08/05/2024
What is perinatal counselling? The journey of 'matrescence' - or becoming a mother - can last a lifetime and require significant psychological adjustment. Amidst the joy, it can also involve feelings of loss, grief or guilt, as well as unaddressed trauma. This can disrupt bonding and attachment, and impact on other relationships, as well as your mental health over the longer term. Counselling can help you to view these experiences in the wider context of your life, and develop positive coping strategies.
Perinatal counselling during pregnancy and the postpartum period can involve:
- Co-creating birth preferences and strategies which prioritise your cultural and psychological needs.
- Practising fear-release methods to reduce stress and work through any past trauma.
- Support with developing a mental health care and/or safety plan if needed.
- Fourth trimester planning, including how to balance baby, family and relationship needs with self-care.
- Postnatal de-briefing about your birth experience and ongoing mental health support, including screening for signs of anxiety and/or depression.
It's never too late to reach out for support.
Chat to Natalie to find out more (03) 5910 1103 or via [email protected].
https://www.opencircle.life/perinatalcounsellingsupport