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Perinatal

Becoming a parent — birthing, non-birthing, first-time, or fifth — can be beautiful, brutal, and completely disorienting. You deserve support that welcomes all of it.

The perinatal period is one of the biggest identity shifts a person can go through. Somewhere between the pregnancy tests, the sleepless nights, the healing body, the shifting relationships, and the enormous love — it's very possible to lose yourself for a while. That's not a personal failing. That's the transition asking to be witnessed.

Who this is for

I support parents of any kind — birthing and non-birthing, partnered and single, biological, adoptive, foster, and surrogacy paths. Wherever you're arriving from, you're welcome here.

What we can work on together

Perinatal counselling can cover so much. Some of the most common threads I sit with clients through include:

  • Prenatal anxiety and depression, including the pressure to 'just enjoy this time'
  • Postpartum depression, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts
  • Traumatic birth experiences and grief
  • Pregnancy loss, infertility, and the long process of trying
  • Identity shifts, career grief, and the mental load of parenthood
  • Relationship strain with your partner as you both re-organize
  • Feeding, sleeping, and 'is this normal?' worries

Our work is warm, non-judgmental, and completely paced around your capacity. Bring the baby. Come in your comfies. Cry if you need to. Nothing is too small or too dark to bring here.

FAQs

Common questions.

I feel guilty for not loving this stage. Is that normal?+
Yes, and you are not alone. Ambivalence, grief, and even resentment can co-exist with deep love for your child. It doesn't make you a bad parent — it makes you a human being in an enormous transition.
Do you support non-birthing parents too?+
Absolutely. Partners, adoptive parents, and non-birthing parents often carry significant emotional load with far fewer places to talk about it. This is one of them.
I had a traumatic birth. Can we work on that?+
Yes. Birth trauma is real and deserves careful, gentle attention. We'll go slowly, at your pace, with your consent leading every step.
I'm having intrusive thoughts about my baby and it terrifies me. What does that mean?+
Intrusive thoughts are extremely common in new parents and usually a sign of a highly attuned, protective brain — not a dangerous one. That said, they can be deeply distressing, and there are effective ways to work with them. Please reach out.
Can I bring my baby to sessions?+
Yes. Especially in the online sessions, many parents feed, rock, or hold their little ones during our time. In-person sessions can also accommodate babies — just let me know ahead of time so I can prepare the space.
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Every journey begins with a conversation. Book a free 20-minute phone consultation to see if we are a good fit — no commitment, just a warm hello.

Contact

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Waves Health Collective

(778) 874-8336

1777 56 St #204, Delta, BC V4L 0A6

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