Solo Parenthood
I provide therapy for solo parents in person or online
Solo Mother By Choice
If you're a solo parent, or you're considering solo parenthood, you may be carrying a unique mix of joy, responsibility, grief, hope, and uncertainty.
The decision to become a parent on your own can be deeply empowering, but it can also bring challenges that can feel hard to talk about and you might be unsure what someone might think or feel about your choices. You might be navigating fertility treatment, donor conception, pregnancy, parenting without a partner, complicated family dynamics, loneliness, exhaustion, or questions about identity and belonging.
As a solo parent by choice myself, I know there are parts of this journey that can be difficult to put into words. You may be looking for a therapist who already understands the landscape—someone you don't have to explain donor conception to, justify your decision to, or educate about the realities of raising a child on your own. If that's what you're looking for, I can be that therapist.
That doesn't mean our experiences will be the same. Every solo parenting journey is different. But I do understand what it's like to hold immense gratitude alongside fear, overwhelm, sadness, or self-doubt, and to navigate a path that can feel deeply meaningful and immensely pressurised.
Therapy offers a space where all of these experiences are welcome.
Whether you're thinking about becoming a solo parent, trying to conceive, adjusting to life with a baby, navigating the realities of raising a child on your own, or looking for therapy unrelated to your parenting journey, we can explore whatever is on your mind. Together, we can make sense of the emotional challenges, strengthen your connection with yourself, and help you find a way through that feels authentic and sustainable.
I offer a warm, affirming, and non-judgemental therapy space in Kendal and online, where you don't have to carry everything alone.
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Whether you're considering solo parenthood, trying to conceive, pregnant, or already raising a child on your own, it's natural to wonder if you're capable of carrying the responsibility. You may find yourself questioning whether you'll cope emotionally, practically, or financially, or comparing yourself to families that look different from your own.
These worries don't mean you're not ready or that you're doing something wrong. In many ways, they reflect the significance of the decision you're making and the love and care you already have for your child.
Therapy offers a space to explore these fears honestly and compassionately. Together, we can make sense of the doubts, recognise the strengths and resources you already have, and help you build confidence in your own way of being a parent.
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Many solo parents are surprised by how lonely the journey can feel at times. You may have chosen this path wholeheartedly and still find yourself longing for someone to share the responsibility, celebrate the milestones, or sit beside you through the difficult moments.
Choosing solo parenthood doesn't mean you have to enjoy every part of doing it alone. It's possible to feel grateful for your family and still grieve the things you don't have. Both experiences can exist at the same time.
Therapy provides a space to talk openly about the loneliness, without guilt or judgement. Together, we can explore what you're missing, what support you need, and how you can build a life that feels more connected, supported, and sustainable.
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Many parents feel shocked by how difficult parenthood can be. After spending so long hoping, planning, trying to conceive, or imagining life with a child, it can be confusing to find yourself feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, resentful, lonely, or simply not coping in the way you expected.
It's easy to assume that because you chose this path, you should be grateful all the time or able to manage without struggle. But the truth is that parenting is hard, whatever your family set-up. Every parent faces challenges, moments of self-doubt, and times when the demands feel relentless.
As a solo parent, you may also be carrying responsibilities that would otherwise be shared, making it harder to find space for your own needs, relationships, and sense of self.
Therapy offers a place to talk honestly about the realities of parenting, without judgement or pressure to be grateful all the time. Together, we can make sense of what you're experiencing, explore what support you need, and help you approach yourself with greater compassion through the ups and downs of family life.