services & fees

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Sadly, not everyone's birth experience or thoughts about their upcoming birth are positive. I want to help you with that if I can. My experience both of birth and of evidence-based therapeutic interventions can help you regain the joy from the birth of your child and, in turn, positively improve your relationships with yourself, your partner and your family. Debriefing and trauma-informed counselling can be offered either individually or to you both as a couple. People underestimate the effect of witnessing events that they are unable to resolve so this service is available for birth partners as well as those who have experienced pregnancy, birth or loss in their own body.

Whether these symptoms are part of a larger issue or presenting independently, there are a range of approaches to these common presentations and together we can explore which will suit your circumstances.

Loss hits us hard.  Grief is debilitating and can be very complicated.  This is a safe space for you to explore and integrate those difficult emotions.

Mostly, people's religions and beliefs bring them comfort and community.  Unfortunately, this is not true for everyone. I have studied to help people whose experiences around faith and faith-based teaching have caused them distress or confusion.

Sexuality is a nebulous and evolving concept during life's journey.  A non-judgmental, open-minded approach enables us to safely explore these tender and precious feelings. 

the way through the woods supports bodily autonomy. Your decisions are your own and are to be respected.  I am not here to advise or persuade you in either direction. My job is to help you identify your priorities, values and beliefs so that you can choose the path that is right for you.

Whether you need techniques to help in labour, to talk through your fears about parenthood or practical support for this life transition, the way through the woods can tailor services to your and your partner's needs.

Using evidence-based, proven techniques, you can reduce those behaviours you wish to eradicate and form healthier habits which benefit your life.

the way through the woods is neurodivergence-positive and ability-affirming.  This does not mean that I don't see that it can sometimes be exhausting and isolating whether these issues are yours or those of someone who you love and support.  It can be difficult to talk through these complicated and, often, competing emotions, especially with people who have no lived experience to understand.  You are not alone.  

$115 per session.

The first session is 90 minutes (at no extra cost) to allow for administrative tasks.

Subsequent sessions take about an hour.

The fee is the same whether I am seeing individuals or couples. I do not presently offer family or group sessions.

Sessions can be conducted in person or via video link.

Payment can be made by debit card, bank transfer, PayPal or cash.