Perinatal Mental Health Care
Compassionate Support for Life’s Biggest Transitions.
The journey to parenthood is one of life’s most profound experiences, but it’s not without its challenges. At Norfolk County Counselling & Psychotherapy, we understand the emotional, physical, and mental toll pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period can have on individuals and families.
Whether you’re preparing to welcome a new addition to your family, navigating the complexities of the fourth trimester, or working through the challenges of infertility, our specialized perinatal mental health services are here to support you.
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What Is Perinatal Mental Health?
Perinatal mental health encompasses emotional and mental well-being during pregnancy and up to a year postpartum. It also includes the experiences of reproductive loss, infertility, and trauma related to birth or reproduction. While feelings of joy and excitement often surround parenthood, many parents face unexpected challenges, such as:
- Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs): Including postpartum depression and anxiety.
- Grief and loss: Following miscarriage, stillbirth, or infertility.
- Trauma: From pregnancy complications or a difficult birth experience.
- Stress: Balancing the demands of parenthood, relationships, and work.
- Emotional toll of infertility: Coping with the uncertainty, medical treatments, and decisions surrounding fertility.
- Termination of pregnancy: support for individual choice or termination for medical reasons
How We Can Help
Our team of qualified and compassionate therapists offers evidence-based care tailored to your unique needs, including:
- Therapy for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders: Using approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
- Support through infertility, loss, and grief: For those navigating challenges such as termination for medical reasons, miscarriage, stillbirth, or fertility struggles.
- Trauma recovery: Specialized care for those healing from birth and reproductive trauma.
- Couples and family counselling: Strengthening relationships during transitional times.
Help at Every Stage of Pregnancy
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the signs of perinatal mental health challenges?
Some common signs include persistent feelings of sadness, anxiety, irritability, trouble sleeping (unrelated to caring for your baby), feeling disconnected from your baby or partner, and difficulty coping with daily tasks. If you’re experiencing any of these, it’s important to seek support.
How soon can I start therapy after having a baby?
You can start therapy whenever you’re ready. Whether you’re in the early weeks postpartum or months later, it’s never too late to prioritize your mental health.
Do you offer support for partners?
Absolutely. Partners can experience significant emotional challenges, too. We provide counselling for individuals, couples, and families to ensure everyone feels supported.
Can you help me through the emotional challenges of infertility?
Yes. We understand that the journey to parenthood is not always linear. We provide compassionate support through every stage of the fertility process, including grief, uncertainty, and navigating treatment options.
Do you provide services for pregnancy loss or infertility?
Yes, our team is trained to support individuals and families through the grief of miscarriage, stillbirth, or infertility.
Is virtual counselling available?
Yes, we offer both in-person and virtual sessions to accommodate your preferences and needs.
What if I’m not sure whether I need therapy?
If you’re unsure, we encourage you to book a consultation. Sometimes just having a safe space to talk through your feelings can help clarify your needs.
You Are Not Alone
We believe every parent—and every hopeful parent—deserves to feel supported and cared for during this pivotal time in their lives. Whether you’re seeking help for yourself, your partner, or your family, our team is here to listen and guide you through every step of your journey.
Book an Appointment with Us!
- Norfolk County Counselling & Psychotherapy
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101A Queensway East, Simcoe, Ontario
(Upper Level of Bachmann Law Building) - 1-519-718-4246
- admin@norfolkcountycounselling.ca
Our inbox is not monitored 24/7 and is not a crisis service. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or experiencing a mental health crisis, please use the following local resources for support:
- Talk Suicide Canada: Call 1-833-456-4566 or visit talksuicide.ca
- ConnexOntario (24/7 Mental Health, Addictions, and Crisis Support): Call 1-866-531-2600 or visit connexontario.ca
- Kids Help Phone: Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
For immediate support, please contact your local emergency services by calling 911 or visiting the nearest hospital emergency department.