Expectant & New Parents | Origin Mental Health

Counselling support in the perinatal period.

Embarking on the transition to parenthood can be such a mixed bag of thoughts and feelings. So much of the experience is positive and fulfilling. Then there's the part that is less talked about; the unexpected bits, and the painful experiences that we can't plan for and don't anticipate. As we grapple with shifting priorities, relationships, and routines, we're also working on integrating a whole new part of ourselves that ultimately impacts every other part of us.

Often times it's in early parenthood that we find old stuff we thought we had dealt with coming up again.

Why seek counselling in the perinatal period?

Support with anxiety and depression in pregnancy and postpartum.
Support with birth trauma and childhood/past trauma interfering with present experience.
Psycho-education so that you feel more informed and prepared, no matter what stage you're in.
Nervous system regulation skills and tools.
Couples Counselling/Relationship Support
Couples Baby Prep Sessions
- Feel more prepared and empowered heading into parenthood.
- Prepare your relationship for new baby's arrival
- Opening up communication between you and your partner around important topics related to new parenthood.
- Improving relationship dynamics through learning new skills and tools and practicing healthy communication.
Guidance and support with showing up as the parent you want to be.
Support with setting healthy boundaries with important people in your life.
Accountability and a plan for your mental health through all the changes.
Emotional support through difficulties related to infertility, conception, pregnancy, childbirth, child loss, and new parenthood.
Emotional support in coming to terms and coping with birth trauma, birth injury, feeding difficulties, sleep issues, other unforeseen issues.
Support with integrating the "new parent" part into your existing identity - to feel more like "yourself".
Support with addiction and substance use.
Early parenting support , learning how to connect with your baby/toddler, learning about baby and toddler development, tools and strategies for difficult early childhood behaviours.
A non-judgemental and supportive environment to discuss and work through whatever is coming up! Every person's experience is unique.