Motherhood can be amazing -
When it isn’t, we’re here to help
Pregnancy Anxiety. Birth Trauma. Postnatal Depression. Identity shifts. Keeping on top of your mental health in new motherhood is not an easy feat. Whether you're struggling, or simply after some extra support as you go through life's biggest change - we offer specialist 1:1 and couples therapy for the entire journey: from pre-conception through to the early years of parenthood. Book in today and see one of our therapists in as little as 48 hours.
ABOUT
We don't do Waitlists.
Parenthood can be an incredible journey, but it can also feel overwhelming, isolating and exhausting. We’re here whether you’re still wondering if you should have kids, trying to conceive, pregnant, postnatal, or became a parent months or years ago.
We understand the hormonal and emotional changes you’re navigating, as well as the systemic societal pressures you’re under.
We’re not in the business of keeping up appearances and we don’t need you to “look like you’re coping”. As therapists, we work underneath the surface – addressing your real pain points and supporting you through whichever mix of emotions you’re feeling.
Whether you’re noticing symptoms of postpartum depression, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or just feel like you could do with a little more joy, we provide a safe and judgement-free space to help you process your feelings, reframe thoughts and habits and rebuild from there.
Our perinatal therapists provide support via 1:1 and couples therapy, and we also run weekly free peer support groups to help you regain your balance.
And while it can be hard to prioritise your mental wellbeing while you’re caring for your child, your emotional health is a significant factor in your child’s development: it’s worth your time, effort and resources.
And we believe that, when you decide you need help, you shouldn’t have to wait.
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Share your story
Did you like your midwife?
We're collecting personal stories for a new university module on maternal mental health for midwifery students. If your midwives/midwife had an impact on on you or your partner (good, bad, ugly), help us train a new generation to better care for their patients.
In the media
Behind Mothering Minds
Vanessa spoke to Alexa Starks about the postpartum experience that led to building Mothering Minds, and how being a mother has shaped her team, purpose and resolve to create a company that centres the mothers it serves.
In the media
Don't call me mum
We're in the Stylist! For this issue, our founder Vanessa spoke to Abigail Kibuchi about identity shifts and life changes in motherhood - and why being called mum by professionals can feel so alienating. Worth a read? We think so!
New research
Are you a neurodivergent mum?
If you're a neurodivergent mother (no diagnosis required), you might have felt distressed and overwhelmed postpartum. Email our trainee Kirstie below to be part of cutting-edge research for UWE!
New partnership
Find us on Carea Connect
We're partnering with Carea! The app supports your mental health through pregnancy and postpartum with a mood tracker, psychologist-created resources and tools. And should you need to talk to a professional - Carea will link straight to Mothering Minds.
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