Perinatal Mental Health & Parenting Support
The transition into parenthood can be one of the most meaningful, yet emotionally demanding, periods of life.
Whether you are pregnant with your first baby, adjusting to life postpartum, or navigating the growing demands of a larger family, therapy can provide a space to feel supported, understood, and less alone.
I support women experiencing:
Perinatal anxiety and excessive worry
Perinatal OCD and intrusive thoughts
Depression during pregnancy or postpartum
Birth trauma and difficult adjustment experiences
Relationship stress and conflict during the transition to parenthood
Identity changes, overwhelm, and emotional burnout
Emerging or newly recognised neurodivergence in motherhood
Difficulties coping with the increased demands of parenting multiple children
Emotional challenges related to sleep deprivation, feeding difficulties, or unsettled babies
I work with mothers across pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenting to support emotional wellbeing during the experience of matrescence — the profound psychological, emotional, relational, and identity shift that occurs as we become mothers. While matrescence is a normal developmental transition, it can also bring vulnerability, overwhelm, grief, anxiety, self-doubt, and a loss of confidence or identity.
Many women find that becoming a parent brings underlying challenges into sharper focus — including anxiety, perfectionism, sensory overwhelm, emotional regulation difficulties, or neurodivergent traits that may not have previously been recognised. Therapy can help make sense of these experiences with compassion and without judgement.
Alongside therapeutic support, I can also help connect families with other services where needed, including supports related to sleep and settling, feeding challenges, parenting supports, or broader perinatal care.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based care. I aim to create a space where you can speak openly about the realities of parenthood — including the parts that can feel isolating, confronting, or difficult to say out loud.
You do not need to be in crisis to seek support. Many parents benefit from having a space dedicated to their own wellbeing while caring for others.