Therapy with me is calm, supportive, and paced around what feels manageable for you.

Many mothers arrive feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start — especially after a difficult or traumatic birth. You don’t need to have the right words or a clear story to begin.

I offer trauma-informed perinatal therapy using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) or Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), tailored specifically for postnatal depression, anxiety and birth trauma. Sessions focus first on helping you feel steadier and more grounded, rather than pushing you to revisit painful experiences before you’re ready

How I Work

There is no one-size-fits-all approach here. Therapy is collaborative and practical, shaped around what you’re struggling with now.

We work together to understand what’s been happening for you and to develop coping strategies that feel realistic and supportive. You won’t be expected to push through or manage alone.

We may work on:

  • Reducing anxiety, panic, and intrusive thoughts

  • Processing birth trauma gradually and safely

  • Improving low mood, motivation, or emotional numbness

  • Rebuilding confidence and trust in yourself as a mother

  • Navigating relationship changes after becoming a parent

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When and Where?

I offer 1-to-1 online postnatal therapy across the UK. Many clients find online sessions easier to fit around caring for their baby. Therapy is confidential, supportive, and designed to work alongside family life.

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Therapy Is Not

If you’re feeling unsure about therapy, it may help to know what this space is not.

Therapy with me is not:

  • Being pushed to relive your birth in detail

  • An expectation to talk about everything before you’re ready

  • Being told to “think positively” or cope better

  • Judgement of your parenting or your choices

  • A rushed or clinical process

You remain in control of the pace and focus of sessions. Emotional safety and stabilisation are prioritised, particularly when working with birth trauma, anxiety, or depression.

Pricing

15 minute telephone consult

Free

A chance to discuss what’s been going on and whether I’m the right fit for you.

Book a complimentary call

50 minute online session

£100

Regular CBT or IPT sessions.

Book a session

30 or 50 minute supervision session

TBC

Please contact me directly to discuss supervision arrangements.

Contact for supervision

  • I am so grateful for the support from Rachel. She has helped me to see through the huge emotional and traumatic memories in order for me to gain back joy in my life again and to enjoy my little boy. Thank you!

    —Zoe

  • Rachel has been incredible and I cannot thank her enough. She has changed my life, my outlook and helped me move past so much that was holding me back.

    —Leanne

  • Rachel has been brilliant at validating my feelings and concerns but also making me understand which ones are my anxiety speaking. I feel much better equipped to tackle my anxious thoughts and no longer feel as guilty. Therapy has denfinitely made a difference to my life.

    —Sam

  • Rachel has been incredibly helpful and supportive. She has always listened to me and made me feel that I’m a good person without any judgement. She is easy to talk to and has a lot of empathy and always made me feel very comfortable. Thank you.

    - Hannah