Psychologists: Postnatal Therapy

“When we begin to know ourselves in an open and self-supportive way, we take the first step to encourage our children to know themselves.”

DANIEL J SIEGEL

Stirling Psychology recognise the transition to parenthood is one of the most important life transitions you will make; this is why we choose to focus on working with families during this time.

Our warm and caring online therapy team and Mornington psychologists are here to support you in all of your health and wellbeing needs as you transition into becoming a new parent.

Our perinatal online psychologists are available to support your mental health and wellbeing in the transition to parenthood.

Our online couples therapists are here to help support couples with the many changes and challenges that arise when we become parents.

We offer new parents individual and couples therapy online as well as a range of programs, workshops, and retreats.

Transition to Parenthood

With so many changes in the transition to parenthood, it can be hard to know whether your feelings are ‘normal’. It takes time to adjust to the transition for yourself and your family, you need time to feel comfortable and find your way in parenting.

You may be feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious or depressed or you may simply need some support as you adjust to parenthood. Our online psychologists are committed to exploring ways to facilitate joyful, confident parenting and a secure, loving bond between parents and infants.

Common reasons for parents to seek help after childbirth

Postnatal depression

Postnatal anxiety

Adjustment to parenthood

Adjustment following a premature or multiple birth

Maintaining couple intimacy

Manage nutritional deficiencies

Healthy eating education to support recovery, lactation and reduce risk of post partum depression

Unsettled or sick infants

Feeling irritable or guilty

Feeling overwhelmed

Thoughts of harming yourself or your baby

Feeling alone

Food intolerances

Feeling stressed

Difficulties with breast-feeding

Lack of enjoyment in parenting

Having difficulty developing a bond with your baby

Weight management

Meal planning

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Postnatal Depression and Postnatal Anxiety

It can be hard to know how to meet your needs whilst meeting the needs of your baby. At Stirling Connections we understand how debilitating postnatal depression and postnatal anxiety can be, especially when you have a child to care for.

Our online psychologists will work with you to improve your postnatal mental health and support you in developing your relationship with your baby.

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Bonding with your Baby

Many mums and dads wish to parent differently to how they were raised. There may be things about your upbringing that you want to bring forward into your own parenting, and aspects that you don’t.

We can explore these themes with you as you transition into being the parent you want to be. You may want to see a psychologist online for individual online therapy or join our online Circle of Security groups.

Parents are welcome to and encouraged to bring their baby to online therapy appointments at Stirling Connections.

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Relationship with your Partner

The transition to parenthood puts enormous pressure on a relationship. We know that 67% of couples experience a significant drop in relationship satisfaction after the birth of a child. You may find yourself becoming more irritable or notice that you are increasingly criticising your partner. You may be struggling to find time to spend together, you might feel disconnected or you may be having difficulties with intimacy.

You may find yourselves fighting over things that were never an issue before - arguing over money, feeling unsupported and not heard, or both feeling you don’t get enough time on your own. You might want to attend an online workshop such as Bringing Baby Home to develop your skills, or re-prioritise your relationship with a Couples Retreat or perhaps regular Online Counselling appointments with a psychologist might be what you need to improve communication and build connection.

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Nutrition in the Postnatal Period

Maternal nutrition therapy in the postnatal/postpartum period aims to help mothers manage nutritional deficiencies, support recovery and facilitate a healthy diet for lactation.

Work with our highly qualified and experienced online dietitian Konsita to meet your, your baby's and the whole family's nutritional needs. Konsita specialises in maternal and paediatric nutrition and provides healthy eating education to support recovery, lactation and reduce the risk of post-partum depression. She can also help support you in weight management, food intolerances and with your meal planning needs.

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