Birth Trauma Counselling and Support

You don’t need to be in crisis to come to therapy. Many parents reach out because something feels harder than expected; whether that’s anxiety, low mood, relationship strain, or simply a sense that they’re not quite themselves. If you’re wondering about support, that’s often reason enough.

Birth trauma therapy can help you process what happened, reduce distressing memories, and feel more stable and in control. Many people find symptoms such as anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or low mood improve with support.

Yes. Partners can also experience distress or trauma related to the birth. Couples counselling can help you process the experience together.

Yes. It’s very common to feel both love and overwhelm at the same time. Becoming a parent is a major psychological shift, and it can take time to adjust, even when your baby is deeply wanted.

This is totally up to you. You can come as a couple or as an individual. There is no right or wrong here.

Yes. Many parents find online therapy more accessible and less stressful than travelling to appointments. Sessions are designed to fit around real life, including the unpredictability of nap times.

Yes. All counselling at The Nest Club is confidential. What you discuss with your therapist stays private, except in the rare circumstances where there is a serious risk of harm, which follows standard professional safeguarding guidelines. Our aim is to create a space where you feel safe to speak openly and honestly.

Some people come for a small number of sessions to talk through a specific decision or experience. Others choose to continue for longer if they want more time to explore the emotional impact. Your therapist will work with you at your pace, and there’s no pressure to commit to a set number of sessions.