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Counselling

 - Counselling for women (incl. difficult life events, life stages and transitions)
- Counselling for mums/ birthing parents (incl. perinatal & postnatal support)

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Women's Mental Health

People come to see a counsellor for many reasons - some people come to learn more about themselves, others for help with symptoms relating to their mental health and others for support in processing a major life event... whatever your is reason for seeking counselling, I am here to support you with both compassion and understanding.  

 

I support women through various life stages and challenges and I would love to support you in feeling better and in finding some balance. I have supported women in many different areas including:

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  • Difficult life events (past and present)

  • Major life changes / transitions

  • Bereavement / grief / loss / separation

  • Facing a crossroads in life 

  • Feeling lost or stuck / not knowing who you are anymore

  • Anxiety / overwhelm

  • Depression / Low mood / feeling sad

  • Low self-esteem / low self-confidence / feeling like a failure

  • Overthinking / internalising things  

  • Loneliness 

  • Family struggles / complex relationships with family 

  • Relationship difficulties

  • Setting boundaries with others 

  • Childhood experiences

  • Peri/menopause

  • Self- exploration / understanding patterns of behaviour

  • Developing greater self-awareness​ and self-understanding

 

Please note that I offer counselling for adults only (18+).

 

I can meet you in person, in nature or online and you can read more about the ways of working with me here. 

 

Further information on sessions and fees can be found on my FAQ page, but do get in touch if you have any questions. 

 

I am committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. This means that whilst the primary focus of my practice is working with women/mums/birthing parents, if you would like to connect with me, I will always be pleased to hear from you. â€‹â€‹â€‹

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Maternal Mental Health 

I have an additional specialism in the mental health of mums and supporting mothers / birthing parents with any challenges relating to parenthood - including pregnancy, postnatal support and the parenting journey thereafter. 

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The first years after having a baby are seen as being the most happy time of life, yet for many mums it is a time when you may be feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, anxious and isolated. I understand the unique challenges and emotional complexities that come with pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood and I offer a supportive and nurturing space where you can talk through any issues surrounding motherhood and / or the experience of becoming a mum / birthing parent and the transition involved.

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Some examples of reasons why mums/birthing parents seek counselling include:

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  • Pregnancy issues /worries about the birth

  • Post-natal anxiety 

  • Post-natal depression / low mood/ feeling sad that things are not how you expected them to be

  • Birth experiences

  • Family issues / exploring relationships with own parents/siblings

  • Intergenerational trauma/not wanting to pass behaviours on to children

  • Social isolation /social anxiety

  • Changes in sense of identity

  • Feelings of overwhelm​ / burnout / fatigue / sleep deprivation

  • Feelings of worthlessness/not good enough/low self-image

  • Mum guilt / mum rage​

  • Putting everyone else's needs before your own.

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​You are welcome to bring your baby along to your counselling session and/or to work online with me with your baby present - we can explore how this might work during our initial call.

 

To try and keep counselling as accessible as possible at this important time of life, I also have a limited number of lower cost online sessions for people who are on maternity leave and for non-working mothers / birthing parents - I am happy to discuss your needs and circumstances during our initial call.

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I am also part of The Birth Collective - a wonderful resource for all things related to pregnancy, birth and post-natal support and I am on their directory of recommended practitioners.- www.birthcollective.uk

"We think we listen, but very rarely do we listen with real understanding, true empathy.

 

Yet listening, of this very special kind, is one of the most potent forces for change that I know."

 

                                              Carl Rogers

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