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Postnatal Depression Therapy

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What is postnatal depression?

Postnatal depression is a type of depression that affects more than 1 in 10 women within a year after giving birth. It’s not uncommon to feel a bit tearful and anxious in the first two weeks after giving birth. This is what is known as the ‘baby blues’. But if these symptoms last longer than two weeks, it may be a sign of depression.

Common symptoms of post-natal depression

A continual feeling of sadness and low mood
Apathy towards the wider world
Feeling tired all the time
Insomnia and feeling sleepy during the day.
Finding it difficult to bond with your baby.
Becoming a recluse
Difficulty concentrating and being indecisive.
Negative thoughts such as hurting your baby.

What causes postnatal depression?

The causes of postnatal depression are not completely understood. There are several factors that can make a person more prone to postnatal depression. These include: 

Experiencing recent stressful life events and trauma such as a bereavement 
A history of mental health issues in earlier life
A history of mental health issues during pregnancy
Having no close friends or family around to support you.
Undergoing psychological or physical trauma, such as domestic violence

How does counselling for postpartum depression work?

Counselling for postnatal depression helps and supports those who are feeling overwhelmed by the arrival of a new baby. These feelings are normal, they may come and go, they may be constant, and they may become serious. This is where we can help. Depression is a recognised illness, as is postnatal depression. It can undermine confidence, motivation, and the quality of life. Depression can be persistent and be a recurring illness. Some people may be vulnerable to depression, or even susceptible to depression. Severe depression may lead to thoughts of self-harm or even suicide. Whilst depression counselling will help, some people may be under a GP for medication as well as seeing a counsellor or psychotherapist. Some people with depression may be referred to a counsellor or a psychotherapist by a psychiatrist or vice versa.

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How we help

At Pinnacle, we have a large amount of experience in treating postnatal depression therapy. The first part of our approach is thoroughly understanding you. That’s because each woman we see exhibits a different combination of symptoms and needs support in a way that works for them and their specific situation.

We’ll blend various therapies, ensuring that you receive unique and tailored treatments to satisfy your needs. Some therapies we might use include hypnotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and talking therapies such as psychotherapy and counselling techniques. One of the primary treatments we recommend for postnatal depression is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

How does CBT help?

CBT is seen as a different kind of ‘talking therapy’ that helps you become your own therapist, using the skills you have learned. This makes you aware of what your own defaults are. Our CBT classes will assist you in conquering the negative beliefs you have by teaching new behaviours and thought patterns, easing you back into normal life.

CBT is a way to rewire the software of your brain, rehearsing troubling situations in your mind to create alternative ways of thinking when that situation arises again. In effect, you are creating new mental circuitry by challenging and changing old responses that feel hardwired in but are not. With CBT, the therapist acknowledges that there may be behaviours that you cannot control through rational thought.

By taking (what can feel like) insurmountable tasks and teaching you how to apply a pragmatic and objective viewpoint to these issues, CBT gradually changes the way you look at everyday challenges.  

How we provide it

We offer therapy & counselling sessions in person at our London offices, over the telephone and online. The sessions usually last from 30 minutes to an hour; and our courses usually consist of around 6 to 12 sessions.