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, and parents 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 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.
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.
No! I can provide virtual services to anyone living in Ontario.
The whirlwind of demands as a new parent can make scheduling chaotic. I am happy to provide weekday, evening, and select weekend appointments. Please click here to view my current availability. If you don’t see a time that works for you, please email becoming@becomingpsc.ca and we’ll find a solution that best suits your needs.
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
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
