Letting Go of Perfectionism: Why Good Enough Parenting Matters
Motherhood can bring enormous pressure to get everything right. Discover why letting go of perfectionism and embracing good enough parenting can benefit both you and your child.
Adjusting to Life with Two: Navigating the Challenges of Becoming a New Parent (Again)
Welcoming a second baby can feel very different to the first. From juggling two children to navigating guilt and shifting family dynamics, this explores the realities of life with two and offers gentle, practical ways to support you through the transition.
Navigating Relationship Changes After Parenthood
Parenthood can shift the dynamic between partners overnight. Learn why relationship changes are common after a baby arrives, and explore simple ways couples can reconnect and support each other during early parenthood.
Perinatal OCD: When Intrusive Thoughts Start Taking Over
Perinatal OCD can make intrusive thoughts feel overwhelming during pregnancy or after birth. Learn what it is, how it shows up, and when support can help you feel more settled again.
Intrusive Thoughts in the Perinatal Period
Intrusive thoughts are very common in pregnancy and postpartum. Learn why they happen, how they affect new mums, and when to seek support from a perinatal psychologist.
Self-Compassion in the Postpartum Period
Early motherhood can feel overwhelming. Learning self-compassion can help mums look after themselves, which in turn supports them in being the kind of parent they want to be for their babies.
Recognising Postnatal Anxiety
Postnatal anxiety can show up as constant worry, restlessness or irritability, and can make it hard to enjoy your baby. You are not alone. Psychology support is available.
Postnatal Depression in New Mothers
Many new mums experience postnatal depression, even if it doesn’t feel that way at first. Learn to recognise the signs and find psychology support to feel like yourself again.
Why Mum Rage Happens and How to Cope
Mum rage may be a symptom of postnatal depression and anxiety. Psychology support is available if you are constantly feeling overwhelmed and struggling to regulate your emotions.
Parental Burnout: When the Mental Load Becomes Too Much
If parenting feels more exhausting than rewarding lately, you’re not alone. Seeking psychology support for burnout is an important act of care for you and your family.
Postpartum Mental Load: How a Psychologist Helps Mums Manage Invisible Stress
Learn about the invisible weight of the mental load in the postnatal period. Explore with your psychologist how the mental load shapes identity, relationships, and sometimes leads to parental burnout.
Setting Boundaries in the Postnatal Period
Feeling guilty about boundaries after having a baby? Your needs matter too! It’s possible to say no with compassion.
Feeling Guilty About Putting Your Needs First?
Guilty for putting yourself first, resentful when you don’t? Here’s why these feelings are so common after having a baby