Experience what it's like to truly
Sparkle
Your Sparkle is that sense of calm togetherness when you feel balanced, in the moment and on top of things... BUT!!! Let’s be honest... Pregnancy & motherhood isn’t always smooth-sailing. We are often faced with HUGE challenges, which can leave us feeling very "un-sparkly" at times!
in pregnancy & parenthood
Dr Charise Deveney (Clinical Psychologist) & Jade Forster (Counsellor) have worked in the Perinatal & Infant Wellbeing space for over 15 years.
Throughout our careers, we've worked with thousands of women, men and families to support their health, wellbeing & overall functioning throughout pregnancy and parenthood.
Pregnancy, motherhood & fatherhood offer incredible opportunities to grow, reflect and Sparkle like never before! Our pregnancy and postnatal programs are for BOTH parents and go far beyond the basics of physical baby care. We give you practical tools to:
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Grow a strong & healthy attachment with your baby
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Communicate effectively with your partner and family members effectively
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Build mental strength and resilience
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Regulate emotions and improve your overall mental & physical functioning.
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.
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
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.
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!
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!