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Perinatal Mental Health
Understanding Postnatal Depression: Causes, Symptoms & Support
Postnatal depression is a common experience that can significantly impact your emotional wellbeing and daily functioning in early motherhood. Often there can be misunderstanding about postnatal depression and what it means. This article will help you understand what postnatal depression is, why you may experience it, how it shows up, and—most importantly—what can help you […]
Therapy
5 Fears Mums & Mums-to-Be Have About Therapy – and My Thoughts as a Therapist
Pregnancy and postpartum bring with them a host of challenges and transitions. It’s incredibly common to struggle with your mental health during this time—in fact, around 1 in 4 women experience a mental health condition during the perinatal period. Despite this, many mums and mums-to-be feel anxious about reaching out for support. There are some […]
Mothering
The Hidden Work of Motherhood: Supporting Your Child (and Yourself) Through Emotional Regulation
As a mum, have you ever looked back at your day and wondered what you have filled it with? When listed out, the practical things – changing nappies, feeding your baby – may not seem like a lot. But underneath the practicalities, there is something that you’re continually doing: helping your child to learn how […]
Perinatal Mental Health
Scary Thoughts in the Perinatal Period
There are so many aspects of motherhood which just aren’t spoken about. Almost all women experience thoughts and mental images which are unwanted, negative, repetitive, and potentially scary during pregnancy and postpartum. This is the norm and not the exception. Common thoughts include: In this article, I’ll talk more about this very common experience so […]
Therapy
Should I Bring My Baby With Me To Therapy?
As a mum myself, I get that being able to have at least one hour of child-free time ranges from somewhere between impossible to difficult. With this, it might seem that bringing your baby to therapy with you is the obvious solution. But is this the best approach for you? In this blog I’ll discuss some points that you may want to consider when making your decision.
Therapy
How Do I Find the Right Therapist For Me?
Making the decision to start therapy is a huge step forward towards improving your mental health and life. As a therapist based in the UK, I often hear from people just how difficult it can be to know how to find the right therapist to work with. Where should you look? What should you be looking for?