Pregnancy & Infant Loss Counselling in Anfield, Liverpool

A Grief Like No Other

Losing a baby — whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, termination for medical reasons, or infant death — is a devastation that words cannot fully capture. It's the loss of not just a child, but of every future you had imagined. It's grief compounded by silence, by others not knowing what to say, by a world that expects you to move on before you're ready.

For men, this grief carries particular complexities. You may feel expected to be strong for your partner, to hold things together, to process your own pain privately or not at all. Whatever your experience, it deserves space, attention, and compassionate understanding.

Types of Loss I Support

• Early miscarriage — the shock and grief of loss in the first trimester
• Recurrent miscarriage — the trauma of multiple losses
• Late miscarriage and stillbirth — when you had allowed yourself to hope
• Termination for medical reasons (TFMR) — the impossible choice and its aftermath
• Neonatal death and infant loss — when you had time to love and lose
• Ectopic pregnancy and molar pregnancy — medical trauma alongside grief
• Fathers' grief — dedicated space for men's experience of baby loss

My Approach

I'm David Lewis, a person-centred counsellor with specialist training in baby loss bereavement. During my counselling training, I worked extensively on my own experience of baby loss, processing the deep sadness and anger that came with it. This personal journey informs the depth of understanding I bring to this work.

I offer both in-person sessions in Anfield and online counselling — which can be particularly helpful when grief makes leaving home difficult. Find out what to expect from your first session →

Common Questions About Baby Loss Counselling

Is it normal to feel this devastated after a miscarriage?

Absolutely. Your grief is valid regardless of when the loss occurred or whether others knew about the pregnancy. The bond with your baby began the moment you knew they existed.

Do you work with fathers who have experienced baby loss?

Yes. I have particular training in supporting men through pregnancy and infant loss. Fathers often feel overlooked. I provide dedicated space for men's grief.

Do you offer online counselling for pregnancy loss?

Yes. Online counselling is available throughout the UK and is particularly helpful when grief makes leaving home difficult. Everything works the same way — just from your own space.

How long does grief after baby loss last?

There's no timeline. Grief often comes in waves, triggered by anniversaries or seemingly random moments. In counselling, we honour your unique grief journey without pressure to move on before you're ready.