Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Counselling in Oxted

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Collective Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Oxted RH8
We offer the following specialisms: General mental health support for all ages; child and young people; perinatal psychology; paediatric psychology; drama therapy; equine therapy; ADHD coaching; Speech and language therapy; neurodiversity support; couples and family therapy; health psychology; sex therapy.
We are a multi-award winning psychological therapies clinic based in Cobham offering fast and effective, evidence-based treatment to support people of all ages and with a variety of mental health difficulties. Our team consists of clinical and counselling psychologists, psychotherapists, an ADHD coach and family therapy. Our beautiful clinic rooms offer a tranquil setting for your sessions. We know the value of the therapeutic relationship and think that it is vital to find a therapist you 'click' with. Our team are personable, warm and empathetic which has helped many people overcome the difficulties holding them back in life.
We offer the following specialisms: General mental health support for all ages; child and young people; perinatal psychology; paediatric psychology; drama therapy; equine therapy; ADHD coaching; Speech and language therapy; neurodiversity support; couples and family therapy; health psychology; sex therapy.
We are a multi-award winning psychological therapies clinic based in Cobham offering fast and effective, evidence-based treatment to support people of all ages and with a variety of mental health difficulties. Our team consists of clinical and counselling psychologists, psychotherapists, an ADHD coach and family therapy. Our beautiful clinic rooms offer a tranquil setting for your sessions. We know the value of the therapeutic relationship and think that it is vital to find a therapist you 'click' with. Our team are personable, warm and empathetic which has helped many people overcome the difficulties holding them back in life.
01932 504224 View 01932 504224
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Lindsey Tull
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Oxted RH8
I work with people who are struggling with different life situations such as addictive behaviours, fertility concerns, alcoholism, chronic illness, depression, anxiety, miscarriage and bereavement and many more. I help you to empower and resource yourself so that change feels possible. I am here to listen and encourage you to become more attuned to your inner needs, providing you with greater freedom of choice and creativity. I am passionate about providing a safe space where you feel comfortable and heard.
I work with people who are struggling with different life situations such as addictive behaviours, fertility concerns, alcoholism, chronic illness, depression, anxiety, miscarriage and bereavement and many more. I help you to empower and resource yourself so that change feels possible. I am here to listen and encourage you to become more attuned to your inner needs, providing you with greater freedom of choice and creativity. I am passionate about providing a safe space where you feel comfortable and heard.
01737 949539 View 01737 949539
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Kirsty Pakes
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Oxted RH8  (Online Only)
I am passionate about working with parents as I know how challenging and under-supported parenting is! Perhaps you are struggling to manage your child's difficult behaviour and emotions? Or maybe you are feeling confused by times when your reaction to your child seems disproportionate and out of your control? Perhaps you would like to find more closeness and connection with your child and enjoy parenting more? Maybe you would like to explore the best ways to support your child with their emotions and behaviour in a way that builds their current and future mental health and resilience?
I am passionate about working with parents as I know how challenging and under-supported parenting is! Perhaps you are struggling to manage your child's difficult behaviour and emotions? Or maybe you are feeling confused by times when your reaction to your child seems disproportionate and out of your control? Perhaps you would like to find more closeness and connection with your child and enjoy parenting more? Maybe you would like to explore the best ways to support your child with their emotions and behaviour in a way that builds their current and future mental health and resilience?
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JustJulie Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oxted RH8
I'm Julie, an experienced birth, trauma and parenting specialist. Are you finding the demands of early parenting much tougher than you imagined, leaving you overwhelmed and anxious, but unable to see a way out of the current chaos and fog? Are you feeling constantly exhausted, sad. tearful, inadequate, unable to concentrate and make decisions, and not finding much joy in anything? Did you have a traumatic birth or other experience, which has left you feeling on-edge, with flashbacks and trapped in a cycle of depression, anger and guilt? Or perhaps you are pregnant and struggling with difficult thoughts around your forthcoming birth?
I'm Julie, an experienced birth, trauma and parenting specialist. Are you finding the demands of early parenting much tougher than you imagined, leaving you overwhelmed and anxious, but unable to see a way out of the current chaos and fog? Are you feeling constantly exhausted, sad. tearful, inadequate, unable to concentrate and make decisions, and not finding much joy in anything? Did you have a traumatic birth or other experience, which has left you feeling on-edge, with flashbacks and trapped in a cycle of depression, anger and guilt? Or perhaps you are pregnant and struggling with difficult thoughts around your forthcoming birth?
020 3835 5735 View 020 3835 5735
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Louise Gulley
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Oxted RH8
I work with RELATIONSHIP CHALLENGES. So, whether you're: a mother struggling in your relationship with your child or motherhood itself; a couple in crisis; experiencing recurring relationship problems; or still searching for that elusive romantic relationship I’m keen to work with you. I work with both individuals and couples; and I can discuss with you which one of these may be the best fit for you. I find that by exploring your personal history we can often discover the root cause of your challenges so you can begin to enjoy intimacy and connection.
I work with RELATIONSHIP CHALLENGES. So, whether you're: a mother struggling in your relationship with your child or motherhood itself; a couple in crisis; experiencing recurring relationship problems; or still searching for that elusive romantic relationship I’m keen to work with you. I work with both individuals and couples; and I can discuss with you which one of these may be the best fit for you. I find that by exploring your personal history we can often discover the root cause of your challenges so you can begin to enjoy intimacy and connection.
01883 776035 View 01883 776035
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Kamila Markusova
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Oxted RH8
Waitlist for new clients
Hello and warm welcome. There may be many reasons why you are reading this. Perhaps you are feeling low, depressed, anxious, confused, overwhelmed, betrayed, angry, or simply stuck. I understand that first steps towards finding help can feel unsettling or even daunting. The good news is, that by having a look around, you are already on your way. I am an experienced therapist with over 9 years of experience in voluntary, academic, NHS and private settings. I believe we all have an in-built ability to reach our full potential - to live a fulfilling life - and therapy can help with rediscovering and making full use of this ability.
Hello and warm welcome. There may be many reasons why you are reading this. Perhaps you are feeling low, depressed, anxious, confused, overwhelmed, betrayed, angry, or simply stuck. I understand that first steps towards finding help can feel unsettling or even daunting. The good news is, that by having a look around, you are already on your way. I am an experienced therapist with over 9 years of experience in voluntary, academic, NHS and private settings. I believe we all have an in-built ability to reach our full potential - to live a fulfilling life - and therapy can help with rediscovering and making full use of this ability.
01883 779910 View 01883 779910
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Suzanne Otto
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Oxted RH8
I love working with clients! Often a client may report a current problem or mood problem, but once we start the therapy "detective" work we uncover other deeper issues that lie beneath. Such issues may have led client's to live by subconscious "rules" or beliefs. Therapy offers the safe space and time to explore and review these. "Do they still work for you? Are they useful in this stage of your life?". These are examples of some of the questions we explore together. Life transitions, such as having a baby, changing job, end of relationship, illness diagnosis can be challenging. Therapy can help transition you to a better life.
I love working with clients! Often a client may report a current problem or mood problem, but once we start the therapy "detective" work we uncover other deeper issues that lie beneath. Such issues may have led client's to live by subconscious "rules" or beliefs. Therapy offers the safe space and time to explore and review these. "Do they still work for you? Are they useful in this stage of your life?". These are examples of some of the questions we explore together. Life transitions, such as having a baby, changing job, end of relationship, illness diagnosis can be challenging. Therapy can help transition you to a better life.
01883 778993 View 01883 778993
Photo of Franciane Conroy, MBACP, Counsellor
Franciane Conroy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Oxted RH8
Hello, I am Fran, an experienced counsellor here to listen and help with life struggles. I provide a warm, safe, and non-judgemental space where you can talk and explore your feelings. My aim is to give clients voice to be themselves and I can help you feel comfortable, care and secure to build a genuine therapeutic relationship. Get in touch with any questions or to set up an initial, no obligation, 30 minutes session.
Hello, I am Fran, an experienced counsellor here to listen and help with life struggles. I provide a warm, safe, and non-judgemental space where you can talk and explore your feelings. My aim is to give clients voice to be themselves and I can help you feel comfortable, care and secure to build a genuine therapeutic relationship. Get in touch with any questions or to set up an initial, no obligation, 30 minutes session.
01883 771155 View 01883 771155
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Alice de Villiers (Nee von Klemperer)
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
Oxted RH8
Sometimes we are drawn to therapy because of a particular incident, difficulty or question and at other times it may be a less obvious tension. This can cause us to feel overwhelmed by uncomfortable emotions, numb and on ‘autopilot’ or on a constant rollercoaster between the two and the effect of this can be felt in our relationships with others and how we see ourselves. Exploring the dynamics underpinning our current state can allow us clarity to see the extent to which they are useful to us, and as a result of this choose, how vigorously (if at all) we want to change them.
Sometimes we are drawn to therapy because of a particular incident, difficulty or question and at other times it may be a less obvious tension. This can cause us to feel overwhelmed by uncomfortable emotions, numb and on ‘autopilot’ or on a constant rollercoaster between the two and the effect of this can be felt in our relationships with others and how we see ourselves. Exploring the dynamics underpinning our current state can allow us clarity to see the extent to which they are useful to us, and as a result of this choose, how vigorously (if at all) we want to change them.
01883 772255 View 01883 772255
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Kirsty Rollings
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Oxted RH8
I'm an experienced BACP registered counsellor, working with individuals. I also have extensive experience working with teenagers and young adults. I provide a safe, confidential, non-judgemental, empathic environment in which to work with clients. I use a range of therapeutic approaches, therefore I will tailor our work in a way that best fits you. I will work at your pace and we can work on self awareness, insight and understanding. Together we will work through any difficult emotions and struggles, to enable positive change.
I'm an experienced BACP registered counsellor, working with individuals. I also have extensive experience working with teenagers and young adults. I provide a safe, confidential, non-judgemental, empathic environment in which to work with clients. I use a range of therapeutic approaches, therefore I will tailor our work in a way that best fits you. I will work at your pace and we can work on self awareness, insight and understanding. Together we will work through any difficult emotions and struggles, to enable positive change.
01322 927261 View 01322 927261
Photo of Karolina Meyer, MA, MBABCP, Psychotherapist
Karolina Meyer
Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Oxted RH8
I am a fully accredited CBT Therapist . Have you been struggling with low mood, depression, anxiety, stress, burn out? Do you feel exhausted of the constant worry and overwhelming emotions? Do you have unwanted thoughts or feeling stuck in repeated patterns of thoughts or behaviours? Do not struggle on your own. Understand yourself better, learn new copying techniques, reconnect with your values, reclaim your life back. I have been privileged seeing people change and grow even in the midst of the most challenging life experiences or events.
I am a fully accredited CBT Therapist . Have you been struggling with low mood, depression, anxiety, stress, burn out? Do you feel exhausted of the constant worry and overwhelming emotions? Do you have unwanted thoughts or feeling stuck in repeated patterns of thoughts or behaviours? Do not struggle on your own. Understand yourself better, learn new copying techniques, reconnect with your values, reclaim your life back. I have been privileged seeing people change and grow even in the midst of the most challenging life experiences or events.
01737 301457 View 01737 301457

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Dr Emma Sibbald
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Reigate RH2
I will have space for new clients from September 2024. I am a Clinical Psychologist and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) with 15 years of experience working within mental health settings in the NHS. I specialise in supporting adults with a range of difficulties including post-traumatic stress (PTSD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, panic attacks, low self-esteem, phobias, anxiety and complex grief. I am especially interested in supporting clients during pregnancy and postnatally and working with birth trauma. I can offer sessions online or in person in Reigate, Surrey.
I will have space for new clients from September 2024. I am a Clinical Psychologist and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) with 15 years of experience working within mental health settings in the NHS. I specialise in supporting adults with a range of difficulties including post-traumatic stress (PTSD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, panic attacks, low self-esteem, phobias, anxiety and complex grief. I am especially interested in supporting clients during pregnancy and postnatally and working with birth trauma. I can offer sessions online or in person in Reigate, Surrey.
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Sarah Maddocks
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Wickham BR4
Most recently I have been working with adults in the private sector and specialise in trauma, perinatal, eating disorders, OCD, depression and anxiety.
We all need to talk at times and sometimes we all need to take time out to work things through. This is a brave step, so it's important to know who I am and what I can offer; I am an experienced BABCP accredited CBT Psychotherapist and an EMDR Practitioner, I also interweave 3rd Wave CBT techniques including Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Schema therapy into my clinical treatment. My background is mental health nursing and I'll always be a nurse at heart, believing that ultimately we are all human beings that feel pain and require compassion and non-judgemental support.
Most recently I have been working with adults in the private sector and specialise in trauma, perinatal, eating disorders, OCD, depression and anxiety.
We all need to talk at times and sometimes we all need to take time out to work things through. This is a brave step, so it's important to know who I am and what I can offer; I am an experienced BABCP accredited CBT Psychotherapist and an EMDR Practitioner, I also interweave 3rd Wave CBT techniques including Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Schema therapy into my clinical treatment. My background is mental health nursing and I'll always be a nurse at heart, believing that ultimately we are all human beings that feel pain and require compassion and non-judgemental support.
020 8138 9233 View 020 8138 9233
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Dr Yvonne Osafo
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Croydon CR0
As a doctor of psychoanalytic psychotherapy, I work with a wide range of life issues, with clients at every stage of life, from pregnancy to adulthood: babies, children & adolescents, adults, couples, families and elderly clients.
Life might feel quite unbearable right now. Work and family life may have spiralled out of control. You might be struggling to bond with your new baby, or your young child or teenager is in emotional pain. You may have lost a loved one due to a relationship breaking down or a bereavement. Perhaps your hopes and dreams have been shattered and you are wondering if there is a way out of this dark place. All of the above life events can cause us to feel many confusing emotions such as anxiety, depression or anger. You being here right now is an important step towards changing your situation for the better.
As a doctor of psychoanalytic psychotherapy, I work with a wide range of life issues, with clients at every stage of life, from pregnancy to adulthood: babies, children & adolescents, adults, couples, families and elderly clients.
Life might feel quite unbearable right now. Work and family life may have spiralled out of control. You might be struggling to bond with your new baby, or your young child or teenager is in emotional pain. You may have lost a loved one due to a relationship breaking down or a bereavement. Perhaps your hopes and dreams have been shattered and you are wondering if there is a way out of this dark place. All of the above life events can cause us to feel many confusing emotions such as anxiety, depression or anger. You being here right now is an important step towards changing your situation for the better.
01260 542105 View 01260 542105
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Rachael Manku
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Sevenoaks TN13
I have worked with people across a range of areas, but have specialist experience working during pregnancy, following childbirth and into early parenthood.
I'm an experienced counsellor and a registered member of the BACP. I offer a confidential, safe and non-judgemental space in which you can explore whatever brings you to counselling. It could be that there have been things that have troubled you for some time and which you now feel ready to think about in more depth. Maybe recent events have caused you to feel like you need some help to cope. Or perhaps you just don’t feel right and would like some space to explore why that may be. Talking with a skilled, impartial counsellor can help you find the words to make sense of your experiences and find a way forward.
I have worked with people across a range of areas, but have specialist experience working during pregnancy, following childbirth and into early parenthood.
I'm an experienced counsellor and a registered member of the BACP. I offer a confidential, safe and non-judgemental space in which you can explore whatever brings you to counselling. It could be that there have been things that have troubled you for some time and which you now feel ready to think about in more depth. Maybe recent events have caused you to feel like you need some help to cope. Or perhaps you just don’t feel right and would like some space to explore why that may be. Talking with a skilled, impartial counsellor can help you find the words to make sense of your experiences and find a way forward.
01892 352837 View 01892 352837
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Shirley Lau
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Croydon CR0
Hello I'm Shirley, I work integrative which means working in different therapeutic ways to explore your current issues and making sense of them by looking at past experiences and how they might have caused difficulties in later life. I specialise in stress, anxiety, depression, bereavement, pregnancy issues and relationships. Understanding your problems and being able to make meaningful sense that encourages growth and better decisions for a happier life. You can read what my clients have said about my service at www.laucounselling.co.uk.
Hello I'm Shirley, I work integrative which means working in different therapeutic ways to explore your current issues and making sense of them by looking at past experiences and how they might have caused difficulties in later life. I specialise in stress, anxiety, depression, bereavement, pregnancy issues and relationships. Understanding your problems and being able to make meaningful sense that encourages growth and better decisions for a happier life. You can read what my clients have said about my service at www.laucounselling.co.uk.
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Jenny Bradshaw
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Westerham TN16
My primary focus as a counsellor is to support parents who are struggling with fertility, have suffered a miscarriage or have experienced pregnancy or infant loss.
Often when we speak to others it can be difficult to feel heard, in a therapeutic relationship I offer a warm, open and accepting space in which you can explore your thoughts and feelings, find deeper understanding of yourself and progress forward in your life.
My primary focus as a counsellor is to support parents who are struggling with fertility, have suffered a miscarriage or have experienced pregnancy or infant loss.
Often when we speak to others it can be difficult to feel heard, in a therapeutic relationship I offer a warm, open and accepting space in which you can explore your thoughts and feelings, find deeper understanding of yourself and progress forward in your life.
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Dr Rebecca Shirley
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bromley BR2
I am a Clinical Psychologist (HCPC registered) with over a decade of experience working across NHS and private settings supporting individuals, couples and families with a range of difficulties using a compassionate, individual focused approach. I can help you better understand and cope with a range of difficulties, including anxiety, worry, low mood, feeling stressed or overwhelmed, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and overcoming difficult or traumatic experiences. I have a special interest and experience in supporting parents and those within the perinatal period (pregnancy, birth and adjusting to parenthood).
I am a Clinical Psychologist (HCPC registered) with over a decade of experience working across NHS and private settings supporting individuals, couples and families with a range of difficulties using a compassionate, individual focused approach. I can help you better understand and cope with a range of difficulties, including anxiety, worry, low mood, feeling stressed or overwhelmed, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and overcoming difficult or traumatic experiences. I have a special interest and experience in supporting parents and those within the perinatal period (pregnancy, birth and adjusting to parenthood).
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Photo of Susanne Fuller, MSc, MUKCP, Psychotherapist
Susanne Fuller
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
East Grinstead RH19
I work with a broad spectrum of issues; I specialise in those related to maternal and paternal mental health and the changes that pregnancy and parenthood brings, fertility issues, birth trauma, post natal depression.
Therapy is personal journey, unique to you and directed by what you want to achieve; I trained in Relational Transactional Analysis and use this modality to support my clients' growth in self awareness and understanding of the unconscious patterns that have been driving their behaviour. Many clients can't fully articulate what they want from therapy, only that they want things to be different, this is normal, and part of the process of therapy is working with you to discover what you want. On the way we aim to discover what blocks you from achieving your goals and support you in finding new paths to reach your goal.
I work with a broad spectrum of issues; I specialise in those related to maternal and paternal mental health and the changes that pregnancy and parenthood brings, fertility issues, birth trauma, post natal depression.
Therapy is personal journey, unique to you and directed by what you want to achieve; I trained in Relational Transactional Analysis and use this modality to support my clients' growth in self awareness and understanding of the unconscious patterns that have been driving their behaviour. Many clients can't fully articulate what they want from therapy, only that they want things to be different, this is normal, and part of the process of therapy is working with you to discover what you want. On the way we aim to discover what blocks you from achieving your goals and support you in finding new paths to reach your goal.
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Joanna Seller
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Coulsdon CR5
I am a Clinical Psychologist working to support adults, children, young people and their families to understand and make sense of emotional or behaviour issues, and work together using psychological therapy on issues such as depression and low mood, anxiety and panic, OCD, trauma, and low self esteem. I have experience and expertise in working with adults adapting to pregnancy and new parenthood. I can also help with adapting to life events including bullying, bereavement, pre school and school based difficulties, behaviour difficulties associated with ADHD and Autism, parenting advice and family and relationship issues.
I am a Clinical Psychologist working to support adults, children, young people and their families to understand and make sense of emotional or behaviour issues, and work together using psychological therapy on issues such as depression and low mood, anxiety and panic, OCD, trauma, and low self esteem. I have experience and expertise in working with adults adapting to pregnancy and new parenthood. I can also help with adapting to life events including bullying, bereavement, pre school and school based difficulties, behaviour difficulties associated with ADHD and Autism, parenting advice and family and relationship issues.
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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.