How to Reduce Postpartum Anxiety
Written by Claire Judd, Postnatal Therapist and Counsellor It is completely normal to have some level of anxiety in postpartum. Remember,...
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Blogs from a Postnatal Counsellor
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Aug 28
Self-Compassion in Postpartum: How and why to be kind to yourself.
Step by step to building a postpartum filled with self-kindness and peace.
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May 18
Do I Have Postnatal Depression?
This is a question I’m asked frequently by mums. And it’s always one I take my time to answer with care because having a diagnosis means...
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Feb 18
One Thing That Will Revolutionise Your Postnatal Experience
Our society is a funny one. In general it values hard work, the ability to ‘handle’ as many things as we can and oddly enough it seems to...
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Jan 10
The Unspoken Realities of The Postnatal Period
One thing I hear from the mums I work with all the time is ‘they don’t tell you about this stuff’. And they’re right, I haven’t come...
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Dec 31, 2023
New Year Resolutions That Work for Mums
As we step into a new year, many of us are drawn to the idea of making resolutions. For mums, however, the typical resolutions often...
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Nov 22, 2023
Loving Your Postnatal Body
I’ve said it once and you’ll hear me say it again and again; becoming a mother is one hell of a rollercoaster ride, physically,...
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Oct 31, 2023
Breaking Free from Breastfeeding Guilt
Breastfeeding is a huge topic that many have deeply held opinions over. We’re shown images on social media of calm and happy mums with...
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Oct 17, 2023
How to Get the Most Out of Therapy
Therapy is an investment, both financially and in terms of your time and energy and you want it to work. Your therapist wants it to work...
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Oct 10, 2023
The Realities of the Postnatal Journey and How to Navigate it.
Welcoming a baby into the world is an extraordinary adventure filled with moments of love, joy, and wonder. Yet, it's important to...
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Oct 3, 2023
How to Strengthen Your Relationship After Having a Baby
Bringing a baby into the world is an incredible and life-changing experience. This change can also put a strain on your relationship. If...
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Sep 13, 2023
Understanding and Healing from Birth Trauma: You Are Not Alone
Childbirth is often depicted as being a momentous event, filled with joy and love. However, for many mums this dream feels a million...
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Aug 20, 2023
How do expectations impact my postnatal mental health?
If you’ve had a baby and you’re struggling with a range of emotions, random thoughts or generally feeling low, it could (in part) be...
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Aug 10, 2023
How to Find a Counsellor in Harrogate or Online for Postnatal Mental Health
Bringing a new life into the world is undoubtedly a profound experience, but it's also a journey that can be fraught with unexpected...
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Aug 7, 2023
How can counselling improve postnatal mental health?
The journey to motherhood is often portrayed as a joyous and fulfilling experience. However, for many mums, this period can be fraught...
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Aug 5, 2023
Why do new mums have intrusive thoughts? Thoughts from a Postnatal Mental Health Counsellor
For many new mums, intrusive thoughts can be distressing and confusing. In this blog, we will explore the reasons why these thoughts come...
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Aug 5, 2023
How to deal with thoughts of harm coming to your baby: Postnatal depression and anxiety
Over 80% of new mums experience intrusive thoughts. Intrusive thoughts are unwelcome, distressing, and often disturbing mental images or...
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Jul 29, 2023
What is the Difference Between the Baby Blues and Postnatal Depression?
Bringing a new life into the world is a transformative experience, and sometimes that experience isn’t as joyous as we think it’s going...
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Jul 16, 2023
Understanding Mum Rage: Unveiling the Depths of Emotional Turmoil
Mum Rage refers to the overwhelming feelings of anger, frustration, and irritability that mothers sometimes experience, often triggered...
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Jul 14, 2023
The Issue With People Pleasing
As a psychotherapist, I see so many individuals who struggle with the pervasive tendency to prioritise the needs and desires of others at...
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