Bringing a new life into the world can be a time of joy - but it can also feel overwhelming, lonely, and emotionally complex.
Postnatal Depression
What is postnatal depression?
Many new parents experience emotional shifts after birth, but postnatal depression is more than just the “baby blues.” It can involve persistent sadness, anxiety, disconnection, or a deep sense of guilt or inadequacy that lingers for weeks or months.
Postnatal depression can affect anyone - mothers, fathers, or non-birthing partners - and it is not a sign of failure or weakness. It is a mental health condition, and it is treatable.
At The Knightsbridge Practice, we provide a confidential, compassionate space to speak openly - free from judgement - and to begin making sense of what you're feeling. Together, we work at a pace that respects your experience and responsibilities as a new parent.
Common signs of postnatal depression
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Persistent low mood, sadness, or tearfulness
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Feeling emotionally numb or disconnected from your baby
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Anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or panic
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Difficulty sleeping, even when your baby sleeps
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Feeling overwhelmed, guilty, or like you’re “not doing it right”
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Irritability, hopelessness, or thoughts of self-harm
How therapy can support you
Whether your postnatal depression is recent or something you've been carrying quietly for some time, therapy offers a space to feel heard, understood, and supported. Treatment may include:
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Gentle exploration of your emotional experience, birth story, and identity shift
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Understanding expectations, pressure, and perfectionism that can accompany parenthood
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Support with bonding and navigating changing relationships
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Coping strategies for intrusive thoughts, low mood, or overwhelm
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Rebuilding confidence, calm, and connection in daily life