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Online therapy for new and expecting parents

Becoming a parent is supposed to be joyful, which makes it harder to admit when it is not. Low mood, constant worry, intrusive thoughts and feeling unlike yourself are common during pregnancy and in the first year, for mothers and for fathers and partners.

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Signs you might recognise

It is not a sign that you are a bad parent, and it is not something to wait out. Online sessions fit around feeds and naps, and nobody minds a baby on your lap.

Recognising yourself in a few of these does not mean something is wrong with you. It means it may be worth a conversation.

Feeling low, tearful or numb for more than two weeks
Constant worry about the baby’s health or your ability to cope
Frightening, unwanted thoughts that you would never act on
Not feeling the bond you expected
Being unable to sleep even when the baby sleeps
Distress about the birth that keeps coming back

How therapy helps

Your therapist will suggest an approach based on what you want to change. Common ones include:

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Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
Practical help with low mood, worry and the pressure of impossible standards.
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Interpersonal therapy (IPT)
Work through the change in identity, relationships and roles that a baby brings.
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Trauma-focused therapy
Process a frightening or disappointing birth experience.

Three things you can try today

Tell your midwife, health visitor or doctor how you really feel. They hear it often.
Accept specific help: a meal, an hour of sleep, a walk alone.
Find one other parent to be honest with.

Try a two-minute breathing space

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Meet a therapist for 15 minutes at no cost. Sessions after that are €65, or €59 on the monthly plan. No minimum term.

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Common questions

Is this the baby blues or postnatal depression?

The baby blues are tearfulness and mood swings in the first days after birth, and they pass within about two weeks. If low mood or anxiety lasts longer, is severe, or starts later, speak to your doctor, midwife or a therapist.

Can fathers and partners get postnatal depression?

Yes. Partners can develop depression and anxiety around a birth too, and it is often missed. Support is just as important for them.

What if I have thoughts of harming myself or my baby?

Please seek urgent help: contact your doctor, a crisis line or emergency services now. Unwanted, frightening thoughts are common and very different from intending harm, but you deserve immediate support either way.

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This page offers general information and is not medical advice or a diagnosis. If you are in crisis, please use the resources on our Get help now page.

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