SPECIALISATION

Child & Baby Loss Counselling

Child & Baby Loss Counselling in Barnet  & Online – Maria Kontos

Specialist counselling for parents and couples experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth, TFMR, pregnancy trauma, and NICU-related challenges. Compassionate support in Harrow and online across the UK.

Supporting Parents and Couples Through Child and Baby Loss

The loss of a baby, at any stage, is a deeply traumatic experience. Grief can be overwhelming, affecting your relationships, emotional wellbeing, and sense of self. I offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you can process your feelings, honour your child, and begin to make sense of your experience.

Book a free 15-minute consultation

Why Counselling Can Help

Parents and couples who experience loss and trauma during pregnancy or birth may feel isolated and misunderstood. Often, the grief is hidden, because friends, family, and society struggle to acknowledge the depth of the loss.

Counselling can provide:

  • - A space to express emotions safely
  • - Understanding and validation of your experience
  • - Guidance on adjusting to a “new normal” while holding onto memories
  • - Support in developing self-compassion and coping strategies

Specialist Areas of Support

I have particular experience supporting parents and couples through:

  • - Miscarriage (including multiple miscarriages)
  • - Stillbirth
  • - Loss of twins or babies in multiple pregnancies
  • - Premature birth and NICU experiences
  • - Termination for medical reasons (TFMR)
  • - Pregnancy anxiety and trauma

Grief of this nature can be enduring and complex. It may include feelings of guilt, anger, shock, profound sadness, or a loss of identity. The loss of one baby or more in a multiple pregnancy can bring additional layers of grief,  including surviving twin experiences, conflicted emotions, or feeling that one loss is minimised.

These emotions can surface unexpectedly and continue over time. Working through them in a safe, compassionate environment allows space to acknowledge your baby or babies, process trauma, and gradually integrate the experience into your ongoing life in a way that feels authentic and respectful.

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My Approach

I work relationally and integratively, tailoring sessions to your needs. My aim is not to “fix” grief, but to support insight, understanding, and gradual healing.

Through our work together, you can:

  • - Explore the roots of your emotions
    - Understand your reactions and coping patterns
    - Develop continuing bonds with your child through rituals or memory work
    - Strengthen relationships with partners, siblings, and family members
    - Build resilience and self-compassion
    I provide warmth, steadiness, and empathy, helping you navigate grief in a way that is authentic and sustainable.

Supporting Families Through Grief

Grief can feel isolating, confusing, and never-ending. Parents often face “should’ve beens” painful thoughts about what could have been. These moments are natural, and working through them with support allows them to gradually become less overwhelming.

Counselling also recognises the wider impact of loss: on partners, siblings, and family networks. Together, we can explore these dynamics and find ways to support the whole family through grief.

Practical Information

Sessions Available:

  • - In-person in Barnet
  • - Online via secure video platform
    - Session Length: 50 minutes

Fees from: £80

Book a free 15-minute consultation - you don’t need to have all the answers. You only need to reach out.

No parent should have to face the loss of a child alone. In a safe, compassionate space, your grief and emotions will be acknowledged and understood. Together, we can explore your feelings, honour your child, and begin to move forward with steadiness, hope, and continued connection.

Bob Marley

“You never know how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice.”