Therapy in Mind
Perinatal & women's support
I work with adults navigating emotional and psychological challenges. With expertise in perinatal and women's mental health, therapy is tailored to you, keeping your wellbeing in mind. Bristol and online.
Pregnancy-related anxiety, including tokophobia (fear of childbirth)
Pregnancy can bring excitement, hope, and also uncertainty and worry. For some, pregnancy is not a joyful time and these worries can feel overwhelming and persistent, and may include intense fear of childbirth, known as tokophobia.
Learn more →Experiences of birth that felt traumatic or overwhelming
Sadly, many people experience birth in ways that feel traumatic or emotionally overwhelming. Birth trauma experiences are usually a direct result of the events, injury and/or care received from childbirth and just after. These experiences can leave lasting emotional effects, including flashbacks, anxiety, guilt, or difficulty bonding. We understand this can also have an impact on fathers and partners too.
Learn more →Emotional adjustment to parenthood and changes in identity
Becoming a parent often involves profound changes in identity, relationships, and daily life. Feelings of overwhelm, sadness, or disconnection can be common and do not mean something is "wrong" with you.
Learn more →Women's health conditions, including endometriosis and adenomyosis
Chronic women's health conditions such as endometriosis, adenomyosis, or persistent pain can significantly impact emotional wellbeing, relationships, and daily functioning. These challenges are often invisible to others and can be isolating, especially during flare ups.
Learn more →Trauma as a result of hospital, gynaecological, or obstetric care
Medical or hospital experiences, including gynaecological or obstetric care, can sometimes be experienced as traumatic. This can affect trust in healthcare, create anxiety around medical appointments, and impact emotional wellbeing.
Learn more →Health anxiety and fears around medical procedures
Some people experience persistent worry or anxiety related to health or medical procedures, which can be exhausting and distressing. This can affect daily life and healthcare decisions. Also, experiencing a difficult or traumatic birth can sometimes lead to heightened worry about your health, your baby's health, or medical procedures. This could include intrusive thoughts, checking behaviours, or feeling constantly on alert.
Learn more →Burnout & stress
Recover from exhaustion, overwhelm and chronic stress, and develop sustainable ways of protecting your energy.
Learn more →An evidence-based approach
I draw on a range of therapeutic models so our work is always tailored to your needs, goals and values. Depending on what would help most, that might include:
- CBT - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- ACT - Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
- CFT - Compassion-Focused Therapy
- EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Ready when you are
Book a free 15-minute consultation to talk through what you're looking for.