Counselling Services
Counselling for Birth Trauma
Did your birth experience leave you feeling frightened or powerless?
Birth trauma can take many forms, from unexpected medical interventions and emergency deliveries to feeling unheard, unsupported, or dismissed. Even more subtle experiences—like lingering fear, shame, or disconnection—can have a lasting impact. These experiences may show up as anxiety, panic, intrusive memories, difficulty bonding with your baby, detachment from your body, or tension in your relationships. You are not alone, and your feelings are valid.
Are you struggling to bond with your baby or reconnect with your body?
After a challenging birth, many parents feel emotionally disconnected from themselves or their baby. You may notice difficulty experiencing joy, feeling present, or trusting your body. Birth trauma can affect your confidence as a parent and your ability to navigate new responsibilities and relationships. Counselling provides a safe, trauma-informed space to rebuild trust, strengthen your connection with your baby, and feel more grounded in your body.
Are memories of birth affecting your well-being or relationships?
Intrusive memories or lingering distress from birth can influence your mental, emotional, and physical health. You may feel triggered by certain situations, experience heightened anxiety, or notice strain in your relationship with your partner. Healing from birth trauma involves processing these memories safely and developing coping strategies to restore balance, resilience, and peace.
Your experience matters. Healing is possible, and support is available.
How counselling helps
At Moha Therapy, I provide compassionate, trauma-informed counselling tailored to parents recovering from birth trauma. Together, we:
Explore your birth story and its impact on your mind, body, and relationships
Use evidence-informed techniques, including EMDR, to gently reprocess distressing memories
Incorporate trauma-focused talk therapy, somatic approaches, and personalized coping strategies
Support reconnection with your baby, partner, and yourself, helping you regain a sense of safety and empowerment
My process
Intake and assessment: Understand your birth experience, emotional responses, and goals.
Individual or couple therapy sessions: Explore trauma, build coping strategies, and process distressing memories safely.
Evidence-based interventions: EMDR, somatic techniques, and talk therapy help release emotional charge and restore balance.
Ongoing support: Track progress, strengthen resilience, and rebuild trust in your body and relationships.
Why work with me
Trauma-informed expertise in birth trauma counselling and perinatal mental health
Compassionate, individualized care that validates your experience
Evidence-based approaches, including EMDR and somatic therapy, to support healing
Flexible support for individuals, couples, or families navigating post-birth challenges
You deserve safety, empowerment, and peace. Start your journey toward healing from birth trauma today.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to heal from birth trauma?
Healing is unique for each parent. Some notice improvement within a few sessions, while others take longer. Therapy focuses on safety, processing memories, and building coping skills.
Can EMDR help me feel safe in my body again?
Yes. EMDR helps release the emotional charge of traumatic memories, supporting your nervous system to feel more grounded and secure.
Do I need to attend therapy with my partner?
No. Sessions can be individual or with a partner, depending on your needs and goals.
Can counselling help with anxiety, panic, or bonding difficulties?
Absolutely. Therapy provides tools to manage distress, reduce triggers, and strengthen connection with your baby and yourself.