Blogs from a Postnatal Counsellor

Hey mama, let's have a heart-to-heart today. If you're reading this, chances are you've had that gut-wrenching thought: "I'm failing at...

Written by Claire Judd, Postnatal Therapist and Counsellor It is completely normal to have some level of anxiety in postpartum. Remember,...

Step by step to building a postpartum filled with self-kindness and peace.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Welcoming a baby into the world is an extraordinary adventure filled with moments of love, joy, and wonder. Yet, it's important to...

Bringing a baby into the world is an incredible and life-changing experience. This change can also put a strain on your relationship. If...

Childbirth is often depicted as being a momentous event, filled with joy and love. However, for many mums this dream feels a million...

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...

Bringing a new life into the world is undoubtedly a profound experience, but it's also a journey that can be fraught with unexpected...

The journey to motherhood is often portrayed as a joyous and fulfilling experience. However, for many mums, this period can be fraught...

For many new mums, intrusive thoughts can be distressing and confusing. In this blog, we will explore the reasons why these thoughts come...

Over 80% of new mums experience intrusive thoughts. Intrusive thoughts are unwelcome, distressing, and often disturbing mental images or...

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...

Mum Rage refers to the overwhelming feelings of anger, frustration, and irritability that mothers sometimes experience, often triggered...