When I launched the new website www.thebirthrepublic.com 2 years ago, I set the intention to only support clients who are on their perinatal journey, whether that be trying to conceive, birth injury or perinatal anxiety or anything else within that life stage.

Empathy is often heralded as the solution to some big problems but have we got it wrong? Is it really the cause of much bias, prejudice and ill judgement - especially in our public institutions.

Experiencing birth as a frightening, life threatening event can have a profound and sometimes devastating effect on relationships. How can we support clients to process trauma and create the best conditions for their relationship to recover?

I am still surprised that many perinatal professionals are unaware of just how many parents struggle with their mental health and wellbeing.

I have been privileged to witness 1000s of parents recovery and even post traumatic growth over the years as a Perinatal Hypnotherapist. Although the context of birth trauma can vary for each person the steps towards healing the trauma symptoms that remain are always the same.

The early days of parenting can be really tough, throw in a lack of sleep and even a difficult birth and the inner self talk can become harsh very quickly. Learn how to teach self compassion to parents in the early days and throw them a life line to cope with these challenging times.

Learn from my 13 years experience of supporting parents recovery from trauma symptoms, anxiety and depression. Sign up to the free webinar How to support traumatised parents here.

These 3 therapy tools can support parents towards their own goals for recovery after perinatal trauma, anxiety or depression.

If you worry about doing more harm when you listen to parents' difficult or traumatic birth stories then this webinar on safe listening is for you. Learn the 5 steps to 'safe listening' and avoid re-traumatising parents. Learn how to provide a listening service that promotes healing.

Perinatal depression is very common and knowing the symptoms is important when supporting parents as a professional. These 3 mindfulness tools can support parents to begin to think and feel differently about their experience.

How do we support parents towards their own goals for recovery? Being solution focused allows Perinatal Hypnotherapists to shine a light on their clients own unique healing.

Being a Perinatal Hypnotherapist is a rewarding and meaningful career. More parents are choosing this modality of therapy because it's fast gentle and effective.