Pregnancy Loss and recurrent pregnancy loss can result in hyper-vigilance, trauma, and complex anxiety trying to conceive or be pregnant again after one or multiple consecutive losses. Counselling holds space for your grief and hope while you navigate this confusing and deeply difficult experience, helping you challenge the unconscious “Critical Parent” inner dialogue.
This medical emergency often carries immediate shock and physical trauma, frequently leaving women feeling disconnected or betrayed by their bodies. Therapy provides a safe space to process the dual trauma of an abrupt emergency medical intervention and the painful loss of a wanted baby.
Making the decision to end a pregnancy due to medical complications brings an incredibly heavy layer of complex grief, isolation, and unmerited guilt. Counselling offers a confidential space to talk about the difficult decisions you faced, make sense of feelings of guilt, grief, anger, or relief, and honour the love you have for your baby.
Delivering a baby who has passed away shatters the expected timeline and psychological “life script” you built for your family. Specialised support provides a gentle, unhurried container to hold this profound, world-altering grief, assisting you and your partner in processing the overwhelming empty-arms trauma.
I understand how isolating, frightening, and heartbreaking this journey can feel. I see you, and I offer a safe, compassionate space where your grief can be shared, witnessed, and gently held. If you feel ready to speak, I am here for you to book a free, gentle introductory chat.
I have found that walk-and-talk therapy can be especially supportive when working with pregnancy loss and grief. Being outdoors, in nature, moving at your own pace, whether in person or by phone can help you feel more grounded, connected, and supported as you begin to process what you have been through. I also offer in person sessions at my office a 10 minute walk from Haymarket Station or we can work outside across Edinburgh for walk and talk therapy.
Yes, keeping your physical comfort in mind is a priority. The Drumsheugh Gardens building features an accessible entryway and is located very close to the West End tram line and Haymarket train Station. If you prefer to avoid public transport during early recovery, pay-and-display parking is available right outside the door.
There is absolutely no pressure or set time line for this work. If you need to pause or sit in silence, we can take things incredibly slowly during our 50 minute sessions. We work gently at your pace to process the trauma of your loss without rushing your healing.
While our focus is strictly therapeutic, I can help you emotionally prepare for follow-up appointments or reviews. Having a dedicated professional space in Edinburgh to decompress after difficult hospital communication can be an invaluable anchor during your recovery.
We can either meet for a gentle walk-and-talk session in Edinburgh’s local green spaces or face-to-face at my office in Edinburgh’s West End.
Not based in Edinburgh? If you live outside the Lothians or prefer to stay in your own space, I provide specialised virtual support through my [Online UK Miscarriage & Baby Loss Counselling] page.