Perinatal Mental Health, Antenatal Counselling & Birth Trauma

Perinatal mental health concerns are those which arise during pregnancy or within the 1st year of birth

Risk factors

Previous mental health issues
Childhood sexual abuse
Anxiety
Depression
Miscarriage
Previous birth traumas
Stillbirth
Infertility
Domestic violence
Pregnancy Anxiety

Dads & Partners

It's incredibly difficult to see those we love in distress and pain, and those that are witness to birth trauma can suffer too with symptoms such as PTSD, anxiety, stress and feelings of helplessness. This service extends to you also.

Midwifes, Nurses & Healthcare Practitioners

Although Midwifes, Nurses & Healthcare Professionals are experts in their fields, they are not exempt from suffering in distressing situations.

Anyone that bears witness or is involved in emotive situations can be adversely affected, even during a professional role, and this service is available to you also. We all need a space to debrief and offload in a safe and confidential environment.

Birth Trauma can occur in the presence of:

Bereavement
Pregnancy loss
Induction experience
Feelings of being out of control
Instrumental delivery (forceps or ventouse)
Tokophobia
Bonding difficulties
Blaming baby for birth experience
Feelings of not being listened to
Medical interventions
Lack of dignity/privacy
Labour and or birth complications
Baby needed resus or NNU
Emergency Section
Inadequate communication

Information & Fees

Perinatal mental health, Antenatal or Birth trauma sessions take place at my private practise in Arlesey in Bedfordshire. I also offer sessions via Zoom. These sessions are charged at a rate of:

£80 for 60-minute sessions.