Birth Trauma Support

You are not alone

When you’ve experienced a difficult birth, you don’t need opinions or pressure – you need someone who gets it. As an award-winning, 5⭐ Google review hypnotherapist, I specialise in helping parents move through birth trauma in the way that works for you.

There are plenty of people out there with their own agendas, but what really helps is qualified, compassionate guidance – whether that’s through hypnotherapy, the 3-Step Rewind technique, or personalised doula support. Together, we’ll find the path that feels safe, supportive, and effective for your healing. I genuinely believe that no-one should have misgivings or regrets about the birth of their child(ren) that has an impact on the way feel about their birth experiences or post-natal period. Everyone d!eserves to have an empowering birth story, and I can help you find it

Understanding Birth Trauma

Birth trauma can happen after any birth – not just emergencies. Signs include:

  • Flashbacks or nightmares about the birth

  • Avoiding hospitals or future pregnancies

  • Anxiety, hyper-vigilance, or emotional numbness

  • Trouble bonding with your baby

  • Feeling guilty or isolated

Download my free guide for more signs of birth trauma and how to start to heal

Can Birth Trauma Be Prevented?

Luckily the chances of experiencing Birth Trauma can be reduced. With the right preparation and support, birth doesn’t have to feel frightening or overwhelming. Understanding your options, learning practical tools for relaxation, and having someone by your side who truly listens can make a huge difference. By feeling informed, supported, and in control, you’re far more likely to come away from your birth — however it unfolds — with a sense of calm and confidence rather than trauma.

Some practical ways to help reduce the risk of birth trauma include:

  • Preparing properly with evidence-based information so you know what to expect.

  • Using hypnobirthing techniques to stay calm, relaxed, and in control.

  • Having a doula for continuous emotional and practical support throughout pregnancy and birth.

  • Knowing your rights and feeling confident to advocate for yourself (or having someone do this with you).

Quick Tips if You’re Struggling with Birth Trauma

If you’ve experienced a difficult birth, it can feel isolating — but you are not alone, and there are steps you can take to start feeling more like yourself again. Here are a few simple ways to begin coping with birth trauma:

  1. Talk about it
    Bottling things up often makes them feel heavier. Share your story with someone you trust — whether that’s a partner, a friend, or a professional who understands birth trauma. Being heard without judgement is one of the first steps toward healing.

  2. Write your story
    Putting your birth story down on paper can help you make sense of what happened. Journalling isn’t about getting the words “right” — it’s about giving your emotions a safe outlet and seeing your experience from a different perspective.

  3. Use grounding techniques
    If you’re hit with flashbacks or anxiety, grounding techniques can help bring you back to the present moment. Try naming five things you can see, four you can touch, three you can hear, two you can smell, and one you can taste. These simple tools can calm the body and quieten the mind.

  4. Seek specialist support
    You don’t have to work through trauma on your own. Specialist therapies such as hypnotherapy, EMDR, or counselling for birth trauma can make a huge difference. A doula or birth professional trained in trauma support can also provide a safe, compassionate space for recovery.

Birth Trauma Recovery with Hypnotherapy

As an award-winning hypnotherapist with 5- Star Google reviews, I specialise in helping parents heal after difficult births. If you’ve been left with upsetting memories, flashbacks, or a feeling that you “can’t move on”, hypnotherapy can gently reduce the emotional intensity of those experiences so you feel calmer, safer, and back in control of your life. I use the 3 Step Rewind Technique, along with other recognised hypnotherapy techniques to affect real change.

The 3-Step Rewind for Birth Trauma

The 3-Step Rewind is a gentle and effective process that allows you to reframe and release traumatic birth memories without needing to retell every detail. It works by:

  • Revisiting the memory in a calm, safe state – so you’re not overwhelmed.

  • Rewinding the emotional charge – separating the memory from the intense feelings tied to it.

  • Rebuilding with strength and calm – replacing old responses with resilience, confidence, and control.

    Many parents describe it as finally being able to “file away” the memory without it controlling them.

Other Support Available

Alongside the 3-Step Rewind, I also offer:

  • Hypnotherapy for anxiety, panic, and overwhelm.

  • Positive preparation for future pregnancies and births.

  • Doula support for emotional reassurance and practical guidance.

Your Healing Journey Starts Here

Healing is possible, whether your birth was weeks or years ago.

Call me for a free 15-minute consultation to see how I can support you with hypnotherapy, the 3-Step Rewind, and doula care.

You deserve to feel calm, confident, and free from the weight of birth trauma.

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