Postpartum Depression therapists in West Hallam, England ENG, United Kingdom UK
West Hallam Therapists (Statistics)
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
¤116
Gender ID
| 80% |
Female |
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| 20% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 68% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 63% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 53% | Integrative Therapy |
| 53% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 42% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 42% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 37% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
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Postpartum Depression
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 Near West Hallam, ENG
Online in West Hallam, ENG England
Postpartum Depression
Marianna Trezza -The Growing mindset
Counsellor/Therapist, MA (Hons), Adv Dip. Counsel. & Psychoth.,Dip. Hypnoth., X-Cultural Adaptation Coun. Reg. BACP 572613
I hear you, and I want you to know that what you're experiencing is completely valid. Becoming a parent is a profound life change that affects every aspect of your being, and it's natural to feel overwhelmed and misunderstood.
The physical changes to your body, the disruption to your sleep and social life, and the hormonal shifts can be incredibly challenging. It's frustrating when those around you, even your partner or close family, don't seem to grasp the magnitude of what you're going through.
You might be feeling:
Exhausted beyond anything you've experienced before
Isolated from your pre-baby social circles
Anxious about your new responsibilities
Overwhelmed by the constant demands of caring for your child
Misunderstood or dismissed when you try to express your struggles
It's important to remember that these feelings don't make you a bad parent. They make you human. Adjusting to parenthood is a journey, and it's okay to need support along the way.
I'm here to offer you that support - a safe space where you can express all your feelings without judgment. Together, we can work on strategies to help you navigate this new chapter of your life, address your concerns, and find ways to communicate your needs to those around you.
You're not alone in this. Reach out when you're ready, and let's work together to help you find your footing in this new role. Your well-being matters, both for you and for your child.
23 Years Experience
Online in West Hallam, ENG England (Online Only)
Postpartum Depression
Dr Grenville Major
Therapist, MBchB, MRCpsych, MSc psychological therapies
Society expects new mothers to be sublimely happy with the birth of a child but many mothers for often complex reasons struggle when they have a newborn. Understanding your individual reasons can help detoxify the sadness and restore you equilibrium. Therapy can help you do this. I would like to meet with you to see what can be done to help you. This will enable us to get to know each other and see if we can work together. It’s important for you to work with someone you trust and feel safe with.
45 Years Experience
Online in West Hallam, ENG England
Postpartum Depression
Dr George Booty. The PsychoTRAUMA Clinic (Convergence College of Psychotherapy)
Registered Psychotherapist, Dr, DPsych, MA Couns, MA Psych, PG Dip Spvn
I believe postpartum depression is still depression and can still be worked with in the usual way but not how the usual blurb and old fashioned thinking is programmed to do. Like usual depression long or short term it is not a disease it is a process that has been ambushed.
31 Years Experience
Online in West Hallam, ENG England
Postpartum Depression
Vicky Mould
Counsellor/Therapist, Accredited Professional Registrant (PNCPS Acc.)
Are you a new Mum or Dad and concerned about or struggling with postnatal depression? I've received training in PND, and I can offer a safe, accepting and supportive environment - where you can talk openly without being shamed, judged or criticised. We can work at your pace to explore your thoughts, how you are feeling and coping, relationship issues or concerns, and any increasing anxieties about your baby. Working together can relieve that sense of overwhelm, guilt or fear and help you work towards enjoying parenthood and being the parent you'd like to be. If you'd like to explore postnatal depression counselling, please get in touch with me to arrange a low-cost consultation.
15 Years Experience
Online in West Hallam, ENG England (Online Only)