Perinatal Therapy with a Nurse Psychotherapist
Because parenthood is not always picture perfect
Everyone says, “Sleep when the baby sleeps.”
But you cannot, because what if they stop breathing.
You expected to feel only love and gratitude, yet some days you feel irritable, tearful, lonely, or unlike yourself.
You are not alone. Perinatal therapy offers a safe, supportive place to explore both the hard and the beautiful parts of becoming a parent.
What Perinatal Therapy Is
Perinatal therapy is emotional and psychological support during pregnancy and postpartum. It is here for you when you are lying awake replaying your birth experience, snapping at loved ones and feeling guilty after, or wondering if you will ever feel like yourself again. It is also here when you are carrying memories of a difficult or traumatic birth and do not know where to put them.
Therapy gives you space to understand your reactions, make sense of your feelings, and find steadier ground.
Why It Matters
Unspoken feelings often grow heavier over time. This is not about alarm. It is about validating what you may already sense.
Constant worry can make relaxing and bonding with your baby harder.
Feeling ashamed or alone can lead to withdrawing from the people who want to support you.
Pushing things down can make everyday challenges feel overwhelming.
Therapy offers a softer place to land so you do not have to carry everything on your own.
Evidence Based Approaches, Including EMDR
Some of our Nurse Psychotherapists are trained in EMDR, an evidence based approach that helps process trauma and reduce distress from intrusive memories or overwhelming experiences. This can be especially helpful for birth related trauma or lingering fear.
You can talk about any part of your journey without needing to justify why it matters.
When you share thoughts like…
“What if something happens while I am asleep.”
“I cannot stop hearing the NICU monitors.”
“I keep reliving my birth experience.”
“I wish I could feel like myself again.”
“I am terrified to try again after our loss.”
You will be met with understanding, not surprise. We hold space for your story and help you move toward stability, clarity, and connection again.
Real Life, Real Talk Support
Imagine sitting with someone who says, “It makes sense that you feel this way. You have been carrying so much. Let us talk about the nights that feel impossible and the days that leave you questioning yourself.”
We are here for all of it. The worry, the joy, the exhaustion, the love, and the longing to feel more like you again.
Ready to Feel More Like Yourself
You deserve care that supports you, not only your baby. You do not have to do this alone.
Book a free 15 minute consultation with Kim or Alexandra see how perinatal therapy with a Nurse Psychotherapist can help you feel supported, seen, and empowered.
Why Work with a Nurse Psychotherapist
Nurse Psychotherapists blend clinical expertise with compassionate, wholehearted care. You are supported by someone who understands both the physical and emotional sides of perinatal health. Our team has walked alongside families through some of their most tender and difficult moments.
We support parents navigating prenatal emotional wellness, postpartum mood changes and adjustment, birth trauma, NICU experiences, and pregnancy or infant loss. Your grief, fear, and hopes are honoured without judgement.