Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Counselling in Bathampton

so-counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Are you struggling with anxiety, addiction, trauma, loss of identity, symptoms of ADHD depression, low mood, being unable to relax or be yourself? It doesn't need to be that way. Through counselling we can create new ways of coping, seeing yourself through compassionate eyes and relearning how to truly love and care for yourself. Feeling unhappy is exhausting, so lets see what we can do to change things. You're not alone...
Are you struggling with anxiety, addiction, trauma, loss of identity, symptoms of ADHD depression, low mood, being unable to relax or be yourself? It doesn't need to be that way. Through counselling we can create new ways of coping, seeing yourself through compassionate eyes and relearning how to truly love and care for yourself. Feeling unhappy is exhausting, so lets see what we can do to change things. You're not alone...
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Dr Catelyn Dorsey
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
If you're seeking self-understanding, healing from past traumas, breaking generational cycles, and building resilience, I am here to help. Together, we'll examine both the internal and external factors contributing to your difficulties and work through them. Many aspects of life can impact our mental wellbeing, and during significant transitions, we may struggle with change. It’s often when things feel out of our control and we are not aligned with our ideal self that we experience distress. My goal is to help you unpack and process the past, work towards meaningful changes in the present, and create a lasting impact on your future.
If you're seeking self-understanding, healing from past traumas, breaking generational cycles, and building resilience, I am here to help. Together, we'll examine both the internal and external factors contributing to your difficulties and work through them. Many aspects of life can impact our mental wellbeing, and during significant transitions, we may struggle with change. It’s often when things feel out of our control and we are not aligned with our ideal self that we experience distress. My goal is to help you unpack and process the past, work towards meaningful changes in the present, and create a lasting impact on your future.
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Maddie Chorlton
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
If you're feeling anxious or overwhelmed, struggling with a difficult life event, your relationships or sense of self, I offer a warm and supportive space for you to better understand yourself. I often work with women who feel they've lost themselves beneath the roles they fulfil; are navigating motherhood, relationship changes, career changes or menopause; are emotionally exhausted; want to understand why they think, feel and respond the way they do; and are curious about how childhood relationships continue to shape their adult selves.
If you're feeling anxious or overwhelmed, struggling with a difficult life event, your relationships or sense of self, I offer a warm and supportive space for you to better understand yourself. I often work with women who feel they've lost themselves beneath the roles they fulfil; are navigating motherhood, relationship changes, career changes or menopause; are emotionally exhausted; want to understand why they think, feel and respond the way they do; and are curious about how childhood relationships continue to shape their adult selves.
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Gabi Williams
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS6
I am an ex-Hospice and Pregnancy loss Nurse, experienced in holding space for profound life transitions.
Grief doesn't always look like sadness. It can show up as anxiety, anger, shame, or a sense that you've lost your way. Whether you're grieving the death of someone you love, the end of a relationship, changes in your health, your identity, or the future you imagined, grief can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself. Perhaps you've spent years trying to be who others expected you to be, carrying the weight of expectations and comparison, only to realise it no longer fits. I offer a warm, compassionate space to make sense of loss, explore what matters now, rediscover who you are, and find a way forward.
I am an ex-Hospice and Pregnancy loss Nurse, experienced in holding space for profound life transitions.
Grief doesn't always look like sadness. It can show up as anxiety, anger, shame, or a sense that you've lost your way. Whether you're grieving the death of someone you love, the end of a relationship, changes in your health, your identity, or the future you imagined, grief can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself. Perhaps you've spent years trying to be who others expected you to be, carrying the weight of expectations and comparison, only to realise it no longer fits. I offer a warm, compassionate space to make sense of loss, explore what matters now, rediscover who you are, and find a way forward.
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Beth Chapman Mummy Brain
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Online Only
I can support you if you are struggling with anxiety in pregnancy or after birth.
I use Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to process 'stuck' memories around birth and help you move on from these experiences, hopefully reducing the amount of space this takes up in your head. This work may be helpful soon after your birth, or if you having another baby and find you are getting anxious about problems happening again.
I can support you if you are struggling with anxiety in pregnancy or after birth.
I use Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to process 'stuck' memories around birth and help you move on from these experiences, hopefully reducing the amount of space this takes up in your head. This work may be helpful soon after your birth, or if you having another baby and find you are getting anxious about problems happening again.
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Holly Marie Carroll
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
I also support individuals through pregnancy & postnatal challenges.
If you’re feeling trapped by anxiety, OCD, or self-doubt, you’re not alone. These struggles can be overwhelming, but with the right support, they don’t have to control your life. My approach combines creative and evidence-based strategies to help you regain confidence and take back control. With 13 years experience as a psychotherapist, I specialize in helping people break free from anxiety, traumatic events and OCD. I’ll help you understand why your symptoms present and teach you practical strategies to reduce them—so you can live life on your terms. If you're ready to take the first step toward change, I'd love to hear from you.
I also support individuals through pregnancy & postnatal challenges.
If you’re feeling trapped by anxiety, OCD, or self-doubt, you’re not alone. These struggles can be overwhelming, but with the right support, they don’t have to control your life. My approach combines creative and evidence-based strategies to help you regain confidence and take back control. With 13 years experience as a psychotherapist, I specialize in helping people break free from anxiety, traumatic events and OCD. I’ll help you understand why your symptoms present and teach you practical strategies to reduce them—so you can live life on your terms. If you're ready to take the first step toward change, I'd love to hear from you.
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Naomi Studden
Counsellor, MA, BACP
Online Only
In troubling times it can sometimes feel like you are alone & seeking help might feel really difficult. Just having a space to make sense of the thoughts that jumble around our heads is invaluable. Perhaps you need to understand yourself, your relationships or events from your past. Sometimes all we need is someone to just listen and hear our story. Counselling promotes insight, fosters self-awareness & creates a stronger, more resilient sense of self. This powerful combination can be the kick-start for the changes in your life you wish to make - sometimes even the smallest changes can make a huge difference in your well-being.
In troubling times it can sometimes feel like you are alone & seeking help might feel really difficult. Just having a space to make sense of the thoughts that jumble around our heads is invaluable. Perhaps you need to understand yourself, your relationships or events from your past. Sometimes all we need is someone to just listen and hear our story. Counselling promotes insight, fosters self-awareness & creates a stronger, more resilient sense of self. This powerful combination can be the kick-start for the changes in your life you wish to make - sometimes even the smallest changes can make a huge difference in your well-being.
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Cara Luff, South Bristol Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS4
I am an accredited Integrative counsellor. I have over 13 years experience in Psychology/Mental health working in depth with trauma, attachment issues, parenting difficulties, relationship problems, anxiety, depression, OCD and panic among many other things. I work as an integrative humanistic counsellor, which means I have been trained in a number of different ways of working. ​I mainly use a Psychodynamic way of working which means looking at the root cause of the problems but I can also integrate my CBT experience and am currently training in EMDR trauma work.
I am an accredited Integrative counsellor. I have over 13 years experience in Psychology/Mental health working in depth with trauma, attachment issues, parenting difficulties, relationship problems, anxiety, depression, OCD and panic among many other things. I work as an integrative humanistic counsellor, which means I have been trained in a number of different ways of working. ​I mainly use a Psychodynamic way of working which means looking at the root cause of the problems but I can also integrate my CBT experience and am currently training in EMDR trauma work.
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Nicola Revington
Psychologist, MA, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
We can all benefit from creating spaces of reflection and connection in our lives. Psychotherapy can be useful not only in helping people in severe psychological distress, but also in facilitating self-discovery, insight and growth, particularly during times of difficulty, change and transition. Greater curiosity about one’s self and increased self-awareness can help to bring recognition to, and shift, unhelpful patterns of behaviour. This insight can also increase the capacity to cope with challenging situations; contribute to building more meaningful relationships; & create space for a rich, meaningful and balanced life.
We can all benefit from creating spaces of reflection and connection in our lives. Psychotherapy can be useful not only in helping people in severe psychological distress, but also in facilitating self-discovery, insight and growth, particularly during times of difficulty, change and transition. Greater curiosity about one’s self and increased self-awareness can help to bring recognition to, and shift, unhelpful patterns of behaviour. This insight can also increase the capacity to cope with challenging situations; contribute to building more meaningful relationships; & create space for a rich, meaningful and balanced life.
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Jo Love-Dixon
Psychotherapist, MA, UKCP Trainee
Bath BA1
There are times when things can feel difficult to make sense of on your own. You may be struggling with anxiety, relationships, loss or self-worth, feeling stuck or overwhelmed, or simply have a sense that something in your life isn’t quite right. You may recognise patterns that keep repeating but find them difficult to change, or want to understand yourself and your relationships more deeply. Therapy offers a space for us to think together about what is happening for you, where some of these feelings or patterns may come from, and what might begin to feel different.
There are times when things can feel difficult to make sense of on your own. You may be struggling with anxiety, relationships, loss or self-worth, feeling stuck or overwhelmed, or simply have a sense that something in your life isn’t quite right. You may recognise patterns that keep repeating but find them difficult to change, or want to understand yourself and your relationships more deeply. Therapy offers a space for us to think together about what is happening for you, where some of these feelings or patterns may come from, and what might begin to feel different.
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Jemma Langdown
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS34
Welcome to my profile. There are various circumstances which might bring an individual to counselling. Some people may be aware of the cause of their distress e.g. bereavement or difficulties such as addiction that they would like to address. However others may have a feeling of unease but can't seem to put a finger on what might be wrong in their life. Whatever the reason you have chosen to seek help, I will provide you with a safe and confidential space where you will have the opportunity to explore your thoughts and feelings and we will work together to make sense of your experiences.
Welcome to my profile. There are various circumstances which might bring an individual to counselling. Some people may be aware of the cause of their distress e.g. bereavement or difficulties such as addiction that they would like to address. However others may have a feeling of unease but can't seem to put a finger on what might be wrong in their life. Whatever the reason you have chosen to seek help, I will provide you with a safe and confidential space where you will have the opportunity to explore your thoughts and feelings and we will work together to make sense of your experiences.
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Dr Kathie Reveley
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with over ten years experience within the NHS. You may be experiencing difficulties associated with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, stress, infertility or post-natal depression. You may feel stuck, lost or overwhelmed by past or present events. You may feel that you're trapped in the same unfulfilling relationships or patterns. You may not know what you need help with but feel that something needs to change. If you are struggling in any of these areas, I can help you move forward with your life and create long lasting, meaningful change.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with over ten years experience within the NHS. You may be experiencing difficulties associated with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, stress, infertility or post-natal depression. You may feel stuck, lost or overwhelmed by past or present events. You may feel that you're trapped in the same unfulfilling relationships or patterns. You may not know what you need help with but feel that something needs to change. If you are struggling in any of these areas, I can help you move forward with your life and create long lasting, meaningful change.
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Natalie Kitching
Counsellor, MUKCP
Swindon SN1
Are you feeling Overwhelmed? Anxious? Low mood? Stressed? Feeling like this can be debilitating and can lead to a feeling of stuckness. It can affect your behaviours, your sleep and your overall health and well-being. This can often lead to being stuck in the same patterns of behaviour and this can feel exhausting. You may have experienced trauma which has left you feeling dysregulated and unsafe. You may be feeling hyper-vigilant and tense, or the opposite, and feeling very low and numb to life. You may be unable to function and live life in the way you want to. This can be really distressing and can make you feel alone. ​
Are you feeling Overwhelmed? Anxious? Low mood? Stressed? Feeling like this can be debilitating and can lead to a feeling of stuckness. It can affect your behaviours, your sleep and your overall health and well-being. This can often lead to being stuck in the same patterns of behaviour and this can feel exhausting. You may have experienced trauma which has left you feeling dysregulated and unsafe. You may be feeling hyper-vigilant and tense, or the opposite, and feeling very low and numb to life. You may be unable to function and live life in the way you want to. This can be really distressing and can make you feel alone. ​
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Flo Atkins
Counsellor, MBACP
Swindon SN3
I offer therapy for mothers, fathers and partners during pregnancy and early years.
You don't have to face life's challenges alone, I offer compassionate personalised therapy in a safe and welcoming space supporting individuals, couples and parents through times of emotional difficulty, trauma and transition. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, grief, early parenting or simply feeling lost, you are welcome here.
I offer therapy for mothers, fathers and partners during pregnancy and early years.
You don't have to face life's challenges alone, I offer compassionate personalised therapy in a safe and welcoming space supporting individuals, couples and parents through times of emotional difficulty, trauma and transition. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, grief, early parenting or simply feeling lost, you are welcome here.
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Em Hirst - Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I specialise in perinatal/parental mental health, eating disorders, body image and relational trauma.
Resolving mental health challenges so you can move forward with your life. I balance empathy with careful therapeutic challenge, at your pace with sessions tailored for your needs. Experienced across a variety of issues including: Depression - Anxiety - Chronic illness - Relationship issues - Trauma - Stress - Pre/Postnatal issues - Eating Disorders - Body image - Sexual assault - Identity - Sexuality - "People pleasing" - Life changes eg. Redundancy/Retirement. Client feedback: "I feel freer than I've ever been.", "I value myself now." and "I have made changes to deep rooted issues I never thought I could overcome."
I specialise in perinatal/parental mental health, eating disorders, body image and relational trauma.
Resolving mental health challenges so you can move forward with your life. I balance empathy with careful therapeutic challenge, at your pace with sessions tailored for your needs. Experienced across a variety of issues including: Depression - Anxiety - Chronic illness - Relationship issues - Trauma - Stress - Pre/Postnatal issues - Eating Disorders - Body image - Sexual assault - Identity - Sexuality - "People pleasing" - Life changes eg. Redundancy/Retirement. Client feedback: "I feel freer than I've ever been.", "I value myself now." and "I have made changes to deep rooted issues I never thought I could overcome."
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Dillian Maas
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Serves Area
I have a wide range of experience of all that life can throw at us including perinatal mental health.
If you are feeling that you need help in your life for whatever reason, perhaps in your relationship, family dynamic, a work situation, with depression, anxiety or your mental health; for significant loss or past or present trauma; if life is just too challenging to cope with; if the way ahead feels uncertain; if you are without hope and feeling isolated or overwhelmed; or if you simply want to explore a problem or experience to help your general wellbeing and happiness, we can work together.
I have a wide range of experience of all that life can throw at us including perinatal mental health.
If you are feeling that you need help in your life for whatever reason, perhaps in your relationship, family dynamic, a work situation, with depression, anxiety or your mental health; for significant loss or past or present trauma; if life is just too challenging to cope with; if the way ahead feels uncertain; if you are without hope and feeling isolated or overwhelmed; or if you simply want to explore a problem or experience to help your general wellbeing and happiness, we can work together.
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Helen Pearce
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Stroud GL5
I am a UKCP-registered, relational psychotherapist with a Masters degree in Advanced Clinical Practice. I work with both individuals and couples. I believe deeply in our resilience as human beings, and our ability to heal in the right environment with the right support. I focus on collaborating with my clients, empowering them, ensuring they always feel safe. I hold in mind and draw upon different theories depending on what I feel would benefit each individual client. Please see my website for more info about how I work.
I am a UKCP-registered, relational psychotherapist with a Masters degree in Advanced Clinical Practice. I work with both individuals and couples. I believe deeply in our resilience as human beings, and our ability to heal in the right environment with the right support. I focus on collaborating with my clients, empowering them, ensuring they always feel safe. I hold in mind and draw upon different theories depending on what I feel would benefit each individual client. Please see my website for more info about how I work.
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Rebecca Bartlett
Counsellor, BACP
Bristol BS49
Issues in relationships, social anxiety, loneliness, and depression can lead us to feel overwhelmed and isolated. Often challenges in our lives can have a detrimental effect on self-esteem. I can support you as you explore areas of your life that you would like to change, through personal growth and changing patterns of behaviour. I will support you whilst you find your inner resilience to make choices that feel authentic to you. I can also help if you have suffered a loss or are experiencing a transition in your life. I have personal and professional experience of the challenges of parenthood, including Postnatal Depression.
Issues in relationships, social anxiety, loneliness, and depression can lead us to feel overwhelmed and isolated. Often challenges in our lives can have a detrimental effect on self-esteem. I can support you as you explore areas of your life that you would like to change, through personal growth and changing patterns of behaviour. I will support you whilst you find your inner resilience to make choices that feel authentic to you. I can also help if you have suffered a loss or are experiencing a transition in your life. I have personal and professional experience of the challenges of parenthood, including Postnatal Depression.
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Dr Brianna Oaten
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
I specialise in maternal mental health and birth trauma, and I am passionate about supporting clients with their mental health and emotional wellbeing through their fertility journey, pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period.
In addition to maternal mental health, I am skilled in supporting clients with a wide range of goals, including understanding their emotions, recognising unhelpful patterns, managing anxiety and OCD, processing trauma, improving relationships, increasing resilience and self-esteem, adjusting to life transitions, and deepening their understanding of self.
I specialise in maternal mental health and birth trauma, and I am passionate about supporting clients with their mental health and emotional wellbeing through their fertility journey, pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period.
In addition to maternal mental health, I am skilled in supporting clients with a wide range of goals, including understanding their emotions, recognising unhelpful patterns, managing anxiety and OCD, processing trauma, improving relationships, increasing resilience and self-esteem, adjusting to life transitions, and deepening their understanding of self.
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Katie Leatham
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
If you are struggling with parenting, postnatal depression, miscarriage or your identity during a life transition, you are not alone.
I can work with you short term or for an extended period, depending on your needs. Deeply rooted emotional issues tend to require longer periods of therapy. Psychodynamic therapy reflects on the past, as well as the present and helps you to see the parts of yourself that are hidden from yourself, so that you can gain better understanding and insight.
If you are struggling with parenting, postnatal depression, miscarriage or your identity during a life transition, you are not alone.
I can work with you short term or for an extended period, depending on your needs. Deeply rooted emotional issues tend to require longer periods of therapy. Psychodynamic therapy reflects on the past, as well as the present and helps you to see the parts of yourself that are hidden from yourself, so that you can gain better understanding and insight.
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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.