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Pregnant?
Are you feeling confused,anxious or worried because of an unplanned pregnancy?
WE CAN HELP - Finding out you are unexpectedly pregnant can come as a shock. At Skylight you will find someone who is trained to help you consider all the options available and give you unbiased complete information to help you make the decision that is right for you.
Abortion?
Are you feeling depressed, lonely or isolated following an abortion?
WE CAN HELP - Few women really choose to undergo an abortion procedure, however the pressure of circumstances can be overwhelming. Afterwards there is often a sense of relief. Later, often years after, feelings may emerge that can be puzzling or frightening. Post abortion trauma is a recognised condition and may include the following symptoms: depression, dreams about the abortion, feelings of guilt and remorse, a sense of emptiness and loss, relationship difficulties, low self worth, emotional numbness, anger/panic/helplessness.
Miscarriage, Still birth, Neonatal death?
Are you struggling to come to terms with the loss of your baby?
WE CAN HELP - Losing a baby can be a traumatic and painful experience. Often the reasons why a baby dies are not known and you may find it difficult to talk about how you are feeling. Your grief and loss are a real part of your life experience. Others may not understand why you are still upset months and even years later. You may even be thinking "Is it normal for me to feel this way?" The loss of a child takes time and working through your grief with someone who can help you come to terms with your loss is what Skylight counsellors provide.
Birth trauma, Post-natal depression?
Are you struggling with parenthood, have resentful or guilty feelings towards your baby, low mood?
WE CAN HELP - Have you experienced a difficult or prolonged labour, a caesarean or instrumental delivery, a complicated or emergency medical procedure following the birth of your baby? Add to this sleep deprivation, a demanding baby, constant demands on your time and attention, little or no support and a feeling of being out of control. Motherhood is not always the rewarding and fulfilling experience we imagine it should be. Feelings such as anger, isolation, guilt and fear can rob you of your sense of well being and ability to maintain a positive perspective. Counselling at Skylight provides you with a safe space to talk through your feelings and explore new ways of coping.
Our trained and experienced counsellors will give you time and space to work through all the issues mentioned above by offering:
- Counselling Appointments at our centre in Deedmore Road (other suitable venues available on request)
- 1-2-1 counselling time(1 hour per session)
- Pregnancy Testing.
- Counselling you can afford, according to your financial circumstances.
- An independent community project.
- Counselling offered for issues other than pregnancy related if required.
Skylight seeks to work in the community but is financially independent from the NHS, local GP's and clinics.
"The counsellor was very friendly and she went through the various options available to me. The literature given was very informative." - teenage client
"Thank you for helping me to become a stronger person." - client who had received post abortion counselling
"I feel that Skylight provides women like myself with appropriate information and counselling which is helpful in decision making as Skylight doesn't aim to sway clients one way or another" - a woman facing an unplanned pregnancy.
For more information or to book an appointment email:
or phone 024 7660 3444