CBT for Women Navigating Motherhood | Brighter Minds

If you’ve expected motherhood to be a joyous time, the reality of some of the pressures can hit hard. Everyone talks about ‘enjoying every moment.’ If you find that you’re not, it’s easy to feel like something’s wrong or even feel like you are failing. Perhaps you’re constantly worrying, feeling overwhelmed or finding it difficult to switch off. Maybe you’re experiencing low mood, self-doubt, guilt or intrusive thoughts, or simply don’t feel like yourself anymore.

You might be here because…

You’re feeling anxious or constantly worried since becoming a mum
You’re feeling overwhelmed by the demands of motherhood
You’re struggling with low mood or finding it difficult to enjoy things
You haven’t been feeling like yourself since becoming a mum
You’re struggling with intrusive thoughts, including fears about something bad happening to you or your baby
You’re finding the transition into motherhood difficult and struggling with confidence, guilt or the pressure to be a perfect mum

Working with me

I’m Meera, a qualified mental health nurse and accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with over 10 years of specialist clinical experience in mental health. I’ve worked across the NHS and private healthcare, including the Priory and Bupa, before establishing Brighter Minds. I offer online CBT to support women through the transition of motherhood. The aim isn’t to become a ‘perfect’ mum but to learn to feel ‘good enough.’

As a mum myself, I understand that whilst pouring our energy into raising a family, we can find we lack time and energy for ourselves. I aim to help you learn to care for yourself whilst caring for your family and make sure the work we do is realistic and achievable for you and your lifestyle.

I work with women at all stages of their parenting journey. Whether you’re pregnant, in the early postnatal period or adjusting to changes as your children grow, you may find yourself needing support managing the stage you are in. Equally, lots of us want to take proactive measures to feel our best before embarking on parenthood and may be looking for support during the earlier stages of family planning.

Fees

Initial Consultation: £75

A 50-minute appointment to explore what’s been happening, understand your needs and consider whether CBT could be helpful. It’s also an opportunity for you to ask questions and decide whether you feel we’d work well together. There’s no obligation to continue with therapy.

Ongoing CBT Sessions: £105

CBT sessions tailored to your individual needs and therapy goals.

All appointments are online via Zoom and available to those based in the UK.

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Testimonials

I reached out to Meera for CBT sessions and she has been extremely helpful and professional throughout. I have learnt how to deal with my health anxiety and panic attacks by practising the methods I learnt in CBT and have the tools in place to eliminate anxiety and panic completely. I would 100% recommend Brighter Minds to my friends and family.

I am so grateful for the help, support and knowledge that you’ve taught me over the last months. Thank you for giving me my confidence back and teaching me how to channel my thoughts productively.

After a few sessions with Brighter Minds, I felt I had a toolkit to deal with the issues that would usually cause me anxiety and was able to cut negative thinking off at the pass. The work around my values and what’s important to me also really helped me to put things in perspective. I’m really grateful to Meera for helping me through a very difficult period!

I never thought therapy would help my anxiety but I am shocked by the results and how much more positive it has made me feel so highly recommend!!

I was at rock bottom, Brighter Minds and my therapist has helped me with getting my life back on track. I now have a want to live and enjoy life. I know my journey isn’t over and there will be times when I maybe go back to my old ways, however I now have the tools and knowledge to be able to deal with these situations. Thank you

Meera was very helpful and friendly and a great therapist! I was one of those people who were skeptical of CBT talking therapy, however, I can confidently say the techniques and strategies helped tackle anxiety.

Great! Meera was always super on it in terms of admin around setting up sessions, arriving on time, communication etc. This is really refreshing compared to so many services. I always felt really highly supported. The therapy I received was really helpful, with various models and techniques spoken around and then implemented which has made a big difference. Thank you!

Meera helped me no end enabling me to move forward and to think positively and to understand how to implement the tools discussed in our sessions. I cannot thank her enough for everything she had done for me and feel very strongly that I would not be in the position I am today without her invaluable help and support.

It was a pleasure working with Meera who supported our cross-sector employer projects with Resilient Mental Health and Wellbeing expertise, through inspirational workshop delivery and resources.
Meera is a delight to work with, easy to talk to with highly evolved listening skills.”

Authentic, professional and reliable with a natural passion to help people believe their Mental Health & Wellbeing is as important as their physical health and ‘its ok not to be ok sometimes!’.
I cannot recommend Meera and the Brighter Minds services highly enough.

I have had a really positive experience with Brighter Minds which is a well organised and professional company.

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