Hearth Therapy

The parenting journey is a profound one; it often raises 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 normal, though unfortunately not always openly spoken about. We understandably have hopes to find happiness and joy in our parenting role and relationship with baby but sadly for some this can feel out of reach and bring feelings of shame, distress and grief.

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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 learn that they are good-enough; offering a hearth away from home. ​

Areas of support in periods of conception, antenatal, postnatal and ongoing parental life:

Anxiety

Baby loss

Birth trauma

Bond/attachment with baby

Depression

IVF journey

Perinatal OCD

Parental confidence

Parental identity

Pregnancy after loss​

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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.