About me
Specialist Support for Birth Trauma
I specialise in supporting women who have experienced a difficult or traumatic birth. My aim is to help you process what has happened, reclaim your life, and feel confident in making decisions about your future.
I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) - both recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) as effective treatments for trauma and anxiety.
CBT is a structured, collaborative approach. In the context of birth trauma, we work together to understand how your experience may be impacting your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours - such as anxiety, hypervigilance, guilt, or avoidance of reminders like hospitals or future pregnancies. Together, we identify what might be keeping you stuck and develop practical, empowering strategies to support your recovery and emotional wellbeing.
EMDR is a trauma-focused therapy that helps the brain process distressing memories so they no longer feel as raw or overwhelming. With birth trauma, this can mean reducing the intensity of vivid flashbacks, emotional numbness, or a sense of disconnection from yourself or your baby. EMDR often enables clients to access healing without needing to talk through every detail of the birth, which can make it a particularly gentle and effective option.
In addition to addressing the trauma itself, I also support women with related difficulties that may have developed or worsened since the birth - such as anxiety, low mood, relationship strain, or loss of confidence.
Please do not hesitate to email or text for further information.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Full EMDR Training (parts 1-4)
- Post Graduate CBT Diploma with distinction (including ACT Therapy)
- Post Graduate Cert in Low Intensity Psychological Therapies with distinction
- Psychology Degree with first class honours
- BABCP Accreditation
I have over 20 years experience working 1:1 with individuals from all walks of life. Over the past 15+ years I have successfully treated adults using CBT and included EMDR in 2016.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT. BABCP also provides accreditation for CBT therapists. BABCP accredited members adhere to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and are willing to be scrutinised in this adherence as required.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Birth Trauma
- Perfectionism
- Worry
- Trauma - other single event trauma (not all forms).
Therapies offered
Fees
£85.00 per session
Additional information
Sessions are 60 - 90 minutes long. They start from £85 for a 60 minute session
Payments will be taken prior to the session either by cash or BACS.
When I work
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Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8-10am
Mon - Tues 2-4pm
Please feel free to get in touch with specific enquiries. My availability is expected to increase over the coming months.
Further information
Testimonials:
"Really happy with the service provided. Meg is a great listener, lovely person who I always looked forward to seeing, she really helped me. I could not have asked for more. Thanks"
"Practitioner [Meg] was able to help me go through a difficult time and emotions that I was feeling. My mood has lifted and I feel a lot happier. I have practical skills that I can take forward. Practitioner has a positive attitude and made me feel at ease at all times. I felt I could trust her quickly and share personal information. Cant thank her enough. It means so much!!!"
"Brilliant service, Helped me help myself in very long term issues. Would come back if needed"
"Thank you! You did a fantastic job. From someone who used to work them self up every time I went out, to someone who does not even think about tablets or what I am about to face. Thank you for being so non judgemental and for making me feel relaxed about talking about my problems"
"A big thank you to Meg for her expertise, compassion, kindness and intuition. I've progressed further than I thought possible"
