Perinatal Support Packages
Contained, focused support for the transition into parenthood. For clients who need more than reassurance but are not in acute crisis.
Pregnancy and postpartum are not just emotional experiences. They are functional ones. Sleep, feeding, routines, decision-making, support systems, relationship dynamics, and nervous system capacity all shift at once, often before anyone has given you a real plan for how to manage them.
These packages are designed for clients who are preparing for that transition or navigating it right now, and who want something structured, practical, and grounded in clinical counselling. Therapy does not have to mean starting from scratch. It can mean targeted support for the transition you are already in.
Because of my background as both a Registered Clinical Counsellor and an Occupational Therapist, I think about both what you are feeling and how you are functioning. That means our work covers emotional regulation, anxiety, identity, and relationship dynamics alongside the practical realities of sleep, feeding, routines, daily capacity, support roles, and decision fatigue. Most perinatal support addresses one or the other. This addresses both.
Is This the Right Fit?
You are pregnant and already feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or worried about how you will cope
You appear to be managing but privately feel like you are holding more than anyone realizes
Your identity is built around being capable and in control, and the unpredictability of this transition is activating something you cannot quite name
You want a concrete plan, not just reassurance that everything will be fine
You do not want ongoing weekly therapy but need more than education and general support
You are a couple who wants to prepare your relationship for the shift that is coming
If you think ongoing perinatal counselling is a better fit, you can learn more about my approach here
Package 1: Postpartum Planning Intensive
$595 CAD
2-hour session or 2 x 1-hour sessions + 30-minute postpartum check-in
For one or both partners who want a clear postpartum plan before baby arrives, without committing to ongoing therapy.
Included:
Pre-session intake form
2-hour planning session or 2 x 1-hour sessions - your choice of format
30-minute postpartum check-in after baby arrives to adjust the plan
Written postpartum support map: personalized recommendations, scripts, and next steps
We cover:
What might feel hardest postpartum and why
Sleep protection and realistic planning
Feeding stress points and decision preparation
Visitor and family boundaries
Partner and support roles
Early warning signs and what to do if anxiety increases
Practical scripts for hard moments
Payment option: 2 x $297.50. Receipts provided for RCC services — may be submitted to extended health benefits for eligible plans.
Package 2: Pregnancy & Postpartum Capacity Plan
$795 CAD
2 prenatal sessions + 2 postpartum sessions
For clients who want support before and after baby arrives, with continuity across the transition.
Included:
Pre-session intake form
Two prenatal counselling sessions
Two postpartum counselling sessions
Written summary after each phase: recommendations, scripts, resources, and next steps
We cover:
Anxiety patterns and birth fears
Feeding and sleep planning
Functional capacity across the day
Support system mapping
Early warning signs of postpartum anxiety or depression
Postpartum adjustment and identity shift
Next-step referrals if needed
Payment option: 2 x $397.50. Receipts provided for RCC services — may be submitted to extended health benefits.
Package 3: Transition to Parenthood Couples Package
$1,250 CAD
1 individual session with each partner + 3 sessions together
For couples who want to prepare the relationship for the shift that is coming, not just the logistics.
Included:
Pre-session intake form for both partners
One individual session with each partner
Three couples sessions together
Written couples support summary: personalized recommendations, scripts, and next steps
We cover:
Each partner's individual fears and worries
Relationship patterns under stress
Communication, repair, and invisible labour
Family and in-law boundaries
Feeding, sleep logistics, and support roles
Actionable scripts for hard moments
Payment option: 3 x $417. Receipts provided for RCC services — may be submitted to extended health benefits.
Booking Details
Format: Virtual across BC. In-person in Vancouver at 657 E. 29th Ave.
Coverage: Receipts provided for RCC counselling. Submit to extended health benefits depending on your plan.
Discovery calls: Book via Google Cal Not Jane.
Referrals: These packages are available to clients referred by midwives, obstetricians, and other perinatal care providers, including through The Midwifery Group. Self-referral is also accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and apply.
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Contained packages with a clear beginning and end. Focused, practical support for a specific transition. Some clients move into ongoing therapy afterward. Others find the package is exactly what they needed.
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No. Reach out directly or book a free 15-minute consultation. If referred by a midwife or provider, mention that when you reach out.
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Receipts are provided for RCC counselling services. Coverage varies by plan — contact your provider to confirm.
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The Capacity Plan and Postpartum Planning Intensive can include a partner in any session. The Couples Package is designed for both partners.
Lisa Brooks, RCC #19648 | Registered Clinical Counsellor, informed by over a decade of OT practice | ADHD-CCSP | PSI Perinatal Mental Health Training | Vancouver, BC | Virtual across BC