My area of specialism is parental mental health

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As many as 1 in 5 women develop a mental illness during pregnancy or in the first year after birth, but many don't seek support for fear of judgement. I offer a non-judgemental space where you can speak freely and openly. In my therapy room it does not matter if you breastfeed or bottle feed, co sleep or use a cot, are a stay-at-home Mum or a Mum who also works outside the home. Your choices of motherhood are fully respected in my therapy space. My role as your counsellor is to ensure you feel seen, understood & supported. During Matrescence (the transition of becoming a mother), women go through profound physical, psychological, and emotional changes that are often not talked about in society. This often results in new mothers feeling isolated, like they are failing or doing motherhood wrong.  I can support you & your wellbeing through this period of transition. 

Motherhood doesn’t look the same for everyone. Your experience will be shaped by a number of things - your own childhood, the temperament of your children, your personality, if neurodivergence is present, your physical health, finances, support network, your fertility journey, your birth experience – the list is endless. This is why I strongly believe that universal parenting 'advice' does not work, support needs to be tailored. 

My support is not just limited to the perinatal period because as we know every stage of motherhood brings different challenges. The mental load does not decrease as children get older, there is no annual leave from being a parent. Postnatal depletion can persist for years after giving birth as can conditions such as postpartum depression, if left untreated. Whatever stage of parenting you find yourself needing assistance with your mental health, I can be there to support.