Meet Dr Tara & Dr Claire,
Consultant Clinical Psychologists
& Mamas ourselves
“Women are expected to work like they don't have children, and raise children as if they don't work.”
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OUR MISSION
Our mission is to help mamas, whether they are pregnant, postpartum or well into their motherhood journey, move from a place of surviving to thriving!
We also work with businesses to ensure they attract, support and retain their talented staff, through every stage of motherhood.
WHO WE HELP:
We work with pregnant women to help them emotionally and psychologically prepare for the good, the bad and the ugly of motherhood. We support them to hold onto themselves and their emotional wellbeing, to confidently navigate the challenging transition to motherhood, and to provide the very best start in life for their child.
We support women who are struggling with motherhood or feel they have lost themselves or important pieces of their identity, to make sense of their complex feelings and experiences, empowering them to do the work that allows them to stop searching for their ‘old self’ and step into a new identity they love. One which encompasses both the mother AND the amazing, kick-ass woman, in her own right.
We are transforming organisations through cutting-edge psychological support which attracts, engages and retains your talented female staff, through all stages of motherhood. We offer team events, maternal preparation courses and interactive lunch and learn webinars.
OUR WHY
In a recent study of 2300 mothers in the UK, as many as 4 in 5 of them experienced at least one episode of a mental health difficulty before or after the birth of their child (RCOG, 2017).
Yet, research finds that the emotional and physical challenges of the pregnant and postnatal period are ‘minimally acknowledged or simply ignored’ (Benson & Wolf, 2012).
This extends into work places. Most businesses are not holding on to talented and skilled women after they have children (That Works For Me, 2023).
Having lived these challenges ourselves, we are passionate about changing the landscape of motherhood.
It is rare to find a safe space that is informing, fun, emotional and still focused on change for the better but with you guys it is all there. Dr. Tara and Dr. Claire take the facts and blow up the mandates, norms and inner demons in such a safe and open way that you can't help but come away feeling connected, heard and understood. The only downside for me is not finding it sooner!
Nicky Jenkins, HR Director & mum of two
The Heart & Soul Doctors are delighted to donate a share of their profits to charities which support parental mental health & emotional wellbeing.
BE REAL. BE MAMA. BE YOU.
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ADDRESS
The Heart and Soul Doctors Ltd
The Walled Garden
South Building
Bush Estate
Midlothian
EH26 0SD
