Perinatal Counselling in Victoria, BC
Perinatal Counselling with Amy O’Dea
Getting Support When You Need It Most
Perinatal Counselling provides a safe space to manage challenges related to navigating the many life experiences that can arise with transitions related to prenatal and postnatal challenges.
Perinatal Counselling can assist with:
fertility challenges
early or late-term grief and loss
decision-making
pregnancy
birth trauma, and
adjusting to life with a new baby.
The goal of Perinatal Counselling is to help women and their partners feel supported, understood, and assisted in in taking care of mental, emotional and physical well-being.
Amy O’Dea, MSW, RSW, is a specialized Perinatal Counselling therapist based at our OAK BAY PSYCHOLOGY office. Her areas of focus include:
working with women and perinatal families
working with grief and loss of all kinds, end of life, and perinatal loss
working with front line workers and health professionals who support these issues.
Click here to read Amy’s bio or book directly online. Amy offers daytime and evening counselling therapy sessions.
What is Prenatal and Postnatal Counselling?
Prenatal Counselling offers support if you’re dealing with fertility struggles, past pregnancy loss, current pregnancy, or a high-risk pregnancy. Prenatal Counselling gives you a safe space to work through these experiences.
Postnatal Counselling offers support to mothers and new parents after their baby is born, helping them adjust to the challenges of the postpartum period. It’s common to feel overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious during this time. Postnatal Counselling provides a space to talk about these feelings.
Postnatal Counselling can help with challenges like postpartum depression, anxiety, sleep difficulties, and changes in relationships. They also support parents struggling to bond with their baby or dealing with guilt or disappointment if things didn’t go as planned during the birth or afterward.
Prenatal and Postnatal Counselling provides an opportunity to talk about:
worries or fears
anxiety and other feelings that may arise
concerns about becoming a parent or
adjusting to the changes pregnancy brings.
The goal of prenatal counselling is to support you feeling more confident and supported.
Our experienced Perinatal Counsellor, Amy O’Dea (MSW, RSW), is here to help.
Book online, contact us or phone us to get started.
Perinatal Counselling Support for Grief and Loss
Perinatal Counselling for grief and loss provides essential support for individuals and families navigating the emotions of losing a baby during pregnancy or shortly after birth.
This type of counselling acknowledges the unique complexities of perinatal loss, which may include feelings of isolation, guilt, and confusion.
Counselling can offer a safe space for parents to express their emotions and validate their grief, helping them process their loss in a supportive environment.
Therapists can provide coping strategies, allowing individuals to manage intense feelings and foster resilience.
Additionally, counselling can facilitate communication between partners, enhancing emotional connection during a challenging time.
Perinatal Counselling serves as a vital resource, guiding individuals through their grief journey and promoting healing as they navigate the road ahead.
Our experienced Perinatal Counsellor, Amy O’Dea (MSW, RSW), is here to help.
Click here to read Amy’s bio or book directly online.