Counselling during Pregnancy & Postnatally (Edinburgh & Online)

Pregnancy and the postpartum period bring immense emotional, physical, and identity shifts. While this can be a time of joy, it can also bring unexpected challenges. With nearly twenty years of experience supporting people throughout the perinatal period, I offer expertise and a compassionate space for all parents to explore your feelings, process your experiences, and find the support you need.

Emotional & Mental Well-Being

I can help you navigate:

• Anxiety & Depression – Whether during pregnancy or postnatal, if you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or low, we can work together to put in place support and strategies to help you cope.

• Birth Trauma – Around 1 in 3 women experience some element of birth as traumatic. If you’ve had a difficult, unexpected or traumatic birth experience, I can help you process and heal from it.

• Prepare for birth after a previous traumatic birth experience so you can approach the birth of your baby feeling less anxious and more prepared.

• Intrusive Thoughts – Many new parents experience distressing thoughts. Together, we can explore ways to manage and ease them.

• Process pregnancy after loss or infertility and manage the emotions that come with it.

Adjusting to Identity & Life Changes

Becoming a parent is a major transition. I can support you with:

• Loss of Independence – It can be a shock to lose your sense of independence and choice. We can explore ways to balance your needs with your new role as a parent.

• Relationship Changes – Maybe your relationship with your partner, parents, friends or other children has been impacted by being pregnant or growing your family. Maybe you are a single parent, either by choice or circumstance. I can help you navigate shifts in communication, intimacy, and expectations.

• Work & Career Transitions – If you’re struggling with returning to work or redefining your career path, I can help you find clarity and confidence.

Postpartum Support & Adjustment

The early weeks, months and years of parenthood can feel overwhelming. I can support you in:

• Managing stress, exhaustion, and overwhelm while adjusting to life with a newborn.

• Navigating bonding and attachment challenges if connecting with your baby feels difficult.

• Letting go of perfectionism and unrealistic expectations, helping you build confidence as a parent.

• Maternal Rage – The emotional load of motherhood, sleep deprivation, and unmet needs can lead to intense anger or frustration. I provide a safe space to explore these feelings without shame, helping you understand triggers and develop strategies to regulate emotions.

Support for Baby Loss, Miscarriage & Termination

Experiencing the loss of a baby at any stage of pregnancy can be deeply painful and isolating. Whether you have gone through a miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal loss, or have made the difficult decision to end a pregnancy, I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can:

• Process feelings of grief, sadness, anger, or guilt in a way that feels right for you.

• Explore how loss has affected your relationships and sense of identity.

• Find ways to honour your experience and move forward at your own pace.

• Receive support in subsequent pregnancies and navigate any fears or anxieties that arise.