Burnout is that feeling of complete emotional and physical exhaustion. It’s that sense that you’re running on empty and have nothing left in the tank.

So you’re pregnant but you’re not exactly over-the-moon happy. You’re especially not as excited as you thought you would be. And to make matters worse, there’s a lot of self-judgement and questioning that comes with that.

Women are often reluctant to seek help for this because they worry that others won’t understand, they’ll be judged as dangerous or “crazy”, and they’re scared that their child will be taken away.

Most people would be surprised to learn that more t1 in 5 moms and 1 in 10 dads experience postpartum depression.

Self-care is not extravagant. It’s not frilly or luxurious. It’s not even expensive. Well, it doesn’t have to be at least. And even though it’s often thought of as an “extra” or “if I have time I’ll get to it”, self-care is actually the most important thing you can do as a mom to keep balance

When a baby’s needs become the top priority, it can feel like there’s no space left for your own. This is what we mean when we talk about identity loss in motherhood.

Becoming a parent is one of the biggest adjustments and transitions you could go through, which is why new motherhood is the perfect time to start counselling.

Dads can get postpartum depression too but that’s something that’s so often left out of the conversation about parental mental health.

Three signs your problems are worth asking a perinatal mental health therapist about.

Your guide to knowing what to expect from a first-time visit to a therapist.

When you find a therapist who you just click with, life becomes easier, lighter, and actually enjoyable. Going to therapy can feel vulnerable. You’re discussing hard things like emotional pain points, trauma, relationship challenges, or past experiences. With that considered, you obviously want to make sure that you find a good therapist to support you […]