Postnatal Depression Therapy in West London
Bringing a new life into the world can be a time of joy - but postpartum can also feel overwhelming, lonely, and emotionally complex.
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.
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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.
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At The Knightsbridge Practice, we provide a confidential, compassionate space for postnatal depression therapy in West London; somewhere for you 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.
Expert therapy for postpartum depression
You’re not alone, and things can get better. With the right support, it's possible to feel more like yourself again and to approach parenthood from a place of steadiness and self-compassion.
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 specialised postnatal depression therapy can help
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
A flexible, personalised approach to therapy
Many clients benefit from various types of therapy.
For example, a session might incorporate the reflective depth of psychodynamic therapy, the practical tools of CBT, and the self-kindness of CFT - all held within a relational, person-centred frame.
Your therapist will collaborate with you to shape a path that feels relevant, respectful, and effective.