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Psychology Consultation During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Psychology consultations during pregnancy and postpartum are a professional, confidential, and non-judgmental space to calmly reflect on your experiences and receive specialized support in perinatal psychology, in an online format.
Impact of Psychology
Proven Results of Online Psychotherapy
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They are satisfied with online therapy and say it has been helpful in dealing with their emotional challenges.
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Of the teenagers who underwent online therapy for social anxiety, none of them showed symptoms at the end of treatment.
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Patients experience clinically significant reductions in symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress after 8- to 12-week programs.
Online Psychology Consultation During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Pregnancy and the postpartum period are times of great physical, emotional, and relational transformation. Even when everything "goes well" from a medical standpoint, anxiety, fear, guilt, sadness, doubts about motherhood, or difficulties adapting to a new routine with a baby are common.
Psychology in pregnancy and postpartum
Perinatal psychology focuses on the mental health of women and their families from conception through the first year after childbirth. Scientific evidence shows that depression and anxiety during pregnancy and postpartum are common and treatable, and that psychological intervention reduces symptoms, improves bonding with the baby, and enhances the quality of life for both mother and father.
Many women do not identify with the idea of "postpartum depression," but recognize signs such as irritability, easy crying, constant guilt, fear of failure, excessive worry about the baby, or difficulty finding pleasure in daily activities.
Psychological counseling during pregnancy and postpartum offers a space to translate these signs into words, understand what is happening, and build more appropriate emotional care strategies.
When does it make sense to seek psychological support during pregnancy or postpartum?
It makes sense to consider a psychological consultation during pregnancy if you experience persistent anxiety about the pregnancy or childbirth, intense fear of complications, difficulty sleeping, very negative thoughts about your body or about being a mother, significant conflicts with your partner or family, or when the pregnancy reactivates difficult past experiences (grief, pregnancy loss, history of depression or anxiety).
In the postpartum period, it is important to seek help when sadness, exhaustion, or irritability go beyond the so-called "baby blues" of the first few days and persist for weeks; when you feel detached from the baby, guilty for "not being able to cope," afraid of being alone with the child, have intrusive thoughts about something bad happening, or when the pressure of external expectations becomes difficult to bear.
Situations such as traumatic births, hospitalizations of the baby, very difficult breastfeeding, previous pregnancy loss, or lack of a support network increase the risk of emotional distress and particularly benefit from psychological support.
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Online Psychology Consultation During Pregnancy and Postpartum
How do online psychology consultations work during pregnancy and postpartum?
The consultations take place via video call, lasting approximately 50 minutes, on a day and time agreed upon with you. In the first session, the perinatal psychologist seeks to understand your health history, the current context (pregnancy or postpartum), the support you have available, the emotional impact of what you are experiencing, and what you would like to see different. The rules of confidentiality, how the sessions are conducted, and the type of therapeutic approach most appropriate to your case are explained.
In therapy, the focus may involve regulating intense emotions, reducing feelings of guilt or failure, addressing fear, reorganizing expectations regarding motherhood or fatherhood, integrating a birth experience that was perceived as difficult or traumatic, improving communication with the partner, and building a more realistic and sustainable routine with the baby.
When necessary, the partner can be included in some sessions, especially when the difficulties relate to the relationship, co-parenting, or adapting to the new family dynamic.
The online format is especially useful at this stage, when availability for travel is limited and fatigue is high. It allows consultations to be conducted from home, in a familiar environment, without compromising clinical rigor or confidentiality. Research has shown that psychological interventions and teleinterventions in perinatal depression and anxiety can be as effective as in-person therapy when well-structured.
Online Psychology Consultation During Pregnancy and Postpartum
What types of difficulties can be worked on?
In pregnancy and postpartum psychological consultations, topics such as the following can be addressed:
Anxiety during pregnancy, fear of childbirth, and fear of complications.
depression during pregnancy
intense baby blues and postpartum depression
postpartum anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and constant worry about the baby.
Guilt, shame, and a feeling of "not being up to the task" of motherhood or fatherhood.
difficulties in adapting to the new role, loss of freedom or personal identity.
emotional impact of traumatic childbirth, emergency cesarean section, baby's hospitalization, or medical complications
breastfeeding difficulties experienced with emotional distress
Conflicts between couples related to pregnancy or postpartum, estrangement, resentment, or differences in how to care for the baby.
reactivation of past experiences of loss, grief, abuse, or mental illness
Each process is unique. The therapeutic plan is built based on what you are experiencing, the resources you already have, and the changes you would like to achieve.
Psychology Consultations – Therapy for Pregnant and Postpartum Women
Psychologists in Portugal
Online psychological consultations during pregnancy and postpartum are available for pregnant women and new mothers in all districts of mainland Portugal, including Viana do Castelo, Braga, Vila Real, Bragança, Porto, Aveiro, Viseu, Guarda, Coimbra, Castelo Branco, Leiria, Santarém, Portalegre, Lisbon, Setúbal, Évora, Beja and Faro, as well as in the Autonomous Regions of the Azores and Madeira. The online format allows you to maintain the same professional throughout your pregnancy and after childbirth, even if you change cities, are hospitalized, or travel, ensuring continuity at a time when emotional stability is particularly important.
How can we help?
Therapies with proven effectiveness
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
In pregnancy and postpartum psychology, we use approaches with specific scientific support for this phase. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the most studied and effective interventions for perinatal depression and anxiety, helping to identify automatic thoughts of guilt, fear, or catastrophe and to build more balanced ways of looking at oneself, the baby, and the future.
Interpersonal Therapy (TIP/IPT)
Interpersonal therapy (IPT) also has strong evidence in perinatal depression and focuses on significant relationships and role changes that pregnancy and the birth of a baby bring, working through grief, conflict, isolation, and life transitions. In many cases, elements of other evidence-based approaches are also integrated, such as behavioral activation, emotion regulation strategies, and interventions focused on the mother-baby relationship and co-parenting.
Mindfulness-based interventions (MBI / MBCT / MBSR)
These approaches (such as Mindfulness-Based Interventions, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, or MBSR-type programs adapted to the perinatal period) combine mindfulness exercises with psychoeducation and, sometimes, cognitive-behavioral components. The goal is not to "eliminate" difficult emotions, but to train the ability to observe thoughts, sensations, and worries with more detachment and less reactivity, reducing the tendency towards autopilot and anxious or depressive rumination.
Frequently Asked Questions
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In the first few days, some emotional lability is common, known as the baby blues: easy crying, extreme tiredness, increased sensitivity. When these symptoms are very intense, last longer than two weeks, or are associated with loss of interest, marked guilt, difficulty caring for oneself or the baby, it is worth evaluating the possibility of postpartum depression and seeking professional help.
Yes. In the postpartum period, it's common for the baby to be with you during the appointment, especially in the first few months. The perinatal psychologist is used to this, and the session is organized flexibly, respecting unavoidable pauses for feeding, calming, or changing the baby.
Yes, it's possible. In many cases, it's helpful to include the partner in some of the sessions, either to better understand what's happening or to work on communication within the couple and the sharing of responsibilities. The format is defined together, according to the needs and the therapeutic focus.
Bibliographic References
Cuijpers, P. et al. (2023). Psychological treatment of perinatal depression: a meta-analysis. Psychological Medicine.
Jiang, X. et al. (2022). Efficacy of nondrug interventions in perinatal depression. Psychiatry Research.
Hua, G. et al. (2025). Different psychological interventions for perinatal depression: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. BMC Psychiatry.
Pettman, D. et al. (2023). Effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy-based interventions for perinatal depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth.
Sockol, LE (2018). A systematic review and meta-analysis of interpersonal psychotherapy for perinatal women. Journal of Affective Disorders.
Cluxton-Keller, F. et al. (2018). Family therapy for perinatal depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLOS ONE.
Pan, J. et al. (2025). The Effects of Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Postpartum Depression: A Systematic Review. Healthcare.
Singla, DR et al. (2025). Task-sharing and telemedicine delivery of psychotherapy for perinatal depressive and anxiety symptoms. Nature Medicine.
Iacob, E. et al. (2025). A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Telehealth Group Intervention for Perinatal Depression and Anxiety. Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health.
Smith, RD et al. (2024). Non-pharmacological interventions for perinatal depression: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Women and Birth.
NICE – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. (CG192, updated). Antenatal and postnatal mental health: clinical management and service guidance.
Important Notice
Online psychology consultations aim to support psychological well-being and are not a substitute for medical, psychiatric, or emergency services.
In case of a psychological crisis or emergency, contact 112 immediately or go to the nearest emergency service.
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