Telehealth Psychology
For New and Expectant Dads.
Father Forward is a dedicated telehealth psychology service for men stepping into fatherhood.
Whether you’re expecting your first child or adjusting to life with a baby, this is a place to talk openly about the challenges, changes, and emotions that come with becoming a dad. With evidence-based mental health care and an approach that is grounded, practical, and non-judgmental, Father Forward offers individual confidential support designed to meet you where you are.
Session Fees & Bookings
Accessible Father-Focused Care.
To provide accessible and timely support to new and expectant dads across Australia, Father Forward offers individual telehealth psychology sessions well below the AAPi Schedule of Suggested Fees 2025–2026, which lists a standard consultation at $330.
At Father Forward, a 50-minute individual psychology session costs $200. With a valid Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) from your GP, you can claim a Medicare rebate of $98.95 per session (available for up to 10 sessions per calendar year), reducing the out-of-pocket cost to $101.05.
How to book a session
Obtain a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) from your GP (if using Medicare)
Click on ‘Book Session’ and send us a message
Receive confirmation and complete our intake and informed consent form
About Father Forward
Grounded Steady Support.
Becoming a dad can be exciting and rewarding — but it also brings pressure, uncertainty, and moments of doubt. Many fathers carry heavy feelings quietly, unsure if what they’re going through is important enough to mention, or if anyone would really understand. Yet research shows fathers are just as likely as mothers to experience mental health challenges during pregnancy and the first year after birth.
I created Father Forward to change that. It’s a telehealth psychology service dedicated to new and expectant dads across Australia — a place to put words to the experiences that often go unspoken, and to find support as you navigate the transition into fatherhood.
I’m Hugo Fernandez Salinas, a dad and AHPRA-registered psychologist with over 15 years of experience. My focus is on men’s and perinatal mental health. I’m also a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc. (AAPi) and listed in the Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE) directory of perinatal mental health providers.
Alongside my clinical work, I’ve also experienced the emotional challenges of early fatherhood firsthand. That experience deepened my understanding of what many dads go through, and how meaningful it can be to have a space to talk without judgement.
My approach is grounded, evidence-based, and compassionate. Father Forward is about creating a calm, dad-focused space where you can make sense of change, look after your wellbeing, and find your footing in the transition to fatherhood.
Contact
If you have questions about eligibility, rebates, or whether this service is the right fit, please get in touch. We’ll be happy to help you map the next step.