Perinatal therapy is recommended for parents who experience problems and distress during pregnancy or the time before pregnancy, who had traumatic childbirth, and who feel difficulties in the postnatal period. (Couples can attend this therapy too.)
You can seek my assistance in the following situations:
If you are experiencing difficulties in conceiving, such as functional infertility, fears and worries, loss of a child, or childhood traumas.
If you are pregnant and facing physical or mental health issues, such as high-risk pregnancy, anxiety, and fears related to childbirth or maternity.
If you are dealing with relationship problems and disagreements regarding child-rearing.
If you are at home with your baby and feeling alone, experiencing postnatal depression or anxiety, or finding it challenging to transition to parenthood.
Symptoms of Postnatal Depression:
Persistent sadness
Withdrawing from friends, family members
Low self-esteem
Decrease in energy
Difficulty concentrating
Change in sleeping
Loss of interest
Negative thoughts
Change in appetite
Feeling restless
Feeling hopeless
Decrease in self-care or care for the baby
Suicidal thoughts (If you are in immediate danger or have a medical emergency, please call Emergency Services on 112 or 999. If you need immediate emotional support, call 116 123 to speak to the Samaritans' free helpline.)
Sessions last 50 minutes weekly. I am a member of the Psychological Society of Ireland's Special Interest Group on Perinatal Infant Mental Health.