Hearth Therapy

The parenting journey is a profound one; often raising complicated feelings about our own experiences of being parented, our shifting identities & relationships, and connection with our babies. At such a transitional time, this is understandable, though unfortunately not always openly spoken about which can lead to confusion and difficulties adjusting. All would hope to find some contentment and joy in their parenting role and relationship with baby but sadly this can sometimes feel out of reach and bring feelings of shame, distress and grief.

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Areas of support I offer across conception, antenatal & postnatal period, and ongoing parenthood:

• Anxiety

• Baby loss inc. miscarriage, termination (for any reason), stillbirth and neo-natal loss

• Birth trauma

• Bond/attachment with baby

• Depression

• Earlier life trauma and relationship experiences

• IVF journey

• Perinatal OCD

• Parental confidence

• Parental identity

• Pregnancy after loss​

• Rage

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When I use the terms parent, antenatal, postnatal and perinatal, this is to be inclusive and welcoming of all gender identities, birthing and non-birthing parents. 

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Hearth is defined as "The part of the floor of a room where a domestic fire is made or located" (Oxford Dictionary). For centuries it has been a central and sacred part of family life; a source of warmth, nourishment, connection and story telling.  At Hearth Therapy I aim to provide a safe, nurturing and compassionate space in which individuals can share and explore their unique journey into parenthood, and build a deserved sense of safeness, strength and connection for themselves and their infant. 

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