Fiona Rogerson – Perinatal and Trauma Counselling
How do I talk to my partner about what I went through during the birth? “I don’t even know how to begin explaining it to them.” This is something many parents say when they try to put their birth experience into words, especially when they have been through birth trauma. Maybe your partner was
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Birth trauma isn’t a single event: Understanding the ongoing impact on parents “I thought once the birth was over, I’d start to feel better. But months later, I still feel raw. Like I never really left that hospital room.” This is something we often hear parents express in the counselling room. This is because many
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How to cope with flashbacks of your birth experience: 5 strategies for finding peace in the present “I was rocking my baby to sleep when it hit me – the smell of the baby lotion, the quiet creak of the chair. Suddenly, I wasn’t in the nursery anymore. I was back in the delivery room,
How to talk to your partner about your birth trauma without feeling misunderstood “I remember feeling like I was drowning, my thoughts racing, my emotions all over the place. But what struck me the most was how impossible it felt to talk to my partner about what I was experiencing. I wanted to share, to
How birth trauma can affect your relationship: Why you may be avoiding intimacy with your partner “I can’t stand being touched. When my partner hugs me, my whole body tenses up, and I feel like I’m back in that hospital bed, trapped. They don’t understand why I’m pulling away, and I don’t know how to
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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
Marriage counselling in Perth: Everything you need to know You always pictured your marriage would be flourishing as you became a family. You saw yourself being supported and held by your partner as you started your journey toward being a parent. But it’s so different from what you expected… If you’re reading this, perhaps you’re
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Supporting Your Relationship After Birth Trauma: Relationship Counselling for New Parents in Perth Becoming parents is one of the most life-changing experiences partners can share. But for many, the journey comes with challenges that can put immense pressure on your relationship. Sleepless nights, the constant demands of caring for a newborn, the ripple effects of
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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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No one told me parenting after birth trauma would be so hard… Tips from Australia’s Birth Trauma Specialists Do you ever feel like you missed the parenting gene that has everyone else talking about how magical it is? You dreamed of being a happy mum, having fun with your baby, connecting, and enjoying that blissful
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