A safe space for therapy while breastfeeding beyond infancy

You deserve psychological therapy that respects and understands your whole self – breastfeeding relationship included.

At Breastfeeding Psychology, we understand that everyone’s feeding journey is unique. Some families choose to let their children wean themselves ("natural-term" or "extended" breastfeeding), or are simply continuing to breastfeed "for now". Breastfeeding beyond infancy is a normal and healthy path for many families, but can feel surprisingly lonely or even stigmatised by people who don't understand.

We want to say this clearly:

If you’re breastfeeding beyond infancy, and looking for psychological therapy, you’re safe with us.

Therapy Without Judgment

We know that some parents worry that they’ll be judged for continuing to breastfeed, especially when their child is older. This may lead you to not wanting to mention breastfeeding to a psychologist, for fear that they will judge, or be surprised, or advise you to wean. At Breastfeeding Psychology, we take a different approach. We see breastfeeding as a really important part of your parenting relationship. It’s never the “problem” to be fixed. Instead, we offer space to explore what you want to explore, without shame or assumptions. Many parents seeking therapy are navigating the everyday challenges of parenting, identity shifts, sleep deprivation, relationship changes, past trauma, or mood and anxiety difficulties. You deserve support for all of these things, and more, without having to downplay or justify the way you feed your child. Whether breastfeeding is going beautifully, has been a source of pain or confusion, or is just part of your daily routine, we meet you where you are. Breastfeeding may be relevant to what you want to talk about in therapy, or it may not. 

We Get It, Because We’ve Been There

Our Clinical Psychologists are not only professionals, they’re also people who understand the emotional, cultural, and psychological layers that can surround extended breastfeeding. Some of us have lived-experience of extended breastfeeding, and all of us are committed to being respectful, affirming, and evidence-based. 

Interested in Working With Us?

If you’re looking for compassionate, thoughtful psychological therapy that won’t scapegoat your breastfeeding relationship, we’d love to support you. We specialise in psychological therapy focusing on breastfeeding challenges, and also more general psychological therapy for a range of problems unrelated to breastfeeding, but where you can be sure that your breastfeeding relationship will be understood and valued.

Reach out today to book an appointment or learn more about our team and services. You’re not alone, and you don’t have to navigate this journey without support.