Family Health

You thought that becoming a parent would be exciting, but you've also felt overwhelmed, anxious and like you're struggling
to cope. There's been an expectation that you'd be happy and even 'glowing' but the reality has often felt very different. It
has left you wondering if you're failing or 'not doing it right' which can make it hard to say you're not OK or ask for help. If
this feels like you, please know that you are not alone and that these thoughts and feelings are very common, even if they're not often talked about.

As a Clinical Psychologist specialising in parental and perinatal wellbeing, I can support you as you adjust to becoming a
parent, whether this is during pregnancy, after your baby is born, following a traumatic birth or when your baby has additional health needs or has required neonatal care. I also offer bereavement support when a baby has sadly died.

I completed my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2012 and have over ten years' experience working as a Clinical
Psychologist within NHS paediatric health services and Paediatric Intensive Care Units (PICU), supporting parents and
families in the adjustment to parenthood and when a baby, child and/or parent has significant health problems. I have
worked within the Paediatric Clinical Psychology Services at Great Ormond Street Hospital and the Royal Brompton
Hospital, where I specialised in providing psychological support to children and parents impacted by cardiac conditions.

Asking for professional support when things feel difficult can feel scary and uncomfortable. I hope you'll find I offer a
supportive, warm, friendly and non-judgment approach. Please feel you can contact me to arrange a free 15 minute
telephone call so we can discuss how I can help.

For further information please visit my website www.drhannahlevy.co.uk