Fiona Rogerson – Perinatal and Trauma Counselling
Is EMDR therapy right for me? A guide for mums healing from birth trauma Many of the mums we work with (after birth trauma) come in experiencing frequent distress, from the sudden shaky hands when they hear a hospital ad on the radio, to the way their body tenses walking past a maternity ward, or […]
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I didn’t have postpartum depression. I had mum rage: Understanding anger after birth trauma “I didn’t feel sad, I felt furious.” It’s a sentence more mothers are beginning to say out loud, often through tears, confusion, and a whole lot of mum guilt. After giving birth, we’re taught to watch for signs of postpartum depression.
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When bonding doesn’t come naturally after birth (and why that’s okay) One of the most tender dreams parents carry into the birth of their child is that of the immediate, effortless bond with their baby. That rush of love we so often see in movies or hear about in birth stories. For some, this does
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Intrusive thoughts in motherhood – what they really mean and how to find support Intrusive thoughts in motherhood are incredibly common, yet they’re rarely talked about, leaving so many new mothers feeling alone and afraid. I remember the first time I was hit with one – out of nowhere, a sudden image of dropping my
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Best Tips to Heal from Birth Trauma – from a Perinatal and Birth Trauma Specialist “Why can’t I just get over my birth trauma?” “Why am I still struggling with this? It’s been years.” “I should be able to just move on.” For those of us who have experienced birth trauma, these questions can
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Online EMDR Therapy: An effective alternative to in-person sessions Can EMDR be done online? Yes, absolutely! EMDR can be done online AND it’s just as effective. In fact, we do it daily as perinatal and birth trauma counsellors working with people right across Australia. If the emerging research did not support the proven effectiveness of
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Experiencing Health Anxiety Post Birth Health anxiety can interfere with life, but it is treatable. Are you ruminating over your health or the health of your baby, partner, or other loved ones? Maybe you’re actively trying to avoid thinking about it altogether, but thoughts and questions still creep in at night? You find yourself Googling
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Is online birth trauma counselling as effective as in-person therapy? Today, I want to answer this question we’re often asked as Australia-wide counsellors who provide in-person and online perinatal and birth trauma counselling. Over the past few years, telehealth has become an increasingly popular option for people seeking therapy. With this increased popularity, and the
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A vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) is not always the antidote for a previously traumatic birth If you’ve had a c-section that was physically or emotionally traumatic you may be wondering about the best approach for your next birth. While some advice suggests that choosing a vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) can offer healing from
Preparing for another birth after birth trauma Preparing for another pregnancy or birth after experiencing birth trauma can feel impossible. It’s a journey that’s often filled with apprehension, anxiety and overwhelm… leaving many women not knowing where to start. And, the pressure from others to make decisions about expanding your family can add even