Perinatal Counselling
Support in the journey through fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and the early years of parenthood.
I often say that the perinatal period can bring the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Whether you are pregnant, recovering from a difficult birth, navigating loss or fertility challenges, or adjusting to life with a new baby, you deserve care that meets you where you are, without judgment or pressure to feel any particular way.
As a Canadian Certified Perinatal Mental Health (CC-PMH) therapist, I have specialized training in the emotional and psychological changes that can arise from preconception through the postpartum period and beyond. My approach is person-centered, trauma-informed, and rooted in compassion. I integrate a variety of therapeutic modalities, tailoring our work to your needs, your pace, and your experience.
My focus is on helping you feel truly understood and comforted, while also equipping you with new tools and approaches to support you through this phase. Together, we’ll make space for whatever you are feeling and build practical strategies that help you feel more steady, supported, and connected to yourself and your family.
Non-birthing parents are warmly welcome: your experiences and mental health matter too. I am inclusive and affirming, and I work with all kinds of families, including LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples, single parents, blended families, and families formed through adoption, surrogacy, or assisted reproduction.
Some reasons that you may want to reach out:
You’re feeling overwhelmed, guilty, or like you “should” be coping better
You’re struggling with sleep, even when you have the chance to rest
You feel disconnected from yourself, your identity, or the person you were before
Your relationship with your partner/extended family has been strained
You feel isolated, even when you’re surrounded by people
You’re navigating fertility challenges, treatments, or the uncertainty of waiting
You feel anxious, tense, or on edge, or your mind keeps racing with worries
You’re feeling low, flat, tearful, or not like yourself
You feel disconnected from your baby, or you’re worried that you aren’t bonding the way you expected
You’ve experienced a pregnancy or infant loss, or are grieving a path you hoped for
You can’t stop thinking about your birth experience, or you went through a birth that felt frightening, upsetting, or traumatic
You’re having intrusive thoughts or “what if” scenarios that feel scary or hard to shake
You’re simply not sure what you need, but something doesn’t feel right
Session Details
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In-person and virtual sessions are available. My in-person location is at Blueberry Therapy in Dundas, ON.
Babies are welcome to join you no matter how we are meeting!
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Frequency of sessions will be discussed at your first appointment, and is completely up to you. Some people prefer to meet more frequently at first (e.g. weekly or bi-weekly) then move to less frequent sessions.
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My rate is $180 per 1 hour session.
Psychotherapy services may be covered under your extended health benefits if your plan includes coverage for services provided by a Registered Psychotherapist (RP). I recommend checking with your insurance provider to confirm coverage, referral requirements, and annual limits prior to your first session.
Reduced fees may be available if needed, please contact me to inquire.
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Pay by credit card for virtual sessions, or by debit or credit in-person. Receipts will be provided with all information required for submission to your extended healthcare benefits provider.
I do not direct bill at this time.