Support for the emotional side of becoming a parent
Pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood can bring joy — and also anxiety, overwhelm, grief, identity shifts, and unexpected emotions.
At Beyond Happiness, we offer Pregnancy, Postpartum & Parenthood Counselling for individuals and couples in Kitchener-Waterloo and virtually across Ontario, in a space that feels safe, validating, and non-judgmental.
You might be wondering if what you’re feeling is “normal”
Overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally raw
Disconnected from themselves or their baby
Guilty for not feeling how they expected to feel
Grieving their old life or sense of self
Afraid to say out loud how hard this feels
You don’t need to minimize your experience or wait until things
feel unbearable. Support is allowed — even if others seem to
be coping “just fine.”
Many parents reach out feeling:
Step by step, we'll help you find steadiness in the storm.
What Pregnancy and Parenthood Counselling Helps with
How counselling during pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood can help
Therapy during this season can support you in:
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Understanding and managing postpartum anxiety or depression
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Processing birth experiences (including traumatic or unexpected births)
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Navigating identity changes and loss of self
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Reducing guilt, shame, and self-judgment
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Adjusting to new roles, routines, and relationships
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Feeling more grounded and confident as a parent
Our goal isn’t to tell you how parenting should feel — it’s to help you feel more like yourself again.
Our Approach to Pregnancy and Postpartum Therapy
At Beyond Happiness Counselling, our therapists offer care that is:
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Non-judgmental — all emotions are welcome here
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Client-paced — we move at a speed that feels safe
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Trauma-informed — especially around birth experiences
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Practical and compassionate — real support for real life
We work with new parents, expecting parents, and those navigating early parenthood — including first-time parents and growing families.
Counselling support that fits your life
Postpartum counselling in Kitchener-Waterloo
We offer in-person postpartum and pregnancy counselling in Kitchener-Waterloo for parents who prefer face-to-face support in a calm, welcoming environment.
Online postpartum therapy across Ontario
Our therapists also provide virtual postpartum counselling across Ontario, making it easier to access support during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, or early parenthood — without needing childcare or travel.
Who this support is for:
Pregnancy and postpartum counselling may be helpful if you are:
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Pregnant and feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected
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In the postpartum period and struggling emotionally
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Adjusting to identity changes after becoming a parent
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Feeling pressure to “enjoy every moment” while secretly struggling
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Looking for support that feels validating, not dismissive
If you’re unsure whether therapy is right for you, we’re happy to help you explore your options.
Contact us
Address
Waterloo
Unit #301 - 99 Northfield Drive East
ON N2K 3P9
Contact
226-868-2192
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri
9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
