TW – Infertility and Baby Loss Did you know, around one in seven couples may have difficulty getting pregnant? One of the reasons I believe the perinatal period begins when you first start thinking about having a baby, rather than when you conceive, is because conceiving doesn’t happen easily for everyone. Infertility can also lead […]
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TW – Birth Trauma What is Birth Trauma? The Birth Trauma Association describes ‘birth trauma’ as ‘a shorthand phrase for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after childbirth’. It is also used when an individual has some symptoms of PTSD, but not enough for a full diagnosis. PTSD was originally identified among veterans returning from the Vietnam
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Therapy is an investment, both financially and in terms of your time and energy. If you’re feeling low or experiencing a crisis of some kind, there’s likely to be a lot riding on your investment too. Everyone wants therapy to work. They want to reach a point where they feel better, or at least more
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What is Self-Compassion? Self-compassion is the process of turning compassion inward. It’s about being kind and understanding rather than harshly self-critical. It’s acknowledging our own suffering and turning towards it, rather than away from it, to alleviate our distress. Doing this can help us grow and flourish into the people we really want to be.
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TW – Miscarriage Whatever the circumstances, miscarriage is utterly heart-breaking. No matter how far into pregnancy, whether the baby is much longed for or a complete surprise, a loss is still a loss. Current research estimates approximately one in four pregnancies end in miscarriage. When a friend or loved one experiences this kind of tragedy,
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If you’re new to therapy, or working with a new Therapist for the first time, attending your first session can be daunting. If you’re already dealing with anxiety, you may feel particularly apprehensive. In my experience, most people find it helpful to have a rough idea of what to expect as well as some ideas
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What is Reparenting? In simple terms, reparenting is the act of giving yourself what you didn’t receive as a child. All children have basic needs that need to be met in order for them to grow, develop and thrive in the world. When these basic needs are neglected for whatever reason (parental mental illness, excessive
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TW – Baby Loss Pregnancy After Loss If you’re experiencing pregnancy after loss, you may find it impossible to think of it as a happy time that will result in a healthy baby. Instead, it could trigger a fresh wave of grief and become a very anxious period full of fear and worry. I’m here
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So, your friend or loved one is about to become a mother and you want to show up and support them as much as possible. If you’re a parent yourself, you may think you already know the best way to do this. If you’ve never been around a newborn, you might feel completely clueless. Wherever
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I provide Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), and Schema Therapy, in person and remotely via Microsoft Teams or over the phone. My work is guided by the belief that one of the best things we can do as parents is prioritise our own mental health, work through issues, and
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