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Fiona Rogerson – Perinatal and Trauma Counselling

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When parenting feels overwhelming: How birth trauma can make you anxious in everyday moments

When parenting feels overwhelming: How birth trauma can make you anxious in everyday moments “I don’t understand why everything feels so hard. My baby cries, and it’s like my whole body goes into overdrive. I feel like I’m failing. Why does everyone else seem to cope, and I can’t?” As birth trauma counsellors, this is […]

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Online EMDR Therapy: A Safe and Effective Alternative

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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Navigating mismatched intimacy: when becoming a parent changes the dynamic

Navigating mismatched intimacy: when becoming a parent changes the dynamic Do you feel like you’re on different wavelengths with your partner when it comes to sex post-childbirth? You’re not alone. Studies have shown that many couples experience a drop in their overall relationship satisfaction following birth, and this includes intimacy.  When we unpack the myriad

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Is online birth trauma counselling as effective as in-person therapy?

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 | Fiona Rogerson Perinatal and Trauma Counselling

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

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Preparing for another birth after birth trauma | Fiona Rogerson Perinatal and Trauma Counselling

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

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These do NOT cause birth trauma – 3 common birth trauma myths dispelled

These do NOT cause birth trauma  – 3 common birth trauma myths dispelled   Birth trauma is a complex issue. While some women may experience trauma from the physiological experience of giving birth, up to 67% of women connect the source of their trauma to the interactions of caregivers. It’s essential to recognise that the

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Understanding Gaslighting in Birth Trauma

  Understanding gaslighting in birth trauma   “Medical professionals know best. They know more about birth than me, so I’m sure they did everything right.” “Birth is meant to be that way. Your birth experience was quite normal.” “At least your experience wasn’t as bad as [other person]’s.” “I’m too sensitive. It’s over now and

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