Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Counselling in London

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Vanessa Neuling
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
London N11
Welcome. I'm an open, approachable counsellor offering online and face-to-face therapy in a peaceful garden room. Are you feeling overwhelmed, lost, worried, or less like yourself than you'd like to be? I work primarily with women at various life stages and during periods of transition such as identity shifts. These could include relationships and separation, pregnancy and parenting, sexuality, or navigating grief and loss. I can offer support with anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. Life is noisy, and therapy can offer a space for you to hear your own voice more clearly.
Welcome. I'm an open, approachable counsellor offering online and face-to-face therapy in a peaceful garden room. Are you feeling overwhelmed, lost, worried, or less like yourself than you'd like to be? I work primarily with women at various life stages and during periods of transition such as identity shifts. These could include relationships and separation, pregnancy and parenting, sexuality, or navigating grief and loss. I can offer support with anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. Life is noisy, and therapy can offer a space for you to hear your own voice more clearly.
020 3959 7391 View 020 3959 7391
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Kirsten Utting
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
London N4
As a parent, and from experience working in the perinatal field, I support parents to find a way forward.
Life can be difficult, and the stories we tell ourselves can often limit and block us in leading the life we truly want to lead. Through my work as an integrative therapist, I draw on a variety of different approaches, to assist you in meeting your particular needs and goals. I use the relationship we gradually build together to shine a light on understanding other relationships in your life, to better understand yourself, and develop the resources to live more authentically.
As a parent, and from experience working in the perinatal field, I support parents to find a way forward.
Life can be difficult, and the stories we tell ourselves can often limit and block us in leading the life we truly want to lead. Through my work as an integrative therapist, I draw on a variety of different approaches, to assist you in meeting your particular needs and goals. I use the relationship we gradually build together to shine a light on understanding other relationships in your life, to better understand yourself, and develop the resources to live more authentically.
020 4538 9689 View 020 4538 9689
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Dr Olivia Williams
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
London N8  (Online Only)
I am a Clinical Psychologist, with over 10 years experience working in mental health services in the NHS. I have considerable experience supporting people impacted by trauma and experiencing PTSD. I have also specialised in supporting people in their perinatal journeys. I have worked across a range of perinatal contexts including in a parent-infant relationship service as well as an Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist in a birth trauma service offering support to those affected by birth trauma and baby loss.
I am a Clinical Psychologist, with over 10 years experience working in mental health services in the NHS. I have considerable experience supporting people impacted by trauma and experiencing PTSD. I have also specialised in supporting people in their perinatal journeys. I have worked across a range of perinatal contexts including in a parent-infant relationship service as well as an Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist in a birth trauma service offering support to those affected by birth trauma and baby loss.
020 3817 6088 View 020 3817 6088
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Carrie Beth Emery
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
London N8
I am passionate about supporting clients through any period relating to parenthood, from (in)fertility, pregnancy, birth (including birth prep as well as birth trauma), postnatal depression and any issues relating to parenting.
I am passionate about empowering clients to develop or strengthen their own sense of agency in the world, so that they feel in control. In order to do this, I work collaboratively with clients rather than acting as an expert. I walk alongside my clients in their therapeutic journey, rather than taking the lead and instructing which can at times feel disempowering. Whilst I use my knowledge and expertise to help clients consider new ways of viewing the world and offer guidance on ways they may consider changing their behaviours to better suit their needs, I do not act as an "expert" as I believe each person knows themselves best.
I am passionate about supporting clients through any period relating to parenthood, from (in)fertility, pregnancy, birth (including birth prep as well as birth trauma), postnatal depression and any issues relating to parenting.
I am passionate about empowering clients to develop or strengthen their own sense of agency in the world, so that they feel in control. In order to do this, I work collaboratively with clients rather than acting as an expert. I walk alongside my clients in their therapeutic journey, rather than taking the lead and instructing which can at times feel disempowering. Whilst I use my knowledge and expertise to help clients consider new ways of viewing the world and offer guidance on ways they may consider changing their behaviours to better suit their needs, I do not act as an "expert" as I believe each person knows themselves best.
020 4538 2574 View 020 4538 2574
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Indu Dua
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London W1H
When life is full of challenges, navigating through complex feelings and making sense of them alone is stressful. I am here to hold your hand in your journey to explore your thoughts and feelings. I am experienced in helping clients with Depression, Anxiety, Low self-esteem, Relationship issues and Trauma. I specialise in supporting parents experiencing Perinatal and Postnatal Difficulties and individuals coping with Grief, Loss, and Bereavement. I believe in the innate strengths and healing capabilities of every individual. In our sessions, we will work together to re-establish a connection with your inner reservoir of strength.
When life is full of challenges, navigating through complex feelings and making sense of them alone is stressful. I am here to hold your hand in your journey to explore your thoughts and feelings. I am experienced in helping clients with Depression, Anxiety, Low self-esteem, Relationship issues and Trauma. I specialise in supporting parents experiencing Perinatal and Postnatal Difficulties and individuals coping with Grief, Loss, and Bereavement. I believe in the innate strengths and healing capabilities of every individual. In our sessions, we will work together to re-establish a connection with your inner reservoir of strength.
01708 988785 View 01708 988785
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Nardine Khalil
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
London N1
Waitlist for new clients
I work with a variety of issues, among them identity issues, anger, anxiety, stress, self-esteem and confidence, body image, loss & bereavement, religious abuse, homesickness and displacement, pregnancy and postnatal issues, and family conflict.
I set up my practice to reach out to individuals who struggle to feel at home within themselves, or in their communities. I specialise in working with individuals who struggle with identity issues due to factors of race, religion, politics, culture or language; individuals who feel like they don’t belong, and individuals who have complicated relationships with their bodies. I offer therapy in Arabic and English, and also therapy with children and adolescents.
I work with a variety of issues, among them identity issues, anger, anxiety, stress, self-esteem and confidence, body image, loss & bereavement, religious abuse, homesickness and displacement, pregnancy and postnatal issues, and family conflict.
I set up my practice to reach out to individuals who struggle to feel at home within themselves, or in their communities. I specialise in working with individuals who struggle with identity issues due to factors of race, religion, politics, culture or language; individuals who feel like they don’t belong, and individuals who have complicated relationships with their bodies. I offer therapy in Arabic and English, and also therapy with children and adolescents.
020 3974 2190 View 020 3974 2190
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Dr Ellie Kerry
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
London SE20  (Online Only)
I have an interest in working with parents of children of all ages, and I specialise in issues arising in the perinatal period for women and their partners.
I recognise that in life things can happen to us which are not our fault, but can leave us feeling stuck, lost and sometimes hopeless, without a clear pathway out of these feelings. I can help with making sense of difficulties such as anxiety, obsessive-compulsive-disorder, difficult life experiences which can lead to hypervigilance, dissociation or flashbacks, low mood and strong emotional experiences that can be distressing.
I have an interest in working with parents of children of all ages, and I specialise in issues arising in the perinatal period for women and their partners.
I recognise that in life things can happen to us which are not our fault, but can leave us feeling stuck, lost and sometimes hopeless, without a clear pathway out of these feelings. I can help with making sense of difficulties such as anxiety, obsessive-compulsive-disorder, difficult life experiences which can lead to hypervigilance, dissociation or flashbacks, low mood and strong emotional experiences that can be distressing.
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Nicola Corrigan
Psychotherapist, BPC
Verified Verified
London EC2A
I am a qualified psychodynamic psychotherapist offering a compassionate and confidential space for you to be listened to, and where we can explore your thoughts, emotions, experiences and any challenges you may be facing. Over the years, I have had the privilege of working with individuals who seek a deeper understanding of themselves or require support in navigating various difficulties such as anxiety, stress, depression, burnout, perinatal mental health, relationship difficulties and bereavement.
I am a qualified psychodynamic psychotherapist offering a compassionate and confidential space for you to be listened to, and where we can explore your thoughts, emotions, experiences and any challenges you may be facing. Over the years, I have had the privilege of working with individuals who seek a deeper understanding of themselves or require support in navigating various difficulties such as anxiety, stress, depression, burnout, perinatal mental health, relationship difficulties and bereavement.
020 3856 8377 View 020 3856 8377
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Dr Orinayo Onabanjo
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
London W1U  (Online Only)
I also offer a range of psychoeducational workshops and practitioner training on the field of perinatal mental health.
I am a HCPC registered and BPS chartered counselling psychologist with over 10 years’ experience working within mental health. I am particularly interested in working with women experiencing perinatal mental health difficulties. This means I offer individual and group therapy to mums (to be) experiencing birth trauma, perinatal anxiety, postnatal depression, maternal identity issues, breastfeeding difficulties, fertility issues, maternal childhood trauma etc.
I also offer a range of psychoeducational workshops and practitioner training on the field of perinatal mental health.
I am a HCPC registered and BPS chartered counselling psychologist with over 10 years’ experience working within mental health. I am particularly interested in working with women experiencing perinatal mental health difficulties. This means I offer individual and group therapy to mums (to be) experiencing birth trauma, perinatal anxiety, postnatal depression, maternal identity issues, breastfeeding difficulties, fertility issues, maternal childhood trauma etc.
020 3870 3421 View 020 3870 3421
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Rebecca Andrews
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
London SE23  (Online Only)
I am a specialist in working with perinatal clients and those who have experienced birth trauma, IVF, termination, pregnancy loss and baby loss.
Hello and welcome! I'm Rebecca, a BABCP accredited psychotherapist with 10 years experience working in mental health, both in the NHS and privately. I offer a holistic integrative approach incorporating CBT, EMDR, CFT, ACT, mindfulness and grief work, this allows me to adapt my approach to your unique needs. I specialise in PTSD and traumatic bereavement, as well as working with issues such as depression, anxiety, low self esteem, OCD, social or health anxiety and panic.
I am a specialist in working with perinatal clients and those who have experienced birth trauma, IVF, termination, pregnancy loss and baby loss.
Hello and welcome! I'm Rebecca, a BABCP accredited psychotherapist with 10 years experience working in mental health, both in the NHS and privately. I offer a holistic integrative approach incorporating CBT, EMDR, CFT, ACT, mindfulness and grief work, this allows me to adapt my approach to your unique needs. I specialise in PTSD and traumatic bereavement, as well as working with issues such as depression, anxiety, low self esteem, OCD, social or health anxiety and panic.
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Dr Victoria Dain - Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
London EC1Y  (Online Only)
I offer bespoke therapy that takes into account a person’s unique experiences across their lifespan. Understanding how we made sense of events that occurred across our lives can help us understand how we view ourselves and the world around us in current every-day life. Collaborative work is at the heart of my treatment-approach. I am a chartered Clinical Psychologist, trained at Kings College London. I have over 10 years clinical experience in many NHS settings, including inpatient units, major London hospitals, and a specialist trauma clinic. I currently provide therapy within an NHS specialist perinatal service.
I offer bespoke therapy that takes into account a person’s unique experiences across their lifespan. Understanding how we made sense of events that occurred across our lives can help us understand how we view ourselves and the world around us in current every-day life. Collaborative work is at the heart of my treatment-approach. I am a chartered Clinical Psychologist, trained at Kings College London. I have over 10 years clinical experience in many NHS settings, including inpatient units, major London hospitals, and a specialist trauma clinic. I currently provide therapy within an NHS specialist perinatal service.
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Samantha Higginson
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
London EC2A
I hold an area of additional interest working with clients whom are on or have been on a difficult fertility, pregnancy , birthing or parenting journey and wish to seek specialist emotional support.
I am a UCKP registered and BACP accredited Integrative psychotherapist and counsellor. I currently practice privately in Shoreditch and on-line. Having previously worked in various counselling and NHS settings providing therapy to clients with a wide range of emotional and psychological needs I am particularly experienced in supporting those who are struggling with depression & low mood, anxiety & overwhelm, identity & self-esteem issues, eating & body issues, relationship problems, addictive behaviours, stress & burn out, lack of direction, life transitions, loss & bereavement, trauma & body-based pain / illness and more...
I hold an area of additional interest working with clients whom are on or have been on a difficult fertility, pregnancy , birthing or parenting journey and wish to seek specialist emotional support.
I am a UCKP registered and BACP accredited Integrative psychotherapist and counsellor. I currently practice privately in Shoreditch and on-line. Having previously worked in various counselling and NHS settings providing therapy to clients with a wide range of emotional and psychological needs I am particularly experienced in supporting those who are struggling with depression & low mood, anxiety & overwhelm, identity & self-esteem issues, eating & body issues, relationship problems, addictive behaviours, stress & burn out, lack of direction, life transitions, loss & bereavement, trauma & body-based pain / illness and more...
07876 140343 View 07876 140343
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Jane Major
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
London SW11  (Online Only)
Relationships affect us from the cradle to the grave and can significantly shape how we value ourselves and how able we feel to trust others and to be vulnerable - opening up or shutting down connections.  The Room Between is a clinical psychology service that specialises in working with trauma and relationship issues - with individuals, couples and families .We work with a variety of relationship issues including childhood trauma, abuse, infertility, miscarriage, bereavement, adjusting to parenthood, codependency, divorce and separation, lack of desire, neurodiversity, the aftermath of an affair and conflict.
Relationships affect us from the cradle to the grave and can significantly shape how we value ourselves and how able we feel to trust others and to be vulnerable - opening up or shutting down connections.  The Room Between is a clinical psychology service that specialises in working with trauma and relationship issues - with individuals, couples and families .We work with a variety of relationship issues including childhood trauma, abuse, infertility, miscarriage, bereavement, adjusting to parenthood, codependency, divorce and separation, lack of desire, neurodiversity, the aftermath of an affair and conflict.
0114 303 2341 View 0114 303 2341
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Karen Katz
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
London E17
I have experience working in the perinatal period supporting to be and new parents with the transition to parenthood.
I am an OCD specialist, having a lead role at a highly specialist national service and have worked as a therapist in the NHS for over 20 years. I provide evidence based therapy to treat disorders and psychological difficulties including PTSD, general anxiety, phobias, low self esteem, eating disorders, depression and perfectionism. My clients often report feeling stuck in a pattern of thinking or behaviour and want to make real and lasting changes. My approach focuses on identifying and working through what is maintaining the difficulties and helps clients to gain the tools to keep them self well once therapy has ended.
I have experience working in the perinatal period supporting to be and new parents with the transition to parenthood.
I am an OCD specialist, having a lead role at a highly specialist national service and have worked as a therapist in the NHS for over 20 years. I provide evidence based therapy to treat disorders and psychological difficulties including PTSD, general anxiety, phobias, low self esteem, eating disorders, depression and perfectionism. My clients often report feeling stuck in a pattern of thinking or behaviour and want to make real and lasting changes. My approach focuses on identifying and working through what is maintaining the difficulties and helps clients to gain the tools to keep them self well once therapy has ended.
020 3962 0595 View 020 3962 0595
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Dr Elnaz Mihanmehr
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London NW3  (Online Only)
Therapy offers a path for enhancing your understanding of your struggles within a safe environment and developing coping strategies to help you navigate challenging situations and make impactful changes in your life. I am a chartered and HCPC-registered Counselling Psychologist as well as a BACP-licensed therapist. I currently work as a perinatal psychologist within the NHS Maternal Mental Health Service. It may help you know that others have described me as a kind, compassionate, and approachable psychologist.
Therapy offers a path for enhancing your understanding of your struggles within a safe environment and developing coping strategies to help you navigate challenging situations and make impactful changes in your life. I am a chartered and HCPC-registered Counselling Psychologist as well as a BACP-licensed therapist. I currently work as a perinatal psychologist within the NHS Maternal Mental Health Service. It may help you know that others have described me as a kind, compassionate, and approachable psychologist.
020 3772 3165 View 020 3772 3165
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Judith Ellenbogen
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
London N2
I am a highly experienced psychotherapist accredited with the BACP and can offer help to people who are dealing with a wide range of issues, such as relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression and bereavement. In addition, I have specialist expertise in working with women during pregnancy and postnatally, including pregnancy loss. My other specialist areas include working psychotherapeutically with haematology patients (blood cancers), women with gynaecological and psychosexual issues, and university students. I aim to help people understand themselves better, deal with conflicts and move on in their lives.
I am a highly experienced psychotherapist accredited with the BACP and can offer help to people who are dealing with a wide range of issues, such as relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression and bereavement. In addition, I have specialist expertise in working with women during pregnancy and postnatally, including pregnancy loss. My other specialist areas include working psychotherapeutically with haematology patients (blood cancers), women with gynaecological and psychosexual issues, and university students. I aim to help people understand themselves better, deal with conflicts and move on in their lives.
020 3816 3567 View 020 3816 3567
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Dr Elena Alexandrou
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
London E9  (Online Only)
I specialise in offering EMDR to clients with trauma/PTSD, early life relationship disruptions, trauma related to pregnancy and birth, bereavement/loss and workplace stress.
I am a HCPC registered Consultant Clinical Psychologist and EMDR Consultant/Clinical Supervisor. I work with people aged 16+ with a range of psychological difficulties. Are you finding it difficult to cope right now? In tricky romantic, peer or family relationships? Perhaps you have been struggling for a while with anxiety, low mood or you have been blindsided by a traumatic/adverse event in your life? Perhaps something difficult has happened in your journey to becoming a parent or at work that you are struggling to overcome? If any of these apply to you, psychological therapy with me could make a real difference!
I specialise in offering EMDR to clients with trauma/PTSD, early life relationship disruptions, trauma related to pregnancy and birth, bereavement/loss and workplace stress.
I am a HCPC registered Consultant Clinical Psychologist and EMDR Consultant/Clinical Supervisor. I work with people aged 16+ with a range of psychological difficulties. Are you finding it difficult to cope right now? In tricky romantic, peer or family relationships? Perhaps you have been struggling for a while with anxiety, low mood or you have been blindsided by a traumatic/adverse event in your life? Perhaps something difficult has happened in your journey to becoming a parent or at work that you are struggling to overcome? If any of these apply to you, psychological therapy with me could make a real difference!
020 3031 1225 View 020 3031 1225
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Chandni Sidhpura
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
London E14  (Online Only)
Chandni uses evidence-based psychological interventions that have been trialed and researched within healthcare, proven to have effective outcomes and facilitate change. She is passionate about improving access to psychological support and working with hard to populations, ethnic minority groups, diversity and difference. Chandni specialises in the treament of all anxiety and depressive disorders but also has advanced training and experience in treating the niche areas of: Perinatal Mental Health (prenatal & postnatal wellbeing), Birth Trauma, PTSD and Trauma, Past abuse, sexual assualt / sexual violence and rape
Chandni uses evidence-based psychological interventions that have been trialed and researched within healthcare, proven to have effective outcomes and facilitate change. She is passionate about improving access to psychological support and working with hard to populations, ethnic minority groups, diversity and difference. Chandni specialises in the treament of all anxiety and depressive disorders but also has advanced training and experience in treating the niche areas of: Perinatal Mental Health (prenatal & postnatal wellbeing), Birth Trauma, PTSD and Trauma, Past abuse, sexual assualt / sexual violence and rape
020 4538 9845 View 020 4538 9845
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Kirsty Carmichael
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
London SE3  (Online Only)
I have a special interest and expertise in trauma and perinatal mental health difficulties (antenatal and postnatal).
I am Dr Kirsty Carmichael and I am a Practitioner Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) with more than 12 years experience of working in the NHS. I offer a range of psychological therapies for adults, young people, couples and families.
I have a special interest and expertise in trauma and perinatal mental health difficulties (antenatal and postnatal).
I am Dr Kirsty Carmichael and I am a Practitioner Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) with more than 12 years experience of working in the NHS. I offer a range of psychological therapies for adults, young people, couples and families.
020 3835 5282 View 020 3835 5282
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Dr Charley Deacon
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
London SW4
Whatever has brought you here, welcome! I’m Charley, a Psychologist based in South West London. I have over 10 years’ experience supporting young people, adults and families facing difficult times in their lives. I offer a warm and down-to-earth approach and my main focus is on providing a safe and non-judgemental space to talk. My priority is that therapy is as helpful for you as possible so my approach is collaborative and open. I work with people from all walks of life and have a special interest in supporting those facing difficulties relating to pregnancy, birth and the early years of a child's life.
Whatever has brought you here, welcome! I’m Charley, a Psychologist based in South West London. I have over 10 years’ experience supporting young people, adults and families facing difficult times in their lives. I offer a warm and down-to-earth approach and my main focus is on providing a safe and non-judgemental space to talk. My priority is that therapy is as helpful for you as possible so my approach is collaborative and open. I work with people from all walks of life and have a special interest in supporting those facing difficulties relating to pregnancy, birth and the early years of a child's life.
020 3835 6254 View 020 3835 6254

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Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Counsellors

What are the most effective ways to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns?

The most effective way to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns is by finding a therapist who has prior experience helping other patients overcome the challenge being faced. For example, a marriage and family therapist may have experience helping couples adjust to their new relationship dynamic. An anxiety specialist may have experience helping with phobias or illness anxiety related to the child’s health. A depression specialist may have experience treating postpartum depression.

When should I seek treatment for prenatal or postpartum concerns?

Pregnancy and the postpartum period involve intense physical and mental changes; a degree of upset and instability is normal. However, if these changes impair daily functioning, it may be time to seek help. This distinction is pertinent for postpartum depression: A period of teariness, irritability, and distress is difficult but normal in the one to two weeks after childbirth (sometimes called the “baby blues.”) But if feelings of sadness and hopelessness persist beyond that period, the person should seek treatment.

How do I manage worries during pregnancy or the postnatal period?

A therapist can help patients develop the tools they need to manage anxieties during or after pregnancy. Cognitive behavioural therapy can help people identify and reframe harmful patterns of thought, and change their behaviours. Other techniques and skills can allow people to develop acceptance, psychological flexibility, self-compassion, communication skills, and more.