Prenatal Counselling in Calgary
Support for anxiety, depression, and emotional well-being during pregnancy.
Navigating the Emotional Side of Pregnancy
Pregnancy is often portrayed as a joyful, glowing time. For many, though, the reality feels far more complicated. Alongside excitement, it’s common to experience worry, sadness, or a sense of overwhelm. Some parents find themselves questioning their ability to cope, struggling with physical changes, or feeling unsettled by the uncertainty of what’s ahead.
If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. At Core Psychology in Calgary, our therapists provide prenatal counselling to help you feel supported, understood, and better equipped to care for yourself during this season of change.
Signs That Prenatal Counselling May Help
Every pregnancy is different, but some signs that extra support could be helpful include:
Persistent feelings of sadness, emptiness, or low mood
Excessive worry about the baby, parenting, or birth
Difficulty sleeping, even when physically tired
Feeling disconnected from your partner, family, or friends
Irritability or sudden mood changes
Guilt or shame about not feeling “excited enough”
Physical symptoms of anxiety—such as a racing heart, tension, or stomach upset
Feeling overwhelmed by the mental load of preparing for baby
Experiencing any of these doesn’t mean you’re failing as a parent—it means you’re human, and you deserve care.
How Prenatal Counselling Helps
Counselling offers a safe, non-judgmental space to process your feelings and learn strategies to manage them more effectively. Therapy can help you:
Understand and manage anxiety and intrusive thoughts
Work through feelings of sadness or depression
Build confidence in your ability to parent
Strengthen your relationship with your partner during this transition
Develop coping strategies for stress and overwhelm
Explore identity shifts and changes in self-image that often arise during pregnancy
With the right support, you can feel more grounded, connected, and confident in yourself as you move toward parenthood.
Our Therapeutic Approach
Our team draws on evidence-based methods that are effective in treating anxiety and depression during pregnancy. Depending on your needs, sessions may include:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to challenge unhelpful thought patterns and manage worry
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support values-based living during uncertainty
Attachment-based approaches to explore how your relationships and past experiences influence the present
Mindfulness and nervous system regulation techniques to bring calm and steadiness to daily life
Therapy is always collaborative. You set the pace, and we adapt our approach to what feels most helpful to you.
You Don’t Have to Go Through This Alone
If pregnancy has brought more worry or sadness than joy, it doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong—it means you deserve support. Prenatal counselling can give you space to feel heard, tools to manage stress, and reassurance that you don’t have to carry this alone.
In-person sessions available in Calgary’s Marda Loop
Virtual sessions across Alberta
Take the first step toward feeling more grounded in your pregnancy.
Book a session today — in-person in Calgary or online across Alberta.
Where you can find us
Located in the heart of Marda Loop in Calgary, our office offers a tranquil
space where you can take a breath and focus on you.