Rachel Chiodo is a Psychologist based in Melbourne, Australia.

Rachel has worked as a Psychologist for over 25 years, specialising in supporting new parents with their babies and children. She trained in Child and Adolescent Psychology, Perinatal Psychology, Trauma Therapy and Environmental Studies.

Rachel speaks and consults on a variety of topics, including:

  • the psychological transition for new parents

  • early childhood development

  • the role of play in early neurological development.

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Areas of interest

Perinatal Psychology

Early Childhood Development

Play & brain architecture

Psychology & the natural environment

Professional history

Psychologist in private practice since 1995

Consulting Psychologist

  • Alma Family Therapy Centre

  • Masada Private Hospital Early Parenting Unit

  • Mitcham Private Hospital Early Parenting Unit

  • Public and private primary and secondary schools

  • Early Childhood Centres and Kindergartens

  • Various family support services

Sabbatical in Bologna, Italy 2018-19

Selected presentations

The Psychological Transition from Work to Parenthood from Spreadsheets to Settling, HowDoYouDoIt.com (2022, May)

Adjusting to the unpredictable, and understanding how brain architecture influences our responses.

“Look at me, mum!”: A focus on Maternal Gaze, iLactation.com Breastfeeding: Biological Dialogues Conference (2022, Sept-Dec)

Exploring breastfeeding as a window into the visual dialogue between mother and baby; the importance of ‘bubble feeds’.