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East Lodge, Elm Row, Galashiels, TD1 3HT

01896 751 609

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Perinatal Mental Health Borders

Having a baby is a major, life changing event and many mothers and parents can end up feeling overwhelmed by the responsibility.

Perinatal Mental Health Borders is a Scottish Registered Charity and has, for over a decade, been providing evidence based therapy for those affected by the birth of a child and early parenthood. Support is available from PMH Borders for all parents living in the Scottish Borders.

If you are feeling low, coming along to PMH Borders for the first time is a big step towards getting the support you need – you might feel a bit anxious, but our experienced and dedicated team is here to support you every step of the way.

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What we do

PMH Borders is a Scottish Registered Charity and has, for over a decade, been providing evidence based therapy across the Scottish Borders for those affected by the birth of a child and early parenthood.

There can be many reasons why a parent needs support at this time, including, but not limited to:

  • Birth trauma
  • Previous Miscarriage
  • Infant death

And the impact of these can include, but are not limited to:

  • Low mood
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Other Perinatal Mental Health difficulties

We’re here to support you.

Counselling and Psychotherapy

Art Psychotherapy

EMDR Trauma Therapy

Parent and Infant Dyadic Therapy

Woodland Walk and Talk

Family Learning Groups

Nutrition Group

Infant massage

Creche

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Who are we?

We are a small charity providing psychological therapies for those who are feeling anxious or depressed by their experience of pregnancy, birth and/or early parenthood. Our team consists of a Therapeutic Services Manager, an Assistant Manager, a Creche Co-ordinator and four permanent Psychotherapists/Counsellors. We also have a number of volunteers helping us run the creche and a Board of Trustees who oversee the governance of the charity.

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Your help makes all the difference

Your donations helps us to:

  • Recruit and employ only fully qualified and experienced therapists and counsellors
  • Recruit and employ fully qualified and experienced office and creche managers
  • Provide a comfortable, confidential environment where clients can feel safe and supported
  • A warm, homely creche space where babies and toddlers can be well looked after by a qualified and experienced creche co-ordinator and PVG checked and trained volunteers.

This is a much needed service and your donations are vital in helping us to sustain the high quality of therapeutic support we are able to offer.

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What people say about us

"A huge thank you to everyone for the amazing service you provide. Every person I interacted with, on reception and the counsellors were very kind and respectful. Thank you on behalf of me and my family for all your support!"

"The service is fantastic. Every single person there is kind and compassionate, making you feel like you’re in a very safe place."

"I feel lucky to have been able to use the service and really feel like talking through my worries over the last 16 weeks has really helped me and my anxiety. Thank you so much."

"A wonderful service that I’m so grateful to have been able to use."

"I couldn't be more grateful for the help that I received, the whole team were very friendly and I know I am in a better place because of it."

"My counsellor was just amazing, I felt she created a very comfortable environment for me and I felt safe discussing everything I felt"

"It helped massively just being able to talk about my feelings openly! Everybody was so lovely too"

"I felt that with speaking to somebody I didn’t really know or who wasn’t involved in my situation, that I could fully offload and be completely honest."

"I felt at ease with my counsellor and really felt I could be open and honest with what was going on."

"Most lovely, caring environment"

"The staff in the crèche were so welcoming and friendly and put me at ease about leaving my son in the crèche."

"The creche was fantastic, my son loved playing with the toys and the staff were super friendly - which meant I felt more relaxed in leaving my son there during my sessions."

“Therapy helped me feel validated, connected, less alone. Specifically EMDR helped reduce stuck feelings/thoughts. I have new strategies to handle times of overwhelm.”

"With counselling/therapy, I can see what was before, and what is ahead of me. I can find my strengths and know my vulnerabilities more clearly. It has helped me realise who I am as a person and a Father.”

"Keep doing the amazing work you ladies do, we will forever be in debt to your services and how they have helped us move forward. Thank you x"

“I feel like I can thrive now instead of just surviving.”

“This is the best therapy I have ever received. Having previously been to a private therapist and a nhs therapist in my late teens I didn’t have high expectations but was blown away by the staff at Pmh borders!”

URGENT HELP? Call your GP or dial 111 or 999 for help in an emergency.

 

Below are some other numbers that may offer urgent support.

Samaritans Scotland
or call 116 123

Breathing Space is a free confidential service for people in Scotland.
Open up when you’re feeling down – phone 0800 83 85 87
or call 0800 83 85 87
Weekdays  Mon -Thurs 6pm -2am – Weekends Fri-Mon 6pm-6am

Mental health services at NHS 24 (nhsinform.scot)
or call 111 or 999

 

Get in touch

info@pmhborders.org.uk

East Lodge, Elm Row, Galashiels, TD1 3HT

01896 751 609