Prenatal and Postnatal Counselling in Vancouver, BC
You don’t have to do this alone.
Compassionate mental health support to help you navigate every stage of becoming a parent.
Support for Parental Mental Health Challenges
The transition to parenthood is not easy for the vast majority of people. The challenges faced while trying to conceive, during pregnancy, and throughout parenthood can feel jarring and at times, insurmountable. It can push us to the edges of the human experiences in ways that are both profound and painful. Our individualist society only doubles down on how hard it can be, as many of us are parenting in isolation. If you are struggling, know that you are not alone. You may be experiencing:
Prenatal and postpartum anxiety and depression
Postpartum rage and irritability
Difficulty navigating trying to conceive or fertility challenges
Birth trauma or a difficult birth experience
Adjusting to identity, self-esteem, and lifestyle changes
Relationship challenges or sudden shifts in relationship dynamics
Feeling disconnected from your body, baby, or partner
Overwhelm, guilt, or perfectionism in early parenthood
Intrusive thoughts or fears about parenting or your baby’s safety
Emotional or physical exhaustion and burnout
Navigating changes in sexuality or intimacy
Processing previous trauma that resurfaces during pregnancy or postpartum
Feeling isolated, unseen, or unsupported in your transition to parenthood
“It is so profoundly lonely and overwhelming. I was certainly not prepared for the body implications, the emotional implications, the way that my physiology was restructured, all of it.”
How Counselling Can Help With Prenatal and Postpartum Mental Health Challenges
Counselling provides a safe and compassionate space to talk about what you’re going through—without judgment. Often when we turn to family or friends about the challenges of pregnancy or early parenthood, we’re met with advice or reminders to “look on the bright side.” But anyone who’s been in the depths of this transition knows that well-meaning reassurance can sometimes deepen feelings of pain and isolation.
In therapy, we’ll slow down and attend to your unique experience. Together, we’ll make space to honour all that you’re feeling—whether it’s grief, uncertainty, anger, or joy. We’ll get curious about what you need and what might be missing. Taking time to care for your mental and emotional wellbeing through this tender season can help you move forward with more ease, connection, and self-compassion.