During the first session we will spend time getting to know each other, discussing your birth as well as current aspects of your life. Together we complete a Birth Profile (two sample pages shown) so that we can gather as much information about your birth and birth influences as possible. As a result, the first session takes a little longer than usual. We will also decide how many sessions you will need and discuss your requirements for labour and birth support.
Your partner may choose to be present during some of these sessions and I strongly recommend that he also has at least one session with me or several sessions together with you.
The following points will be covered during the course of our sessions:
Diagnostic techniques to clear negative influences and fears about labour and birth
Powerful breathing techniques to support you during labour and birth
Preparing your birth plan
Visualisations to support pregnancy and labour
Physiology of pregnancy and birth
Pre and peri-natal psychology
Use of complementary therapies
Any other issues that may be specific to your circumstances
Session information
Appointments are available by arrangement. You may book a regular weekly or fortnightly session and you need to allow approximate times as below:
First session: Allow 2 1/2 hours Subsequent sessions: Allow 2 hours Cost £40 per hour
Counselling session: 1 hour £45 Couples counselling: £50 per hour
To make an appointment or to simply have a discussion, please telephone Pat on 01273-727588
Please note: appointments cancelled with less than 48 hours notice will be billed at the full session rate.
