Anchor
Why Anchor?
So much planning goes into birth yet the postpartum period often takes families by surprise. The early weeks can feel overwhelming, with big changes for your body, mind, and relationships.
Anchor is designed as a gentle starting place: a personalized roadmap to support your mental health before and after baby arrives.
What's Included
10 Sessions Total
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5 sessions during pregnancy
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Exploring attachment and emotional preparation
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Planning for postpartum mental health
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Identifying supports and community resources
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Preparing for transitions
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1 Sharing session with your care team/support people
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Support navigating the medical system
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5 sessions postpartum (bi-weekly over the first 10 weeks)
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Gentle check-ins and emotional support
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Adjusting plans when unexpected things come up
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Debriefing the birth experience
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Supporting bonding and attachment
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Ongoing mental health support
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Making sure your care team is accountable
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Who is Anchor For?
Anchor may be a good fit if you:
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Feel hesitant about “traditional” counselling but are looking for mental health support during your pregnancy and postpartum
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Are curious about ways to prepare for postpartum mental health
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Want to feel held and supported as you navigate postpartum
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Would benefit from both planning and ongoing check-ins after baby arrives
The Anchor Process
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Assessment & Planning
We’ll spend the first two sessions exploring the unique intersections of your life, pregnancy, and outline your postpartum support plan.
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Create your roadmap
Together, we’ll design a plan that feels right for you. Whether that’s exploring attachment, processing emotions, or building practical supports.
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Postpartum Support
After baby arrives, we’ll check in, adjust plans, debrief your birth experience, and make sure you feel anchored through it all.
Pricing
Each session is offered at a discounted rate of $135.
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Because these services are provided by a Registered Social Worker (RSW):
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Many extended health insurance plans cover sessions, making them eligible for reimbursement.
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In Canada, Social Work services are deductible under the Income Tax Act as a medical expense.
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I also offer a sliding scale to reduce financial barriers. Please reach out if cost feels like a concern.
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Next Steps
If you’re interested in the Anchor Program, here’s how to get started:
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Book a Free 20-Minute Consultation
This is a chance to connect, ask questions, and see if the program feels like the right fit for you. -
Schedule Your First Session
We’ll begin with a bio-psychosocial assessment to map out your unique needs and goals. -
Begin Your Journey With Support
Together, we’ll create a personalized plan for your mental health and navigate the transition into parenthood with care, flexibility, and community.
Frequently Asked Quesitons
What happens if my baby comes early?
You’ll still receive all 10 sessions at the Anchor rate. The program is flexible, so if your baby arrives earlier than expected, the remaining sessions will shift into postpartum support. This ensures you still get the wraparound care you need, tailored to where you are in your journey.
What is a Sharing Session?
A Sharing Session is an opportunity to bring together the people who will support you during postpartum like your partner, midwife, doula, or family. Together, we review your mental health care plan and discuss how everyone can best support you. It’s about building community, fostering understanding, and making sure your care team is on the same page.
What is a Bio-Psychosocial Assessment?
This assessment is a holistic look at your pregnancy, mental health, environment, and support system. During the first session(s), we explore your medical and mental health history, reproductive health, current supports, cultural background, identity, and interests. This helps us understand your unique needs and guides the personalized plan for your postpartum journey.
What if I’m only interested in the prenatal sessions?
You can choose to complete only the prenatal portion of Anchor. If you decide later that you’d like postpartum support, you can always add sessions at that time.
Are sessions covered by insurance?
Many extended health insurance plans will reimburse sessions with a Registered Social Worker. Receipts are provided for insurance purposes.
What if I need to cancel a session?
24 hours’ notice is required for cancellations. Otherwise, the full session fee will be charged.
Let’s Work Together
Get in touch so we can start working together.
