Postpartum Depression therapists in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
Browse Postpartum Depression therapists in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Postpartum
Alison Edwards Therapy & Supervision
Psychologist, CBT Therapist, FMBPsS, MA (Hons), MSc, CertCouns, MSc
I provide Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, ACT and person-centred counselling, which are the recommended psychological therapies for depression. I have experience of supporting clients who have had a previous episode of depression before their post-partum/ post-natal depression, and clients who have been feeling depressed for a long time.
18 Years Experience
Online in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England (Online Only)
Postpartum
Rachel Bates
Registered Psychotherapist, M Phil - Counselling & Psychotherapy; M A Psychology
Postpartum depression is an illness that affect some mothers, around the birth of a baby, leaving them with a distressing sadness, and in some extreme forms, thoughts about death or harming self or their baby, feeling completely out of control. Such feelings of powerlessness can allow a sense of hopelessness, guilt and shame. This may affect care of self and baby.
21 Years Experience
Online in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
Postpartum
Jonathan Livingstone Therapy & Coaching
Psychologist, MSc, MA, PGCE, GMBPsS
If you are suffering from post-natal depression, there are reasons for how you are feeling relating to your past and present circumstances. We will find out what lies behind these feelings and address them, including experiences from the past, so that you can regain your full functioning as a human being and a mother.
28 Years Experience
Online in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
Postpartum
Alexandra Perry
Counsellor/Therapist, N.C.F.E diploma in Counselling, B.A.C.P. registered, Cruse accredited,
I have experience in treating postpartum depression, which is not the sufferers fault. Many processing techniques can be used to help recover.
20 Years Experience
Online in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
Postpartum
Liz Frings
Counsellor/Therapist, PG Diploma Person-Centred Psychotherapy. EMDR Accredited
How Therapy Helps Creating a Safe Space to Be Honest -
One of the most valuable aspects of therapy is having a confidential, judgment-free space to express how you're really feeling. Many new parents feel they can't admit they're struggling because of guilt or shame. A therapist understands that postpartum depression is a medical condition, not a choice, and won't judge you for your feelings.
Breaking the Isolation
PPD can make you feel incredibly alone, like you're the only one who isn't coping. Therapy helps you understand that what you're experiencing is common and treatable. Your therapist can normalize your struggles while also helping you work through them.
Addressing Negative Thoughts
PPD often comes with harsh self-criticism and distorted thinking—"I'm a terrible mother," "My baby would be better off without me," or "I've made a huge mistake." Therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) help you recognize and challenge these unhelpful thought patterns, replacing them with more balanced, compassionate perspectives.
Processing Birth Trauma
Sometimes PPD is connected to a traumatic birth experience. If your labor was frightening, you felt out of control, or you had medical complications, therapies like EMDR can help process these traumatic memories so they're less emotionally overwhelming.
Developing Coping Strategies
Your therapist can teach you practical tools for managing anxiety, improving sleep hygiene (as much as possible with a newborn!), setting boundaries, and asking for help. They can also help you create realistic expectations for yourself during this demanding time.
Working Through Identity Changes
Becoming a parent fundamentally shifts your identity, and that adjustment can be harder than expected. Therapy provides space to grieve your pre-baby life while also finding meaning and connection in your new role. You can explore feelings about losing independence, career changes, relationship shifts, and body image concerns.
Strengthening the Parent-Baby Bond
Some therapeutic approaches include guidance on connecting with your baby, even when PPD makes bonding feel difficult. This might involve gentle exercises that help you tune into your baby's cues and build confidence in your parenting abilities.
Addressing Underlying Issues
Sometimes PPD brings up or intensifies existing mental health challenges, past trauma, or relationship problems. Therapy provides an opportunity to address these deeper issues in a supportive environment.
15 Years Experience
Online in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
Newcastle is a post-industrial city with a strong community identity and a culture of pride in its Geordie heritage — a character that values directness and social warmth, and where accessible, non-clinical therapy styles find the broadest acceptance. The city has experienced significant economic hardship since the decline of coal mining and shipbuilding, and therapists frequently address depression, employment stress, and the psychological effects of long-term economic deprivation alongside a growing student and tech-sector population. Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust provides public mental health services, with a private therapy community serving Jesmond, Gosforth, and the Quayside. Newcastle University and Northumbria University generate significant student mental health demand and feed clinical training programmes into the broader therapy community.
Postpartum Depression therapists in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England Statistics
Postpartum Depression therapists in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England average 18 years of experience and charge around ¤125 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Integrative Therapy (59%), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (53%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (53%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
¤125
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
71%
Gender ID
| 82% |
Female |
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| 18% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 65% |
In Person and Online |
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| 35% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 59% | Integrative Therapy |
| 53% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 53% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 47% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 47% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 35% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 65% | Senior |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 65% | Women |
| 59% | LGBTQ+ |
| 59% | Men |
| 53% | Black / African American |
| 47% | Asian |