Pregnancy can be a time of excitement and anticipation, but it can also bring anxiety, overwhelm, and uncertainty. If you’re feeling worried about giving birth, struggling with anxious thoughts during pregnancy, or carrying difficult feelings from a past experience, you’re not alone — and there is gentle, effective support available.
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Support for pregnancy anxiety and birth fears
Many people experience mixed emotions during pregnancy. Alongside the excitement, it’s common to feel anxious about birth, parenthood, or how life might change. For some, old memories, fears, or previous birth trauma can resurface, making this chapter even more emotionally challenging.
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Counselling and hypnotherapy for pregnancy and birth anxiety offer a calm, compassionate space to explore your feelings, manage anxiety, and feel more emotionally prepared for what’s ahead.
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How counselling can help during pregnancy
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Together, we can:
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Talk through pregnancy-related worries or fears about birth
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Process difficult memories from previous births or medical experiences (using the rewind technique)
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Manage anxiety, low mood, or emotional overwhelm in pregnancy
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Learn calming techniques, breathing exercises, and grounding tools for pregnancy and birth
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Build confidence in your ability to cope with the unpredictability of labour and parenthood
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Strengthen your sense of self and emotional resilience during this important transition​
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How hypnotherapy can help during pregnancy
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Hypnotherapy can be particularly helpful for birth anxiety, helping to gently reduce fear and create a more positive, calm mindset ahead of labour.
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Hypnobirthing courses
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I also offer private hypnobirthing courses in Dunmow and online, combining practical tools, relaxation techniques, and mindset support to help you approach birth with greater calm and confidence. You can find out more about that here.
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Why looking after your mental wellbeing in pregnancy matters
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Prioritising your mental health during pregnancy can make a real difference — not just for how you experience birth, but for how you adjust to life as a parent. If you’re looking for pregnancy anxiety support in Dunmow or online, or would like to explore counselling and hypnotherapy for birth anxiety, get in touch to see how I can help.