Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in George
I also have a special interest in working with expectant mothers and mothers during the postpartum period.
I prefer combining skills and elements from different psychotherapy approaches to suit each client’s needs. I am a registered Babies in Mind practitioner and completed Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT) Level 1 training.
I also have a special interest in working with expectant mothers and mothers during the postpartum period.
I prefer combining skills and elements from different psychotherapy approaches to suit each client’s needs. I am a registered Babies in Mind practitioner and completed Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT) Level 1 training.
With training in trauma debriefing, crisis counseling (including teenage pregnancy), and HIV care and education, I have worked with children and families facing various challenges.
I’m passionate about helping individuals through the process of healing. I offer a range of counselling services and specialize in the field of Play Therapy which is a therapy specifically designed for children. My goal is to create a warm, nurturing space where your child can express themselves, build confidence, and develop emotional resilience.
With training in trauma debriefing, crisis counseling (including teenage pregnancy), and HIV care and education, I have worked with children and families facing various challenges.
I’m passionate about helping individuals through the process of healing. I offer a range of counselling services and specialize in the field of Play Therapy which is a therapy specifically designed for children. My goal is to create a warm, nurturing space where your child can express themselves, build confidence, and develop emotional resilience.
Hi! I am Ashley Lourens, a mental health and wellbeing counsellor. I graduated from Stellenbosch University with an Honours (Cum Laude) degree in Psychology and have been working as a counsellor for more than 7 years. I work with men, women and teens struggling with relationships, trauma, addiction, burnout, anxiety, depression and chronic illness. I have a special interest in women's health. Particularly, women struggling with PMDD.
Hi! I am Ashley Lourens, a mental health and wellbeing counsellor. I graduated from Stellenbosch University with an Honours (Cum Laude) degree in Psychology and have been working as a counsellor for more than 7 years. I work with men, women and teens struggling with relationships, trauma, addiction, burnout, anxiety, depression and chronic illness. I have a special interest in women's health. Particularly, women struggling with PMDD.
I am passionate about the art of therapy – co-creating a unique therapeutic space that makes each client feel safe, heard and emotionally held so that they can embark on a journey of self-discovery, insight, and authentic empowerment. Art therapy is a powerful tool for self-expression a helpful way of working with whatever is going on that is making us stuck, unhappy, angry including experiences of grief, depression, inadequacy, fear, loneliness, addiction, and conflict.. Art therapy can lead you to unexpected insights, enable you to access your inner world and facilitate a meaningful exploration of difficult experiences.
I am passionate about the art of therapy – co-creating a unique therapeutic space that makes each client feel safe, heard and emotionally held so that they can embark on a journey of self-discovery, insight, and authentic empowerment. Art therapy is a powerful tool for self-expression a helpful way of working with whatever is going on that is making us stuck, unhappy, angry including experiences of grief, depression, inadequacy, fear, loneliness, addiction, and conflict.. Art therapy can lead you to unexpected insights, enable you to access your inner world and facilitate a meaningful exploration of difficult experiences.
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.