Perinatal Mental Health Therapy In Inverness
Perinatal Mental Health Therapy in Inverness
Pregnancy and parenthood can bring joy, but also uncertainty, exhaustion, and emotional overwhelm. If you’re struggling during this time – whether you’re expecting, recently given birth, or adjusting to life as a parent – you’re not alone.
At Highland Psychological Services, we provide therapy for new and expectant parents in a safe, compassionate space. We work with mothers, fathers, and non-birthing partners to help you feel grounded, supported, and more like yourself again.
You might be:
Feeling low, anxious, tearful, or emotionally flat
Struggling to bond with your baby
Experiencing distressing or intrusive thoughts
Coping with postnatal depression, anxiety, or birth trauma
Navigating the grief of miscarriage, stillbirth, or fertility struggles
Feeling exhausted, withdrawn, or overwhelmed by the changes in your identity
These challenges can affect anyone – regardless of how prepared or excited you felt. Therapy offers a place to slow down, be heard, and begin to heal.
Our perinatal mental health therapy is here to support you through pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood – whether you’re navigating grief, low mood, anxiety, or the emotional weight of this life-changing time.
Therapy can help you:
Make sense of difficult thoughts or emotions
Process trauma, birth experiences, or loss
Manage low mood, anxiety, or identity changes
Rebuild confidence and emotional resilience
Develop self-compassion as a parent
Feel more connected to yourself, your baby, and others
Whether you’re looking for a safe space to talk or practical strategies to cope, we’ll tailor support to meet your needs at this sensitive stage of life.
How Therapy For Perinatal Mental Health Can Help You
Perinatal Mental Health For Fathers & Partners
Perinatal mental health affects all parents – not just birthing ones. Around 1 in 10 fathers experience postnatal depression, and many non-birthing partners struggle with anxiety, guilt, disconnection, or trauma following birth.
You might be:
Feeling pressure to “stay strong” or hide your emotions
Struggling to bond or feeling left out
Coping with trauma, fear, or feelings of helplessness
Unsure how to support your partner while managing your own mental health
Therapy offers a confidential space where fathers and partners can be supported, heard, and understood – without judgement or expectation.
Therapy Tailored to Your Needs
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What to Expect From Therapy
Therapy during pregnancy or early parenthood offers a non-judgemental space to be honest about how you’re feeling – even when those feelings are confusing, scary, or hard to say out loud. We’ll support you to process your experience, explore what’s impacting your mental health, and move forward with clarity, care, and emotional strength. Both Men and Woman are welcome here.
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Why Choose Highland Psychological Services
Our team combines professional expertise with a warm, human approach. We have specialist experience in relationship and interpersonal dynamics, and all our psychologists and therapists are fully qualified and accredited. We’re proud to offer an inclusive, LGBTQ+ affirming service, with sessions available both in-person across the Highlands and online, to best suit your needs.
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Flexible Appointment Options
We understand that life can feel especially busy when things are uncertain. That’s why we offer flexible appointment options to suit your needs – including daytime and early evening sessions, in-person appointments at our Highland clinic, and secure online counselling. Whether you’re looking for short-term support or something longer-term, we’re here to help, with clear, transparent pricing and no hidden costs.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’d like to explore whether relationships counselling could support you, we offer a free 15-minute consultation call. This is a chance to ask questions, talk about what you're looking for, and get a sense of how we might work together
FAQs
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Sessions are £70 and last 50 minutes. We’re committed to providing transparent pricing with no hidden fees.
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Each session is 50 minutes. This allows enough time to explore what's going on while keeping the space focused and manageable.
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Yes – we provide secure, confidential online perinatal mental health therapy to clients across the UK and beyond. Many people find online sessions more flexible and just as effective as in-person support.
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Yes. Highland Psychological Services offers in-person perinatal mental health therapy, along with remote support through online therapy. Whether you’re based locally or living elsewhere in the Highlands, we’re here to help.