Motherhood doesn’t always look the way we imagined it would.

If your child lives primarily with their other parent, or you’re navigating a difficult co-parenting arrangement, you may be carrying feelings that can be difficult to talk about - guilt, grief, shame, anger, uncertainty, or even relief.

I understand some of this personally.

As a mum with lived experience of my child living primarily with their other parent, I understand some of the complicated emotions that can come with spending time apart from your child.

Your circumstances won’t be exactly the same as mine, and I won’t assume that I know how you feel. But you won’t need to explain to me why this kind of motherhood can be complicated.

You might be:

• Questioning whether you are a “good enough” mum.

• Carrying guilt, shame or self-blame.

• Worrying about how other people see you.

• Grieving the motherhood you thought you would have.

• Navigating difficult co-parenting or family relationships.

• Struggling with the time you spend apart from your child.

• Feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed or less confident.

• Wondering who you are outside motherhood.

Motherhood is one part of who you are. It doesn’t have to define all of you.

Counselling can give you space to explore not only your experiences as a mum, but who you are as a whole person - your needs, relationships, hopes, values, and the life you want for yourself.

Together, we can make room for the difficult feelings, while also reconnecting with the parts of you that exist alongside motherhood.

I offer online counselling to mums across the UK, giving you a confidential space to explore these feelings from wherever feels comfortable for you.

Could I be the right counsellor for you?

I offer a free introductory call so that you can tell me a little about what you’re looking for, and see how it feels to talk together. Or you can go ahead and book your first session, it’s entirely up to you.