Postnatal Counselling and Support

Specialist therapy for the postnatal period — supporting your mental health, identity, and emotional wellbeing after having a baby.

When The Reality of
Early Motherhood Sets In

The postnatal period can be a time of significant adjustment, both physically and emotionally. At The Nest Club, we offer specialist counselling for those navigating the weeks and months after having a baby. This might include postnatal depression, anxiety, birth trauma, identity changes, relationship shifts, or simply the sense that things feel different in ways you didn’t expect. You may be coping with exhaustion, heightened responsibility, or a constant sense of being needed. At the same time, there may be feelings that are harder to name; low mood, irritability, anxiety, disconnection, or a sense of not quite feeling like yourself. For some, these experiences are immediate. For others, they build gradually over time. There can be love for your baby alongside difficulty in adjusting to this new reality. With the right support, it becomes possible to make sense of what you’re experiencing and feel more steady within it.

Specialist Therapy for The Postnatal Period - What to expect

Our therapists understand that the postnatal period is not just a practical transition, but a psychological one. Sessions offer a space to speak openly about how you are feeling, without pressure to minimise or reframe your experience. You may be navigating anxiety, low mood, intrusive thoughts, or the impact of a difficult birth. You may also be trying to understand who you are now, in the context of motherhood. Therapy allows you to process these experiences at your own pace, helping you feel more grounded, more connected, and less alone. This is not about fixing things quickly. It is about creating enough space to understand and process what is happening.

Individual Counselling

A supportive space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and
experiences with an accredited therapist. Flexible, compassionate, and tailored to help you navigate whatever life brings.
50 minute session
Online session with an accredited therapist
£70
6 session bundle
Online session with an accredited therapist
£380

Couples Counselling

Specialist support to help you communicate more clearly, navigate challenges, and strengthen your relationship. Work with an accredited therapist who understands the complexities couples face.
50 minute session
Online session with an accredited therapist
£90
6 session bundle
Online session with an accredited therapist
£500

Family Counselling

Therapy designed to help families communicate better, navigate change, and strengthen relationships. Our accredited practitioners create a safe, inclusive space for every family structure.
50 minute session
Online session with an accredited therapist
£120
6 session bundle
Online session with an accredited therapist
£700

Therapeutic Coaching

A future-focused approach that blends reflection with practical tools, helping you build clarity, confidence, and meaningful direction in your life.

60 minute session
Online session with an accredited therapist
£100
6 session bundle
Online session with an accredited therapist
£580

We also offer a number of low-fee sessions with trainee or newly qualified therapists

Professional psychotherapists, personally matched to you

Therapy works best when you feel a real connection. That’s why we focus on matching you with a therapist who understands your world; whether you’re navigating fertility, parenthood, relationships, or simply the ups and downs of everyday life. Our therapists bring diverse experience and are united by a passion to support people through the pivotal moments of life with a belief that this doesn’t just change individual lives; it strengthens families, communities, and workplaces. 

Psychotherapy that’s made for modern life

No Waiting List
No Referral
Start when you’re ready. No long waits. Book a session in 48 hours. No tie-in or membership.
A Good Fit =
Therapy That Works
Everyone’s different. We’ll connect you with a therapist who understands your story.
Trusted Support
Wherever, Whenever
Mornings, weekends, lunch hour, nap time. High-quality online therapy that fits your life.

At last, therapy for time-pressed parents and couples. Modern-day therapy that works around the non-stop schedule. A true oasis in the desert.

After everything that happened, we didn’t think we’d find our way back.We’re rebuilding trust and feeling closer again.

Postnatal Counselling FAQs

You don’t need to be in crisis to come to therapy. Many parents reach out because something feels harder than expected; whether that’s anxiety, low mood, relationship strain, or simply a sense that they’re not quite themselves. If you’re wondering about support, that’s often reason enough.

Postnatal counselling is highly effective in supporting postnatal depression, postnatal anxiety, and emotional adjustment after birth. It provides space to process what you’re experiencing and feel more supported.

Yes. It’s very common to feel both love and overwhelm at the same time. Becoming a parent is a major psychological shift, and it can take time to adjust, even when your baby is deeply wanted.

This is totally up to you. You can come as a couple or as an individual. There is no right or wrong here.

Yes. Many parents find online therapy more accessible and less stressful than travelling to appointments. Sessions are designed to fit around real life, including the unpredictability of nap times.

Yes. All counselling at The Nest Club is confidential. What you discuss with your therapist stays private, except in the rare circumstances where there is a serious risk of harm, which follows standard professional safeguarding guidelines. Our aim is to create a space where you feel safe to speak openly and honestly.

Some people come for a small number of sessions to talk through a specific decision or experience. Others choose to continue for longer if they want more time to explore the emotional impact. Your therapist will work with you at your pace, and there’s no pressure to commit to a set number of sessions.

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The Nest Club is an organisational member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
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