Prenatal Counselling In Vancouver, BC
Location doesn’t have to be a barrier to getting the support you need
Why Prenatal Counselling Matters
Pregnancy is a time of joy, but it can also bring unique challenges for both mental and physical health. Prenatal counselling provides a safe space for individuals and couples to process their emotions, manage stress, and receive timely support during this transformative journey.
Expecting parents may experience mental health challenges such as anxiety disorders, mood swings, or depression, and prenatal counselling helps address these concerns before the postpartum period. By supporting your mental well-being early, you are better prepared for parenthood, birth, and the physical demands of caring for your baby.
How We Support Expectant Parents
At Sana Counselling, our therapists provide compassionate counselling services tailored specifically for pregnant women and expectant parents. We work with individuals experiencing mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and stress, helping you navigate the early stages of pregnancy and the emotional changes that come with it.
Our care team supports you in managing relationship changes, mood swings, and physical health concerns, while offering guidance for coping with life adjustments and the anticipation of giving birth. Sessions are available in-person in Vancouver or virtually, providing flexible access to the support you need.
Common Concerns Addressed in Prenatal Counselling
Prenatal counselling helps pregnant individuals manage a variety of mental health challenges and life changes, including:
Anxiety and stress: Worries about pregnancy, childbirth, and adjusting to parenthood.
Depression or mood swings: Emotional changes related to hormonal shifts and life transitions.
Relationship changes: Strengthening communication with a partner or family members during pregnancy.
Birth-related concerns or trauma: Processing previous birth trauma or fear of giving birth.
Family history or health worries: Addressing concerns about physical health, pregnancy complications, or genetic/family considerations.
Prenatal counselling provides a supportive space to discuss symptoms, explore feelings, and develop coping strategies for a healthier, more confident pregnancy.
What to Expect in a Prenatal Counselling Session
In your first appointment, you will enter a safe space to explore your emotions, discuss concerns, and receive guidance on managing mental health challenges during pregnancy. Our counsellors help you identify stressors, address anxiety, and develop practical tools for navigating life changes and relationship dynamics while pregnant.
Sessions are personalized, confidential, and designed to support both mental well-being and physical health throughout your pregnancy. You will leave each session feeling understood, supported, and equipped to handle the challenges and joys of the prenatal period.
How to start with a prenatal counsellor
Step 1: Book your free consultation
During your free consultation, you’ll talk with one of our team members about your thoughts, feelings and concerns surrounding your relationships.
Step 2: Match with your counsellor
You’ll then get paired with the Sana counsellor whose expertise and experience are best suited to support you.
Step 3: Your first session
Congratulations for making it this far. Your first session is the start of a new beginning. Together with your Sana counsellor you’ll create a plan to help you develop the framework you need to support your relationships.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is prenatal counselling?
Prenatal counselling is therapy designed to support pregnant individuals and expecting parents through mental health challenges, stress, anxiety, and relationship changes during pregnancy. It provides a safe space to process emotions, develop coping strategies, and prepare for parenthood, including anticipating challenges such as sleep deprivation and the emotional adjustments that can arise in the first few weeks after your baby arrives.
When should I start prenatal counselling?
You can start at any stage of pregnancy. Beginning early helps you build coping strategies, prepare for mental health challenges, and develop tools to manage stress and relationship changes during pregnancy.
Do I need a referral to start prenatal counselling?
No referral is needed. You can book a free consultation directly with our team to discuss your goals, concerns, and options for prenatal counselling.
Do you offer counselling for postpartum depression?
Yes. While this page focuses on prenatal counselling, our team also provides postpartum counselling.
How Online Counselling Works
At Sana Counselling, our online counselling services make it simple to access professional mental health support from the comfort of your own home. Online sessions are conducted via secure video platforms, ensuring confidentiality and privacy. All virtual therapy sessions are designed to be just as effective as in-person therapy, with the same guidance from our registered clinical counsellors.
Here's how it works:
Step 1: Book your free consultation
Discuss your goals, challenges, and what type of counselling services will best support you.
Step 2: Match with your counsellor
We’ll pair you with the right counsellor whose expertise aligns with your needs.
Step 3: Attend your first online session
Settle into a private space, connect via secure video, and begin your journey toward emotional well-being and personal growth.
Our goal is to provide a compassionate space where you feel supported, guided, and understood as you navigate your mental health concerns.
Benefits of Online Counselling
Choosing online counselling offers flexibility, accessibility, and convenience:
Flexible scheduling: Perfect for a busy schedule or clients in remote locations.
Access to specialized counsellors: Connect with registered clinical counsellors trained in counselling psychology, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, and more.
Comfort and privacy: Participate from your home in a safe space, eliminating barriers that sometimes come with in-person counselling.
Continuity of care: Maintain mental health services even during travel restrictions, social distancing, or health concerns.
Our online counselling sessions are evidence-based and tailored to your unique journey, supporting everything from anxiety and depression to trauma, life transitions, and personal growth.
Who Can Benefit
Online counselling BC is ideal for anyone seeking professional mental health support, including:
Students, professionals, parents, and seniors who want therapy without travel.
Individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, or low mood.
People healing from trauma, navigating life transitions, or working on relationships.
Those with mobility issues, health concerns, or a preference for virtual sessions.
Whether you’re looking for personal growth, improved emotional well-being, or to navigate life’s challenges, our online counselling sessions connect you with licensed therapists who provide person-centred, trauma-informed care in a non-judgmental space.
Vetted and experienced counsellors
At Sana Counselling, we’ve been supporting Vancouverites with their mental health since 2016. Our experienced and vetted counsellors have training in scientifically validated modalities like CBT, EMDR, humanistic method, somatic therapy and sensorimotor psychotherapy. All these modalities are equally effective during online therapy sessions as they are in person.
FAQs
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Yes. Our registered clinical counsellors use evidence-based methods like CBT, EMDR, somatic therapy, and humanistic counselling that work just as well in virtual sessions.
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A private space and a stable internet connection. Optional tools include a journal or a cup of tea to help you relax.
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During your free consultation, we match you with a clinical counsellor best suited to support your mental health concerns and personal goals.
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Feeling anxious is normal. Our registered clinical counsellors will walk alongside you, providing a compassionate space and support throughout your journey.