Postpartum Depression therapists in Swansea, Wales Wales, United Kingdom UK
We are proud to feature top rated Postpartum Depression therapists in Swansea. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
View nearby cities
992">
Dr. Claire Vines, Psy.D., Psychologist / Licensed /Psychotherapy / Psychoanalytic/
Marriage and Family Therapist, Marriage, Couples, LMFT. Psy.D. Trauma-Focused CBT
Postpartum depression is a mood disorder which can surface after women giving childbirth, such as, mood swings, crying, difficulties sleeping. This is manageable. It is not considered a weakness, but rather a complication with giving birth. Finding treatment will help you manage symptoms and help you bond with you baby.
21 Years Experience
Online in Swansea, Wales Wales
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 Swansea, Wales Wales
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 Swansea, Wales Wales (Online Only)
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 Swansea, Wales Wales
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 Swansea, Wales Wales
Swansea is Wales's second city and a coastal university town — home to Swansea University and University of Wales Trinity Saint David — generating significant student mental health demand and academic training pipelines that feed into the local therapy community. The city has a distinct Welsh identity, and a meaningful number of residents prefer Welsh-language therapy, particularly for emotionally complex work best expressed in their first language. Swansea Bay University Health Board provides NHS mental health services, with a private practice community concentrated in Sketty, Uplands, and the Marina. Swansea's post-industrial character — shaped by the decline of its copper smelting and coal industries — means therapists frequently work with intergenerational economic stress and community resilience themes.
Postpartum Depression therapists in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom Statistics
Postpartum Depression therapists in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom average 19 years of experience and charge around ¤129 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (59%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (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 |
|
| 20% |
Male |
|
| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
|
| 5% |
Non-Binary |
|
Session Type
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 41% |
Online Only |
|
Top Treatment Approaches
| 59% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 59% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 53% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 53% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 53% | Integrative Therapy |
| 41% | Psychoanalytic Therapy |
| 41% | Self Psychology |
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% | Persons with Disabilities |