Postpartum Depression therapists in Nottingham, England
Browse Postpartum Depression therapists in Nottingham, England, United Kingdom. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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
In-Person in Nottingham, England NG2 6EP
Online in Nottingham, England
Postpartum
Dr Aneliya Gonsard
Psychologist, DClinPscy, MSc, BA
Becoming a mother is a huge event in a woman's life, accompanied by profound changes - physical, emotional, social. Becoming depressed a after giving birth makes coping with and adapting to these changes very challenging. Many new mothers struggle in silence.
I offer a confidential space where we can talk about your experience of becoming a mother, its meaning and the impact that it has on your life - internal and external.
16 Years Experience
Online in Nottingham, England
Postpartum
Gemma Autumn
Counsellor/Therapist, Integrative Adult and Adolescent Counsellor Cert, PgDip, MBACP Accredited
I work with those going through issues related to postpartum depression.
10 Years Experience
Online in Nottingham, 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 Nottingham, 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 Nottingham, England
Nottingham has two major universities — the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University — generating significant student mental health demand and clinical training pipelines that feed into a relatively well-developed private therapy community. The city has one of the highest rates of poverty of any city outside London, and therapists frequently address economic stress, housing precarity, and the psychological effects of deprivation alongside the concerns of the university and professional community. Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides public mental health services, with a private practice community serving West Bridgford, the Park Estate, and the city centre. Nottingham's large South Asian, Black British, and Eastern European communities drive ongoing demand for multilingual and culturally affirming therapists.
Postpartum Depression therapists in Nottingham, England Statistics
Postpartum Depression therapists in Nottingham, 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 |