Counselling for Moms Who Need Support
Motherhood is a journey full of love, joy, and incredible moments – but it can also feel overwhelming, isolating, and stressful. As a counsellor, I specialize in supporting moms through the unique challenges that come with pregnancy, postpartum, and everyday motherhood. My goal is to help you find relief, feel understood, and gain the tools you need to manage your mental health with confidence.
How I Can Help
Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, or feeling overstimulated by the demands of motherhood, I offer a safe space for you to talk, process, and heal.
Together, we’ll work through the emotions and struggles you’re facing, so you can regain control over how you feel and manage life’s challenges with less overwhelm.
You don’t have to navigate these moments alone. I’m here to provide:
- Personalized Counselling: Each mom’s experience is unique. We’ll tailor sessions to your specific needs, whether you’re dealing with prenatal anxiety, postpartum overwhelm, or ongoing stress.
- Practical Strategies: You’ll learn coping tools that fit into your daily routine. These tools are designed to reduce stress and anxiety, helping you regulate your nervous system and manage overstimulation in the moment.
- Ongoing Support: This isn’t just about quick fixes—it’s about creating lasting change. We’ll work on strategies that grow with you, empowering you to handle both immediate stress and long-term well-being.
Issues I Can Help With
I focus on these areas where moms most commonly struggle, including:
- Anxiety: Whether it’s related to pregnancy, postpartum, or general life as a mom, anxiety can feel all-consuming. Together, we’ll work on reducing your anxious thoughts and creating a plan to help you manage triggers in real-time.
- Overstimulation: The constant noise, touch, and demands can leave you feeling frazzled and disconnected. I’ll help you identify what’s overstimulating you and teach you how to calm your nervous system when the world feels too loud.
- Postpartum Adjustments: The transition into motherhood can be overwhelming. I support new moms in managing the emotional, mental, and physical shifts that come with postpartum life, helping you feel more grounded and less overwhelmed.
- Stress & Burnout: Motherhood is demanding, and the pressure to be “perfect” can lead to burnout. I’ll help you break the cycle of stress and create boundaries that allow you to care for yourself as well as your family.
You Don’t Have to Do This Alone
Motherhood is tough, but you don’t have to face it without support. Together, we’ll work to lighten the mental load, so you can show up for yourself and your family with more peace and confidence.
Ready to feel better?
FAQ
How much do your sessions cost and will my insurance cover them?
Great question. I charge $170+GST per 50 minute session. Each session is to be paid for at the beginning of the session and you will receive an email receipt with all the information you will need for insurance reimbursement.
As for whether your insurance will cover the cost, this is something you would need to double check with them before we begin. Most insurance companies that cover the cost of a Psychologist are able to cover the cost of a Registered Clinical Counsellor (me!). I'm happy to chat more about this and make sure we have it all sorted before beginning our work together.
I sure do! I believe in being as knowledgeable as possible when it comes to mental health and so I have done additional training specific to maternal mental health. This means that I have a deeper understanding of the mental health challenges Mamas face that are specific to Mamahood.Do you have training in maternal mental health?
This is a great question. Some people find it helpful to do weekly sessions, others book sessions once a month. But don’t worry - we’ll chat about this in our first session and make a plan together that feels right for you.How often should I see you?
Yes, I do offer a sliding scale with lower rates which are based on your annual income. If this is something you are interested in, please reach out to me by email at ashley@mamahoodpostpartumcare.ca or fill in the contact form on the ‘Contact’ page indicating that you are interested in the sliding scale rate. Please note that you may be required to provide proof of income.Do you offer a sliding scale?
I am available from 10am - 3pm on Tuesdays & Wednesdays. What is your availability?
You can either go straight to my calendar here and search for the next available appointment that works with your schedule or you can fill in the contact form at the bottom of this page to email me directly with any questions you have before booking a first full session.How do I book a session?
I do everything I can to ensure our sessions are as confidential as they can be given that we are using the internet. I will always be in a confidential space using headphones and would suggest you do the same. The online video platform that I use is secure and encrypted, as is my scheduling platform. I am happy to discuss this in more detail should you have any further concerns.How secure and confidential are your sessions?
You bet! I have been doing online sessions for the past five years with great success. It has been such a great way to connect with clients while allowing life to happen around us. Do you have experience doing online / telephone sessions?
Instead of meeting in-person in an office setting, we will meet through a video chat platform on our computers. The video platform that we will connect through is secure and encrypted to ensure ultimate confidentiality. However, if you do not have access to the internet at the time of our session, or do not feel comfortable with the video format, we can absolutely talk over the phone instead.What does telephone or video counselling mean and how does it work?
