Peri-natal counselling Belmont, Geelong

Pregnancy and the birth of a child is a time of massive physical, psychological, emotional and social change for women. How a person adapts to these significant changes in their life, and also how their partners and other loved ones adapt, can impact on her mental health. The peri-natal period is a vulnerable period for women, particularly when already under stress or if there is a history of anxiety, depression or other mental health issues. Seeking timely and helpful support at this critical point has a huge influence on the individual mother, but also her baby and the development of their relationship.

Mindwell offers counselling support to anyone:

• Planning a pregnancy or currently pregnant
• Adjusting to the idea of becoming a parent
• Wanting to prepare psychologically for the arrival of your baby
• With a history of mental health issues related to pregnancy or birth
• Having experienced miscarriage
• Having experienced trauma or loss related to pregnancy or birth
• Experiencing symptoms of anxiety or changes in mood related to pregnancy or birth of a child

We can also provide therapeutic support in helping people adjust to parenthood by:

• Exploring thoughts and feelings related to this life change
• Exploring changes in identity and roles
• Understanding past or present attachment issues in the transition to motherhood
• Managing new family dynamics and family relationships