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Virtual Perinatal & Postpartum Counselling in Alberta
Online support during pregnancy, postpartum, and significant perinatal transitions.
Pregnancy, postpartum, and experiences of loss can bring significant emotional and psychological changes. While many parents expect joy, they may also experience anxiety, low mood, intrusive thoughts, or difficulty adjusting to new roles and responsibilities.
At Brintnell Counselling & Psychology, we provide virtual postpartum and perinatal counselling across Alberta. All appointments are currently offered online, with in-person services expected to return in July 2026 when our new Edmonton clinic opens.
Pregnancy, postpartum, and experiences of loss can bring significant emotional and psychological changes.
At Brintnell Counselling & Psychology, we provide virtual postpartum and perinatal counselling across Alberta. All appointments are currently offered online, with in-person services expected to return in July 2026 when our new Edmonton clinic opens.
Available across Alberta. No referral required.
Perinatal & Postpartum Support Across Alberta
Pregnancy, postpartum, and experiences of perinatal loss can bring significant emotional shifts. For some, this stage involves adjusting to new roles and responsibilities. For others, it may involve navigating grief, uncertainty, or unexpected change.
Clients across Alberta seek perinatal and postpartum counselling for support with mood changes, anxiety, birth-related distress, identity transitions, fertility challenges, miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal loss. These experiences can feel isolating, particularly when others expect you to simply “move forward.”
Our clinicians provide virtual counselling in a compassionate and structured environment where individuals and families can explore their experiences at their own pace.
All appointments are currently offered online across Alberta. In-person services are expected to resume in July 2026.
Support for Pregnancy Loss & Perinatal Bereavement
Perinatal mental health includes support for individuals and families navigating pregnancy loss, miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal loss. These experiences can bring complex emotions, including grief, guilt, anger, and isolation.
Our clinicians provide virtual perinatal bereavement counselling across Alberta in a compassionate and structured environment. Sessions offer space to process loss at your own pace and in a way that aligns with your values and circumstances.
All appointments are currently offered online throughout Alberta.
Common Reasons Clients Seek Postpartum Counselling
Some people seek counselling for:
- Postpartum mood concerns
- Perinatal anxiety
- Birth-related distress
- Fertility challenges
- Identity shifts in early parenthood
- Relationship adjustments after baby
- Miscarriage or pregnancy loss
- Stillbirth or neonatal loss
- Termination for medical reasons
Many find value in discussing these experiences with a counsellor. You do not need a diagnosis to begin counselling.
Our Approach to Perinatal & Postpartum Counselling
Our clinicians draw from established psychological approaches and tailor sessions to your goals. Depending on your needs, therapy may include:
Cognitive behavioural strategies
Emotional regulation techniques
Supportive counselling
Psychoeducation related to perinatal mental health
Communication strategies for partners
Sessions are collaborative and paced according to your comfort level.
Meet Our Counsellors
The clinicians featured below provide counselling for pregnancy, postpartum concerns, and perinatal loss. You can review their profiles to learn more about their background and therapeutic approach, and click Book Online Now to schedule a free 15 minute consultation. All appointments are currently offered virtually across Alberta.
Kristen Paliwoda
Registered Psychologist
Kristen is a Registered Psychologist with advanced training in perinatal mental health, supporting individuals through pregnancy, postpartum, birth trauma, and the transition to parenthood. She brings a warm, evidence-informed approach to help clients navigate this profound life stage with greater care and support.
Jennifer (Jen) Stock
Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
Jen is a Canadian Certified Counsellor who works with individuals navigating perinatal mental health concerns, postpartum adjustment, and the emotional and relational shifts that come with becoming a parent. She brings a warm, nervous-system-aware approach to support clients through one of life’s most significant transitions.
Charlotte Emerick
Registered Social Worker (RSW)
Charlotte provides virtual counselling for postpartum adjustment and fertility-related concerns, including the emotional impact of infertility and treatment decisions. She offers collaborative support focused on coping, identity shifts, and relationship dynamics.
Melissa Linkson
Registered Social Worker (RSW)
Melissa provides virtual postpartum counselling and support for individuals navigating miscarriage, stillbirth, or other pregnancy loss experiences. She offers a reflective and compassionate space focused on emotional processing and adjustment.
Virtual Postpartum Counselling Across Alberta
Virtual therapy can reduce barriers such as childcare, transportation, and scheduling challenges. Online counselling allows clients throughout Alberta, including rural and underserved communities, to access professional support from home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Perinatal counselling includes support for individuals and families navigating miscarriage, stillbirth, termination for medical reasons, or neonatal loss. Virtual appointments are available across Alberta.
No. Counselling is appropriate for a range of emotional concerns during pregnancy or postpartum, whether or not a formal diagnosis has been made.
Many extended health benefit plans cover services provided by registered psychologists or therapists. We recommend confirming coverage with your provider.
In some cases, partners may be included in sessions if it aligns with treatment goals. This can be discussed during intake.
Perinatal counselling includes support during pregnancy as well as postpartum. Clients may seek support for anxiety, birth-related concerns, or adjustment during pregnancy.
Virtual counselling is commonly used for perinatal mental health support and provides access to care across Alberta without the need for travel.
In-person appointments are expected to resume in July 2026 when our new Edmonton clinic opens.
Individual experiences with therapy vary, and outcomes cannot be guaranteed. Treatment approaches are selected based on clinical judgment and client needs.
Why Clients Choose Brintnell Counselling & Psychology
We provide virtual perinatal and postpartum counselling to clients throughout Alberta, including rural and underserved communities. Online sessions reduce barriers related to childcare, travel, and scheduling.
Our clinicians have experience supporting clients through pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, and perinatal loss. You can review individual profiles to learn more about each clinician’s background and approach.
We offer counselling in a collaborative, professional environment where sessions move at a pace aligned with your comfort and goals.
Services are provided by registered mental health professionals. Many extended health plans offer coverage for counselling services.
Book Virtual Perinatal & Postpartum Counselling in Alberta
Pregnancy, postpartum, and experiences of perinatal loss can affect individuals and families in different ways. Whether you are navigating mood changes after birth, anxiety during pregnancy, or grief following miscarriage or stillbirth, support is available.
We offer virtual perinatal and postpartum counselling to clients across Alberta. Appointments are currently provided online, with in-person services expected to resume in July 2026 when our new Edmonton clinic opens.
If you are ready to take the next step, you can book a free 15 minute virtual consultation or contact our team to learn more about which clinician may be the right fit.
Available in Edmonton and throughout Alberta via virtual sessions.
Evening and weekend appointments available.