Do you need support to heal from a traumatic birth? You might be experiencing unwanted thoughts, images and memories, and finding yourself avoiding painful reminders. Maybe you feel terrified that something bad is going to happen to you or your baby. You might be struggling with anger, shame, guilt or self-blame, or sadness that you can’t think about your birth and newborn period without distress. Perhaps you always wanted a bigger family, but now don’t feel you can face going through it again.

A traumatic birth can make it really hard to enjoy parenthood and to be present with your baby and partner, and to feel confident in yourself as a parent. This can be the case even when the birth went “well” medically - it’s how you felt that matters.

It doesn’t have to be this way. I have helped many people to move past the distress of a traumatic birth and reach their goals, such as reducing flashbacks, planning a future pregnancy, or enjoying intimacy with their partner. However the birth experience is affecting you, I understand how important it is to get the right support so that you can focus on what matters most - your family. 

I use gold-standard therapies backed by scientific research. This means we can effectively resolve trauma symptoms and build your inner resources so you feel able not only to cope, but to thrive in your parenting. I offer talking therapies, EMDR, and intensive EMDR therapy so we can plan an intervention that meets your needs.

As a parent of young children I understand the highs and lows of parenting, and get the challenges of taking care of yourself alongside a young family. As a trauma specialist I also understand how overwhelming it can be to face such distressing memories. We will adapt therapy to your needs so it feels manageable and suited to your pace.

I offer a free 30-minute introductory video call so we can decide if I’m the right therapist for you - click below to book yours.