Parenting
Feeling overwhelmed by parenthood?
When a baby comes along, many parents struggle. Sometimes we long for a baby and then struggle with how difficult it is to manage with a lack of sleep and a lack of time in amongst all of the other emotions that can emerge with a new baby. You may have noticed feeling down, worrying a lot, feeling upset, scared, easily frustrated, or quicker to anger. Perhaps you feel as if you don’t love your baby, or perhaps you feel resentful or lonely. Your baby’s cries may feel overwhelming or as if they are an accusation. You might feel frustrated at how much your baby needs you or that your baby does not like you. It might be hard to make sense of these emotions and how such a small person can evoke them. It also is hard to admit to negative emotions. Often times we feel like we should be enjoying every moment or that everyone else seems to be getting it right, so the problem must be with us. Don't worry! We can help.
Therapy to help with Parenting
At Dr Stuart Psychologists, we have psychologists on the team who are Principle psychologists in the NHS and have spent decades working with people who have new born or young babies. An assessment with help for you and the psychologist to understand some of the problem. For many people, a baby can bring back difficult childhood memories and the struggles and disappointments in your relationship with your own parents. You may worry about how your experiences as a child will affect you as a parent. Parent-Infant Psychotherapy is designed specifically to support the development of a healthy relationship between you and your baby, as well as to help you navigate the changes that are happening in your relationship with others, particularly with your partner. This is worked towards by exploring and understanding the impact that you and your baby have upon each other and what it means for you to become parents as well as partners. Parent Infant Psychotherapy can help parenthood become an easier and more enjoyable experience and one in which both you and your baby thrive.
Meet The Team
At Dr Stuart Psychologists, all of our psychologists have extensive training to doctoral level and decades of experience in their field of expertise. You will be matched with a psychologist that has the knowledge and skill to help you understand and overcome your problem - not just in the short term but for good.