Perinatal Counselling
There are a lot of circumstances surrounding the perinatal period that can put your mental health to the test.
Speak with one of our counsellors and lay out everything that’s weighing heavily on your mind. We have support starting with fertility, and through every step of the perinatal process - even if you’re well into your postpartum period.
is a great way to get support in the perinatal period. You don’t need to have symptoms of anxiety or depression to speak to someone. You may want to talk because you’d love guidance in your new role as a parent, welcoming an additional child, or want to make yourself a priority. Whether you’re preparing for a baby, or are currently a parent, but feeling overwhelmed by the heavy mental load, we’re here for all of it. Heavy feelings get a lot lighter when they’re shared with others.
Chatting with a counsellor
Our Counsellors
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Mercedes Ruiz
Modalities:
Counselling, EMDR, Hypnosis, Gestalt Psychotherapy & Experiential Therapies.
Works with:
Folks navigating the fertility, prenatal, postpartum and parenting journey.
Anxiety, fear and stress around pregnancy, birth and beyond.
Prenatal & Postpartum Anxiety, Depression and Rage.
Pregnancy termination and loss.
Birth Trauma.
Birth workers.
Specific topics like:
Inducing labour
Flipping breach babies
Birth Debrief/Healing Session (for families and birth workers)
Fear Release for labour and birth
What to expect:
A space where you can heal in a unique way.
Sessions where we will talk.
Experiential sessions with exercises specifically created for the topic on hand.
Sessions with deep relaxation, hypnosis & EMDR.
A deep understanding of the perinatal period & its challenges.
A very different experience from CBT/DBT counselling sessions.
Mercedes bases her counselling practice from the belief that every person is the expert of their life and she is a facilitator of the healing process. She believes that we are all unique human beings and we all heal in our own very unique way.
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Mackenzie Costron
Modalities:
Counselling, Music Psychotherapy, Music Therapy, Breathwork and Narrative Therapy
Works with:
Mental health
Neurodivergent folks
Emotional and nervous system regulation
Stress and wellbeing management
Anxiety, panic attacks and autism meltdowns
Navigating life transitions in pregnancy, postpartum and motherhood
Honouring and acceptance with c-section births
What to expect:
A space of compassion, kindness and gentleness
An adaptive, inclusive and accessible space for neurodivergent and queer folks
No prescription labels for how sessions should unfold (length, frequency of sessions, generalized treatment plans, etc.)
Intentional application of music, sound and discussion spaces upon interest
An openness and curiosity towards learning and growth