Welcome to
BECOMING
Psychotherapy and
Counselling Services
A space where the challenges of motherhood do not define you but become stepping stones on the path toward healing, growth, and resilience.
Welcome To
BECOMING - Psychotherapy & Counselling Services
About Me
Hello! My name is Sarah Fell and I am a RN, Psychotherapist and Prenatal Educator. I live and work in York Region and am the mother of two precious boys.
Drawing on nearly 15 years of experience in obstetrics, infant and child health, and maternal mental well-being, I’m here to provide you with a lifeline of understanding and support during one of the most transformational and unique stages of life– the transition to motherhood.
Combining my experience as a nurse with specialized training in psychotherapy and counselling skills, I offer a holistic approach to therapy that integrates my deep understanding of and connection to the perinatal period with evidence-based psychotherapy techniques.
Don’t let sorrow, fear, and doubt dim the joy of motherhood. If you are seeking solace and support, know that you are not alone. I am here to help!
About BECOMING
At BECOMING Psychotherapy and Counseling Services you will receive compassionate and comprehensive support and guidance through specialized psychotherapy services aimed at protecting and promoting your mental health and well-being during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond!
Are You:
- Overwhelmed by pregnancy-related challenges?
- Struggling with grief and loss?
- Missing moments of connection with your baby?
- Anxious or downcast in the postpartum phase?
- Grappling with your new identity and role?
- Drowning in early years parenting stress?
You are not alone and have come to the right place for support!
Journey with me through:
- Gaining Confidence for Labour and Birth
- Healing Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Challenges
- Working through Grief and Loss
- Strengthening Parent-Child Attachment
- Promoting Infant Mental Well-Being
- Coping Effectively with Early Parenting Stresses
- Alleviating Caregiver Burnout
- Embracing your New Role and Identity
Frequently Asked Questions
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder is a term used to describe the full range of struggles that new moms, birthing people, adoptive parents, and fathers/partners might face during pregnancy (prenatal), after experiencing a miscarriage, and any time during the first year following the birth of a baby (postpartum).
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders include:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Panic Disorder
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Bipolar I Disorder
- Bipolar II Disorder
- Postpartum Psychosis
Approximately 1 in 5 women and birthing people and about 1 in 10 new dads/partners will develop a PMAD.
PMADs greatly impact mental and emotional well-being and daily functioning, including parenting capabilities.
Without proper treatment and intervention, PMADs tend to persist and can have lasting adverse effects on the mental health of mothers, fathers/partners, and consequently, the entire family.
With the right treatment and support, recovery from a PMAD is 100% possible!
ALL new and expectant parents can experience a PMAD. However, the following are some factors that can increase risk:
- Previous experience of depression or anxiety
- Family history of depression or a mood disorder
- Stressful life events
- History of trauma
- Difficulty getting pregnant
- Unplanned/unwanted pregnancy
- Pregnancy with twins/multiples
- Medical complications during pregnancy
- Complicated or traumatic birth
- Sensitivity to hormonal changes
- Sleep disturbances
- Difficulties with breastfeeding
- Relationship/marital problems
- Financial insecurity
- Little or no social support network
It's important to note that these risk factors do not guarantee the development of a PMAD and individuals without these factors can still be affected.
A Nurse, Psychotherapist or RN, Psychotherapist is a Registered Nurse (RN) who combines their nursing expertise and background in healthcare with specialized training in mental health, counselling skills, and psychotherapeutic interventions to provide holistic mental health support and psychotherapy to individuals experiencing emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges.
No! I can provide virtual services to anyone living in Ontario.
Private Prenatal Education
Personalized, private prenatal education tailored to meet your unique needs. This comprehensive and highly individualized workshop, led by an experienced Labour & Delivery nurse, is designed to empower you (and your partner) as you prepare for the healthy arrival of your baby and embrace your new role as parents. *Participants qualify for 50% off a Fourth Trimester Wellness Check*
Total Length: 4 hours (choose between 2 two-hour sessions or 1 four-hour session) Price: $225
Postpartum Planning Session
Fourth Trimester Wellness Check
A private, 60-minute session designed to support you during the first 12 weeks after birth. This check-in focuses on your emotional, physical, and mental well-being since becoming a mother/parent, and includes perinatal depression and anxiety screening. Together, we’ll explore ways to navigate the postpartum period with increased confidence, resilience, and self-compassion. You'll also receive a list of valuable community resources to help you build your village. Price: $90 ($45 for any Prenatal Education participants)
Daytime, evening, and weekend options available for all sessions. Virtual format only.
For more information or to book a session, please email becoming@becomingpcs.ca.
Resources
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Contact
If you have a sense that things aren’t quite as they should be and are not feeling like yourself, I encourage you to seek support.
Feel free to reach out using the contact information below or use the message form to send me a direct message or inquiry.
I’d love to hear from you and I am always happy to answer your questions!
Send An Email
becoming@becomingpcs.ca
Booking
becomingpcs.janeapp.com
@momera_wellnessrn
be·com·ing
the physical and psychological changes that occur as something or someone transitions into a new phase, identity, or state of being, often marked by growth and development
