Upcoming Class: Meeting Yourself in Motherhood
A guided reflective workshop for mothers to explore their journey into motherhood with compassion and curiosity.
By Registered Psychologist Viola Prinz.
This special workshop is a gentle invitation to slow down long enough to notice what's happening inside you as we navigate motherhood.
Together, we'll explore the different “Mum Parts” that motherhood can bring to the surface:
“The organiser Part”, try to hold everything together.
“The guilty Part”, wondering if she's doing enough.
The “self-sacrificing part” who always puts herself last,
“the high achiever Part”, trying to get motherhood "right"
and the many, many other parts that quietly shape your experience.
Rather than judging these parts or trying to get rid of them, we'll begin understanding what they're trying to do for us, and why.
Through guided experiential practices, personal reflection, and exploring the Mum Parts Framework, you'll begin developing a different relationship with your inner world - one built on curiosity, compassion and understanding.
My own experience becoming a new Mum inspired a shift in my work to blending my extensive training in Internal Family Systems, psychology, and self-exploration through the lens of motherhood.
It’s my pleasure to offer this workshop for you, where I’ll share the most compassionate practices that supported me throughout.
Saturday 29th August | 10am-12pm | Cottesloe.
Motherhood asks more of us than we ever imagined. This is the space to bring compassion to this chapter of evolution, identity shifts and growth.
At its heart, this workshop isn't teaching you, something they don't already have. It's helping you reclaim something you’ve been giving away so freely.
Workshop Overview
The Workshop is a gentle invitation to slow down long enough to notice what's happening inside us as we navigate that journey.
Together we'll explore the Mum Parts framework through teaching, guided experiential exercises, the Mum Parts cards, personal reflection and optional group discussion.
Through this process, you’ll identify, and explore the different Mum Parts that motherhood can bring to the surface:
the organiser trying to hold everything together
the guilty part wondering if she's doing enough
the self-sacrificing part who always puts herself last
the achiever trying to get motherhood "right"
… and the many other parts that quietly shape our experience.
Rather than judging these parts or trying to get rid of them, we'll begin understanding what they're trying to do for us, and why. Through guided experiential practices, personal reflection, the Mum Parts cards and shared conversation, you'll begin developing a different relationship with your inner world - one built on curiosity, compassion and understanding rather than self-criticism.
At its heart, this workshop isn't teaching you, something they don't already have. It's helping you reclaim something you’ve been giving away so freely.
As mothers, we already know how to nurture. We comfort, encourage, protect and care for our children every day, often without thinking twice. This workshop is an invitation to begin including yourself in that same circle of care.
My hope isn't that you'll leave with motherhood all figured out.
It's that you'll leave recognising your Mum Parts when they show up, understanding what they're are trying to do, and feeling more able to nurture them with the same love, care and compassion you so naturally offer your children.
The Meeting yourself in Motherhood Framework
The Meeting yourself in Motherhood Framework is a gentle way of understanding the different thoughts, emotions and inner experiences that can show up throughout motherhood. Inspired by the evidence-based Internal Family Systems (IFS) model, it invites us to see these experiences not as flaws or failures, but as different "parts" of ourselves that are each trying to help in their own way.
Rather than asking, "What's wrong with me?" the framework encourages a different question:
"Which part of me is here right now, and what might she need?"
Together, we'll learn how to gently recognise these parts, become curious about what they may be trying to protect, and begin responding to ourselves with the same compassion we so naturally offer our children. This simple shift opens the door to greater self-awareness, self-compassion and a more nurturing relationship with ourselves.
As mothers, we already know how to nurture. We comfort, encourage, protect and care for our children every day, often without thinking twice. This workshop is an invitation to begin including yourself in that same circle of care.
PART 2: WORKSHOP CONCEPT
Motherhood changed me too | My Story
Here’s the truth: Motherhood is bloody hard.
After becoming a Mum, I went from feeling like a relatively grounded, functioning adult to feeling overwhelmed almost overnight. There was so much happening all at once. I was keeping a tiny human alive, recovering from birth, navigating sleep deprivation, learning how to breastfeed, and trying to make sense of one of the biggest transitions of my life.
At first, I felt like I was still me... just with a baby.
It wasn't until later that I realised motherhood had changed me too. There was no going back to who I was before. I had to slowly come to terms with who I was becoming.
At the same time, motherhood seemed to awaken parts of me I hadn't expected . Parts that had been around long before becoming a Mum suddenly had a much bigger job to do.
My ‘Organiser Part’ wanted to run wake windows, feeding schedules and naps like a military operation.
My ‘Intellectualiser Part’ wanted to understand everything: Why is she crying? Why won't she sleep? What am I missing?
My ‘Achiever Part’ was determined to "do motherhood right", while my ‘Self-sacrificing “Part’ insisted my needs could always wait.
Alongside those familiar parts were others that suddenly felt louder than ever - the ‘Guilty Part’, the ‘Overwhelmed Part’, the part longing for a moment to herself, the 'Resentful Part’, and the Part worrying whether I was doing enough. It often felt confusing because I didn't have a way of understanding why I felt so pulled in different directions and I felt like I wasn’t coping.
Motherhood asks so much of us. We're constantly balancing competing needs while trying to keep another human alive, fed and happy. It's relentless. There isn't much space to stop and notice what's happening inside us - we just keep going.
Learning the ‘Mum Parts Framework; during my Mother-Centred Internal Family Systems training was a real lightbulb moment. I already loved using this modality in my therapy work, but seeing it applied specifically to motherhood suddenly gave me a language for what I'd been experiencing myself. Instead of seeing all these different reactions as signs I wasn't coping, I began to understand them as different parts of me doing their best to help me figure out how to be a Mum.
It also made me realise there was another way I wanted to serve mothers. Not just through one-to-one therapy, but by creating spaces where women could come together, better understand themselves, and realise they're not the only one whose inner world feels messy, conflicted or confusing.
That's why I wanted to create this workshop.
My hope is that mothers leave with a language for what's been happening inside them, a little more understanding of the different parts of themselves that show up in motherhood, and the permission to begin showing up for themselves with the same compassion they so naturally offer their children.
Instead of seeing all these different reactions as signs I wasn't coping, I began to understand them as different parts of me doing their best to help me figure out how to be a Mum.
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So many of us believe if we can just find the right routine, the right advice or the right answer, we'll finally feel confident. Motherhood doesn't ask us to have all the answers. It asks us to keep showing up, with flexibility and compassion when things don't go to plan.
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Motherhood often activates different parts of us with different needs, fears and priorities.
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We can hold two seemingly opposite feelings at the same time - deep love for our children alongside exhaustion, grief, resentment or a longing for space. These experiences don't make us bad mothers; they make us human.
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Motherhood asks us to show up for our children every day. We deserve to learn how to show up for ourselves too.
An experiential Auditory Sanctuary awaits you to enter.
Working with me through 1:1 therapy isn’t the only way to be supported by me. No matter where you are in the world, we can connect through the frequency of my online work I have lovingly curated for you.
Now you’re here; you've found a private sanctuary for deep feelers, curious minds and tender hearts.
Everything is welcome here. The parts you celebrate, the parts you hide, and the parts still waiting to be understood.
Here, you'll learn to hold more of yourself with curiosity, courage and reverence.
Your inner world is about to become a far more interesting place to be.
A place you'll return to with wonder, wisdom, creativity and possibility. A place you'll enjoy returning to, again and again.
Let's follow the trail together, with awe and reverence.
Enter My Meditation Mecca Online
My Meditation Mecca is the best of my 100+ meditations I have created over 15 years as an experienced therapist and meditation teacher. The meditations are lovingly curated into collections to help you turn fear into peace, struggle into ease and bring flow and love into your everyday life.
Choose the collection based on what you're struggling with and what you'd like to achieve. Once activated, you'll have the meditations forever in this digital library.
My most Beloved Meditation Collections await you:
The Acceptance and Surrender Collection
The Settle and Sleep Collection
The Emotional Equilibrium Collection
The Daily Meditation Collection
The Soften into Self-Love Collection
The Self-Connection Collection
The Calm Mind Collection
Self-Esteem Mindful Moments Collection
The Nourishing Breath Collection
The Confidence Boost Collection
An invitation to belong to yourself, again.
Whether I’m running in-person events or not, you can always access my work. I’ve created a digital Sanctuary of my work, meditations, wisdom, exploration practices and resources.
Here’s what I offer you: An invitation to belong to yourself, again.
Every day can feel exhausting when you're constantly trying to manage yourself into appearing like someone else.
When you're carrying old wounds, second-guessing your instincts, criticising yourself, or feeling disconnected from who you truly are, even the smallest interactions can feel heavy.
You may have spent years trying to fix yourself, improve yourself, or outrun the parts of you that feel difficult. Exhausting yourself trying to be who everyone else needs you to be, while denying yourself the kindness and generosity you so easily extend to others.
I believe there is an entire world within you worthy of your attention and reverence.
A world of forgotten parts, hidden strengths, old stories, dreams, fears, creativity, wisdom and possibility.
And I’m here to invite you into a new way of relating to yourself, one that finally feels good to come home to.
When you learn to turn towards your inner world with curiosity rather than criticism, something begins to soften.
You begin to feel more at home within yourself, and it feels good to be home.
Here, you're invited on guided journeys away from fearing, fixing or fighting what’s within.
You’ll soften into connecting with and welcoming more of yourself. You’ll develop greater self-trust. Backing yourself becomes quicker, steadier, more grounded. You’ll welcome lost parts of yourself home.
You’ll find more meaning, more freedom, more wonder, and a deeper sense of belonging within your own life.
This is the heart of my work.
I'm Gabriella de Mori, an experienced psychotherapist, writer and meditation teacher with over a decade of experience. I guide women through the beautifully complicated experience of being human with reverence, gentleness, Higher Self wisdom, and space for all emotions and activation.
Through experiential meditations, courses, reflections and inner journeys, I invite you to explore your inner landscape, cultivate a nourishing relationship with yourself, and discover what becomes possible when you approach your life with compassion, presence and reverence.
Take your time.
Wander gently.
Follow what calls to you.
Here, we explore in layers, not steps.
About our Founder, Gabriella de Mori
Hi, I’m Gabriella, the founder, heart and vision behind our special Private Practice and events. I’m a unique potion of academic, evidence-based therapy, alternative holistic health, somatic healing modalities and a sprinkle of magic.
I am a registered clinical counsellor who’s committed to sharing mindfulness practices to show busy, successful, productive women how to settle and soothe into an inner state of peace, no matter how familiar that feels. Compassion-focused meditation training was personally transformational and has been a foundation of my work ever since, filtering through each practice.
I’ve been seeing clients, running workshops and hosting online courses for a decade, with a much-loved library of digital resources and my Mediation Mecca where I share resources that are available 24/7. I don’t believe wellness happens only in 1-hour therapy sessions, but that wellness is a lifestyle, and we need connection practices, rituals, and support to support us throughout the day.
Our Practice is joined by therapists who share my vision and commitment to holistic well-being through evidence-based and high-level therapy. We offer a truly unique blend of experiences, skills, education and professional expertise.
“I absolutely loved it! I felt really calm and centred afterwards, which I took into the rest of my day. Thank you for making such a soul-nourishing session.”
- Ren
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“Oh my goodness- Sunday was just magical! Thank you so much for the invitation and for holding space for all of us so beautifully. Being with the most wonderful group of women, allowed me to feel a sense of grounding and peace I haven't felt in a long time. Thanks again, and I hope you celebrated (and continue to celebrate) yourself for the incredible impact you so effortlessly facilitated. “ ~ Tessa
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“Hi Gabi I just wanted to say thanks for a lovely night last night at the women’s cave. I really enjoyed it! Exactly what I needed, a laugh and serenity. x”
I loved it! Felt deeply relaxed and comfortable; I liked each of the little steps you took us through. My biggest takeaway was the definition of mindfulness - and when you clicked "and now". It was wonderful!”
"The Women's Cave is the best!!! It gives me the opportunity to learn new calming ways to regulate myself + reconnection with other women. It's helping me to get out & feel safe in the world I've always wanted to paint but it's been something I always noted as "One Day I will learn". I really enjoyed the painting part of the session & it has inspired me to go out & buy paint & start painting Please keep these sessions going, Gabriella- I love what you do"
“I’m so excited to be here again because this is the only place where I meditate for longer than five minutes!”
.“I absolutely enjoyed myself and had the best night’s sleep!”
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“Every time it feels like you choose a meditation just for what I need!”
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Jana’s journey with meditation
I had never practised meditation until COVID-19 hit and forced us into lockdown. With my job going down to part-time hours, I found myself with a lot of spare time and I decided meditation was something I wanted to start implementing in my life. I started by doing Gabriella's meditations and then I signed up to her classes.
Gabriella’s meditations are the only ones I listen to. Her voice is calming, she has a variety of different lengths pending time, different themes and topics, and she knows how to take you through a process and journey.
I have been struggling with anxiety for a few years now for a variety of factors, including health, financial, relationships and career. Her meditations have allowed me to stop and reflect on some events in my life and to think deeply as to how I can change my mindset from a negative perception to a productive and “what did I learn from this experience.”
I’d recommend this course to everyone and anyone. I didn’t think I had to forgive anyone for anything, but when you really stop and think, you realise that perhaps someone once did something to you, or you to them, and we owe it to ourselves to take time out to improve our mental health and wellbeing.
Gabriella's meditations are now part of my daily routine, and I will forever be grateful for the amazing work she does.
My invitation is for you to learn to love your inner world, all of it.
Leave feeling calm, nourished, connected and peaceful
Testimonials about my women’s events.
“I just left our session with a huge smile on my face, which has been very rare over the past few weeks, thinking about how grateful I am for you. For the reverence, and space that you hold, for the divine healing and incredible gift you give, For the guidance and the light you have provided through my darkest days. Thank you for being you, you are quite remarkable.”
~ Sana, Meditation Group Member
