I was a new mother, carrying my 3 month old & a load of shopping to the car. He had kicked off his socks, and I figured he could survive 1 minute outside with bare feet.
Then came the voice. A complete stranger decided not to offer help or supportive words. Instead, they chose to cast judgement on my parenting.
I wish I could say that I just laughed it off. But the shame came hard and fast and I sat in my car and cried.
I also wish I could say that was the only time a stranger parent-shamed me.
But it was not.
The last thing we need as parents is more opinions, more advice, more judgement.
After working with hundreds of expectant and new parents, I believe that - more than anything - we need two things:
I’ve experienced early parenting with lots of support, and it was wonderful.
I’ve also experienced it with absolutely zero support,
And it was soul destroying.
I'd be honoured to be part of your village of support
I’ve worked with children for 20+ years, and in mental health for five.
I'm a qualified and registered counsellor, with specialistions in child development, trauma, and perinatal depression & anxiety (PNDA).
I contract for a national perinatal mental health organisation and receive regular clinical supervision. I'm also employed to run various parenting programs in my local community, including early intervention programs for families at risk of violence.
I'm neuro-affirming and inclusive of all genders, sexualities, cultures and family structures.
And I believe parenting is too difficult and too beautiful to do alone.
- Breanna P.
"I was so overwhelmed as a new mum, and even when my baby was sleeping, I was lying there awake.
I didn't know if I needed professional help, but I'm SO glad now I reached out."
- shilpa G.
“Claire, I can't thank you enough.
We went into parenthood with realistic expectations, tons of support, and strategies to implement when we were struggling. I don't know how we would have coped without you!”
- Gareth l.
"Our friends recommended Claire's services and we've recommended her to everyone we know ever since.
We knew parenting would be hard but didn't realise quite how hard. It's feeling much easier these days."
Learn the tools to help you through challenging times, and process the emotions that parenting brings up.
Join a movement of parents demanding to be valued for the vital work that we do..
After you've chosen the support option you connect with most, simply book into a session or start your online course. And give yourself kudos for accessing support.
Choose counselling if you need mental health support, want to talk through your birth experience, or learn strategies to care for yourself.
Choose a course for practical parenting support, or to prepare for a first baby.
If you're ready to work with me, simply follow these steps:
I'll share the most common insights I hear from parents, and what they say they wish someone had told them.
I'll share the most common insights I hear from parents, and what they say they wish someone had told them.
