for working in the perinatal and infant mental health space, supporting mums, dads, and families through the incredible (and sometimes overwhelming) journey of pregnancy, birth, and early parenting.
From pregnancy to postpartum challenges to perinatal loss and everything in between, she’s known for her warm, grounded approach — and her ability to hold space for big feelings.
She collaborates closely with obstetricians, midwives, and perinatal teams across Sydney, and is also a sought-after clinical supervisor and program creator. Whether working one-on-one or guiding professionals, Charise brings her trademark energy, insight, and sparkle to everything she does.
Everyone who meets Dr Charise says the same thing: she shines.
She lives by the three golden rules of Sparkle Club:
🌟 DREAM big
🌟 SHINE bright
🌟 SPARKLE more
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Because life’s too short not to sparkle — even in the messy chaotic moments.
Jade Forster
As a Mental Health Counsellor and Coach for over 8 years, Jade has worked with hundreds of people, supporting them throughout periods of significant upheaval and change. With training in individual, couples and family therapy, Jade is passionate about providing a practical, 'no BS' counselling service that empowers clients to build confidence and take action towards creating more positive, fulfilling and sparkling lives!
Since 2016, Jade has had the privilege of working under Dr Charise Deveney, a highly respected Clinical Psychologist, Perinatal and Infant Wellbeing Practitioner, in her clinic in Sydney. This has given Jade the opportunity to work with many women, families and couples as they navigate pregnancy and early parenthood. Jade has also facilitated the prenatal and postnatal motherhood groups for over 6 years in the clinic, working with obstetricians to advocate for mental health in pregnancy and throughout motherhood.
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The journey into parenthood is so huge, we can sometimes feel lost and inadequate... BUT there is also so much opportunity for growth, connection and sparkle, even on the darkest days. With two young kids, Jade actually finds parenting to be really bloody hard. She knows it's not possible to 'sparkle' every single day of every single year, so that's not the expectation or the goal... At Sparkle Club for Mums, Jade hopes to bring you connectedness, care, validate experiences and practical tools to shine bright as you nurture your mind, body and baby!
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Because I want to sparkle during pregnancy and into Motherhood.
I want a community of uplifting and vibrant women around me as I navigate the journey of pregnancy and motherhood.
I want to engage with REAL talk! REAL Mums! & REAL sparkle!
I want no judgement, all the joy and more SPARKLE!