Perinatal Counselling
Compassionate Support Through Your Motherhood Journey
You Are Not Alone in Your Perinatal Struggles
The journey from conception to motherhood can be filled with unexpected challenges. When difficult feelings arise that you can't untangle or understand, know that support is available.
You might be:
Wearing a mask, pretending all is well during what's "supposed to be the most joyous time"
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, numb, angry, sad, or broken
Experiencing a sense of isolation, believing no one—especially those closest to you—will understand
I do understand. I've walked this path myself, and I'm here to walk alongside you too.
You are braver than you believe
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stronger than you seem
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smarter than you think
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and loved more than you’ll ever know
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- A.A. Milne-
You are braver than you believe • stronger than you seem • smarter than you think • and loved more than you’ll ever know • - A.A. Milne-
What Is Perinatal Counselling?
Perinatal counselling provides specialized emotional support during pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. You deserve a fulfilling life, even when it seems impossible with no light ahead.
Through our sessions, you'll find:
A safe, judgment-free space to explore your perinatal concerns
Deeper understanding of factors influencing your motherhood experience
Practical tools and strategies to move forward confidently
Support that honors your unique journey without mental health labels
As your perinatal counsellor, I listen without judgment and facilitate conversations that help you achieve your goals. Rather than diagnosing, we'll identify and strengthen your innate resources to overcome the challenges of early parenthood.
Breaking Through Shame and Finding Healing
The early years of parenting often bring complex emotions, particularly after birth. Shame and guilt frequently prevent mothers from seeking the support they need to feel whole again.
Whatever you're feeling—your emotions are valid. You don't need external approval for something you know deep within isn't right for you.
Together, we can restore your sense of wholeness and reclaim joy in your motherhood journey.
Who Benefits from Perinatal Counselling?
While counselling supports everyone needing guidance through difficult times, my specialized expertise serves parents experiencing:
Birth and Postpartum Support
Birth trauma healing and recovery
Birth story debriefing and processing
Breastfeeding and postnatal trauma
Transition to parenthood challenges
Pregnancy and Fertility Support
Prenatal and postnatal anxiety
Unplanned pregnancy emotions
Fertility difficulties and infertility journey
Attachment and relational trauma
Maternal Identity and Emotional Wellbeing
Loss of identity, self-esteem, or confidence
Maternal anger, guilt, and anxiety
Grief and loss during the perinatal period
Maternal mental health support
My approach is informed by academic qualifications, extensive professional experience with trauma and perinatal care, and my own lived experience as a birth worker and a mother.
Begin Your Healing Journey
You don't have to navigate these complex perinatal emotions alone. Together, we'll work toward resolution and peace, helping you embrace motherhood with renewed strength and confidence.
Session Rates & Bundles
Initial Foundation Session: €85 (75 mins) – A deep dive into your history and neuro-affirming needs.
Standard Sessions: €65 (60 mins).
Support Bundles: Save by booking a 3-session bundle (€180) or a 6-session bundle (€350) to secure your healing space.
My practice is built on specialist clinical training and lived experience. I hold a Bachelor's in Counselling (Academie voor Coaching en Counselling, Netherlands, 2024), a Doula Certification (BIA Doula Training, Amsterdam, 2018), and specialist certification as a 3 Steps Rewind Practitioner for birth trauma resolution (2022). I am additionally trained in Anxiety in the Perinatal Period (TBR College of Perinatal Emotional Health, 2021), Supporting Survivors in the Perinatal Period (Resilient Birth, 2021), and Supporting Neurodiverse Birth (Neurodivergent Birth UK, 2024).
I practise in accordance with my Ethical Commitment & Professional Standards, which cover confidentiality, consent, safeguarding, and ongoing supervision.
