Postnatal Depression Therapists in Brighton & Hove

What is Postnatal Depression?

Postnatal depression (PND) is a type of depression that occurs after childbirth, affecting mothers and sometimes fathers. It is different from the "baby blues" and can lead to intense feelings of sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion. Mothers with postnatal depression may struggle to bond with their baby, feel overwhelmed by the demands of motherhood, or experience guilt and shame for feeling this way.

The Role of Therapy in Treating Postnatal Depression

Therapy provides a safe space for mothers to explore their feelings and manage the emotional challenges of postnatal depression. Counselling helps individuals understand the underlying causes of their depression and develop strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and feelings of overwhelm.

Building Emotional Resilience

Through therapy, mothers with postnatal depression can build emotional resilience, allowing them to navigate the demands of motherhood with greater confidence and self-compassion. Therapy also focuses on improving relationships and communication with partners and family members.

Rebuilding Self-Worth and Bonding with Baby

Postnatal depression can affect a mother’s sense of self-worth and her ability to bond with her baby. Therapy provides tools for rebuilding self-esteem and improving the mother-baby connection, helping mothers feel more supported and capable in their role.

Understanding postnatal depression
Building emotional resilience
Rebuilding self-worth
Improving the mother-baby bond

Postnatal Depression specialists based in Brighton & Hove

All therapists listed are verified and based in Brighton & Hove.

Brighton

Joanna Miller

Integrative Psychotherapist

I’m an accredited psychotherapist with 15 years experience.I believe that the counselling relationship should be a creative space for both parties. It should feel comfortable and open enough to be free from anxiety and pressure in which new perspectives can emerge. In my view most mental activity takes place below the level of conscious awareness and my role is to help people gain access to it and insights from it.As an accredited therapist I am affiliated with several private healthcare companies including BUPA and AXA. I have an up-to-date DBS certificate which is registered on the update service. As well as working with individual adults, including trainee therapists, I have many years' experience working with children, couples and families. I have been a university counsellor so have a lot of experience working with students and young people and have also worked in secondary schools.

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