Birth Debriefing in Brighton & Hove or online.
Your story matters.
Birth stays with us. Sometimes what stays is a question you never got to ask. Sometimes it is a decision you still do not understand, or a moment you keep going back to.
Many women tell me, “I just need to understand what happened.”
I offer one-to-one, midwife-led birth debriefing in Brighton & Hove and online. Whether your birth was six weeks ago or sixteen years ago, there is space to talk through what happened and how it felt for you.
What happens in a birth debrief?
We start wherever you need to start. We can talk through the events of your birth, make sense of the language you heard and explore the decisions that were made. We can also talk about the parts nobody asked you about afterwards.
You might be making sense of an emergency caesarean or another intervention. You might have felt frightened, unheard or unsupported. You might be thinking about another pregnancy and want to understand your last birth before making plans for the next one.
You do not need to prove it was “bad enough” to deserve support. If it still matters to you, it matters.
2hr personalised session · £90
In person in Brighton & Hove or online.
Birth Rewind Therapy
Sometimes you understand what happened and the memory still feels difficult to revisit. I also offer Birth Rewind Therapy, a structured approach that focuses on the distress you feel when the memory comes up. A birth debrief gives you time to talk through what happened. Birth Rewind works with how the memory feels now.
2 x 90-minute sessions · £140 total
In person in Brighton & Hove or online.
If you would like to book, or you are unsure which session feels right for you, get in touch for a free 15-minute discovery call.
Common questions
Can I book a birth debrief years after giving birth?
Yes. You can book whether your birth was recent or years ago. You might still have questions about what happened, or you might be thinking about another pregnancy and want to talk through your previous birth first.
Can I book a debrief if I am not sure I would call my birth traumatic?
Yes. You might have left with unanswered questions, felt unheard, or found yourself going over a particular moment. If it’s still on your mind, there’s space to talk about it.
What is the difference between a birth debrief and Birth Rewind Therapy?
A birth debrief gives you time to talk through what happened, ask questions and make sense of how it felt. Birth Rewind Therapy focuses on the distress you feel when a difficult birth memory comes up. In a Rewind session, you can choose how much of your story to share.
Can I book a birth debrief after an emergency caesarean?
Yes. We can talk through what you remember, what you were told at the time and the questions you’ve been left with. There’s also space to talk about how it felt for you.
Do I need my maternity notes for a birth debrief?
You can book a debrief without your maternity notes. If you have a copy and there are parts you would like to understand, you are welcome to bring it. We can also start with what you remember and what you would like to make sense of.
Do I have to talk through my whole birth for Birth Rewind Therapy?
You can choose how much of your story to share. We’ll talk about what you would like support with, and you can pause at any point.
