Pregnancy, birth, and parenthood bring profound changes—some expected, others overwhelming. If you’re struggling with anxiety, distressing memories, or shifts in identity, you don’t have to face it alone. Therapy provides a safe space to process your experiences and find stability in this new chapter.
There is no right way to experience motherhood,and no shame in needing support. Whether you’re adjusting to the new emotions, healing from birth trauma, or managing anxiety, therapy can help you regain a sense of balance. Using evidence-based approaches like EMDR, CBT, and IPT, we’ll work together towards healing and resilience -at your own pace.
Birth Trauma Recovery
Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Care
Identity & Relationship Adjustments
Stress Management & Compassion-Focussed Therapy
EMDR & CBT for Emotional Processing Regulation
I provide specialist birth trauma therapy in Bristol and online, as well as support for baby loss, grief, and maternal mental health difficulties. Including difficulties adjusting to the transition of motherhood and parenting.
My approaches include:
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) for birth trauma
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
Prolonged Greif Disorder Therapy (PGDT)
Compassion focused and trauma informed approaches
Book a consultation, and together we can decide on the most appropriate therapy based on your expreinces and goals.
Yes. Many women experience anxiety, intrusive memories, panic, guilt, or emotional numbness following a difficult or traumatic birth.
Birth trauma therapy can help you process what happened, reduce overwhelming symptoms, and regain a sense of safety and control.
I offer trauma-focused therapy in Bristol to support recovery after birth.
I offer face-face therapy in Bristol as well as online sessions for clients across the UK
The fee for each session is £110. Some insurance policies are accepted, including AVIVA and AXA. I am also registered with some Bristol based EAP programmes. Please ask about others.
Yes, everything discussed in therapy is confidential. However, there are some exceptions: if there is a risk of harm to yourself or others, or if disclosure is required by law (e.g., safeguarding concerns, court orders). I comply with GDPR regulations to ensure your personal data is handled securely and responsibly. This includes storing session notes safely and only collecting necessary information. If you have any questions about how your data is managed, I am happy to discuss this with you.
Set up your appointment today, choosing between meeting in person or virtually.
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