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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.
What Birth Trauma Can Look Like
- Replaying parts of the birth, especially the moments that felt most out of control
- A racing heart or tight chest when a doctor’s appointment is coming up, even a routine one
- Going numb or “checking out” when people ask how the birth went
- Flinching at things that have nothing to do with birth — an unexpected touch, a closed door, a raised voice
- Anger or grief that surfaces when you least expect it, in a pediatrician’s waiting room or at a baby shower
- Avoiding the story altogether, changing the subject before anyone can ask for details
- A future pregnancy bringing the old fear back, even years later
How I Can Help
Working With Distress and Overwhelming Memories
My background in midwifery means I sat in delivery rooms long before I sat across from clients in therapy. I understand birth from many angles, what can go differently than planned, what the room can feel like, what gets left out of the official story. Therapy draws on Internal Family Systems (IFS), Flash and the Rewind Technique. These approaches built specifically for processing what happened during a traumatic event.
Processing Without Reliving It
You don’t need to relive the birth moment by moment for this work to help. Flash and Rewind are designed to let your nervous system process the memory while keeping you grounded in the present. Some people notice a shift after a handful of sessions. For others, especially when birth trauma is layered with other experiences, an approach like Internal Family Systems (IFS) may be more helpful. No matter what, we move at the pace you can actually handle.
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 isn’t determined by what shows up in the medical record. A birth with no complications on paper can still leave you feeling scared, unheard, or out of control in ways that stay with you. What matters is how you experienced it, not how it reads on a chart.
Yes. A healthy outcome and a difficult experience can both be true at once. Feeling unsettled by your birth doesn’t mean you’re ungrateful — it means something happened that your mind and body haven’t finished processing yet.
Yes. Trauma doesn’t have an expiry date. Many people seek support years after a difficult birth, sometimes triggered by a new pregnancy, the birth of grandchild, 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 still feels present in your body or your mind, that’s worth paying attention to.
A free 15-minute consultation is a low-pressure way to start.