Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Counselling in Oxford
I’m Louise, a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience working in the NHS with children, young people and parents. At your initial appointment, I will offer a friendly and welcoming space to think about what is troubling you or your family and explore what you hope to achieve through therapy. We will work together in partnership, drawing on your expertise about your family, and my knowledge and practical experience of a range of different evidence-based psychological therapies to reach your goals. Sessions may involve working individually with children, young people or parents, or family work.
I’m Louise, a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience working in the NHS with children, young people and parents. At your initial appointment, I will offer a friendly and welcoming space to think about what is troubling you or your family and explore what you hope to achieve through therapy. We will work together in partnership, drawing on your expertise about your family, and my knowledge and practical experience of a range of different evidence-based psychological therapies to reach your goals. Sessions may involve working individually with children, young people or parents, or family work.
I am a fully trained and registered psychotherapist with over 20 years experience in the NHS (ongoing). I run a small evening clinic in Jericho offering time limited and open ended work. I also offer a very popular 4 session 'fast response' intervention for adolescents and young adults for £220. This treatment can be extremely helpful at times of crisis and change. I am registered with ACP, BACP and the Professional Standards Authority; PSA. I teach and supervise other therapists.
I am a fully trained and registered psychotherapist with over 20 years experience in the NHS (ongoing). I run a small evening clinic in Jericho offering time limited and open ended work. I also offer a very popular 4 session 'fast response' intervention for adolescents and young adults for £220. This treatment can be extremely helpful at times of crisis and change. I am registered with ACP, BACP and the Professional Standards Authority; PSA. I teach and supervise other therapists.
I enjoy working with all adults across a range of problems but as a Registered Midwife I specialise in pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period ( up to 24 months after the birth).
My first hand experience of working in health care means I can provide a safe space from which to support you. I have experience in working with the following problems: antenatal anxiety and depression, phobias (including a fear of needles/being sick and birth), birth trauma and PTSD and postnatal anxiety and depression.
I enjoy working with all adults across a range of problems but as a Registered Midwife I specialise in pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period ( up to 24 months after the birth).
My first hand experience of working in health care means I can provide a safe space from which to support you. I have experience in working with the following problems: antenatal anxiety and depression, phobias (including a fear of needles/being sick and birth), birth trauma and PTSD and postnatal anxiety and depression.
- Support during pregnancy and in preparation for birth
- Support after your baby has been born, including following birth trauma
- Support during and after your baby’s NICU admission
- Parenting support for toddlers and pre-schoolers, enabling you to gain confidence, reduce stress, and foster a stronger, more positive connection with your child
As a Clinical Psychologist and mother of two young children, I understand that the journey into parenthood can be a complex and emotional experience. Whether you’re expecting a child, adjusting to life with a new baby, or facing the unique stresses of having a baby in NICU, you don’t have to go through it alone.
I offer specialist assessment and therapy to support you during the life-changing transition of parenthood. My specialist areas of interest include:
- Support during pregnancy and in preparation for birth
- Support after your baby has been born, including following birth trauma
- Support during and after your baby’s NICU admission
- Parenting support for toddlers and pre-schoolers, enabling you to gain confidence, reduce stress, and foster a stronger, more positive connection with your child
As a Clinical Psychologist and mother of two young children, I understand that the journey into parenthood can be a complex and emotional experience. Whether you’re expecting a child, adjusting to life with a new baby, or facing the unique stresses of having a baby in NICU, you don’t have to go through it alone.
I offer specialist assessment and therapy to support you during the life-changing transition of parenthood. My specialist areas of interest include:
Are you looking for a safe space with an experienced trauma-informed therapist? I offer CBT & EMDR to help tackle low self-esteem, anxiety, & trauma/ PTSD. Perhaps you are having strong reactions to things, or maybe you are struggling with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or nightmares. You might be having trouble sleeping or issues with food or body image. Maybe you feel disconnected, irritable, guilty, and not the parent/ partner/ person that you want to be. When things feel tough, working with someone who you feel 'gets it' and knowing the space is safe and free from judgement is really important.
Are you looking for a safe space with an experienced trauma-informed therapist? I offer CBT & EMDR to help tackle low self-esteem, anxiety, & trauma/ PTSD. Perhaps you are having strong reactions to things, or maybe you are struggling with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or nightmares. You might be having trouble sleeping or issues with food or body image. Maybe you feel disconnected, irritable, guilty, and not the parent/ partner/ person that you want to be. When things feel tough, working with someone who you feel 'gets it' and knowing the space is safe and free from judgement is really important.
I am fully qualified counsellor and have undertaken extensive additional training in perinatal psychotherapy, bereavement and trauma.
Do you feel unheard, overwhelmed, a loss of self or confidence, or stuck in unhelpful patterns? Like your worth is tied to pleasing others, or how 'perfect' you are?
So often we feel stuck in survival mode or on auto-pilot. By exploring your thoughts, feelings and options you will gain better understanding of yourself, new perspectives, develop strategies to better cope or work towards goals, and be able to make informed decisions that are more in line with your authentic self!
I'm not going to just sit there and nod, I will be alongside you as you decide where we go and at what pace, tailoring my approach to best suit you.
I am fully qualified counsellor and have undertaken extensive additional training in perinatal psychotherapy, bereavement and trauma.
Do you feel unheard, overwhelmed, a loss of self or confidence, or stuck in unhelpful patterns? Like your worth is tied to pleasing others, or how 'perfect' you are?
So often we feel stuck in survival mode or on auto-pilot. By exploring your thoughts, feelings and options you will gain better understanding of yourself, new perspectives, develop strategies to better cope or work towards goals, and be able to make informed decisions that are more in line with your authentic self!
I'm not going to just sit there and nod, I will be alongside you as you decide where we go and at what pace, tailoring my approach to best suit you.
Georga Gorrell is a Psychotherapist (MNCPS Acc.) and Fertility Counsellor (BICA) specialising in fertility counselling, IVF, infertility and miscarriage.
Her approach is person-centred, trauma-informed and holistic, integrating therapeutic depth with compassion and clarity. Sessions may be one-off, time-limited around treatment, or longer-term therapy, always tailored to your needs.
Georga Gorrell is a Psychotherapist (MNCPS Acc.) and Fertility Counsellor (BICA) specialising in fertility counselling, IVF, infertility and miscarriage.
Her approach is person-centred, trauma-informed and holistic, integrating therapeutic depth with compassion and clarity. Sessions may be one-off, time-limited around treatment, or longer-term therapy, always tailored to your needs.
Alongside private practise, I have extensive experience working for The Parenting Project, seeing a range of clients struggling with nuerodiversity, identity issues, post and prenatal depression and anxiety, general anxiety, OCD, PTSD, child abuse and trauma, sexual abuse and depression.
Do you find yourself repeating the same patterns and behaviours? Perhaps for years, even decades? Is the simple act of getting through the day (and night) becoming unmanageable and overwhelming? Or perhaps you feel numb, stuck, confused even? Perhaps you do not even know where to begin or what you are looking for? Are you finally ready to let go of what no longer serves you and embrace challenge, change, and desire - rejuvenating your relationships not only with others, but with yourself?
Alongside private practise, I have extensive experience working for The Parenting Project, seeing a range of clients struggling with nuerodiversity, identity issues, post and prenatal depression and anxiety, general anxiety, OCD, PTSD, child abuse and trauma, sexual abuse and depression.
Do you find yourself repeating the same patterns and behaviours? Perhaps for years, even decades? Is the simple act of getting through the day (and night) becoming unmanageable and overwhelming? Or perhaps you feel numb, stuck, confused even? Perhaps you do not even know where to begin or what you are looking for? Are you finally ready to let go of what no longer serves you and embrace challenge, change, and desire - rejuvenating your relationships not only with others, but with yourself?
I’m a Senior Perinatal Therapist in a local specialist service (4.5 yrs) offering 1:1 counselling to new & expectant parents, postnatal therapy groups.
Integrating 30 years of clinical experience & extensive training I work with adults, new parents & couples facing difficulties in their relationships, becoming a parent or dealing with life issues. I offer a safe space to explore difficulties using a relational approach, based in the psychodynamic tradition, exploring your current problems & how your past may be impacting you - within the context of an ongoing professional relationship. As well as 25 yrs counselling I’m a qualified Occupational Therapist with 13 yrs NHS experience in Community Mental Health & LD Teams (& personal experience of SEND & neurodiversity).
I’m a Senior Perinatal Therapist in a local specialist service (4.5 yrs) offering 1:1 counselling to new & expectant parents, postnatal therapy groups.
Integrating 30 years of clinical experience & extensive training I work with adults, new parents & couples facing difficulties in their relationships, becoming a parent or dealing with life issues. I offer a safe space to explore difficulties using a relational approach, based in the psychodynamic tradition, exploring your current problems & how your past may be impacting you - within the context of an ongoing professional relationship. As well as 25 yrs counselling I’m a qualified Occupational Therapist with 13 yrs NHS experience in Community Mental Health & LD Teams (& personal experience of SEND & neurodiversity).
I specialise in anxiety, (including OCD), perinatal mental health, and trauma leading to attachment/relationship struggles.
I am trained to a doctoral level in many types of therapy. This means I can be flexible to make the therapy fit you, rather than make you fit the therapy. I currently split my time between perinatal mental health services and specialist OCD services. I work privately online and in London.
I specialise in anxiety, (including OCD), perinatal mental health, and trauma leading to attachment/relationship struggles.
I am trained to a doctoral level in many types of therapy. This means I can be flexible to make the therapy fit you, rather than make you fit the therapy. I currently split my time between perinatal mental health services and specialist OCD services. I work privately online and in London.
Please contact me to have a free 15 minute conversation to discuss your needs and how that might fit with my specialist areas
Please contact me to have a free 15 minute conversation to discuss your needs and how that might fit with my specialist areas
I am dedicated to making therapy feel more accessible and less scary. I know it can be difficult to make that first step and to move forward and learn to trust a therapist. I try to work in a way that is sensitive to individual need and preference, as well as being open to constructive criticism from clients so that I can better serve them. I want therapy with me to be a positive experience for you.
I am dedicated to making therapy feel more accessible and less scary. I know it can be difficult to make that first step and to move forward and learn to trust a therapist. I try to work in a way that is sensitive to individual need and preference, as well as being open to constructive criticism from clients so that I can better serve them. I want therapy with me to be a positive experience for you.
Our clinic offers evidence-based psychological therapies. We provide a confidential space where individuals can explore emotional difficulties that may be longstanding, complex, or resistant to change. Informed by relational models that emphasise the therapeutic relationship as a dynamic, co-created process, our work supports meaningful, lasting change through sustained attention to the deeper layers of the mind. This integrative approach is supported by a growing body of clinical research demonstrating its effectiveness, especially in complex or chronic cases, with benefits that often continue beyond the duration of therapy.
Our clinic offers evidence-based psychological therapies. We provide a confidential space where individuals can explore emotional difficulties that may be longstanding, complex, or resistant to change. Informed by relational models that emphasise the therapeutic relationship as a dynamic, co-created process, our work supports meaningful, lasting change through sustained attention to the deeper layers of the mind. This integrative approach is supported by a growing body of clinical research demonstrating its effectiveness, especially in complex or chronic cases, with benefits that often continue beyond the duration of therapy.
Often, individual difficulties are accompanied by the challenges of daily life, which make each person’s experience different and their therapeutic needs unique. Through short or long term therapy, I aim to support meaningful change in areas you would like to work on, with an understanding of the wider picture of how these issues may feature in daily life.
Often, individual difficulties are accompanied by the challenges of daily life, which make each person’s experience different and their therapeutic needs unique. Through short or long term therapy, I aim to support meaningful change in areas you would like to work on, with an understanding of the wider picture of how these issues may feature in daily life.
My name is Emily and I am a therapist working in Oxford. I work with adult individuals seeking counselling for a wide variety of issues. I aim to offer a welcoming, confidential and professional space in which you feel safe to explore any psychological and emotional problems you are experiencing. I hold counselling sessions online via Zoom, so no matter where you are based, you can access counselling from the comfort of your own home. I work with adults of all ages, cultural backgrounds and sexualities who are facing a broad range of challenges.
My name is Emily and I am a therapist working in Oxford. I work with adult individuals seeking counselling for a wide variety of issues. I aim to offer a welcoming, confidential and professional space in which you feel safe to explore any psychological and emotional problems you are experiencing. I hold counselling sessions online via Zoom, so no matter where you are based, you can access counselling from the comfort of your own home. I work with adults of all ages, cultural backgrounds and sexualities who are facing a broad range of challenges.
You may have been considering therapy for a while but are hesitating or perhaps you've had previous experience and need something more. You feel something is not right but it is hard to think about or put into words? Living with high levels of anxiety, shame or fear for a prolonged period, can negatively affect the way we perceive ourselves and others. So with a compassionate approach, I work with most psychological difficulties, and have a special interest in anxiety and low mood, problematic family relationships, parenting and bereavement. I also work extensively with adolescents and welcome working with those of 16+years.
You may have been considering therapy for a while but are hesitating or perhaps you've had previous experience and need something more. You feel something is not right but it is hard to think about or put into words? Living with high levels of anxiety, shame or fear for a prolonged period, can negatively affect the way we perceive ourselves and others. So with a compassionate approach, I work with most psychological difficulties, and have a special interest in anxiety and low mood, problematic family relationships, parenting and bereavement. I also work extensively with adolescents and welcome working with those of 16+years.
In a world that can feel meaningless, empty and uncaring, it takes courage to reach out. If you’re ready to live a life aligned with your inner desires and values, if you yearn for a life that’s rich, fulfilled and hopeful, I’d love to hear from you.
In a world that can feel meaningless, empty and uncaring, it takes courage to reach out. If you’re ready to live a life aligned with your inner desires and values, if you yearn for a life that’s rich, fulfilled and hopeful, I’d love to hear from you.
You may be feeling depressed or anxious - perhaps because of relationship difficulties, past experiences, or work-related stress. You might also feel overwhelmed by emotions like shame or guilt, often taking on too much responsibility & feeling stuck without knowing how to change or make sense of it all.
You may be exploring life with ADHD or autism, or wondering if you might be neurodivergent, you’re not alone in that. You deserve understanding, compassion & space to be yourself.
I also offer support around women’s health & mental health, recognising how deeply these experiences can shape your sense of self, balance & wellbeing.
You may be feeling depressed or anxious - perhaps because of relationship difficulties, past experiences, or work-related stress. You might also feel overwhelmed by emotions like shame or guilt, often taking on too much responsibility & feeling stuck without knowing how to change or make sense of it all.
You may be exploring life with ADHD or autism, or wondering if you might be neurodivergent, you’re not alone in that. You deserve understanding, compassion & space to be yourself.
I also offer support around women’s health & mental health, recognising how deeply these experiences can shape your sense of self, balance & wellbeing.
I am BABCP accredited CBT practitioner working for NHS and private clients, holding experiences across Health Psychology, Talking Therapies, Perinatal Psychiatry, Drug and Alcohol and Older Adults services.
Through online Cognitive Behaviour Therapy sessions I provide coping methods, discussions, discovery, and learning resources to support my clients to connect to their true selves. I came to the UK over 25 years ago, and fully established my personal life and a successful career in a foreign country. I brought up two children, whilst learning a new culture and language, which appeared to be, at the time, daunting tasks. This personal experience and my 15 years in the NHS, has enabled me to build on my further professional studies and therefore bring a deeper level of understanding resulting in exceptional therapeutic outcomes.
I am BABCP accredited CBT practitioner working for NHS and private clients, holding experiences across Health Psychology, Talking Therapies, Perinatal Psychiatry, Drug and Alcohol and Older Adults services.
Through online Cognitive Behaviour Therapy sessions I provide coping methods, discussions, discovery, and learning resources to support my clients to connect to their true selves. I came to the UK over 25 years ago, and fully established my personal life and a successful career in a foreign country. I brought up two children, whilst learning a new culture and language, which appeared to be, at the time, daunting tasks. This personal experience and my 15 years in the NHS, has enabled me to build on my further professional studies and therefore bring a deeper level of understanding resulting in exceptional therapeutic outcomes.
John-Henry graduated with distinction from Oxford University with an MSt in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. He is currently completing doctoral research at Oxford University on the psychoanalysis of dreams. Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, John-Henry played professional rugby in several successful teams, winning the Guinness Premiership, European Cup and Varsity matches as Captain at Oxford University. He works privately in Oxford and in a clinic on Harley Street in London. He also offers online sessions, which can be combined with face to face meetings at your convenience.
John-Henry graduated with distinction from Oxford University with an MSt in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. He is currently completing doctoral research at Oxford University on the psychoanalysis of dreams. Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, John-Henry played professional rugby in several successful teams, winning the Guinness Premiership, European Cup and Varsity matches as Captain at Oxford University. He works privately in Oxford and in a clinic on Harley Street in London. He also offers online sessions, which can be combined with face to face meetings at your convenience.
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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.