Perinatal Therapy Offering
The journey to parenthood does not always unfold as expected. I am here to offer perinatal therapy, helping you move forward after challenging experiences related to becoming a parent or struggling to be the parent you envisioned. You might be facing infertility, grieving after pregnancy or baby loss, or perhaps still feeling the effects of a difficult birth or challenges with breastfeeding. Additionally, you may find yourself reflecting on your own childhood experiences as you embark on your parenting journey, or you might have concerns about your ability to bond with your baby. With a background in both perinatal mental health and trauma therapy, particularly focusing on perinatal trauma and loss services, I bring experience as a mental health nurse, clinical lead, and accredited EMDR practitioner. I am proud to combine this expertise to provide therapy for both women and men around the perinatal period.
EMDR for Perinatal Loss and Trauma
I specialise in providing sensitive and effective trauma therapy relating to becoming a parent or experiencing loss around your hopes of becoming a parent
Please get in touch if you would like to discuss how I can assist you in moving forward after your difficult experiences with trauma. I am fortunate to have undertaken specialist perinatal EMDR therapy training, along with training in birth debrief, infant loss support, and compassion-focused therapy for grief. I will draw on this expertise throughout the different phases of EMDR therapy. In our sessions, I will provide a safe and supportive space for you to make sense of your situation and discover a new path forward with the help of perinatal support.
INTENSIVE EMDR FOR PERINATAL TRAUMA AND LOSS
Difficult experiences during pregnancy, birth or the postnatal period can leave a lasting emotional impact. You may find yourself experiencing anxiety, distressing memories, feeling on edge, or feeling that you haven’t been able to fully move on from what happened.
For some people, an EMDR intensive can provide a valuable opportunity to focus on their recovery without the longer timescale of weekly therapy. By working more intensively over one or two days, we can dedicate focused time to processing the experiences that continue to affect you, helping you feel safer, more settled and more able to move forward.
Intensive EMDR can be particularly helpful for those experiencing birth trauma or perinatal trauma, including those who are preparing for another pregnancy or birth and want to feel more confident about the future.
If you would like more information about the intensive approach to EMDR please see my separate page 'EMDR Intensives' and feel free to get in touch to have a chat about whether this could work for you.
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