Perinatal Mental Health Support

Compassionate support for emotional wellbeing during pregnancy and early parenthood — helping you navigate stress, transition, expectations, and change with clarity and care.

Adult Therapy

Meet Our Perinatal Counselling Experts

Ali Wyse providing perinatal mental health and mediation support in Dublin

Ali Wyse O’Sullivan

Psychotherapist & Certified Mediator

The perinatal period — pregnancy, birth, and the months that follow — is a time of profound physical and emotional change. Even when a baby is deeply wanted, this phase can bring anxiety, shifts in identity, exhaustion, relationship stress, fear about the future, and a sense of being overwhelmed.

Perinatal mental health support offers a safe, confidential space to explore these experiences, make sense of what you are feeling, and develop steadier ways of coping.

Who This Can Help

  • Expectant parents experiencing anxiety, low mood, or emotional strain
  • Those adjusting to pregnancy or parenthood after loss or difficulty
  • People feeling overwhelmed by the changes that come with a new baby
  • Partners navigating shifts in relationship and identity
  • Anyone seeking emotional support during the perinatal period

What to Expect

  • Confidential, supportive sessions tailored to your experience
  • Gentle exploration of thoughts and emotions related to pregnancy and early parenthood
  • Practical coping strategies for anxiety, fear, and overwhelm
  • Space to reflect on identity, relationships, and life changes
  • Flexible online sessions to fit around family life

How This Support Can Help

  • Improved emotional awareness and regulation
  • Reduced feelings of anxiety and overwhelm
  • Greater confidence in navigating change
  • Stronger communication and relational support
  • A calm, confidential space to think things through