Postpartum Depression therapists in Aberdeen, Scotland Scotland, United Kingdom UK
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Postpartum Depression
Nadia Zamzul
Registered Psychotherapist, R.P., LL.M
I support new mothers navigating postpartum depression with care, sensitivity, and clinical expertise. Therapy focuses on emotional support, identity shifts, and helping you feel more like yourself again during a deeply vulnerable time.
5 Years Experience
Online in Aberdeen, Scotland Scotland (Online Only)
Postpartum Depression
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 Aberdeen, Scotland Scotland
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
Online in Aberdeen, Scotland Scotland
Postpartum Depression
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 Aberdeen, Scotland Scotland
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 Aberdeen, Scotland Scotland
Aberdeen's identity is defined by its role as the center of the North Sea oil and gas industry — a boom-and-bust economy that has created recurring cycles of prosperity and anxiety, and where therapists frequently address the occupational and psychological effects of energy sector uncertainty, offshore work stress, and the identity challenges of an industry in energy transition. The city has two major universities — the University of Aberdeen and Robert Gordon University — generating significant student mental health demand and clinical training programs that feed into the local therapy community. NHS Grampian provides public mental health services alongside a private therapy community. Aberdeen's geographical isolation at the northeast tip of Scotland, combined with the psychological effects of long, dark winters, means seasonal affective disorder and mood management are recurring clinical priorities.
Postpartum Depression therapists in Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom Statistics
Postpartum Depression therapists in Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom average 19 years of experience and charge around ¤129 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (59%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (59%), and Behavioral Therapy (53%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
¤129
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
76%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 20% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
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| 41% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 59% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 59% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 53% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 53% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 53% | Integrative Therapy |
| 41% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 41% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 94% | Adult |
| 76% | Senior |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Teen |
| 29% | Children |
Client Focus
| 65% | Women |
| 59% | LGBTQ+ |
| 59% | Men |
| 53% | Black / African American |
| 47% | Asian |