Counselling for New and Expectant Mums in Birmingham

Perinatal mental health support through your pregnancy journey and beyond.

Qualified counsellor

BACP registered

Hi! My name is Sarah.

I am a qualified person-centred counsellor based in Birmingham offering perinatal support for new and expectant mums, as well as those navigating baby loss or difficulties with conception.

What I offer

Walk & talk

Therapy for new and expectant mums

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A space to be yourself again

You might be here because:

You’re struggling with changes in identity since becoming pregnant and a mum

You’re feeling overwhelmed or emotionally drained

You’re struggling to conceive and experiencing fertility issues

You’ve experienced baby loss and finding it hard to process your grief

You’re pregnant again after loss and anxious about your pregnancy journey

You feel anxious, low, or not quite like yourself

You feel isolated or alone during maternity leave

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Support Around Baby Loss and Fertility

Not everyone’s journey into motherhood is straightforward.

You may be here because you’ve experienced the loss of a baby, or because you’re struggling to conceive. These experiences can bring a depth of grief, confusion, and loneliness that can be hard to put into words, especially when it feels like others around you are moving forward.

You might be feeling:

Grief or sadness that comes and goes, or feels constant

Anxiety about the future

A sense of isolation or disconnection from others

Guilt, anger, or unanswered questions

The emotional impact of fertility treatment or ongoing uncertainty

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You are very welcome here, wherever you are in your journey.

I offer a calm, supportive space where you can talk openly at your own pace. There is no expectation or pressure, just the opportunity to be heard, understood, and supported through what can be an incredibly difficult time.

Walk and talk therapy in Birmingham

As well as traditional online counselling, I offer walk and talk therapy in a safe, local outdoor setting. This can be a gentle and flexible option, especially for new and pregnant mums who:

Are already out walking with their baby

Feel more comfortable talking side-by-side rather than face-to-face

Want something less formal than a therapy room

Find that being outdoors helps them feel calmer and clearer

How I can support you

Perinatal anxiety
Perinatal anxiety can occur before or after giving birth. If it’s while you’re pregnant, this is antenatal or prenatal anxiety. You may worry about how you’ll cope with becoming a parent. Or you may have worries about your baby’s health and if you’re doing the right things. I can support you to identify what feels normal for you and to explore gentle strategies that can help you manage overwhelming feelings.
Postnatal depression
Counselling can help you to understand early signs of postnatal depression and what this experience might look like for you. Working therapeutically together, we can explore and identify areas in your life you’d like to better understand or process. Depression can look very differently for everyone, and I understand what it feels like to feel hopeless, to lose sight of enjoyment and who you are.
Grief
I support women who have experienced baby loss and are pregnant again after loss, which can bring on many anxieties. I also support women going through IVF and the emotional turmoil which can be extremely upsetting.

Remote therapy sessions anywhere in the UK

Greater flexibility

Our sessions online can enable a greater flexibility for creating the space for yourself before, during or after working hours.

Comfort of your surroundings

Our sessions online can enable you to feel comforted by your personal belongings nearby (including pets!)

Walk & talk sessions

Counselling sessions in Birmingham, with flexible daytime appointments to fit around your routine.

"I’m so grateful I found Sarah during a time when I was really struggling. I feel in a much better place now and far more grounded in this new stage of life. If you’re feeling lost or overwhelmed on your postpartum journey, I would really recommend reaching out to Sarah. Having that support can make such a difference!"