“We have a secret in our culture, and it’s not that birth is painful. It’s that women are strong.”
Laura Stavoe Harm
Signs you may benefit from prenatal counselling
You’re unusually tearful, low, or hopeless
You’re having difficulty connecting with the pregnancy
You feel anxious, panicked or on edge
You feel emotionally numb or overwhelmed
You’re withdrawn from friends & family
You’re feeling irritable and/or experiencing frequent mood swings
You’re wanting to be better prepared for postpartum
Prenatal Counselling Vancouver, BC
The transition into parenthood is one of the most profound life changes a person can experience. During the prenatal period so much is changing. Your body, your relationships, your sense of self, and your place in the world can all begin to shift in ways that feel both meaningful and, at times, overwhelming.
You might be feeling joy and anticipation, while also carrying worry, self-doubt, or a quiet sense that you’ve lost your footing. Hormonal changes, sleep deprivation, shifting roles, and new responsibilities can all contribute to mood or anxiety symptoms. You may find yourself wondering, “Is this normal?” or “Why does this feel different than I expected?”
Perinatal wellness is about tending to your emotional and mental health with gentleness and compassion. It’s about having a space where you don’t have to hold it all together, where your experiences are met with understanding rather than judgment, where you can feel more confident and prepared for baby’s arrival, and where you can begin to feel more like yourself again.
Methodologies for Prenatal Support include Somatic Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Trauma-Informed Counselling & CBT.
Book a free counselling consultation with a Vancouver therapist today to begin your path to healing.
How Can Viva Counselling Help?
In our work together, we move at your pace. We make room for whatever is present, whether that’s anxiety, depression, overwhelm, disconnection or grief. Together, using evidence-based practices, we gently explore what you’re going through, while also helping you build a sense of steadiness, confidence, and trust in your body & self as you prepare for birth and postpartum.
Together, we can work on managing anxiety, stress, and mood changes using evidence-based practices, while also creating space to process past trauma, loss, or difficulties related to previous pregnancies or birth experiences. Viva Counselling can support you in strengthening self-compassion and building confidence as you navigate your transition to parenthood, while also improving your connection with your partner and wider support systems.