Perinatal Mental Health
The journey into parenthood does not begin at birth. For many people, it begins much earlier: with the decision to try for a baby, fertility treatment, pregnancy loss, adoption, pregnancy, birth, and the emotional adjustment that follows.
These stages can bring joy, but also anxiety, grief, identity changes, relationship strain, trauma, and unexpected mental health difficulties. Perinatal mental health support is not only for postpartum depression. It can help individuals, couples, and families navigate one of the most significant transitions in life.
At Peninsula, our Psychologists can support you through:
Trying to conceive and fertility journeys
Including IVF, artificial insemination, uncertainty, medical stress, disappointment, and the emotional impact on individuals and couples.
Pregnancy Loss and Grief
Support after miscarriage, stillbirth, termination, or neonatal loss, including grief, guilt, trauma, and the impact on relationships.
Pregnancy and Birth Preparations
Managing anxiety, previous trauma, fears around labour, changes in identity, and relationship adjustments before becoming parents.
Traumatic birth and postpartum adjustment
Processing difficult deliveries, emergency interventions, NICU experiences, feeding difficulties, bonding concerns, and the emotional shock that can follow birth.
Postpartum Mental Health
Support for postpartum anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, emotional overwhelm, rage, identity loss, and more severe presentations that may require coordinated psychiatric care.
Couples and family adjustment
Parenthood often reorganizes the whole family system. Therapy can help couples communicate, share the mental load, repair disconnection, and adjust to new roles.
Paternal and partner mental health
Partners can also experience anxiety, depression, helplessness, resentment, or emotional withdrawal during this stage. Their wellbeing matters too.
Perinatal mental health difficulties are common and treatable. The WHO highlights that many people need support ranging from psychoeducation and stress management to more specialized psychological care, depending on severity and context.
Our aim is to offer a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental space where individuals and couples can understand what is happening, receive appropriate support, and move through this transition with more clarity and connection.
Therapists at Peninsula Specialized in Perinatal Mental Health
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Rita Figueiredo
CDA LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST AND MANAGING DIRECTOR
“Think of us as partners in discovery - using science and heart to understand your story and create lasting change.”
Portuguese, English,Family Therapy,Individual Therapy,Couples Counseling,Adults (18+),In-Person,Online,Motivational Interviewing (MI),Constructivist Therapy,Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT),Narrative Therapy,Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT),Systemic Therapy,Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),Anxiety,Panic Attacks,Depression,Burnout,Chronic Stress,Physical Intimacy Issues, Communication ISsues,Infidelity and Betrayal,Relationship Issues,Divorce and Separation,Post-Partum Depression,Perinatal Mental Health,Infertility,Phobias,Addictions,Sleep Problems,Perfectionism,Conflict in Relationships,Family Conflict,Identity Concerns,Life Transitions,Personality Disorders,Expat Adjustment and Relocation Stress
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Ailien Sy
CDA LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST
“I believe that each person’s story is unique, and therapy should reflect that.”
English,Filipino,Individual Therapy,Adolescents (13-17),Adults (18+),In-Person,Online,Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT),Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT),Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT),Anxiety,Depression,Burnout,Communication Issues,Infidelity and Betrayal,Relationship Issues,Attachment Difficulties,Divorce and Separation,Childhood Trauma,Low Self-Esteem,Trauma,Grief and Loss,Emotional Regulation Difficulties,Low Self-Esteem/Self-Worth,Conflict in Relationships,ADHD/Neurodiversity,Identity Concerns,Life Transitions,Career Dissatisfaction,Personality Disorders
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Lauren Rozario
CDA LICENSED COUNSELLOR
“Together, we will work toward a space where you feel confident and ready to step into your power.”
English,Couples Counseling,Adults(18+),In-Person,Online,Systemic Therapy,Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT),Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT),Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT),Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT),Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS),Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT),Communication Issues,Infidelity and Betrayal,Relationship Issues,Divorce and Separation,Grief and Loss,ADHD/Neurodiversity,Post-Partum Depression,Eating Disorders,Substance Abuse,Perinatal Mental Health,Emotional Regulation Difficulties,Conflict in Relationships,Parenting Challenges,Identity Concerns,Life Transitions,Expat Adjustment and Relocation Stress
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Shrav Shankar
CDA LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST
“It's important for me to offer you a supportive space, where you can bring anything you'd like to, so that we can figure it out together.”
English,Individual Therapy,Couples Counseling,Adults (18+),In-Person,Online,Psychodynamic Therapy,Neuropsychology,Person-Centered Therapy,Art Therapy,Anxiety,Depression,Chronic Stress,Communication Issues,Relationship Issues,Attachment Difficulties,Childhood Trauma,ADHD/Neurodiversity,Trauma,Low Self-Esteem/Self-Worth,Conflict in Relationships,Identity Concerns,Life Transitions,Expat Adjustment and Relocation Stress
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Rebecca Cobb
CDA LICENSED COUNSELLOR
“Together we can rebuild a genuine connection with yourself and rediscover your sense of fulfilment and joy.”
English,Individual Therapy,Adolescents (13-17),Adults(18+),Anxiety,Panic Attacks,Depression,Burnout,Chronic Stress,Communication Issues,Infidelity and Betrayal,Pre-Marital Counseling,Relationship Issues,Attachment Difficulties,Divorce and Separation,Childhood Trauma,Grief and Loss,ADHD/Neurodiversity,School Refusal,Bullying,Behavioral Issues,Post-Partum Depression,Eating Disorders,Addictions,Substance Abuse,Perinatal Mental Health,Infertility,Trauma,Emotional Regulation Difficulties,Anger Difficulties,Low Self-Esteem/Self-Worth,Perfectionism,Conflict in Relationships,Parenting Challenges,Family Conflict,Body Image Concerns,Identity Concerns,Life Transitions,Career Dissatisfaction,Expat Adjustment and Relocation Stress,Personality Disorders,Systemic Therapy,Psychodynamic Therapy,Somatic Experiencing (SE),Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT),Person-Centered Therapy,Schema Therapy,Interpersonal Therapy (IPT),Art Therapy
