Hope in Mind Psychology

About the Service

The Journey to Hope in Mind Psychology

Having specialised in perinatal mental health since qualifying as a clinical psychologist, I wanted to put my expansive therapeutic experience, alongside my lived experience of fertility difficulties, miscarriage, and birth trauma, into developing a psychology service that would help improve people’s fertility and parenting experiences.

I wanted to create a safe environment that could support people at all stages of their parenting journey, from those who are struggling with fertility, miscarriage, and baby loss, to those experiencing difficulties with their well-being antenatally and postnatally, including those who may be struggling to bond with their baby or with parenting a child.

And so, Hope in Mind Psychology was born. A specialist online service providing psychological support to people at all stages of their fertility and parenting journey. Here at Hope in Mind Psychology we passionately believe people should not feel alone in their struggles, and that they should be supported compassionately to make sense of their experiences in order to move forward.

The journey towards becoming a parent, and parenting itself, can be hard. Well done for taking the first steps towards seeking support. We understand it's not easy, but change is possible.

About Hope In Mind Psychology

Dr Grace Lee-Brindle

Hi, I’m Dr Grace. Having worked in perinatal mental health, alongside child and family mental health, as a clinical psychologist for several years, I was still not immune to the challenges that can present themselves on the journey to parenthood.

I have struggled for many years in my fertility journey, experiencing loss along the way. I experienced a traumatic birth which led things to feel difficult at the start of my parenting journey. I also know firsthand how hard it can be when you feel overwhelmed, and as though you are failing as a parent. And this is why I created Hope in Mind Psychology.

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TESTIMONIALS

"Grace was brilliant. She really listened and it felt like she really cared. She gave some really useful suggestions and advice and let how I was feeling on a particular day dictate the content of the sessions. The use of the safe place to calm down when required, how to deal with pregnancy announcements, the letter and memory box to say goodbye to my first loss, and all the advice around self-soothing and taking a step back at work really helped."

"Really valuable for validating thoughts and feelings around becoming a mum. Sessions were helpful, encouraging and helped me feel a lot more equipped for dealing with situations I may find myself in as a new mum. Feeling a lot stronger now than before I started the sessions. Having a space to be honest without judgement and discuss difficult topics I'm not always able to speak to friends and family about was so helpful"

“I found my head was clearer and I could think more easily. I became more relaxed and less concerned with small things. I'm more aware of my mood and actions and can articulate myself better. I always looked forward to the sessions—even the difficult ones. I use the tools and memories from the sessions regularly.”

"Thank you so much for being a fabulous listening ear so I have been able to talk about {baby she lost} and my ongoing fertility journey. You have been a life-line and a saviour. I will miss our sessions greatly."

"Grace helped me to emotionally release trauma and negativity. The experience was unpleasant most times, but necessary, and Grace showed me understanding, kindness and compassion, every step of the way. After finishing therapy, I feel more like my normal self again, being sociable, happy and I am more relaxed, my inner calm has been restored. Thank you Grace x"

"I used to have an inability to trust emotionally. Following sessions with Grace I realised this and it was beneficial to enable me to slowly learn what I could do to let people into my emotions and perhaps feel that I had stopped shutting them out. I previously felt shame and embarrassment over elements of my past, but talking it through with Grace (for the first time in my life) helped me to better understand myself."

"I appreciated all the time, patience and help you gave me during our sessions. Grace, you made what was a daunting process doable and I'll be forever grateful I took that step."

"After my sessions with Grace, I feel more able to tackle every day life where I previously felt evasive. I am more able to get through the day without feeling like I need to avoid those things around me that trigger memories."

"I would definitely recommend speaking to a therapist when you feel you can’t get any further on your own. For me personally, this was 14 months on from my trauma. Grace really helped me to process the harder memories that I held and has enabled me to pick little things that I am grateful for or bring me joy. I found the EMDR therapy the most helpful."

"Grace, thank you again for helping me while I was struggling. I have never been so bad and you were the reason I got out of the black hole I was stuck in. Not a day goes by that I do not think about you and the way you helped me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart."

“The changes have made life easier. I’m communicating better—not perfectly, but improving. I feel more connected to my wife, children, and team at work. I’m more positive about life and myself. I can now get up, get going, and feel less stressed throughout the day. I found the sessions to be useful and I was always at ease with Grace.”