Perinatal Psychology

At Psychology Centre Newcastle, we offer perinatal psychology support to address a range of challenges that women and families may encounter during conception, pregnancy, childbirth and beyond. Our services encompass assistance with fertility issues, coping with conception and miscarriage, navigating previous birth trauma, managing grief and loss, and adjusting to the significant life changes that come with parenthood.

We understand that the journey to becoming a parent can be both rewarding and overwhelming, often accompanied by unexpected challenges. Matrescence, the transition to motherhood, brings about profound physical and emotional changes, and our experienced psychologists are here to provide compassionate support to mothers and their partners as they navigate through this transformative period. We help parents manage expectations of self and others, cope with feelings of failure, dissatisfaction, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.

We recognise the significant impact of maternal and paternal mental well-being on the family environment and the social-emotional development of children. Therefore, we prioritise the mental health of mothers and their partners, ensuring they receive the support they need to thrive during this important transitional period.