PERINATAL COUNSELLING

The path to motherhood is often bumpy

Whether you’re planning for a baby, coping with a loss, or adjusting to life as a parent, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

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Our PERINATAL Services

No matter what stage you're in, we're here to help

Every parent’s journey is unique. Whether you’re facing the complexities of fertility, the anxieties of pregnancy, or the emotional whirlwind after birth, we’re here to help you find comfort and strength.

Planning for Parenthood

Get the tools and support you need to help you navigate challenges and feel prepared throughout your journey.

  • Fertility Challenges
  • Family Planning
  • Queer Reproduction
  • Single Parent by Choice

Pregnancy & Pregnancy Loss

Learn to navigate emotions and find strength, whether you’re pregnant or coping with the heartache of a loss.

  • Anxiety, Depression & Mood Challenges
  • Termination for Medical Reasons
  • Miscarriage & Stillbirth
  • Recurring Pregnancy Loss
  • Abortion

Birth & Postpartum

Regain your balance after childbirth as you navigate the joys and challenges of motherhood.

  • Traumatic Birth Experiences
  • Relationship Changes & Challenges
  • Sex & Rebuilding Intimacy
  • Postpartum Anxiety & Depression
  • Returning to work
20%

Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD) affects 1 in 5 women during pregnancy and/or after the birth of a child.

YOU’RE NOT ALONE

Find comfort and support through all the ups and downs

Having a baby is full of challenges, no matter how prepared you might feel. It’s easy to become overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected. You might feel bad for even having these emotions, convinced that you should be happy and pretending everything’s fine, even though you’re struggling inside.

If your journey to parenthood is harder than you expected, it’s important to remember that you don’t have to struggle alone.

Experienced professionals

All of our counsellors have a masters-level education and extensive experience supporting women through their journey to motherhood.

Flexible format

Private, secure support from the comfort of your home. Online counselling makes it easy and convenient to access the help you need, exactly when you need it.

Timely support

No waitlists, just compassionate counselling to support your perinatal journey at a time you need it most.

A DEDICATED TEAM

Expert care from qualified professionals

Our perinatal team is made up of counsellors who have extensive experience supporting women through every stage of the journey to parenthood.

Each counsellor has their own unique skill set, experience and area of expertise.

  • Master's level education
  • Registered with a provincial body
  • Extensive experience supporting women
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Louise Parkinson

Registered Clinical Counsellor

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
Online sessions
Areas of focus
Anxiety
Personal Growth
Self-Esteem
Perfectionism
Pregnancy & Postpartum
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Erin Roche

Registered Social Worker

Mon, Tue, Wed
Online & phone sessions
Areas of focus
Anxiety
Grief & Loss
Life Transitions
Medical Diagnosis
Pregnancy & Postpartum
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Lycia Rodrigues

Registered Clinical Counsellor

Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat
Online & phone sessions
Areas of focus
Burnout
Grief & Loss
Medical Diagnosis
Pregnancy & Postpartum
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Paige Mowbray

Registered Clinical Counsellor, Registered Social Worker

Wed, Thu
In-person, online & phone sessions
Areas of focus
Life Transitions
Pregnancy & Postpartum
Parenting
Grief & Loss

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to about our counselling services.

Do I need a referral to see a counsellor?

You do not need a referral from your doctor or anyone else to see a counsellor. Book your first session today!

Can I bring my baby to sessions?

Absolutely! We recognize how challenging it can be to find time during the postpartum period to attend appointments for yourself. Our counsellors are very comfortable with having babies in sessions!

What will happen in the first appointment?

The first appointment is called an “intake session,” and is often an information gathering session. There will be some paperwork to go over, a discussion about the counselling process, and an opportunity for you to ask questions. The first session often has a different “feel” compared to other counselling sessions. Since everyone is different, the first session helps your counsellor get to know you and find out in more detail about how they can help.

GET STARTED

Begin your journey towards better mental health

Find a perinatal counsellor