PERINATAL AND POSTPARTUM SUPPORT IN THE HAMILTON/HALTON REGION

Maternal Health & Wellness

Across the reproductive lifespan, our gentle approach offers room for mothers to be heard, understood and validated. We provide a safe and compassionate space for emotions and unhelpful thoughts to be expressed and processed. Regardless of the specific challenges you are facing - in whatever phase of motherhood you are in - our goal is to guide you towards a life of greater balance and well-being.

 

“Improved maternal health benefits the whole of society.”

ISABELLA LOVIN

When Motherhood Feels Heavy

Motherhood is a profound journey that encompasses a spectrum of emotions and experiences.


You might be:

  • Navigating Life Transitions: Adjusting to pregnancy, postpartum changes, or the evolving needs of your children.​

  • Experiencing Emotional Struggles: Feelings of anxiety, depression, or overwhelm that can accompany the demands of motherhood.​

  • Coping with Loss: Dealing with perinatal loss or fertility challenges that bring grief and uncertainty.​

  • Balancing Multiple Roles: Managing the responsibilities of being a mother, partner, professional, and individual.​

  • Seeking Support and Validation: Yearning for a safe space to express your feelings without judgment.​

These challenges can impact your well-being, relationships, and sense of self. It's important to recognize that seeking support is a courageous and vital step toward healing and balance.

Motherhood takes many forms—and every path is worthy of care. Whether you’re hoping to become a parent, navigating the highs and lows of early motherhood, or grieving a loss, you deserve a space to feel supported, heard, and empowered.

At Cherry Tree Counselling, we offer compassionate, specialized support tailored to the unique needs of mothers at every stage. Our goal is to provide a nurturing environment where you can explore your feelings, develop coping strategies, and work toward a fulfilling and balanced life.

Who We Support

Hopeful Moms

Moms-to-be

New Moms

Grieving Moms

Seasoned Moms

Golden Moms

Our Perinatal Mental Health Expertise

Supporting individuals through pregnancy, postpartum, and the early parenting years is not just something we do—it’s a core focus of our work at Cherry Tree Counselling.

Our team holds clinical specialization and advanced professional training in supporting the perinatal population. We’ve partnered with local midwifery clinics, doulas, obstetricians, and hospitals to create a trusted, collaborative network of care. Together, we aim to wrap families in a circle of compassionate, informed support—because no one should have to navigate these life transitions alone.

Therapists on our team have completed advanced training and outreach/engagement with leading organizations such as Maternal Mental Health NOW, Postpartum Support International (PSI), Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Trainings, and the Pregnancy and Infant Loss (PAIL) Network. We are recognized by these professional bodies as qualified providers of perinatal mental healthcare.

Beyond the therapy room, we are active in our community—speaking with moms’ groups, clinics, and parent collectives on topics like:

💛 Postpartum anxiety and depression
💛 PMDD and hormonal mood shifts
💛 Traumatic birth experiences

💛 Fertility struggles and assisted reproduction
💛 Pregnancy and infant loss

We’re here to provide both clinical excellence and heart-centred care, grounded in understanding, validation, and empowerment.

How We Support You

At Cherry Tree Counselling, we offer a range of therapeutic approaches that meet you where you are and honour your unique story. Here’s how we can support your healing and growth:

  • Many of our therapists use evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you better understand your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. These tools support emotional regulation, reduce distress, and build resilience.

  • This approach helps you explore early relational experiences and how they may be influencing your current relationships, sense of self, and coping strategies. It's especially supportive in healing wounds related to trust, safety, and connection.

  • You are not your problem. Narrative therapy creates space to re-author your story by separating your identity from the challenges you’ve faced. This strengths-based approach helps you reclaim your voice and values in empowering ways.

  • Your body holds wisdom. Somatic therapy helps you tune into physical sensations, supporting the release of stored stress or trauma. By reconnecting with your body in safe, mindful ways, you can build a deeper sense of presence, safety, and emotional awareness.

  • Mindfulness invites you to slow down and be with what is—without judgement. These practices help ground you in the present, reduce overwhelm, and increase self-compassion, creating space for more intentional responses to life’s challenges.

  • When past experiences continue to impact your present, trauma-focused therapies can offer deep healing. Approaches like Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting, and the Rewind Technique support the gentle processing of trauma in ways that honour your nervous system and personal pace. These therapies can help reduce emotional reactivity, foster self-compassion, and restore a sense of inner safety and control.

Why Choose Cherry Tree?

Our team of dedicated therapists specializes in women's health and wellness, bringing a wealth of experience and empathy to our practice. We understand the nuanced challenges women face and are committed to providing personalized care that respects your individual journey. Our therapists are trained in various modalities, ensuring a comprehensive approach to your well-being.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have more questions?

  • We support mothers experiencing a range of challenges, including postpartum depression, anxiety, perinatal loss, fertility issues, and stress related to parenting.

  • Absolutely—you can begin therapy at any point in your perinatal journey. In fact, many clients find it helpful to begin during pregnancy to build tools for emotional resilience, prepare for the transition into parenthood, and create a supportive space to process fears, expectations, or past experiences. Therapy can be a powerful way to care for yourself before baby arrives.

  • Yes, we provide compassionate counselling for mothers coping with perinatal loss, offering a safe space to process grief and find healing.

  • You’re welcome here, no matter how long it’s been since you gave birth. Many parents experience ongoing emotional challenges well beyond the first year postpartum. Whether you're feeling isolated, overwhelmed, or simply not yourself, your experiences are valid—and it's never too late to seek support.

Positive Outcomes

Engaging in counselling can lead to:

  • Enhanced Emotional Well-being: Improved mood and reduced feelings of anxiety and depression.​

  • Stronger Coping Strategies: Effective tools to manage stress and navigate challenges.​

  • Improved Relationships: Healthier interactions with your children, partner, and others.​

  • Renewed Sense of Self: Reconnection with your personal identity and goals beyond motherhood.

Take the next step.

If you’re on a path to, through, or beyond motherhood—you’re not alone. Let’s walk this path together. Reach out to book a free consultation or explore our team to find the right fit for you.

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