Pregnancy, birth and parenthood are unique phases of life that can be joyful but also incredibly scary and painful. I am a specialist perinatal counselling psychologist, registered with HCPC, BACP and EMDR UK. I have worked in NHS perinatal services (inpatient and outpatient) and in private practice with individuals who are experiencing the challenges of these phases.

I am a BACP-accredited therapist deeply committed to supporting individuals through their most challenging times. With specialized training and experience in trauma and PTSD, I use compassionate methods like the Rewind Technique—an NHS-approved approach for addressing birth trauma—along with mindfulness and Imagery Rescripting. My background also includes extensive experience in helping individuals navigate bereavement, depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges. I hold postgraduate certificates in Couples Therapy and the NHS's approved treatment for depression (PCE CfD).

Hello, I'm an experienced integrative counsellor and EMDR therapist specialising in working with trauma & grief, Based in Muswell Hill N10 and online UK wide. I offer a brief free phone call to see if we are a good fit to work together. I work in an relational, integrative way which means that I blend different ideas as I work with each individual and provide a compassionate, accepting space for you to explore, understand yourself and your relationships more deeply and to process difficult experiences in a manageable way.

I am a BACP Accredited Integrative Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor, working in private practice. Having previously practiced as a Registered Midwife, I have a special interest in Women's health. I combine my extensive midwifery experience and post graduate trauma training to provide counselling support to women in the ante-natal and post-natal period; specialising in birth trauma, perinatal loss and post-natal depression. 

If you are struggling with the emotional impact of a traumatic birth, postnatal PTSD, depression, or grief following miscarriage or stillbirth, you don’t have to go through it alone.

I specialise in supporting women navigating the complex aftermath of birth trauma and perinatal loss, including anxiety, trauma symptoms, and depression. With over 11 years of experience in the NHS, charity, and private sectors, I offer a compassionate and specialised approach integrating EMDR, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, and Art Therapy.

I am a senior Clinical Psychologist with 15 years experience working in NHS clinical and leadership roles across specialist trauma, maternity and neonatal, and parent-infant relationship settings. I offer face-to-face and online therapy specialising in the perinatal period to support parents, often alongside maternity professionals, or during NHS review and complaints processes. I will meet you with an open heart to hear your story and work together to understand and find a way through. 

Being a new parent can be an incredibly challenging time, we can often feel judgement and expectations of ourselves and from society that pregnancy and motherhood should feel a certain way. We can have a whole number of questions – Why is being a new parent not what I expected? Why haven’t I bonded with my baby? Why do I feel so sad? Why was the birth not what I had planned?

I'm Izzy Anstis, a specialist CBT and EMDR therapist with over 12 years NHS experience. I am passionate about helping women, particularly during the perinatal period. I understand how having a difficult birth experience can have a profound impact on your mood and experience of parenting. I strongly believe that therapy can help. You might not have felt heard during your birth, I want to hear you now.  

I am a qualified counsellor who is passionate about supporting parents to process past birth experiences or planning for future parenthood. I have also specialised in counselling for sexual trauma.

I am a HCPC accredited Art Psychotherapist (registration AS16585) and qualified EMDR practitioner. I am based in Bristol UK and am able to offer both in-person and online treatment; of which I can offer Art Psychotherapy and EMDR.

Are you struggling with the emotional aftermath of a difficult
birth?
I can help you process your birth experience and reclaim your
well-being.

Have you experienced birth trauma? I understand how difficult it can be to find the right support and to feel like there is light at the end of the tunnel. I have a level 6 Ba (Hons) in Person-Centred Counselling, and I am an EFT Practitioner who has a strong passion for working with women and their partners who are struggling.

I’m an experienced birth and early parenting specialist, accredited by the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. Your traumatic birth may have left you constantly on-edge, reliving it with flashbacks,  and trapped in a cycle of depression, anger and guilt.

I am an experienced, BACP accredited counsellor with a background in gynaecological nursing. I am passionate about perinatal mental well-being and supporting women and their partners through all stages of pregnancy and beyond, including offering therapeutic help with birth trauma experiences.

Are you navigating the unique challenges of pregnancy, childbirth, or early parenthood? With years of experience & training, I understand the complexities of perinatal mental health & trauma. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, birth trauma, or the multitude of emotions that accompany this period, I have the knowledge & skills to support you effectively. Together, we'll explore coping strategies, develop skills to manage symptoms, & foster a sense of hope & empowerment. I work with trauma using EMDR Therapy to help minimise or eradicate uncomfortable associated symptoms of birth trauma.

Are you looking to heal from a traumatic birth experience? You might be experiencing unwanted thoughts, images and memories, and finding yourself avoiding painful reminders. You might be struggling to relax or sleep, feeling on edge all the time.

I am a senior clinical psychologist with many years’ experience working perinatally and with people struggling with their mental health and trauma. I am also a mother of two children, with experience both of traumatic birth, and of how different and positive subsequent birth experience can be.