Octavia Therapy offers compassionate and flexible counselling services tailored to support individuals through the emotional challenges of pregnancy and the postpartum period. Recognising that each person’s journey is unique, we provide a safe, non-judgemental space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace.
Utilising a blend of psychodynamic and solution-focused therapies, the practice addresses a range of perinatal mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression and trauma. Psychodynamic and solution-focused therapy can be especially supportive for expectant and new mothers by combining emotional insight with practical tools. Psychodynamic work helps explore identity shifts, past experiences, and underlying emotions linked to pregnancy, birth, or early parenting. Solution-focused therapy offers clear, goal-oriented support, helping mothers build on their strengths and find practical ways to cope. Together, these approaches foster self-awareness, emotional resilience, and a sense of control during a time of major change.
For new parents as a couple, psychodynamic and solution-focused therapy can improve communication, strengthen emotional connection, and help navigate changing roles and shared anxieties in early parenthood.
For fathers individually, these approaches offer space to explore their own identity shifts, emotional responses, and pressures – while also building confidence and practical strategies for supporting their partner and bonding with their baby.
Clients benefit from the consistency of working with a dedicated therapist, with options for in-person sessions in Radcliffe and Prestwich, near Manchester, as well as online or telephone appointments to accommodate varying needs. Clients can also opt for a combination of online and in-person if they prefer, to suit their schedule.
We also offer flexible scheduling and pricing, including special offers for block bookings of 3 and 6 sessions, and concessions for students, keyworkers, those on low income, unemployed individuals, and refugees, ensuring accessible support during this transformative life stage.
Sessions are typically weekly and 50 minutes’ long but both the frequency and length can be adjusted according to your needs. Some evening and weekend availability also.
A free introductory call is offered prior to starting to ascertain whether we are the right fit for your needs.
Contact Name
Sasha Puente
Phone Number
07974904978
Social Links
Address
Whitefield & Radcliffe Holistic Centre, 92 Stand Lane, Radcliffe, M26 1JU, Prestwich Holistic Centre, 92B Mather Avenue, Prestwich, M25 0LA, Radcliffe, M26 1JU
Specifics
Qualifications & Awards
MBACP Registered Fully Qualified & Insured for In-Person and Online Counselling, for Individuals & Couples Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Couples Certification PgDip Psychology
Offers
Therapy Sessions (Paid Prior to Each Session)
£45 per session for individuals and £55 per session for couples. Concessions available for students, keyworkers, those on low income, unemployed individuals, and refugees.
Therapy Sessions (Booked in Blocks of 3)
£40 per session for individuals and £45 per session for couples.
Therapy Sessions (Booked in Blocks of 6)
£35 per session for individuals and £40 per session for couples.
