CBT for pregnancy, birth, health & wellbeing

Hello.

I’m Sarah Wardley and I specialise in providing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to address mental health concerns related to pregnancy, childbirth and parenting.

Additionally, I can support you if you are struggling with your mood and are living with a long-term illness (with or without chronic pain).

I have appointments available either face-to-face in Oxford or anywhere online in the UK.

Can I help you?

Pregnancy, birth and beyond

Perhaps you are expecting a baby and grappling with anxiety and low mood or fear about what could happen at the birth? Maybe you are feeling low, overwhelmed and unconfident as a new parent?

Long term illness and chronic pain

Many people with long term health problems and chronic pain can feel stressed, worried, angry and depressed.

CBT can help you understand why you feel the way you do as well as provide tools and techniques to support you. Some problems I can help with include:

Pregnancy AnxietyAnxiety and low mood in pregnancy
Birth TraumaComing to terms with a difficult birth
Postnatal anxiety and depressionLow mood up to 24 months after delivery
Parenting AnxietyLow mood and anxiety about being a 'good parent'
Fears and PhobiasMany people are terrified of needles, vomiting or giving birth
Obsessive Complusive BehaviourScary or intrusive thoughts about yourself or your baby
Long-term health conditionsComing to terms with a diagnosis of a long-term health condition
Living alongside chronic painAddressing the challenges pain can bring and learning to live your best life
Insomnia and sleep disturbancesDealing with sleep disturbances
MenopauseCoping with menopausal anger, anxiety and low mood

Some of my testimonials

Hear from some people I have worked with recently

"I am so grateful to Sarah for her kindness and expertise. She helped me navigate a challenging post-partum period by sharing tools, insights from her clinical background, and offering a much-needed sounding board, normalising the difficulties that often accompany entering parenthood. If you are looking for support do reach out to Sarah"
Helenenew mum
“I was sceptical about talking therapy but I wish I’d reached out sooner. Sarah helped me with various elements of birth trauma and empowered me to process difficult memories and think in a much clearer way. My time with Sarah has genuinely changed my life”
Rachelbirth trauma
"Since the arrival of my son… I was struggling to get over aspects of the birth. Sarah was incredibly patient and caring as we worked through this together and her past experience as a midwife and health visitor meant we could approach things from a number of angles. Thanks to her help, I now feel able to really enjoy this precious time and am hugely grateful to her"
Suzannenew mum
"After a really tough pregnancy, I already felt very low when my son arrived. I didn't realise you could feel so happy and in love with something and at the same time feel so tearful and anxious. Sarah was kind, caring and all round amazing. She was my cheerleader in the darkest of times and I am forever grateful to her"
Emmanew mum
"I’m still in amazement how well it went and what I was capable of! I used lots of our techniques in the build-up and felt really good heading into labour ward. Thank you again for all your help"
Emilybirth anxiety
"It has been a lovely experience working with Sarah. She has made me feel at ease and comfortable talking about my problems without any judgement... it feels like talking to a friend who has brilliant advice"
Mariadepression & anxiety
"it really made a difference working with you knowing that you came from a maternity background, as I felt you really understood what I had been through – I’ve worked with PTSD therapists before who didn’t have your background and I have found working with you so much more helpful – thank you so much"
JanePTSD & birth trauma

About Me

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is the talking therapy recommended by both the NHS and NICE for the treatment of anxiety and depression.

As a Registered Midwife, former Health Visitor and NHS-trained Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapist, I bring a unique blend of experience to my practice.

My medical background means I can offer compassionate and informed support to guide you through significant life transitions.

I also work as a CBT Therapist and Perinatal Champion for a London NHS Talking Therapies Service.

I am BABCP accredited.

Whatever your worries, I will provide a safe and informed space in which you can overcome your difficulties.

Please do get in touch. I am very happy to answer any questions.

About Me

As a Registered Midwife, former Health Visitor and NHS-trained Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapist, I bring a unique blend of expertise to my practice.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is the cornerstone of my therapeutic approach and is endorsed by NICE for managing mild to moderate anxiety and depression, and conditions like OCD, phobias, and PTSD.

Recently, NICE also recommended CBT for supporting women dealing with mental health difficulties during menopause.

My medical background means I can offer compassionate and informed support to guide you through these significant life transitions.

I also work as a CBT Therapist and Perinatal Champion for a London NHS Talking Therapies Service.

I am BABCP accredited.

Please do get in touch. I am very happy to answer any questions.

Pricing

I offer a free initial 20 minute consultation so that you can meet me and decide for yourself whether I am the right therapist for you.

If you agree we will then work together over a number of sessions (as a guide the usual recommendation is between 6-12 sessions) to find practical strategies for dealing with your psychological problems.

Sessions can be either face-to-face in Oxford or online anywhere in the UK.

Each session will last 50 minutes and costs £80 (concessions are available). I can accept referrals from most Insurance providers.

Face-to-face or Online Sessions

Payments can be made here

Bookings & Enquiries

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