Research on the Lived Experience of First-Time Mothers in Psychotherapy Training

Are you a first-time mother who is currently training to be a psychotherapist or counsellor, or have recently completed your training?

I am conducting a research study as part of my Master’s degree in Integrative Psychotherapy at the Minster Centre, in collaboration with Middlesex University. This study aims to explore the unique lived experiences of trainee therapists who became first-time mothers during their training.

Who can participate?

You may be eligible to participate if you:

● Became a mother for the first time during your psychotherapy or counselling training
● Are currently in the final stages of your training or recently qualified as a therapist

What’s involved?

Participants will take part in a 60-90 minute interview, conducted remotely online and recorded. The interview will explore your experiences of transitioning to motherhood while training to become a therapist. I will ask you to describe your experience in as much detail as you are able and feel comfortable with. Your identity and responses will be kept confidential. The project has been approved by the Research Ethics Committee and will be conducted in accordance with the BACP’s ethical guidelines for research.

Why participate?

Your insights will contribute to a deeper understanding of how first-time motherhood impacts psychotherapy training and professional development. This study may help inform future support for mothers in similar roles.

Interested?

If you’d like to participate or want to learn more, please contact:

Yimen Lee
Email: yimenlee@gmail.com
Phone: 07795 965326

I really value your willingness to share your experiences and look forward to hearing from you.