Postnatal Depression Therapist in London

This directory brings together therapists in London who work with postnatal depression. You can search by approach, availability and session type, including online sessions that fit around a baby.

What is postnatal depression therapy?

Postnatal depression affects more than one in ten women within a year of giving birth, and it affects fathers and non-birthing partners too. It is distinct from the baby blues, which are common in the first week or two and lift on their own. Postnatal depression persists, and often brings guilt, a sense of failure, difficulty bonding, intrusive frightening thoughts, and exhaustion that goes beyond broken sleep.

It responds well to treatment. Talking therapies including CBT and interpersonal therapy have good evidence, and NHS perinatal mental health services exist across London for more severe presentations. Many people delay seeking help because they fear being judged as a parent, or fear what saying it out loud might trigger. Those fears are understandable and, in practice, rarely borne out.

Postnatal depression therapists in London at a glance

Based on the therapist profiles listed on The Therapist Finder. Fees were last reviewed in July 2026.

• The median fee is £90 a session, with most charging between £75 and £120.
• Fees run from £45 to £150, so it is worth comparing a few profiles rather than assuming a single going rate.
• Most of the therapists listed here are currently accepting new clients, though this changes as people fill up.

What to expect from postnatal depression therapy

An early session usually covers the birth itself, what the weeks since have actually been like, what support you have, and how you are sleeping. Therapists who work in this area are used to hearing things parents feel unable to say elsewhere, including not feeling the love people expect, or having thoughts about harm that frighten you.

Practical arrangements matter here more than in most therapy. Many therapists offer online sessions, some allow babies in the room, and appointment times often need to flex. It is worth asking about all of this when you enquire rather than assuming it will not be possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does postnatal depression therapy cost in London?

Across the therapists on the directory who work with postnatal depression, the median fee is £90 a session and most charge between £75 and £120.

How is postnatal depression different from the baby blues?

The baby blues affect most new mothers in the first week or so and pass without treatment. Postnatal depression lasts longer, feels heavier, and does not lift on its own. If low mood is still there after two weeks, it is worth talking to someone.

Can partners get postnatal depression?

Yes. Fathers and non-birthing partners experience it too, and it is frequently missed because nobody asks. Several therapists on the directory work with partners as well as birthing parents.

I have frightening thoughts about my baby. Should I tell a therapist?

Yes. Intrusive thoughts about harm are common in postnatal depression and anxiety, and having them does not mean you will act on them. Therapists who work in this area hear them regularly. Speak to your GP or midwife as well so you get the right level of support.

Will telling someone put my baby at risk of being taken away?

This fear stops a great many parents asking for help. Seeking support is treated as a protective step, not a warning sign. Confidentiality has limits where there is immediate risk of harm, and a therapist should explain those to you at the start.

Can I bring my baby to sessions?

Some therapists welcome this, others prefer not to, and many offer online sessions instead. It is worth asking directly when you first make contact.