Virtual Birth Trauma Counselling
If your birth left you shaken, numb, angry or replaying what happened, you're not overreacting, and you're not alone. Virtual birth trauma counselling offers a gentle, unhurried space to make sense of your experience, at your pace, from home.
I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor (BCACC) specialized training in Birth Trauma from the Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Association. As a birth doula, I also understand the complexities of what happens in the birth room.
Signs a birth may have been traumatic
A birth doesn't have to look like an emergency from the outside to be traumatic. What matters is how it felt to you. You might notice:
Flashbacks, nightmares or intrusive memories of the birth
Avoiding reminders, such as your hospital, birth photos or talking about it
Feeling on edge, irritable or unable to relax
Guilt, shame or a sense that your body or care team let you down
Difficulty bonding, or fear of another pregnancy
Partners who witnessed a frightening birth can experience birth trauma too, and are welcome to book.
How birth trauma therapy can help
Healing from a difficult birth isn't about forcing yourself to relive it. Drawing on trauma-informed, somatic and compassion-focused approaches, we'll help your body and mind feel safer first, then gently work with the story when you're ready.
Common questions
My birth was months or years ago. Is it too late?
No. Many people seek birth trauma counselling long after the birth, sometimes when planning another pregnancy. It's never too late to get support integrating your experiences.
Is online therapy okay for trauma?
Yes. Many people find it easier to open up from the comfort and safety of home, and virtual sessions make it easier to attend with a baby or young children.
Are virtual sessions covered by insurance?
Yes, sessions are covered by most extended health plans that include Registered Clinical Counsellors, with a receipt after each session. Ask about sliding scale availability during your consultation.
Ready to talk?
If you're in crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself, call or text 9-8-8, call 911, or go to your nearest emergency department.