Perinatal Psychologist in Barcelona
A space of care and listening to support you during pregnancy, postpartum or during such delicate experiences as infertility or pregnancy loss, through perinatal therapy: professional and compassionate support that helps you hold what you are feeling, understand what is happening to you and give yourself the care you also deserve
I am here to help you experience this stage with greater calm, clarity and emotional support. You can have your sessions in person in Les Corts (Barcelona) or online
What is perinatal psychology?
Perinatal therapy is psychological support focused on caring for your emotional wellbeing during one of the most intense and transformative stages of life: motherhood
Beyond what can be seen —pregnancy, birth or postpartum—, this type of therapy pays attention to everything that may also be happening inside: mixed emotions, invisible grief, emotional blocks, fears, guilt, sadness, anxiety or the feeling of not being well without knowing why
At Chiara Leoni, through perinatal psychology, we work to support you emotionally, validate what you feel without judgement and help you regain balance, clarity and connection with yourself. It is also a space where you can process difficult experiences such as pregnancy termination, infertility or pregnancy loss
I support you through an emotional and behavioural approach, adapted to you and your current stage of life
Benefits of perinatal therapy
Perinatal therapy not only relieves emotional distress, but also gives you tools to take care of yourself from a more conscious, present and compassionate place.
Through professional support, many women discover a new way to listen to themselves without guilt, make space for their emotions and experience motherhood with greater calm, even when things do not go as they had hoped.
Over time, this therapy can help you to:
- Reduce anxiety and emotional exhaustion
- Heal painful experiences such as a traumatic birth or a loss
- Strengthen your self-esteem in your role as a mother
- Navigate the emotional changes of the postpartum period
- Connect with yourself and your baby without pressure
- Experience parenting with greater presence, respect and calm
Healing also means mothering yourself.
What does a perinatal psychologist do?
During motherhood, emotions can arise that deeply affect you: fear, sadness, anger, guilt, feeling alone or disconnected… Sometimes you do not really know why you feel this way; you only know that you are not feeling well.
As a perinatal psychologist, I support you in making space for what you feel, putting it into words and understanding it, and regaining emotional balance through a warm, non-judgemental approach adapted to where you are in your life.
In some cases, therapy can also include your partner, especially when there are relationship difficulties, changes in intimacy or conflicts during the postpartum period or parenting.
I work from an integrative model that combines emotional psychotherapy and cognitive behavioural therapy, helping you transform not only what you feel, but also the thoughts and patterns that cause emotional blocks or distress.
I offer you a space where you can feel supported, understood and held.
When should you see a perinatal psychologist?
There is no single way to experience motherhood. If you feel that something is weighing on you inside, that you do not feel like yourself or that you are finding it difficult to enjoy this stage, perinatal therapy can help you.
Some of the most common reasons for seeking support are:
- Postpartum depression or persistent sadness after birth
- Anxiety during pregnancy or the postpartum period
- Feeling disconnected from yourself or your baby
- Pregnancy or neonatal loss
- Infertility or emotionally difficult assisted reproduction treatments
- Voluntary termination of pregnancy and its emotional consequences
- Traumatic birth or difficult medical experiences
- Breastfeeding difficulties that cause guilt, frustration or insecurity
- Loneliness, guilt or feeling that you are not good enough
- Changes in your relationship or difficulties with co-parenting.
At Chiara Leoni Psicología, we offer you a space of care and emotional support where you can speak without fear, feel without guilt and begin to heal what you are going through.
What can you expect from perinatal therapy sessions?
Some people come with a very specific pain —a loss, a traumatic birth, profound sadness— while others simply feel that they are not well, that something feels too heavy or that they have become disconnected from themselves.
In both cases, the support is respectful, professional and adapted to your pace. We will work together on whatever you need: putting words to what you feel, understanding how it affects you, releasing what hurts, transforming patterns or simply giving you a space to breathe and feel supported.
I combine tools from emotional psychotherapy and cognitive behavioural therapy to help you integrate what you discover both inside and outside the session, in a practical and meaningful way.
You do not have to do this alone. I am here to support you.
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How can you book your perinatal psychology session?
Book an Appointment
Easily book your appointment, either in person in Barcelona or through online sessions
Do you have any questions?
We can have an initial introductory conversation, with no obligation
First session
I will support you calmly and without judgement. You can come exactly as you are, with whatever you are feeling, even if you do not know how to explain it
Start Taking Care of Yourself from Within Today
If you feel that you are struggling to manage what you are going through, that your emotions are overwhelming you or that you have not felt like yourself since this stage began, you are not alone
Your emotions deserve a safe space too. And you deserve to experience this stage with greater calm, clarity and genuine connection with yourself
At Chiara Leoni Psicología, we walk this path together. I am here to support you
Other therapies that may help you
Every person and every process requires a different path
These therapies may complement your process or be better suited to what you are currently going through
Emotional support during pregnancy, birth and postpartum for women who want to experience this stage with support and connection
Psychological therapy for mothers experiencing sadness, emotional blocks or disconnection after the birth of their baby
Emotional support for children who are going through difficulties, with a respectful approach to their inner world
Support for mothers, fathers and caregivers who want to raise children through respect, connection and emotional understanding
Frequently Asked Questions about Perinatal Psychology
What is perinatal therapy and what does it address?
It is psychological support focused on your emotional wellbeing during pregnancy, postpartum and other experiences related to motherhood. It also addresses difficult experiences such as infertility, pregnancy loss, traumatic birth or pregnancy termination.
What is perinatal mental health?
Perinatal mental health includes the emotional and psychological wellbeing of the mother (and, in some cases, the partner) from conception through the first years of parenting. Supporting it is essential so that you can move through this stage with balance and connection with yourself.
When should I see a perinatal psychologist?
When you feel that something is not right: persistent sadness, anxiety, guilt, disconnection from your baby, difficulty enjoying pregnancy or postpartum, painful memories of childbirth, breastfeeding difficulties… Your distress is reason enough to ask for help.
What is the difference between a perinatal psychologist and a perinatal psychiatrist?
A perinatal psychologist works through conversation, emotions and the therapeutic relationship, without medication. A perinatal psychiatrist can prescribe medication when needed. In many cases, both professionals can work together in a complementary way.
Can perinatal therapy help me if I had a traumatic birth?
Yes. Childbirth is an intense experience, and when it is experienced with fear, pain or a lack of respect, it can leave a deep emotional impact. In therapy, you can process what happened, give it new meaning and regain your inner sense of safety.
Can I come to therapy even if I do not know how to explain what is happening to me?
Yes. You do not need to have the exact words. Often, the process begins with a vague feeling of distress, and little by little therapy brings clarity, calm and meaning to what you are feeling.
Can perinatal therapy be done online?
Yes. Online therapy is equally effective when a strong therapeutic relationship is established. You can choose the format that suits you best: in person in Les Corts (Barcelona) or online from wherever you are.
Can therapy also include my partner?
Yes. In some cases, especially when there are relationship conflicts, parenting difficulties or a shared emotional impact, the support can include joint sessions.
