The Birth Debrief:
Reflect, Release & Reclaim Your Experience
Sometimes birth doesn’t go exactly as we imagined, and that’s okay.
Whether your birth was smooth, challenging, or somewhere in between, it’s normal to feel a mix of emotions afterwards. A birth debrief is a safe, reflective space to process your experience, release lingering tension, and reclaim a sense of calm and clarity.
What You’ll Receive
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A 90-minute one-to-one session (online or in-person) with Louise, a Cognitive-Behavioural Hypnotherapist and Hypnobirthing Practitioner (babies are welcome to join you)
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A supportive, non-judgmental environment to tell your birth story and explore your emotions.
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Gentle guidance to reframe challenging experiences, celebrate your strengths, and reduce lingering guilt or anxiety.
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Practical tools and techniques for emotional regulation, coping, and reflection.
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Optional: a 30-minute follow-up session to check in, deepen insights, and explore any further reflections.
Who This Is For
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Those who want to process their birth experience in a safe, supportive space
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Those seeking emotional clarity and empowerment after birth
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Anyone wanting to learn tools for self-care and resilience, for future pregnancies or moving forward
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Mums, dads, couples, non-romantic birth partners
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Whatever type of birth you had
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Whatever the outcome of your birth
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However recent (or not so recent) your birth was
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Please note: This service is non-medical. It does not provide clinical advice, critique medical decisions, or diagnose medical or mental health conditions. If clinical concerns arise, clients are gently referred to appropriate healthcare professionals.
What Happens in the Session
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Welcome & Grounding – Creating safety and space to begin.
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Narrative Exploration – Sharing your story in your own words, focusing on emotions and experiences.
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Processing & Reframing – Normalising feelings, highlighting strengths, and gently reframing challenges.
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Reflection & Moving Forward – Practical tools for coping, self-care, and emotional resilience.
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Close & Next Steps – Summarising insights and optional journaling exercises; optional 30-minute follow-up available.
How It Feels
You may leave feeling:
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Seen, heard, and validated.
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Calmer and lighter after releasing unprocessed emotions.
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More confident in your emotional resilience and future choices.
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Empowered to move forward without carrying guilt or unresolved tension.
Why Choose Louise?
With years of experience supporting parents through pregnancy, birth, and the early postnatal period, Louise blends mind-body techniques, hypnotherapy, and reflective guidance to create a truly nurturing birth debrief. You’ll leave feeling supported, understood, and ready to move forward with confidence.