Reproductive Mental Health Counselling in New Westminster, BC
Reproductive mental health counselling gives you a supportive place to work through fertility struggles, pregnancy loss, and the overwhelming changes that occur during pregnancy and the months after birth, and we offer it locally in New Westminster. Becoming a parent does not always go the way you pictured, and that can leave you feeling alone even when people surround you. It can also open up concerns about your relationship to your partner, your own parents and to yourself. We are skilled at navigating these concerns and have extensive training and knowledge regarding the pre and post natal period.
You don't have to carry it by yourself, our care is warm, trauma-informed, and affirming, using gentle, evidence-informed approaches to support you at every stage.
Who We Support
Reproductive mental health covers a lot of different experiences, and we work with parents and hopeful parents through:
The emotional toll of infertility and fertility treatment
Anxiety, low mood, or overwhelm during pregnancy
Pregnancy loss, miscarriage, and the grief that comes with it
Postpartum mood changes, anxiety, and adjustment
Identity shifts, relationship changes, and the pressure to hold it all together
Birth experiences that were frightening or did not go as planned
Whether you are trying to conceive, expecting, or finding your footing after birth, support is here.
A Gentle Approach: Lifespan Integration and Family Therapy
When hard emotions feel stuck or too big to manage, the right support helps you find calmer, steadier ways to cope.
Lifespan Integration (LI) sits at the centre of our work, a gentle, neurobiological approach that helps your nervous system process earlier experiences at its own pace without asking you to relive painful details out loud, and many clients find it easier to sit with than traditional talk therapy.
We also draw on Family Therapy Approaches, along with other evidence-informed approaches to ensure that both you and your family are supported and aligned.
Affirming Care for 2SLGBTQI+ Clients
You deserve care that truly affirms who you are, and several of our counsellors openly identify as 2SLGBTQI+, working in trauma-informed, inclusive ways.
Whether you are working through fertility, pregnancy, or postpartum concerns, we keep your privacy safe and put respectful, affirming conversation first, so you feel understood and welcome here.
Funding and Coverage
Coverage differs from plan to plan, though many cover sessions with registered mental health professionals, including clinical counsellors, social workers, and a registered psychologist. We provide receipts you can submit to your extended health provider, and we are glad to help you understand what your plan may cover.
Nutritional Support During and After Pregnancy
What you eat shapes how you feel during pregnancy and after birth, and our registered dietitian offers nutritional counselling alongside reproductive mental health support, looking at how food and well-being connect.
We keep it practical and free from shame, with help for perinatal nutrition, meal planning, digestion concerns, and your relationship with food. Our appointments are family-friendly too, so you are welcome to bring your baby along.
When Trauma Surfaces During Your Reproductive Years
Old trauma can resurface during pregnancy, birth, or the postpartum months, leaving you feeling on edge, overwhelmed, or stuck in survival mode.
We meet you with warmth and move at a pace that respects your body and your story. Using Lifespan Integration and other gentle, trauma-informed methods, we help you build practical grounding tools, understand your triggers, and grow more self-compassion, so you can feel steadier and more connected day to day.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We are located in New Westminster and offer reproductive and perinatal mental health support, including fertility and pregnancy loss. If you are nearby, we are here to help with caring support.
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Session fees depend on which clinician you see but range from 160-190/hour, so give us a call at 778-653-5253, and we will walk you through our rates so you know exactly what to expect from the start.
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Yes, you are more than welcome to bring your partner, and many couples move through fertility, pregnancy loss, or perinatal challenges side by side, so we are here for both of you.
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Often, yes, and plenty of extended health plans reimburse sessions with our counsellors, social workers, and registered psychologists. It is worth checking your own plan, since benefits vary, and we are glad to help you sort it out.
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You will find us at Suite 206, 304 Columbia St, New Westminster. To check available times and book a slot that suits you, give us a call at 778-653-5253, and we are glad to help you find your fit.