Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Bergvliet
We navigate your anxiety, stress, trauma, life transitions (including the postpartum and peri-menopause period).
You're good at holding it all together, showing up, and keeping going. But privately, you're exhausted, quietly falling apart in ways you haven't told anyone. Maybe you've been through a life change, a loss, the transition into motherhood, or a chapter that took more out of you than expected. You feel overwhelmed, disconnected, like you don't recognise yourself anymore. You're tired of pretending you're fine. You might have thoughts that you're afraid make you a bad person. Knowing something and actually shifting it are two different things.
We navigate your anxiety, stress, trauma, life transitions (including the postpartum and peri-menopause period).
You're good at holding it all together, showing up, and keeping going. But privately, you're exhausted, quietly falling apart in ways you haven't told anyone. Maybe you've been through a life change, a loss, the transition into motherhood, or a chapter that took more out of you than expected. You feel overwhelmed, disconnected, like you don't recognise yourself anymore. You're tired of pretending you're fine. You might have thoughts that you're afraid make you a bad person. Knowing something and actually shifting it are two different things.
I have a special interest in maternal mental health during pregnancy and early parenthood.
Hi, I’m Hayley. I work with adolescents and adults, offering psychotherapy from a systemic perspective. This means I understand that we don’t exist in isolation, but within the contexts of our relationships, families, work, and wider environments.
I aim to meet you where you are, considering the many factors that shape your experiences and how challenges show up in your life.
I have a special interest in maternal mental health during pregnancy and early parenthood.
Hi, I’m Hayley. I work with adolescents and adults, offering psychotherapy from a systemic perspective. This means I understand that we don’t exist in isolation, but within the contexts of our relationships, families, work, and wider environments.
I aim to meet you where you are, considering the many factors that shape your experiences and how challenges show up in your life.
I have a genuine passion for people and a deep belief in the power of connection and healing. This forms the foundation of my work as a Registered Counsellor. I offer a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can explore life’s challenges, transitions, and emotional experiences. My focus is on creating a compassionate and professional environment where you feel truly heard, understood, and empowered to grow. Whether you're navigating emotional difficulties, adjusting to life changes, or seeking clarity, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
I have a genuine passion for people and a deep belief in the power of connection and healing. This forms the foundation of my work as a Registered Counsellor. I offer a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can explore life’s challenges, transitions, and emotional experiences. My focus is on creating a compassionate and professional environment where you feel truly heard, understood, and empowered to grow. Whether you're navigating emotional difficulties, adjusting to life changes, or seeking clarity, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
I am a Clinical Social Worker with 18 years of experience in London and Cape Town in both schools and community mental health. My focus is on creating a supportive relationship and offering a space to explore and reflect on a range of experiences and difficulties. I am committed to co-creating dialogue to bring about change and growth whether your needs be for short or long term counselling.
I am a Clinical Social Worker with 18 years of experience in London and Cape Town in both schools and community mental health. My focus is on creating a supportive relationship and offering a space to explore and reflect on a range of experiences and difficulties. I am committed to co-creating dialogue to bring about change and growth whether your needs be for short or long term counselling.
I am a Clinical Psychologist in private practice offering therapy and assessment to adults, adolescents and couples. I work with all forms psychological distress and clinical disorders as well as those who wish to gain increased self knowledge and growth through the psychotherapeutic relationship. I also provide supervision for other professionals.
I am a Clinical Psychologist in private practice offering therapy and assessment to adults, adolescents and couples. I work with all forms psychological distress and clinical disorders as well as those who wish to gain increased self knowledge and growth through the psychotherapeutic relationship. I also provide supervision for other professionals.
My work focusses on clients who are struggling with the effects of childhood abuse and trauma as well as the emotional effects related to narcissistic abuse, past or present. I provide a space for clients to feel safe and to allow them to loosen their defences they needed to protect themselves and to understand their inner world and change old repetitive and obstructive patterns of being and relating. My focus is in working with young and older adults. I also include expressive therapy approaches, where needed, as a means to access emotions and experiences that are difficult to verbalise.
My work focusses on clients who are struggling with the effects of childhood abuse and trauma as well as the emotional effects related to narcissistic abuse, past or present. I provide a space for clients to feel safe and to allow them to loosen their defences they needed to protect themselves and to understand their inner world and change old repetitive and obstructive patterns of being and relating. My focus is in working with young and older adults. I also include expressive therapy approaches, where needed, as a means to access emotions and experiences that are difficult to verbalise.
My approach is holistic and integrative, connecting emotional, physical and social wellbeing. I draw on CBT, person-centred and mindfulness-based methods, tailoring each session to individual needs.
Clients seek counselling when they are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, grief, low self-esteem or life’s pressures, seeking a safe space to understand their emotions.
Whether an adolescent facing school, family or emotional challenges, or an adult seeking stability, my ideal client values collaboration and aims to build insight, resilience and practical coping skills for long-term wellbeing.
My approach is holistic and integrative, connecting emotional, physical and social wellbeing. I draw on CBT, person-centred and mindfulness-based methods, tailoring each session to individual needs.
Clients seek counselling when they are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, grief, low self-esteem or life’s pressures, seeking a safe space to understand their emotions.
Whether an adolescent facing school, family or emotional challenges, or an adult seeking stability, my ideal client values collaboration and aims to build insight, resilience and practical coping skills for long-term wellbeing.
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I'm Bryony and I'm a Registered Counsellor (RC). As an RC I am here to extend psychological services and make them accessible to you. I tend to base my interventions on the emotionally focussed therapy modality and have a passion for working with couples, although I don't specialise in it (just yet) and offer individual counselling too. As a mother myself, I have a deep connection to working with new or expecting parents as they navigate the transition into parenthood. My door is always open and I am available over email to answer any pre-booking questions you might have about the counselling process.
I'm Bryony and I'm a Registered Counsellor (RC). As an RC I am here to extend psychological services and make them accessible to you. I tend to base my interventions on the emotionally focussed therapy modality and have a passion for working with couples, although I don't specialise in it (just yet) and offer individual counselling too. As a mother myself, I have a deep connection to working with new or expecting parents as they navigate the transition into parenthood. My door is always open and I am available over email to answer any pre-booking questions you might have about the counselling process.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with experience in both private and public sector. I have a special interest working with people who struggle with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, PTSD or phase-of-life-challenges. To me, therapy is a collaborative partnership in which both therapist and client join hands in developing the changes the client seeks. My approach is informed by Narrative therapy, but I also works in more structured body-based modalities such as Somatic Experiencing, TRE (Trauma release exercise), EMI (Eye movement integration) and Resource therapy for clients who live with the effects of trauma.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with experience in both private and public sector. I have a special interest working with people who struggle with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, PTSD or phase-of-life-challenges. To me, therapy is a collaborative partnership in which both therapist and client join hands in developing the changes the client seeks. My approach is informed by Narrative therapy, but I also works in more structured body-based modalities such as Somatic Experiencing, TRE (Trauma release exercise), EMI (Eye movement integration) and Resource therapy for clients who live with the effects of trauma.
No doubt you are looking at this site because you want something in your life to change. You want to feel better, get out of a repetitive rut, make some relationship changes or improvements, or just feel better within your own skin. My clients find it a huge relief to share and process their concerns - within the safe space of my counselling room or via secure online therapy. I believe strongly in a gentle therapy method - a non-judgemental and compassionate attitude - creating a safe, nurturing space for healing and change to begin. I am very aware of how vulnerable one feels in making that first appointment. It is worth it!
No doubt you are looking at this site because you want something in your life to change. You want to feel better, get out of a repetitive rut, make some relationship changes or improvements, or just feel better within your own skin. My clients find it a huge relief to share and process their concerns - within the safe space of my counselling room or via secure online therapy. I believe strongly in a gentle therapy method - a non-judgemental and compassionate attitude - creating a safe, nurturing space for healing and change to begin. I am very aware of how vulnerable one feels in making that first appointment. It is worth it!
I work with a large variety of clients from 16 years to retired persons, couple sessions as well as one-on-one sessions. Most of my clients are dealing with some of the following: trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, relationship problems, lack of direction, eating disorders, performance problems, emotional turmoil, low self-esteem or are just generally demotivated and tired! Some just need to talk through their grief or anger. They all come with the need to heal, manage the world and find the joy in their lives again.
I work with a large variety of clients from 16 years to retired persons, couple sessions as well as one-on-one sessions. Most of my clients are dealing with some of the following: trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, relationship problems, lack of direction, eating disorders, performance problems, emotional turmoil, low self-esteem or are just generally demotivated and tired! Some just need to talk through their grief or anger. They all come with the need to heal, manage the world and find the joy in their lives again.
My ideal client feels overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or uncertain about the future. They seek a safe space to process emotions, build coping strategies, and strengthen relationships. They want to feel heard, supported, and empowered—balancing parenthood while maintaining their well-being. More than just getting by, they seek confidence, clarity, and resilience to navigate life’s transitions. They want to thrive, foster meaningful connections, and rediscover joy in their journey.
My ideal client feels overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or uncertain about the future. They seek a safe space to process emotions, build coping strategies, and strengthen relationships. They want to feel heard, supported, and empowered—balancing parenthood while maintaining their well-being. More than just getting by, they seek confidence, clarity, and resilience to navigate life’s transitions. They want to thrive, foster meaningful connections, and rediscover joy in their journey.
I enjoy a diverse practice however I have a special interest in supporting women through all aspects of matrescence (including contemplating parenthood, infertility, IVF, pregnancy, and navigating life as a biological, adoptive or step mom).
I offer therapy (integrating narrative, solution-focused, CBT & BWRT approaches) and life coaching. I also offer supervision for mental health professionals. I’m committed to providing a safe, professional space in which people feel heard and supported. My approach is collaborative, and I strive for my clients to leave feeling more hope-filled and empowered.
I enjoy a diverse practice however I have a special interest in supporting women through all aspects of matrescence (including contemplating parenthood, infertility, IVF, pregnancy, and navigating life as a biological, adoptive or step mom).
I offer therapy (integrating narrative, solution-focused, CBT & BWRT approaches) and life coaching. I also offer supervision for mental health professionals. I’m committed to providing a safe, professional space in which people feel heard and supported. My approach is collaborative, and I strive for my clients to leave feeling more hope-filled and empowered.
The state of your mental health matters the most as it governs and impact your entire functionality. Do you find yourself battling with defeating thoughts and feeling of unworthiness? Have you ever wished to sleep and not wake up and that your life seems useless and make no sense? Do you perhaps feel stagnant right now and nothing seems to be progressing in your life? Complicated relationships and family issues as well that maybe pulling you down? Did you end up unwinding with a glass of wine or smoke that turned to be addictive?
It's high time you find alternative solutions and best coping mechanism to these life challenges.
The state of your mental health matters the most as it governs and impact your entire functionality. Do you find yourself battling with defeating thoughts and feeling of unworthiness? Have you ever wished to sleep and not wake up and that your life seems useless and make no sense? Do you perhaps feel stagnant right now and nothing seems to be progressing in your life? Complicated relationships and family issues as well that maybe pulling you down? Did you end up unwinding with a glass of wine or smoke that turned to be addictive?
It's high time you find alternative solutions and best coping mechanism to these life challenges.
I am an experienced therapist and coach, with multiple trainings to support your needs. I started as an art therapist 20 years ago and have actively added to my qualifications and experience. I specialize in grief and loss work, including infertility; as well as working with people struggling with anxiety, trauma and depression. I focus on helping you navigate difficult times, and address problem areas with a focus on wellbeing, using resilience coaching and other tools. I work in a Humanistic, Positive Psychology framework, a whole person, strengths-based approach looking at your mental, physical and emotional health needs.
I am an experienced therapist and coach, with multiple trainings to support your needs. I started as an art therapist 20 years ago and have actively added to my qualifications and experience. I specialize in grief and loss work, including infertility; as well as working with people struggling with anxiety, trauma and depression. I focus on helping you navigate difficult times, and address problem areas with a focus on wellbeing, using resilience coaching and other tools. I work in a Humanistic, Positive Psychology framework, a whole person, strengths-based approach looking at your mental, physical and emotional health needs.
We all need help at different points in our lives. This is not because we're broken, but because we're - temporarily - lost or stuck. As a counsellor, this is where I come in.
My skills of active listening, curious questioning and unique counselling modalities enable me to help you move through challenges. All along, being guided by your feelings and thoughts. Imagine me as the lantern alongside you as you navigate your way through the darkness.
We all need help at different points in our lives. This is not because we're broken, but because we're - temporarily - lost or stuck. As a counsellor, this is where I come in.
My skills of active listening, curious questioning and unique counselling modalities enable me to help you move through challenges. All along, being guided by your feelings and thoughts. Imagine me as the lantern alongside you as you navigate your way through the darkness.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, whether you are struggling with anxiety, stress, trauma, or navigating a significant life transition. Later life, in particular, often brings some of the most meaningful and challenging transitions, including retirement, loss, health changes, and shifts in identity and purpose. I primarily work with older adults moving through these stages, while also supporting adults of all ages who may feel distressed, uncertain, or stuck.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, whether you are struggling with anxiety, stress, trauma, or navigating a significant life transition. Later life, in particular, often brings some of the most meaningful and challenging transitions, including retirement, loss, health changes, and shifts in identity and purpose. I primarily work with older adults moving through these stages, while also supporting adults of all ages who may feel distressed, uncertain, or stuck.
I offer online support for individuals and couples who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally disconnected, guiding you back to calm and connection. My clients are navigating multiple demands, transitions, burnout or grief, and are trying to understand recurring patterns in how they cope or relate to others. I also support women through the uncertainty of infertility and IVF, loss, parenting, low self-esteem, and emotionally challenging life transitions. I strive to provide a safe space where you can find emotional grounding through counselling that feels collaborative, steady and contained.
I offer online support for individuals and couples who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally disconnected, guiding you back to calm and connection. My clients are navigating multiple demands, transitions, burnout or grief, and are trying to understand recurring patterns in how they cope or relate to others. I also support women through the uncertainty of infertility and IVF, loss, parenting, low self-esteem, and emotionally challenging life transitions. I strive to provide a safe space where you can find emotional grounding through counselling that feels collaborative, steady and contained.
Zaeema Salie
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
2 Endorsed
Belgravia Estate 7764
I support women through pre- pregnancy, postpartum, and the transition back to work after birth.
Life has a way of feeling like a relentless uphill climb when you’re carrying it all alone. Whether it’s the quiet hum of anxiety, the sting of low self-esteem, or the debris of a past trauma, you don't have to navigate the fog by yourself. I provide a calm, dedicated sanctuary for individuals navigating life’s transitions and relationship hurdles. My goal isn't just to listen it's to help you find your footing. Together, we’ll dismantle what’s holding you back and equip you with the practical tools needed to regain your confidence and take back the reins of your life.
I support women through pre- pregnancy, postpartum, and the transition back to work after birth.
Life has a way of feeling like a relentless uphill climb when you’re carrying it all alone. Whether it’s the quiet hum of anxiety, the sting of low self-esteem, or the debris of a past trauma, you don't have to navigate the fog by yourself. I provide a calm, dedicated sanctuary for individuals navigating life’s transitions and relationship hurdles. My goal isn't just to listen it's to help you find your footing. Together, we’ll dismantle what’s holding you back and equip you with the practical tools needed to regain your confidence and take back the reins of your life.
I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, and are ready for meaningful change. Clients often come to me due to relationship challenges, communication breakdown, stress, burnout, or uncertainty about their direction. I provide a warm, non-judgmental space where we explore underlying patterns and build practical tools for growth. Together, we strengthen communication, deepen self-awareness, and create clear, actionable steps so clients can move forward with greater clarity, connection, and confidence.
I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, and are ready for meaningful change. Clients often come to me due to relationship challenges, communication breakdown, stress, burnout, or uncertainty about their direction. I provide a warm, non-judgmental space where we explore underlying patterns and build practical tools for growth. Together, we strengthen communication, deepen self-awareness, and create clear, actionable steps so clients can move forward with greater clarity, connection, and confidence.
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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.