Birth Trauma Therapy
How you feel matters, with support, you can feel like you again
You can move Beyond Birth Trauma with solution focused hypnotherapy
Signs of Birth Trauma
Birth trauma can show up in many ways, but the 4 common signs of birth trauma are:
re experiencing- this could be through flashbacks, nightmares, triggers that make you remember the event or repeating thoughts about your birth that you can’t seem to control
avoidance - you may avoid triggers that remind you of your birth trauma such as hospitals, Drs, people, objects or you may avoid being alone, leaving the house, going to baby groups etc
hyper-vigilance- you may find you’re on edge and more reactive than usual, you might find it difficult to relax or sleep, you might feel like you’re constantly worrying and on ‘high alert’
changes in mood and thoughts- you or your friends and family might notice that your mood has changed, you might feel sad, angry, or frustrated more often and not be able to enjoy the things you used to enjoy. You might start feeling guilt or shame about the events or more generally.
The constant stress and emotional toll of birth trauma can be overwhelming, leaving you feeling drained and disconnected from your family or life itself. It's crucial to recognise that experiencing birth trauma is not a reflection of your strength or abilities as a parent. You’re not alone and with the right support you can feel so much better and be the parent you imagined being.
Beyond Birth Trauma therapy programme
Work with me one to one for 90 days in the Beyond Birth Trauma therapy programme. We’ll use a combination of traditional talk therapy and Hypnotherapy in our sessions and you’ll receive a hypnotherapy track to listen to at home. This is a gentle and transformative approach to healing birth trauma. We work at your pace, focusing on reducing your stress, improving your sleep and then processing the trauma itself. You’ll have between 8-12 sessions depending on your need. Sessions can be held in person or online. Contact me today to have a chat and book your free initial consultation.
£880
“Thank you for giving me the tools that I needed to be able to safely revisit the experience and take control of the situation, to be able to move forwards.”
Frequently Asked Questions
I feel like my birth was difficult, but not traumatic. Can you still help?
Yes. You don’t have to be highly traumatised to feel the effects of a difficult birth. Maybe it all feels a little muddled and you just want a chance to talk and work through what happened. Maybe there were some parts you really enjoyed, but right now you keep coming back to the difficult parts. Solution focused hypnotherapy helps you to process what happened and lift those difficult emotions.
I’m scared of giving birth again, what can I do?
It’s very common to feel afraid of birth if you’ve previously had a traumatic experience. Some people find that they desperately want more children, but the fear is holding them back. Whether you’re already pregnant or considering trying again, I can help you to release those fears and begin to look forward. I offer extra sessions if you’d like support in planning your next birth so that you can enjoy your pregnancy and feel confident about the birth of your next baby.
My birth was fine, but what happened after has stayed with me. How do I move on?
Sometimes it isn’t the birth of your baby that leaves you traumatised, but what happened after. A stay in NICU, a return to hospital in the early days or weeks, difficulty healing from birth related injuries or a tricky feeding journey can all impact on how you feel. We can work through these memories to help you feel more in control again.
My child isn’t a baby anymore, is it too late to get help?
No matter what age your child is, your experience stays with you. We often find that we can cope day to day, but certain triggers, such as birthdays, hospital visits or birth announcements can bring back the difficult feelings. It’s never too late to get the help you need.
Can I bring my baby to the sessions?
You need to be able to fully relax during the sessions and so I advise that you find a time where you can be on your own. I understand that naps and feeding with young babies especially can be difficult to predict and so I always aim to be as flexible as possible with our appointments.
Do I need to bring my maternity notes to the sessions?
No, you don’t need to bring any notes to the sessions. If you have them and would like to bring them to help you remember what happened or to share with me that’s absolutely fine. If there are parts of your notes that you are confused about I may be able to offer some clarity around them, however I am not a medical professional and so cannot offer any medical guidance.
I don’t think I can talk about what happened, how can I get help?
For some people sharing their story can feel too scary. In our sessions you only ever have to share what you are comfortable with. I will always listen from a place of compassion and in a non judgemental way. If you don’t want to share your story at all, we can still work through the process. You will need to be able to recall the memories yourself, but you don’t have to share them.
Who is solution focused hypnotherapy for?
Solution focused hypnotherapy can support anyone who has experienced trauma. This may be the person who gave birth, but it can also be very helpful for birth partners or care providers who have found witnessing a birth difficult. I offer a 10% discount on sessions for NHS staff who have experienced trauma at work.