During our first session we will look at what has brought you to therapy and set goals for what you would like to achieve over the course of our work together. In subsequent sessions we will work together to test out new ways of thinking and behaving. Strategies that we use will depend on the nature of your difficulties, and we will tailor the therapy to meet your needs. In between sessions you will practice some of the techniques, which will help to achieve change more quickly. During the course of your therapy we will meet regularly, usually weekly though this is flexible to your schedule.

The length of therapy varies depending on the difficulties we are hoping to address. For some, this may involve simply 2-3 sessions to think through a difficulty delivery experience or to prepare for managing postnatally if you are worried about the possibility of postnatal depression. For others this may involve a more extensive piece of work. In our first session, we can think together about a treatment plan and estimate how many sessions are likely to be necessary.

Following changes made due to the Covid-19 pandemic, all of our therapy sessions moved online. We have discovered this way of working to be preferable to many of our perinatal clients due to the flexibility of appointment times and the ability to fit treatment in around very busy schedules. It also allows us to recruit specialist psychologists around the country and offer treatment to clients without the limits of geographical location. We have taken the decision to continue with online therapy for the foreseeable future. All sessions are carried out via Zoom.

If you are able to give 48 hours notice, there is no cancellation fee. Cancellations made the day before your appointment will be charged at 50% of the session fee. Cancellations made on the day of your appointment will be charged the full rate.

Over the last few years, NHS Support for those in the perinatal period has expanded significantly. If you would prefer treatment under the NHS, I recommend that you speak to your GP about what the options are in your area. Most NHS primary care psychology services also accept self-referrals;  try contacting your local IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) service. Most IAPT services are now prioritising treatment for women in pregnancy and up to twelve months postnatally, so you should not have to wait long for an appointment. We would very much encourage you to seek out NHS support and are happy to help you navigate the system if you are struggling to access suitable support.

https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-psychological-therapies-service/

As per guidance from the British Psychological Society session notes are stored securely for seven years from the end of therapy. Prior to your first session, we will send you detailed information on data storage.

Please refer to our full Terms & Conditions including our confidentiality policies.