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The Inner Critic in New Mothers: Understanding Postpartum Anxiety and Self-Criticism

Many women are surprised by how quickly self-doubt can emerge after having a baby. Alongside the love and joy of becoming a mother often comes an unexpected inner voice—one that questions every decision, magnifies every mistake, and quietly asks whether you are doing enough. For many women experiencing postpartum anxiety or anxiety after having a baby, this self-doubt and inner critic can become relentless. This self-questioning often begins quietly. A thought that passes thr

Genevieve David

5 days ago5 min read

The Load in Your Arms: The Mental Load of Motherhood

There is a moment most mothers recognise, though it rarely draws attention to itself. You are standing at the bottom of the stairs, holding more than you intended to carry. The baby in one arm. A bag hooked over your shoulder. A bottle balanced between your fingers. Perhaps your phone, a muslin cloth, the quiet mental list of everything else waiting for you upstairs. You pause. You sense, almost instinctively, the limit of what you can hold. There is a subtle calculation taki

Genevieve David

May 264 min read

Why Anxiety Is Almost Inevitable When You Become a Mother

There is a moment, often quiet and unspoken, when a new mother realises that something fundamental has shifted. It is not simply that there is now a baby in her arms. It is that the person she has been, the one she knew herself to be, is no longer entirely intact. Her body is no longer her own in the way it once was. Sleep becomes fragmented. Time loses its familiar shape. Relationships reorganise themselves. The areas of life where she once felt competent and assured may now

Genevieve David

Apr 293 min read

Becoming a Mother: Anxiety, Identity, and the Reorganisation of the Self

This is a Blue Door Therapy Series There is a moment in early motherhood that many women recognise, though it is rarely spoken about openly. You are holding your baby, and alongside the love, something else is present. A quiet unease. A questioning of yourself. A sense that something fundamental has shifted, both externally and internally. You may wonder if this is normal. You may wonder if something is wrong. In truth, motherhood is not only the birth of a child. It is also

Genevieve David

Apr 162 min read

Reverberation: Listening to the Body’s Echoes

There are moments in life when something happens, and before we have words for it, the body has already responded. A tightening in the stomach. A subtle holding of the breath. A heaviness in the chest. Or sometimes, a quiet settling. These are reverberations. Over a century ago, the psychologist William James proposed that emotion is not something that exists separately in the mind and then shows itself in the body. Rather, emotion emerges through our awareness of the body re

Genevieve David

Mar 252 min read

Psychodynamic Couples Therapy: How it can transform relationships

Surface problems might not be the whole story Most couples come to therapy because something feels stuck. Maybe it’s the same argument on repeat. Maybe it’s a growing emotional distance. Maybe it’s conflict that never quite resolves, no matter how many times you talk it through. Often, couples have already tried. They’ve read the articles. Practised the communication tools. Promised to “try harder.” And yet, somehow, the same patterns keep resurfacing. When concerns repeat th

Genevieve David

Feb 185 min read

Starting Therapy: A Guide to Your First Therapy Sessions

The process of starting therapy, whether out of necessity or curiosity, can bring about a variety of feelings: new, daunting, scary, exciting, nerve wracking, among others. It is normal to have a lot of questions about the process, such as: What to expect If you “deserve” or “even really need” therapy Whether the therapy you’re engaging in is right for you Whether your therapist is right for you If you’re doing therapy “right” In this blog, we are answering some of these qu

Genevieve David

Jan 87 min read

Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy: What to Expect, Different Types of Therapists & More

The field of psychology is complex and individuals who haven't studied psychology and other mental health specialties often have many questions about the field. These questions are typically around terminology, such as who is a psychiatrist and who is a psychologist? Who prescribes medication and who do I speak with? Additionally, approaching a therapy session for the first time can also feel daunting. As a result, many individuals have questions about what to expect when the

Genevieve David

Jan 34 min read

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