Counselling in Pregnancy

Treatment of mental health concerns in pregnancy leads to better outcomes in birth and postpartum.

Pregnancy is a great time to address unresolved grief, stress or worry. You may benefit from perinatal psychotherapy in pregnancy if you are experiencing any of;

  • symptoms of anxiety, ambivalence (adjustment difficulties), or depression.

  • trauma background that could be activated through birth, medical intervention, or demands of caring for a baby.

  • stress in your relationship, financial situation or general overwhelm

  • neurodivergence whether formally assessed or not, you can be supported to develop plans that cater for your specific preferences in birth and postpartum.

  • recent loss / grief that may impact on baby-bonding and overall wellbeing in the future.

  • chronic health conditions that are additional complications.

  • expecting multiples as this is a factor for increased likelihood of postpartum challenges.

Perinatal psychologists treat the relationship between infant and parent as part of therapy and this can begin in pregnancy.