Experience Compassionate Healing and Empowering Support
Not all difficult births are traumatic, but some experiences stay with you in a way that doesn’t fade with time.
You might replay what happened, feel emotional or numb when you think about it, or notice your body reacting before your mind can catch up.
Common Experiences After Birth Trauma
- feeling like “something is still stuck”
- intrusive memories or flashbacks
- emotional numbness or detachment
- anxiety about your body or future pregnancies
- anger, grief, or sadness that feels unresolved
- difficulty talking about the birth
How Therapy Helps
We work gently and at your pace to:
- reconnect with safety and trust in your body
- process what happened without re-traumatization
- support your nervous system in settling
- understand emotional and bodily responses
- integrate the experience in a way that feels less overwhelming
My Approach to Healing
I come to therapy with a background in midwifery. I’ve been in the room when births didn’t go as planned. I’ve seen when interventions happened quickly, when consent felt rushed, when parents left the hospital holding their baby but carrying something heavy they couldn’t name. That experience means I don’t need you to explain what a cascade of interventions feels like, or why a healthy baby doesn’t make the experience less painful. I understand the clinical reality of birth and the emotional aftermath. That dual perspective shapes everything about how I approach birth trauma therapy.
Begin with a personalized session to understand your unique experience and establish a foundation for your healing process.
Engage in customized counseling sessions designed to address your specific emotional and psychological needs. My approach incorporates techniques from Rewind, Flash, and Internal Family Systems
I provide continuous care to help you build resilience, regain confidence, and foster long-term mental well-being.
No. Birth trauma can follow any birth where you felt scared, unheard, out of control, or unsupported, regardless of the medical outcome. A healthy baby does not mean the experience wasn’t traumatic.
This varies depending on the person and the experience. Some people notice meaningful shifts within a few sessions. Others benefit from longer-term work. We discuss this in your first session and revisit it as we go.
Yes. Trauma doesn’t have an expiry date. Many people seek support years after a difficult birth, sometimes triggered by a new pregnancy or a significant life event.
Yes. Virtual sessions are available to anyone in Ontario. In-person sessions are available in London, Ontario.
Many extended health plans cover registered social workers (RSW). I provide receipts you can submit to your insurance provider. Check with your plan directly to confirm your coverage.
Ready to Get Started?
If your birth experience still feels present in your body or mind, support can help you begin to shift how it lives in you.