Support for Antenatal and Postnatal Difficulties
When the arrival of a baby brings unexpected emotional challenges.
Welcoming a new baby is often portrayed as one of life’s most joyful milestones—but for many, the experience is far more complex. For around 1 in 10 women (and some partners too), the postnatal period brings not just sleepless nights and new routines, but symptoms of depression, anxiety, and overwhelming emotional strain.

If you’re struggling after birth—whether with low mood, racing thoughts, or a sense of disconnection—you’re not alone. And more importantly, you don’t have to face it alone.

Understanding Postnatal Depression and Adjustment Difficulties
Postnatal depression is a specific type of depression that can begin at any point during the first year after birth. It’s more than “baby blues,” and it’s not something to just wait out. Without support, symptoms can linger or intensify—affecting your wellbeing, your connection with your baby, and your wider relationships.

Common signs include:

Feeling persistently low, numb, or tearful

Losing interest in things that once brought joy

Difficulty sleeping (or wanting to sleep all the time)

Feeling exhausted, but wired and anxious

Struggling to bond with your baby

Avoiding social contact or withdrawing from loved ones

Troubling or frightening thoughts

For others, the struggle may not be depression as such, but a profound sense of disorientation. Many new parents describe feeling like they’ve lost their sense of self—caught in a loop of feeding, nappies, and expectations. It’s common to feel anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to cope with the demands of your new life.

Therapy Can Help You Find Yourself Again
Whatever you’re feeling—grief, guilt, anger, anxiety, or simply exhaustion—therapy provides a confidential and compassionate space to begin making sense of it all. We’ll work with you to understand what’s happening beneath the surface and explore strategies to help you reconnect with yourself, build emotional resilience, and adjust to the realities of new parenthood.
You can feel more like you again—with support, not pressure.

Take the First Step
If any of this feels familiar, we’re here to help. Start by booking a free 15-minute introductory call to talk through what you’re experiencing and see whether therapy might be a good fit for you.
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