Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in St John's, NL
I'm a Certified Counsellor CCC and Perinatal Mental Health Certified PMH-C offering CBT, DBT, Strengths Based, Play Therapy, Perinatal, Postpartum, Infertility, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ACT, Trauma, EMDR, and Relationship Therapy.
I’m so excited to be working with Sydney Wells as her counselling supervisor while she is completing her Internship. Sydney is offering accessible $50 sessions with flexible availability under my supervision (Youth 10 years and older as well as adults). Sydney is enrolled in the Master of Education (M.Ed.) Counselling Psychology program at Memorial University of Newfoundland. She brings a rich academic foundation, including a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Experimental Psychology with a research focus on ADHD, as well as meaningful community experience working with organizations such as the Iris Kirby House and Choices for Youth.
I'm a Certified Counsellor CCC and Perinatal Mental Health Certified PMH-C offering CBT, DBT, Strengths Based, Play Therapy, Perinatal, Postpartum, Infertility, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ACT, Trauma, EMDR, and Relationship Therapy.
I’m so excited to be working with Sydney Wells as her counselling supervisor while she is completing her Internship. Sydney is offering accessible $50 sessions with flexible availability under my supervision (Youth 10 years and older as well as adults). Sydney is enrolled in the Master of Education (M.Ed.) Counselling Psychology program at Memorial University of Newfoundland. She brings a rich academic foundation, including a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Experimental Psychology with a research focus on ADHD, as well as meaningful community experience working with organizations such as the Iris Kirby House and Choices for Youth.
My extensive post-graduate training makes me best suited to support adults, children, and families who have past or current experiences with anxiety, depression, relational challenges, folks in the perinatal period and attachment and parenting concerns.
I know that reaching out for support can feel overwhelming and i'm so glad that you're here. As a therapist, I value creating a warm and accepting therapeutic environment and prioritize building an authentic connection with my clients. I believe wholeheartedly in each persons inherent strengths and resiliency and support folks to acknowledge patterns that are holding them back in life. In our work together we will focus on developing new resources, processing unhealed trauma or distress and developing a deeper understanding of self, allowing you to live a more full life.
My extensive post-graduate training makes me best suited to support adults, children, and families who have past or current experiences with anxiety, depression, relational challenges, folks in the perinatal period and attachment and parenting concerns.
I know that reaching out for support can feel overwhelming and i'm so glad that you're here. As a therapist, I value creating a warm and accepting therapeutic environment and prioritize building an authentic connection with my clients. I believe wholeheartedly in each persons inherent strengths and resiliency and support folks to acknowledge patterns that are holding them back in life. In our work together we will focus on developing new resources, processing unhealed trauma or distress and developing a deeper understanding of self, allowing you to live a more full life.
In 2021, I experienced a traumatic miscarriage, and in 2022, I narrowly escaped a stillbirth due to a fetal-maternal hemorrhage.
I use a variety of approaches, including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and attachment-based therapy, to help you process trauma, manage stress, and build resilience. Together, we’ll create a safe space to explore your feelings, heal, and move forward with self-compassion and confidence.
In 2021, I experienced a traumatic miscarriage, and in 2022, I narrowly escaped a stillbirth due to a fetal-maternal hemorrhage.
I use a variety of approaches, including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and attachment-based therapy, to help you process trauma, manage stress, and build resilience. Together, we’ll create a safe space to explore your feelings, heal, and move forward with self-compassion and confidence.
As a mother of three young children (including twins!), I take a keen interest in perinatal mental health and recognize the ever-evolving challenges of parenthood.
I offer an authentic, non-judgmental, relational approach to therapy, and prioritize openness and collaboration in the therapeutic relationship. Acknowledging and appreciating the uniqueness of individual circumstances, I employ an individual approach to practice. I am a trauma informed, and strengths focused clinician, working from an anti-oppressive framework, who believes an effective therapeutic relationship is one of the greatest vehicles for change. Each individual is the expert of their own life, and therefore sessions are client focused and client paced.
As a mother of three young children (including twins!), I take a keen interest in perinatal mental health and recognize the ever-evolving challenges of parenthood.
I offer an authentic, non-judgmental, relational approach to therapy, and prioritize openness and collaboration in the therapeutic relationship. Acknowledging and appreciating the uniqueness of individual circumstances, I employ an individual approach to practice. I am a trauma informed, and strengths focused clinician, working from an anti-oppressive framework, who believes an effective therapeutic relationship is one of the greatest vehicles for change. Each individual is the expert of their own life, and therefore sessions are client focused and client paced.
The Calm Place is a wellness centre in St. John’s, Newfoundland, with two physical locations at 1 Campbell Avenue and 300 Kenmount Road, as well as virtual options. Our team of over 20 certified mental health and wellness professionals provides a secure and calm environment for adults, youth, and couples seeking support. Ask us about direct billing.
At the heart of our practice is the belief that healing begins with safety and connection. We understand that therapy requires vulnerability, and our goal is to create a space where clients feel comfortable, supported, and genuinely cared for throughout their wellness journey.
The Calm Place is a wellness centre in St. John’s, Newfoundland, with two physical locations at 1 Campbell Avenue and 300 Kenmount Road, as well as virtual options. Our team of over 20 certified mental health and wellness professionals provides a secure and calm environment for adults, youth, and couples seeking support. Ask us about direct billing.
At the heart of our practice is the belief that healing begins with safety and connection. We understand that therapy requires vulnerability, and our goal is to create a space where clients feel comfortable, supported, and genuinely cared for throughout their wellness journey.
Supportive Therapy - Nicole Waldston
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CC-BRT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I take an empathic approach supporting those experiencing infertility, perinatal/postnatal needs and family planning.
I am a firm believer that there is no one right or true way to engage in therapy. Everyone comes with a set of unique life experiences, which requires an individualized take on achieving personal goals and overcoming barriers. My approach is based in evidence and strength based practice, while focusing on you and where you are in your journey. We will work together to create a safe and empowering environment. You will receive support in gaining insight, developing coping mechanisms and strategies and strengthening the foundation of your authentic self through methods such as CBT, EFT, Attachment, Somatic & Trauma Approaches.
I take an empathic approach supporting those experiencing infertility, perinatal/postnatal needs and family planning.
I am a firm believer that there is no one right or true way to engage in therapy. Everyone comes with a set of unique life experiences, which requires an individualized take on achieving personal goals and overcoming barriers. My approach is based in evidence and strength based practice, while focusing on you and where you are in your journey. We will work together to create a safe and empowering environment. You will receive support in gaining insight, developing coping mechanisms and strategies and strengthening the foundation of your authentic self through methods such as CBT, EFT, Attachment, Somatic & Trauma Approaches.
I work with mothers who may be struggling with postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, birth & reproductive trauma, fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, mom rage, ADHD, transitioning into motherhood, handling the mental load, loss of identity, healing childhood trauma and cycle-breaking, and anything mom-related!
If you're a mother in search of support because you're feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, overstimulated, angry, or like you're purely just surviving - you are most certainly not alone. A safe space to talk about these unique challenges of motherhood with someone who understands can be so validating and healing.
I'm Ang - I'm a therapist and a mother of 4 year old twins and a 10 year old. I drink way too much coffee, I have a potty mouth, I have ADHD, and I am in the trenches of motherhood right along with you. It truly takes a village, and I'd be honoured to be a part of yours.
I work with mothers who may be struggling with postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, birth & reproductive trauma, fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, mom rage, ADHD, transitioning into motherhood, handling the mental load, loss of identity, healing childhood trauma and cycle-breaking, and anything mom-related!
If you're a mother in search of support because you're feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, overstimulated, angry, or like you're purely just surviving - you are most certainly not alone. A safe space to talk about these unique challenges of motherhood with someone who understands can be so validating and healing.
I'm Ang - I'm a therapist and a mother of 4 year old twins and a 10 year old. I drink way too much coffee, I have a potty mouth, I have ADHD, and I am in the trenches of motherhood right along with you. It truly takes a village, and I'd be honoured to be a part of yours.
I have a particular passion for perinatal mental health, having become certified in Advanced Perinatal Psychotherapy in 2022.
Welcome! My name is Alison and I am a Clinical Social Worker offering counselling services for children and adults in the St. John's area, in-person and virtually (NL). My work includes offering support during challenges related to life transitions such as with parenting and family dynamics, in addition to emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, and compassion fatigue. I also offer specialized training in play therapy and perinatal/ postpartum mental health, remaining attuned to the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), trauma, social determinants of health, and the broader systems that shape individual well-being.
I have a particular passion for perinatal mental health, having become certified in Advanced Perinatal Psychotherapy in 2022.
Welcome! My name is Alison and I am a Clinical Social Worker offering counselling services for children and adults in the St. John's area, in-person and virtually (NL). My work includes offering support during challenges related to life transitions such as with parenting and family dynamics, in addition to emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, and compassion fatigue. I also offer specialized training in play therapy and perinatal/ postpartum mental health, remaining attuned to the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), trauma, social determinants of health, and the broader systems that shape individual well-being.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
I’m Cheryl, an actively registered social worker, and I have been providing direct therapeutic counselling services for over 16 years in the field of mental health and addictions. I have received a Master of Social Work degree from Wilfred Laurier University, Ontario and completed the Bachelor of Social Work program from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Through my social work career, I have been given so many opportunities to engage in advanced clinical therapy with individuals, couples, and families, of all ages, in various capacities. I bring a range of experiences, therapeutic skills, and education to each relationship.
I’m Cheryl, an actively registered social worker, and I have been providing direct therapeutic counselling services for over 16 years in the field of mental health and addictions. I have received a Master of Social Work degree from Wilfred Laurier University, Ontario and completed the Bachelor of Social Work program from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Through my social work career, I have been given so many opportunities to engage in advanced clinical therapy with individuals, couples, and families, of all ages, in various capacities. I bring a range of experiences, therapeutic skills, and education to each relationship.
Reaching out for help can be overwhelming, and taking that first step is often the hardest, but it can be life-changing. I am passionate about working in mental health and creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you will feel heard and supported in sharing your experiences and challenges. Together, we can work to gain new perspectives, develop your skills, identify your strengths, and create positive changes in your life. I understand the difficulties and stress that come with many life transitions, grief, work-life balance, being a parent, and dealing with mental and chronic illnesses.
Reaching out for help can be overwhelming, and taking that first step is often the hardest, but it can be life-changing. I am passionate about working in mental health and creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you will feel heard and supported in sharing your experiences and challenges. Together, we can work to gain new perspectives, develop your skills, identify your strengths, and create positive changes in your life. I understand the difficulties and stress that come with many life transitions, grief, work-life balance, being a parent, and dealing with mental and chronic illnesses.
Maggie Abbott
Counsellor, BEd, BA, MEd, CCC, ND
1 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1A
Waitlist for new clients
My extensive post-graduate training make me best suited to support adults, children, and teens who are seeking support with trauma/PTSD, anxiety/anxiety disorders, OCD, pregnancy/ postpartum, grief and loss, stress, emotional regulation, and parenting.
I am a certified EMDR therapist and I also have a certificate in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C). I have training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) as well as play therapy, CBT, ACT, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
My extensive post-graduate training make me best suited to support adults, children, and teens who are seeking support with trauma/PTSD, anxiety/anxiety disorders, OCD, pregnancy/ postpartum, grief and loss, stress, emotional regulation, and parenting.
I am a certified EMDR therapist and I also have a certificate in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C). I have training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) as well as play therapy, CBT, ACT, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Hi there, I’m Alex!
Thanks so much for stopping by! I’m a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association with a background in Applied Social Psychology. Before becoming a counsellor, I spent several years working in the community sector, where I found my passion for supporting families, building connections, and helping people navigate life’s ups and downs. Those experiences taught me how powerful it can be to have a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported — something I strive to offer in my work every day.
Hi there, I’m Alex!
Thanks so much for stopping by! I’m a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association with a background in Applied Social Psychology. Before becoming a counsellor, I spent several years working in the community sector, where I found my passion for supporting families, building connections, and helping people navigate life’s ups and downs. Those experiences taught me how powerful it can be to have a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported — something I strive to offer in my work every day.
Relationships can be the hardest - as well as the most rewarding - aspects of our lives. When things feel solid with the people we are closest to, we have renewed strength to tackle other life challenges. On the other hand, when we are in conflict or disconnected from those we love, other things in our lives become harder. I work with clients to strengthen their most important relationships, work through the blocks and challenges, and help them to create and maintain secure bonds.
Relationships can be the hardest - as well as the most rewarding - aspects of our lives. When things feel solid with the people we are closest to, we have renewed strength to tackle other life challenges. On the other hand, when we are in conflict or disconnected from those we love, other things in our lives become harder. I work with clients to strengthen their most important relationships, work through the blocks and challenges, and help them to create and maintain secure bonds.
You've always managed. Pushed through. Found workarounds. But somewhere in your 30s and 40s, everything got harder, the brain fog, the overwhelm, the feeling that you're falling apart just when life expects the most from you.
Perimenopause is often the moment ADHD finally shows its face in women, or makes an already difficult condition nearly unmanageable. You're not losing your mind. You're not weak. You're dealing with something real that most providers don't understand, let alone treat.
You've always managed. Pushed through. Found workarounds. But somewhere in your 30s and 40s, everything got harder, the brain fog, the overwhelm, the feeling that you're falling apart just when life expects the most from you.
Perimenopause is often the moment ADHD finally shows its face in women, or makes an already difficult condition nearly unmanageable. You're not losing your mind. You're not weak. You're dealing with something real that most providers don't understand, let alone treat.
I help individuals and couples explore and strengthen their relationships; with partners, family, friends, and themselves. Our experiences shape how we think, feel, and connect with others and ourselves. When those experiences include hurt, loss, or disconnection, they can leave lasting patterns that we don’t always see right away. In our work, we might explore how past relationships and attachment patterns show up in your present, make sense of your emotional world, strengthen communication, explore healthy boundaries, or build practical skills to manage the anxiety, depression, and trauma that can come from relational struggles.
I help individuals and couples explore and strengthen their relationships; with partners, family, friends, and themselves. Our experiences shape how we think, feel, and connect with others and ourselves. When those experiences include hurt, loss, or disconnection, they can leave lasting patterns that we don’t always see right away. In our work, we might explore how past relationships and attachment patterns show up in your present, make sense of your emotional world, strengthen communication, explore healthy boundaries, or build practical skills to manage the anxiety, depression, and trauma that can come from relational struggles.
Welcome to Private Counsel NL.
A boutique counselling practice offering elevated support & expert guidance for personal mastery.
Here, counselling is an exclusive experience—private, personalized, and transformative. Whether you’re navigating changes, challenges, seeking clarity, or ready to redefine how you engage with your inner and outer world, this space is for you.
Now accepting new clients.
Follow along for insights on growth, power, mastery, and the art of holistic wellness on Instagram.
Welcome to Private Counsel NL.
A boutique counselling practice offering elevated support & expert guidance for personal mastery.
Here, counselling is an exclusive experience—private, personalized, and transformative. Whether you’re navigating changes, challenges, seeking clarity, or ready to redefine how you engage with your inner and outer world, this space is for you.
Now accepting new clients.
Follow along for insights on growth, power, mastery, and the art of holistic wellness on Instagram.
I have a keen interest in working with perinatal and postpartum parents navigating life's challenges.
I am a Registered Social Worker and I have over a decade working in community offering individual and group counselling. I use evidence based counselling techniques in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Trauma Informed Care. I am also currently completing a Holistic Sex Therapy Certification through ISEE.
I have a keen interest in working with perinatal and postpartum parents navigating life's challenges.
I am a Registered Social Worker and I have over a decade working in community offering individual and group counselling. I use evidence based counselling techniques in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Trauma Informed Care. I am also currently completing a Holistic Sex Therapy Certification through ISEE.
You may be coming to therapy because you’re ready for something in your life to change. Maybe you feel emotionally overextended, caught in painful relationship dynamics, struggling with meaning, or carrying more responsibility for others’ feelings than your own. You might look functional on the outside while feeling exhausted, resentful, or unseen on the inside. If any of that resonates, you are not alone and you don’t have to keep holding it by yourself. My approach to therapy is grounded, relational, and deeply respectful of your lived experience.
You may be coming to therapy because you’re ready for something in your life to change. Maybe you feel emotionally overextended, caught in painful relationship dynamics, struggling with meaning, or carrying more responsibility for others’ feelings than your own. You might look functional on the outside while feeling exhausted, resentful, or unseen on the inside. If any of that resonates, you are not alone and you don’t have to keep holding it by yourself. My approach to therapy is grounded, relational, and deeply respectful of your lived experience.
Challaina is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) who holds a master's degree in Counselling Psychology from Memorial University. She is also a member of The Academy of Naturopaths and Naturotherapists of Canada. Challaina has extensive experience working with children and their families, both within the education system and the public health domain. Within the area of counselling, Challaina has experience with individuals of various ages who are experiencing a range of mental health concerns and life challenges. She has experience with child developmental and supporting parents and their children through challenging life events.
Challaina is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) who holds a master's degree in Counselling Psychology from Memorial University. She is also a member of The Academy of Naturopaths and Naturotherapists of Canada. Challaina has extensive experience working with children and their families, both within the education system and the public health domain. Within the area of counselling, Challaina has experience with individuals of various ages who are experiencing a range of mental health concerns and life challenges. She has experience with child developmental and supporting parents and their children through challenging life events.
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Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Counsellors
What are the most effective ways to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns?
The most effective way to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns is by finding a therapist who has prior experience helping other patients overcome the challenge being faced. For example, a marriage and family therapist may have experience helping couples adjust to their new relationship dynamic. An anxiety specialist may have experience helping with phobias or illness anxiety related to the child’s health. A depression specialist may have experience treating postpartum depression.
When should I seek treatment for prenatal or postpartum concerns?
Pregnancy and the postpartum period involve intense physical and mental changes; a degree of upset and instability is normal. However, if these changes impair daily functioning, it may be time to seek help. This distinction is pertinent for postpartum depression: A period of teariness, irritability, and distress is difficult but normal in the one to two weeks after childbirth (sometimes called the “baby blues.”) But if feelings of sadness and hopelessness persist beyond that period, the person should seek treatment.
How do I manage worries during pregnancy or the postnatal period?
A therapist can help patients develop the tools they need to manage anxieties during or after pregnancy. Cognitive behavioural therapy can help people identify and reframe harmful patterns of thought, and change their behaviours. Other techniques and skills can allow people to develop acceptance, psychological flexibility, self-compassion, communication skills, and more.