Perinatal Counselling
& Support
"Natalie helped me work through all my thoughts, emotions and deep fears until we uncovered the type of birth I actually wanted to have. In the weeks and months following, she helped us transition to life with a baby, debrief about the birth and helped me get support for postnatal depression and anxiety."
Lisa
Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum
Holistic perinatal support can include:
- Co-creating birth preferences to meet your wellbeing needs
- Communication approaches to express your wants and needs to health-care providers
- Relaxation techniques for labour and birth, including somatic fear-release methods
- Counselling support to prepare for labour and birth
- Postnatal de-briefing about your birth experience
- 4th trimester planning and ongoing support with early parenting
Why perinatal counselling?
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The journey of 'matrescence' can last a lifetime. Your identity as a mother, and as a person, is constantly evolving and although this process can be meaningful and rewarding, it may involve feelings of loss, grief or guilt, as well as unaddressed physical and emotional trauma or other mental health challenges which can disrupt bonding and attachment with baby, and affect your relationships - with yourself and others.
Perinatal counselling can help with emotional connection and healing, and with feeling more supported in your journey. ​​Get in touch with Natalie to find out more.
